So. Cal Noobie Track Day Feeler - Page 2

choneofakind · August 9th, 2012, 08:54 AM

oh sh!t that would be a long drive!! Some day!!! The ninjette will kiss some Cali asphalt at some point in her life.

Hopefully I land an internship out there. That's my goal for this school year.
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alex.s · August 9th, 2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

road trip @choneofakind? Common, you only live once!

Only 33 hours drive from my location! Hahahahahha

doooooo itttttt!!!!

alex.s · August 9th, 2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Whose the guy that locked the rear?

she is... GOING TO FINISH BEHIND ME NEXT ROUND!!!!!!

(probably not)

Kevin2109 · August 9th, 2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

she is... GOING TO FINISH BEHIND ME NEXT ROUND!!!!!!

(probably not)

sexist

Trailerboy531 · August 9th, 2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

oh f u max

I don't know why i'm being effed but you should go!

alex.s · August 9th, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

I don't know why i'm being effed but you should go!

because you're just too damn pretty and muscley. and have good annunciation and grammar. IM SORRY I CRASHED YOUR BIKE!!!

Trailerboy531 · August 9th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Hahahah <3 <3 <3

Gurk · August 9th, 2012, 03:26 PM

f u cause you decide to set this sh!t on a friday. im going there on 17th. on a weekend. like regular, working folk.

alex.s · August 9th, 2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

f u cause you decide to set this sh!t on a friday. im going there on 17th. on a weekend. like regular, working folk.

you do realize that saturday and sunday is CVMA race weekend... as in you need to be a licensed racer to participate... and all the racers are already going to be there for that weekend... and most will be there for friday open practice... i mean... doing anything else just wouldnt make sense....

Gurk · August 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

you do realize that saturday and sunday is CVMA race weekend... as in you need to be a licensed racer to participate... and all the racers are already going to be there for that weekend... and most will be there for friday open practice... i mean... doing anything else just wouldnt make sense....

don't care. i need my off days for other stuff. weekends are for track for me!

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i mean really, a monday? commmmonnnnnnnnn

no idea what you're talking about. 17th is a saturday last time i checked.

Trailerboy531 · August 9th, 2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurk

f u cause you decide to set this sh!t on a friday. im going there on 17th. on a weekend. like regular, working folk.

First of all: What Alex said.

And we'll see you a couple of weeks later at TurkeyDaz, no?

alex.s · August 9th, 2012, 04:52 PM

er. right. looked at the wrong month when seeing what the 17th was.

Gurk · August 9th, 2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

First of all: What Alex said.

And we'll see you a couple of weeks later at TurkeyDaz, no?

oh yeah? are you gonna lowside your bike just cause he did it too??

yes on turkeydaz

Raider24 · August 9th, 2012, 09:55 PM

1. Trailerboy531
2. Kevin2109
3. Havok
4. Ambar
5. Jiggles
6. Ninjaboyeddie
7.Raider24

Skid · August 10th, 2012, 12:25 AM

Damn this looks like fun!

I haz no vacation days until Christmas.

Jiggles · August 10th, 2012, 12:28 AM

Sick days

Trailerboy531 · August 10th, 2012, 01:20 AM

quit

cynicalkit · August 10th, 2012, 08:41 AM

Sweetness. Turn them all to the dark side.

cynicalkit · August 10th, 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

she is... GOING TO FINISH BEHIND ME NEXT ROUND!!!!!!

(probably not)

I will sabotage your starts!

alex.s · August 10th, 2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cynicalkit

I will sabotage your starts!

lol adjust my clutch lever so i Hong it on the start

Cazper · August 10th, 2012, 10:34 PM

Why does this stuff have to be so expensive? Since I only spent 4 months in Afghanistan I am still saving for my ZX-14... I just don't know

Trailerboy531 · August 10th, 2012, 10:39 PM

Try the track day and you wont want the zx-14. Just a racebike, stat. You gotta come out at least once man and this is your perfect opportunity!

Cazper · August 10th, 2012, 11:08 PM

I highly doubt I "won't want the 14"... don't get me wrong I love my little ninjette... but once you've ridden a ZX-14... everything else is just, well... not a 14

Trailerboy531 · August 10th, 2012, 11:55 PM

I've ridden the 14.....I want to race more. Come find out what I mean!

Rexbo · August 11th, 2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cazper

I highly doubt I "won't want the 14"... don't get me wrong I love my little ninjette... but once you've ridden a ZX-14... everything else is just, well... not a 14

the 14 is just over-compensation. Make it up by learning to pass a literbike on the track with a 250 so show them how man you are.

Cazper · August 11th, 2012, 11:42 AM

@Rexbo, don't get me wrong... I want to learn to race! I just also want a bigger bike to compensate for the fact that I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. In all retrospec... I probably should have never gotten a 250... but now that I've had it for 2 years I actually love it! I just don't know if I want to spend the money that I'm saving for my 14 on track fees and track gear and transportation for getting there. I'm definitely interested... just not sure how much I want to delay getting my bigger bike

Trailerboy531 · August 11th, 2012, 11:57 AM

Trust us, spend one time on the track and it will be entirely worth the delay and you will be a far better rider (not that you're not skilled already)

As far as transport, maybe alex can help you there? All you need is gear (which is good to have and you can use off the track as well) and probably some nice tires and extra cash for some light eating. You have 3 months to save up and acquire supplies!

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 11:57 AM

You don't think the zx14 seems a little overkill?

Trailerboy531 · August 11th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Actually the 14 is a freakin' great bike...

alex.s · August 11th, 2012, 12:28 PM

I think I'm taking kevin's bike too which means a trailer which means I can tow Dustins 250

alex.s · August 11th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Dustin if you thought canyons were fun you're gonna **** your pants after a session at the track on the 250 with some friends. The ninja is a little bit small physical size wise yeah, but it doesn't matter so much at 85mph full lean dragging knee through the bowl

Kevin2109 · August 11th, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Actually the 14 is a freakin' great bike...

+1 that bike is stupid fun

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Actually the 14 is a freakin' great bike...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

+1 that bike is stupid fun

Enlighten me

Here's how I see it (having never ridden a supersport) the zx6r has more power than you will ever be able to use on the street, the zx10r brings that power throughout the entire rev range (similar to my ninja 1000 but with more torque and higher revs) and the zx14 just kinda gets heavier without really giving you any more usable power. The zx14 is more limited in the twisties than the zx10 right? And really on the street are you going to be able to go faster on one over the other? Too me it seems like the zx14 = more $$$ for more weight. No doubt in my mind its a fun ass bike but what's the point of getting a zx14 over a zx10?

And yes I would really like to know what makes the zx14 a better choice over the zx10?

Trailerboy531 · August 11th, 2012, 02:17 PM

We didn't say it was better; i'd rather have a zx-10r. The 14 is just a great bike, surprisingly light and flickable once you get moving. It's comfortable and has gobs of power that never feels overwhelming. I really quite enjoyed riding it and I'll never bag on it again.

Kevin2109 · August 11th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Enlighten me

Here's how I see it (having never ridden a supersport) the zx6r has more power than you will ever be able to use on the street, the zx10r brings that power throughout the entire rev range (similar to my ninja 1000 but with more torque and higher revs) and the zx14 just kinda gets heavier without really giving you any more usable power. The zx14 is more limited in the twisties than the zx10 right? And really on the street are you going to be able to go faster on one over the other? Too me it seems like the zx14 = more $$$ for more weight. No doubt in my mind its a fun ass bike but what's the point of getting a zx14 over a zx10?

And yes I would really like to know what makes the zx14 a better choice over the zx10?

Lets see, I actually dont like the new 6r, its pretty disappointing compared to my 636 power wise, however the new ones have much better suspension then mine does. The 05/06 636 was there most popular bike, this is why they are bringing the 636 back for 2012, . The 14 is nice for cruising, I would love to have one as a commuter (granted I would own a Z1000 first lol) it cruises at retardedly low RPMs and has power through the entire range, even in 6th gear. For the track the 14 would be a pos imo, its big, bulky, heavy, and the extra power is useless. The 10 is an amazing bike also, but again I have an issue with its power band, there is nothing down low, my 636 is much tourqier in the lower RPMs then the 10, however, get the 10 screaming and hold the **** on

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

The 10 is an amazing bike also, but again I have an issue with its power band, there is nothing down low, my 636 is much tourqier in the lower RPMs then the 10, however, get the 10 screaming and hold the **** on

Really? I'd think it would be similar to the way my 1000 responds (or maybe its just tuned different???) but I can be at 1500 rpms in 4th and accelerate away smoothly and with plenty of power. Even in 6th gear today I found it extremely easy to overtake cars in the twisties @ 40-50mph right below 4k rpms

You sort of reaffirmed what I thought about the zx14

Cazper · August 11th, 2012, 02:45 PM

I'll probably get talked into this event no matter what anyway... just need to get the essentials and figure out the details.

As for the 14 over a 10... my big reason is comfort. As fun as the 10 is... it lacks in comfort. The 14 is like driving a Cadillac... it's extremely comfortable and a better bike for 2up riding. Still has all the power you would ever need and then some. Still just as ridable in the corners as it is a really balanced bike. I too thought it would feel bulky and slugish until I rode it.

The 6 is too small for a 6'2" 220lbs rider. I felt really cramped after 30 mins on it. I know that sounds strange as I ride the 250 without issues... but the difference in riding position from the 250 to the 6 is night and day. The 10 felt more comfortable... but it's still a SS and after a prolonged ride it feels tiresome. It also doesn't have any comfort for a passenger. The 14 is just an all around bike. Call me crazy, but that's my justification.

Cazper · August 11th, 2012, 02:49 PM

@Kevin2109, I've been seriously considering getting a 636... I wouldn't have to wait... I could afford one right now, cash in hand. I just fear that I would inevitably be dissappointed that I didn't wait and get the 14.

What are you thoughts? You've obviously had yours for quite some time... are you completely happy or are you planning something different as well?

@alex.s, you would have room to tow a 3rd bike on the trailer? That may make things that much more tempting... I know I want to try the track... just haven't been able to take the plunge... this will probably be my chance. Although the 9th is my anniversary... not sure the wife is gonna go for it

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 02:55 PM

@Cazper, split the difference and get a 1k

Cazper · August 11th, 2012, 02:59 PM

@Jiggles, I couldn't afford one out right... and I know that wouldn't make me happy in the long run. I could drop like $3K on a 636... it would cost me well into the $6K range for a 1000. I could get the 14 for about $8K-$9K... so if I was gonna spend the money for a 1000... I would just wait and get the 14.

August 9th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#52
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	er. right. looked at the wrong month when seeing what the 17th was. __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2012, 12:28 AM	#56
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Sick days __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 10th, 2012, 10:34 PM	#61
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Why does this stuff have to be so expensive? Since I only spent 4 months in Afghanistan I am still saving for my ZX-14... I just don't know __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 10th, 2012, 11:08 PM	#63
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I highly doubt I "won't want the 14"... don't get me wrong I love my little ninjette... but once you've ridden a ZX-14... everything else is just, well... not a 14 __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 11th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#66
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	@Rexbo, don't get me wrong... I want to learn to race! I just also want a bigger bike to compensate for the fact that I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. In all retrospec... I probably should have never gotten a 250... but now that I've had it for 2 years I actually love it! I just don't know if I want to spend the money that I'm saving for my 14 on track fees and track gear and transportation for getting there. I'm definitely interested... just not sure how much I want to delay getting my bigger bike __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 9th, 2012, 08:54 AM	#41
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	oh sh!t that would be a long drive!! Some day!!! The ninjette will kiss some Cali asphalt at some point in her life. Hopefully I land an internship out there. That's my goal for this school year. Posted via Mobile Device

August 9th, 2012, 02:21 PM	#47
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Hahahah <3 <3 <3

August 9th, 2012, 03:26 PM	#48
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	f u cause you decide to set this sh!t on a friday. im going there on 17th. on a weekend. like regular, working folk.

August 9th, 2012, 09:55 PM	#54
Raider24 ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Montebello,Cali Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	1. Trailerboy531 2. Kevin2109 3. Havok 4. Ambar 5. Jiggles 6. Ninjaboyeddie 7.Raider24

August 10th, 2012, 12:25 AM	#55
Skid troll bait Name: Brian Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250EF Posts: 72	Damn this looks like fun! I haz no vacation days until Christmas.

August 10th, 2012, 01:20 AM	#57
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	quit

August 10th, 2012, 08:41 AM	#58
cynicalkit la pussy gata Name: kit Location: xx Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): big wheel Posts: 540	Sweetness. Turn them all to the dark side.

August 10th, 2012, 10:39 PM	#62
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Try the track day and you wont want the zx-14. Just a racebike, stat. You gotta come out at least once man and this is your perfect opportunity!

August 10th, 2012, 11:55 PM	#64
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I've ridden the 14.....I want to race more. Come find out what I mean!

August 11th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#67
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Trust us, spend one time on the track and it will be entirely worth the delay and you will be a far better rider (not that you're not skilled already) As far as transport, maybe alex can help you there? All you need is gear (which is good to have and you can use off the track as well) and probably some nice tires and extra cash for some light eating. You have 3 months to save up and acquire supplies!

August 11th, 2012, 12:07 PM	#69
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Actually the 14 is a freakin' great bike...

August 11th, 2012, 12:28 PM	#70
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	I think I'm taking kevin's bike too which means a trailer which means I can tow Dustins 250 __________________________________________________

August 11th, 2012, 12:32 PM	#71
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Dustin if you thought canyons were fun you're gonna **** your pants after a session at the track on the 250 with some friends. The ninja is a little bit small physical size wise yeah, but it doesn't matter so much at 85mph full lean dragging knee through the bowl __________________________________________________

August 11th, 2012, 02:17 PM	#74
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	We didn't say it was better; i'd rather have a zx-10r. The 14 is just a great bike, surprisingly light and flickable once you get moving. It's comfortable and has gobs of power that never feels overwhelming. I really quite enjoyed riding it and I'll never bag on it again.

August 11th, 2012, 02:45 PM	#77
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'll probably get talked into this event no matter what anyway... just need to get the essentials and figure out the details. As for the 14 over a 10... my big reason is comfort. As fun as the 10 is... it lacks in comfort. The 14 is like driving a Cadillac... it's extremely comfortable and a better bike for 2up riding. Still has all the power you would ever need and then some. Still just as ridable in the corners as it is a really balanced bike. I too thought it would feel bulky and slugish until I rode it. The 6 is too small for a 6'2" 220lbs rider. I felt really cramped after 30 mins on it. I know that sounds strange as I ride the 250 without issues... but the difference in riding position from the 250 to the 6 is night and day. The 10 felt more comfortable... but it's still a SS and after a prolonged ride it feels tiresome. It also doesn't have any comfort for a passenger. The 14 is just an all around bike. Call me crazy, but that's my justification. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 11th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#78
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	@Kevin2109, I've been seriously considering getting a 636... I wouldn't have to wait... I could afford one right now, cash in hand. I just fear that I would inevitably be dissappointed that I didn't wait and get the 14. What are you thoughts? You've obviously had yours for quite some time... are you completely happy or are you planning something different as well? @alex.s, you would have room to tow a 3rd bike on the trailer? That may make things that much more tempting... I know I want to try the track... just haven't been able to take the plunge... this will probably be my chance. Although the 9th is my anniversary... not sure the wife is gonna go for it __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 11th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#79
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	@Cazper, split the difference and get a 1k __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 11th, 2012, 02:59 PM	#80
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	@Jiggles, I couldn't afford one out right... and I know that wouldn't make me happy in the long run. I could drop like $3K on a 636... it would cost me well into the $6K range for a 1000. I could get the 14 for about $8K-$9K... so if I was gonna spend the money for a 1000... I would just wait and get the 14. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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