New Member from St. Louis

esuda · March 25th, 2013, 06:17 PM

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I've been reading the forums here and learning for quite a while now. Finally decided to register and hopefully add to the community.

I've been riding street bikes since 2006 and dirtbikes forever. My first streetbike was a 2000 R6. I absolutely loved that bike. It was such a sad day when I got rid of it, but I had to. My next bike was a 2005 Ninja 250. I basicaly bought that bike because someone made me a deal too good to pass up. I kept it for a while and ended up selling it to a friend, but it was a blast. Late last year I bought my current bike: a 2006 R6r Raven. Absolutely love this bike. Anyway, I've been looking for some time to pick up a late gen Ninja 250r to run as a track bike. Everything I've read has lead me to believe that a 250 would be the perfect track bike for me. No ridiculous hp to cover up sloppy riding means its all about carrying corner speed. That coupled with one of, if not the most economical track bike sounds like an absolute win for me. Hopefully I find the right bike soon, and maybe I'll see some of you at Gateway or other tracks. Also, if you know of a potential good 250 for me, don't hesitate to give me a heads up! THANKS!

csmith12 · March 25th, 2013, 06:30 PM

Welcome Eric!

Welcome to the R6 + 250 club!

csmith12 · March 25th, 2013, 06:35 PM

Oh! Look up MCRA. They are your local track day/race org. And they are starting 250 racing this year.

Maybe see you at a track day or on the grid. Gunna be dope this year.

esuda · March 25th, 2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Oh! Look up MCRA. They are your local track day/race org. And they are starting 250 racing this year.

Maybe see you at a track day or on the grid. Gunna be dope this year.

Yeah! I just recently learned that they are starting a 250 class. That sounds awesome! Are there many 250s out at Gateway?

csmith12 · March 25th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Dunno, I need to run gateway sometime soon, never been there. I heard decent sized grids for a startup. I will be at Putnam with them Apr. 20/21 for their very first 250 races. Without looking at their schedule again, I think most of their events will be at gateway.

250rr · March 25th, 2013, 07:36 PM

Welcome, my friend.

KJohnson21 · March 25th, 2013, 11:26 PM

TonyKZ1 · March 26th, 2013, 06:23 AM

Welcome to the Site! I'm in SE Missouri, around Cape Girardeau, MO.
Tony

JohnnyBravo · March 26th, 2013, 07:50 AM

Welcome aboard

esuda · March 26th, 2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks all

hirubhaiambani · March 26th, 2013, 07:49 PM

Welcome Eric! I'm from STL as well

EternalNewb · March 26th, 2013, 07:53 PM

Welcome aboard.

Snake · March 30th, 2013, 05:53 PM

Hello and welcome.

hirubhaiambani · March 30th, 2013, 06:52 PM

Hey StL folks,

Anybody doing the Moonshine Lunch run this year? Its an annual event and is taking place this year on 13th April. Usually thousands of bikers attend.

Its ~160 miles from StL and I plan to attend if it does not rain.

From the website: Moonshine isn't a competition, but there are some records out there. In 2008, Pete Rogers from Oasis, British Columbia, rode 2,196 miles for a Moonburger, so far the longest distance ridden to Moonshine. (Here is a picture of Pete's bike on the way.) In 2011, 1600 motorcycles and 1800 people showed up over a rain−soaked morning and sunny afternoon, and 2068 Moonburgers were served. Those are all records, too.

Here's the website for the event: http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp

CC Cowboy · March 30th, 2013, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Hey StL folks,

Anybody doing the Moonshine Lunch run this year? Its an annual event and is taking place this year on 13th April. Usually thousands of bikers attend.

Its ~160 miles from StL and I plan to attend if it does not rain.

From the website: Moonshine isn't a competition, but there are some records out there. In 2008, Pete Rogers from Oasis, British Columbia, rode 2,196 miles for a Moonburger, so far the longest distance ridden to Moonshine. (Here is a picture of Pete's bike on the way.) In 2011, 1600 motorcycles and 1800 people showed up over a rain−soaked morning and sunny afternoon, and 2068 Moonburgers were served. Those are all records, too.

Here's the website for the event: http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp

Have a burger for me. I can't make it this year.

hirubhaiambani · March 30th, 2013, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Have a burger for me. I can't make it this year.

Yessir! Will do.

esuda · March 30th, 2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Hey StL folks,

Anybody doing the Moonshine Lunch run this year? Its an annual event and is taking place this year on 13th April. Usually thousands of bikers attend.

Its ~160 miles from StL and I plan to attend if it does not rain.

From the website: Moonshine isn't a competition, but there are some records out there. In 2008, Pete Rogers from Oasis, British Columbia, rode 2,196 miles for a Moonburger, so far the longest distance ridden to Moonshine. (Here is a picture of Pete's bike on the way.) In 2011, 1600 motorcycles and 1800 people showed up over a rain−soaked morning and sunny afternoon, and 2068 Moonburgers were served. Those are all records, too.
Here's the website for the event: http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp

Probably not. It's all flat interstate to get there right?

esuda · March 30th, 2013, 08:29 PM

Got a 250! Thanks to NathanUc, great guy.

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Alex · March 30th, 2013, 10:46 PM

hirubhaiambani · March 31st, 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esuda

Probably not. It's all flat interstate to get there right?

Yes, interstate all the way. Only8-10 miles of local roads (not twisties).

STL does not have much twisties anyways. I was told that highway 79 to Louisiana, MO has twisties. I rode there today(~85 miles each way). B.S, I say. That road is pretty, but straight as an arrow

esuda · March 31st, 2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Yes, interstate all the way. Only8-10 miles of local roads (not twisties).

STL does not have much twisties anyways. I was told that highway 79 to Louisiana, MO has twisties. I rode there today(~85 miles each way). B.S, I say. That road is pretty, but straight as an arrow

STL, maybe not, but there are definately some good twisties in Missouri

March 25th, 2013, 06:17 PM	#1
esuda ninjette.org newbie Name: Eric Location: St. Louis, MO Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 R6r Posts: 8	New Member from St. Louis Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I've been reading the forums here and learning for quite a while now. Finally decided to register and hopefully add to the community. I've been riding street bikes since 2006 and dirtbikes forever. My first streetbike was a 2000 R6. I absolutely loved that bike. It was such a sad day when I got rid of it, but I had to. My next bike was a 2005 Ninja 250. I basicaly bought that bike because someone made me a deal too good to pass up. I kept it for a while and ended up selling it to a friend, but it was a blast. Late last year I bought my current bike: a 2006 R6r Raven. Absolutely love this bike. Anyway, I've been looking for some time to pick up a late gen Ninja 250r to run as a track bike. Everything I've read has lead me to believe that a 250 would be the perfect track bike for me. No ridiculous hp to cover up sloppy riding means its all about carrying corner speed. That coupled with one of, if not the most economical track bike sounds like an absolute win for me. Hopefully I find the right bike soon, and maybe I'll see some of you at Gateway or other tracks. Also, if you know of a potential good 250 for me, don't hesitate to give me a heads up! THANKS!

March 25th, 2013, 06:30 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Eric! Welcome to the R6 + 250 club! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 25th, 2013, 06:35 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Oh! Look up MCRA. They are your local track day/race org. And they are starting 250 racing this year. Maybe see you at a track day or on the grid. Gunna be dope this year. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 25th, 2013, 06:46 PM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Dunno, I need to run gateway sometime soon, never been there. I heard decent sized grids for a startup. I will be at Putnam with them Apr. 20/21 for their very first 250 races. Without looking at their schedule again, I think most of their events will be at gateway. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 25th, 2013, 11:26 PM	#7
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March 26th, 2013, 07:09 PM	#10
esuda ninjette.org newbie Name: Eric Location: St. Louis, MO Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 R6r Posts: 8	Thanks all

March 26th, 2013, 07:49 PM	#11
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Welcome Eric! I'm from STL as well

March 26th, 2013, 07:53 PM	#12
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March 30th, 2013, 05:53 PM	#13
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March 30th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#14
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Hey StL folks, Anybody doing the Moonshine Lunch run this year? Its an annual event and is taking place this year on 13th April. Usually thousands of bikers attend. Its ~160 miles from StL and I plan to attend if it does not rain. From the website: Moonshine isn't a competition, but there are some records out there. In 2008, Pete Rogers from Oasis, British Columbia, rode 2,196 miles for a Moonburger, so far the longest distance ridden to Moonshine. (Here is a picture of Pete's bike on the way.) In 2011, 1600 motorcycles and 1800 people showed up over a rain−soaked morning and sunny afternoon, and 2068 Moonburgers were served. Those are all records, too. Here's the website for the event: http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp

March 30th, 2013, 08:29 PM	#18
esuda ninjette.org newbie Name: Eric Location: St. Louis, MO Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 R6r Posts: 8	Got a 250! Thanks to NathanUc, great guy. 0329131428-01.jpg

March 30th, 2013, 10:46 PM	#19
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