Long Island, NY? - Page 4

DarkNinja52 · September 2nd, 2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bounceya

Anyone around Farmingville, Long Island?

I am, i was there yesterday for a quick ride.

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Originally Posted by cifex

I believe DarkNinja is staying in Centerreach which is about 5 min away.

I'm about 30 minutes away in Copiague.

Yup, probably less than 5 minutes.

cifex · September 2nd, 2009, 08:38 AM

Frack.....3 beautiful days I've missed this week. I need to find my damn key!

Grn99Kawi · September 3rd, 2009, 08:08 PM

cifex: you lost your bike key? I hope not...

More than likely I'll be riding with a buddy Sunday morning.. we're thinkin North Shore.. 25A or maybe even going further out east... let me know if anyone wants to meet up.

DarkNinja52 · September 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM

im right off 25 and 25A, near nicholls road/suffold service road 97. i may join this sunday, im still a mess because school just started so i may or may not be busy

cifex · September 4th, 2009, 04:59 AM

I found it. I can prob do a Sunday ride.
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DarkNinja52 · September 4th, 2009, 02:51 PM

yo whats the best place to get my bike serviced on LI? its time for my first service at 600miles, im at like 550 :

: and need somewhere thats not only going to service the bike, but adjust a few things to the way they should be as opposed to "just barely meeting standards". my choke lever blows, the cable is ridic loose and has a ton of play, and i cant fix it unless i take off the fairings, and im not lookin to do that yet, so its still under warranty and i want them to do it right this time. I'm not sure if the rearsets are supposed to be loose but my right one is wobbly a whole ton. but yea where can i get my baby service? i would love to do it myself using the DIY but i dont have the tools/time/experience/money to fix it when i mess it up.

cifex · September 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM

All you really need for the rearset and fairings is s $5 metric hex key set. Actually they r in the toolkit under the pillion. I got my 600 miles service at crazy freddy's for 175. Cross bay motorsports is closer to you on sunrise highway in Brentwood I believe.
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cifex · September 4th, 2009, 04:13 PM

PS. You should definitely at least tighten the rearset before riding to the stealership
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Grn99Kawi · September 4th, 2009, 06:48 PM

DarK: I think I have your # (PA number).. cifex I'll PM you tomorrow when I finalize when and where... we will probably leave here (western nassau) between 7:30 and 8.. we might shoot by Jones beach to the causeway and then up to the Sag.. not sure.. otherwise we'll go straight on the southern state to the Sag to get to 25A

DarkNinja52 · September 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM

its my cell phone that i use everywhere, it just has a PA area code because thats just where my dad pays the bills.

I'll check out crossbay motorsports

Grn99Kawi · September 5th, 2009, 11:09 AM

PM sent to DN and cifex.. if anyone else is lookin to meet up, reply

P1NDLESK1N · September 5th, 2009, 02:04 PM

We talkin tomorrow morning or tomorrow night?

Grn99Kawi · September 5th, 2009, 06:07 PM

mornin

cifex · September 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Good ride today. We met up at Captree, rode up across the Robert Moses bridge with wild cross wind up to SSP and to sagtikos / sunken meadow parkway up to kings park. Pulaski rd through nissequogue state park (loony bin). Got on sunken meadow rd west where I promptly dumped the bike in the first turn. Came at it much too fast straightened out and scrubbed pfff most of my speed but ass soon as the front wheel hit the sand all over the outside of the turn I dropped it. Was prob doing 10mph and slid 10ft across the sandy pavement. Got right up, unhurt. Was wearing textile jacket and jeans. Icon leg armor under jeans and icon back protector. Jeans ripped a bit at the knee bit didn't really notice. Slid on my hip which was unprotected bit the jeans were fine. Little minor rash on my forearm through the jacket and jammed my finger. Glad I was atgatt. Blinker broke off and cracked fairings. All 3 fairings scraped. Once the bike started up we headed to ashoroken. Then snake hill rd to Loyd neck. Woodbury rd south to stillwell woods. Cut through sweet hollow rd down to ssp and parted ways. Definitely had a good time. Looking forward to next ride.
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Grn99Kawi · September 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Was really good to meet you Zach.. sorry abuot the drop but thank god you were okay.. that turn was bad enough even without the sand.. I hit the brakes pretty hard right behind you right before you I saw you.

The rest of the ride was great.. you really know some twisties.. my buddy John was loving the whole deal as you saw.

Definately will meet up again.. and I want to one day own a home in Asharoken.. great views.

DarkNinja52 · September 6th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Cool sounds it was a good time guys.

Sorry to hear about your drop Zach, but good to hear that you're alright though.

I wish i could have made it out, my bike is a little bit past 600 miles and I want to get her serviced before I do any more big riding. Aside from that I hadn't checked the forum in a few days anyway so that was my bad.

I've been doing a lot of riding around here lately and have become a lot more comfortable with the bike. I take roads like 25/middle country road, 97/nicholls road, and 16/portion road. I can definitely feel an improvement in my riding so I feel I should be fine on which ever roads we take. Last time I went out with Zach I was a little easy on the throttle because I was still unsure of how it responds to a lot of throttle.

Lately I've been alright with higher speeds and keeping up with traffic on different roads so I think I'll be fine on which ever roads we end up riding on next time. It just takes me a while to speed up sometimes for some reason... it might still be my over cautions throttle habit.

P1NDLESK1N · September 6th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Ah Zach that blows, good your alright though.

I gotta get some new rubber asap, I can feel the bike is starting to hate corners.

P1NDLESK1N · September 7th, 2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by P1NDLESK1N

Had a wonderful ride from exit 68 to 25 and back on the LIE last night. I'll be sure to invite you guys along next time.

...

SO WHO WANTS TO COME TONIGHT? Leaving in 30min.

Grn99Kawi · September 7th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Sorry bro.. work tomorrow... oh the humanity!

P1NDLESK1N · September 7th, 2009, 08:53 PM

No worries, decided to take the car last minute. I know how much you wanted to make that commute with me.

cifex · September 8th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Blinker fixed, tail light fixed, chain cleaned n lubed, oil changed, abs cement ordered..... productive day indeed.

DarkNinja52 · September 8th, 2009, 09:31 PM

nice, good work. the cement is for the cracks? (just asking bc idk how these things work)

I'm still waiting to take the bike to crossbay motorsports, was supposed to call today but i had a really frustrating day with classes today... but on the other I hand brought the bike to campus and got a ton of compliments. (but now im at like 625 miles on the bike and dont want to break 700 before i get it serviced) how long does the servicing usually take? because im not lookin forward to takin the car back to school after today haha

DarkNinja52 · September 13th, 2009, 09:14 PM

damn im jealous. im still waitin for my first servicing, its been raining and i had to reschedule my appointment for wednesday. i havent taken the bike out lately because I dont want to pass 700 miles before the first servicing. i've still been a little bit hesitant to just use WOT on the bigger streets when im acclerating, i feel like the bike will just fly out from under me. so there have been a few cars that have tried to race me and they usually just fly passed me because im not really lookin to race anyone or anything yet. i guess im too overcautious.

cifex · September 18th, 2009, 06:41 AM

We'll see what happens. I might be MTB'ing Sat morning.

cifex · September 18th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Bumped into Diane on the way home from work. She is easy to spot with the flames. Attempted helmut to helmet communication at the light....FAIL. Lol, think she understood "forum" though.
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DarkNinja52 · September 18th, 2009, 09:37 PM

got the bike serviced finally
i suck at riding on roads that require more than 55mph bc the spedo on these things suck and i have no idea how fast i am really going and because the wind resistance is a little bit ridiculous considering i weigh 135, but im fine with my backpack on, kind of helps weigh me down.
i doubt ill be up for 9 30 tomorrow, also idk how i feel about 500's bc i was barely able to keep up with zach on his 250.
ive seen 2 250's at my school, red and blue, wanted to see who owned them but had to get to class. maybe i can find out this week

Alex · September 20th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Great pic!

Grn99Kawi · September 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM

That is a great pic.. you do some really nice ride Ducati.. wonder if I could handle such a long ride.. Are you planning anything around Nassau County soon? It's starting to find good times to ride for me lately.. I've been riding to work though.. man is it cold in the mornings...

cifex · September 21st, 2009, 08:00 PM

Aha, the giant duck. Seen that on a few rides. I found a great road on a ride Sunday. Nissequogue river road.
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cifex · September 22nd, 2009, 05:08 AM

We'll definitely rode soon. MTB and climbing get added onto the priority list in fall though so it makes for a busy season.
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winnie5354 · September 22nd, 2009, 11:02 AM

Hi Ducatiman,
Would you tell us where can we find "the Duck"?
Thank you!

cifex · September 22nd, 2009, 11:16 AM

lol. Welcome to the forum Winnie. It's the entrance / info center for Sears Bellows County Park on 24 in Flanders (near Riverhead).

winnie5354 · September 22nd, 2009, 11:50 AM

Thanks a lot, Zach. Hopefully, I could get there, take a pic, and make it back to Jericho in 1 piece to post my duck pic here this weekend =D

Hopefully, I could become "Kate #2" - making it to NYC someday.

Winnie (still novice after 200+ miles)

kkim · September 22nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by winnie5354

Winnie (still novice after 200+ miles)

you need to ride more.

been practicing lately?

winnie5354 · September 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM

Hi Kelly,

Yup, I've been practicing within 10 miles of Jericho once a week.

Still very bad in turning, especially 90 degree type, always early apex, dropped my bike on the left 2 weeks ago during turn since I was heading to the curb again while turning, instead of jump up the curb like last time, i braked, bike dropped, my friend was there blocking the traffic from behind. It's not a crash, just dropped, got few bruises.

Now my bike is perfectly balance - cracked left and right fairings =p

winnie5354 · September 22nd, 2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatiman

winnie, we're talkin a haul on the LIE here, you ok on that? You may want to ride out with others.

i read you dropped on a low speed turn, if i may offer an idea to get used to tight turns.....
get to an empty large parking lot (such as a home depot). utilize a reference point (a cardboard box or a paint spot, whatever... and practice turning around it in varying degrees of lean , radii (?) ,speed and distance from it. do lefts, then rights. You want to be able to hit the same decided mark every time, make your turn smoothly, without correction. Target your eyes on where you want to go, NOT on what you are trying to avoid. Just an idea to try. it will also help you learn the bikes limitations ,feel and its response to your inputs.
Have you taken MSF course or any riding lessons?
stay tuned for local ride invitations. You can even meet and ride with Kate, a very sweet young lady who's come a long way.

Thanks, Ducatiman. I did go to close parking lot and practice figure 8, but probably, I didn't have enough practice so that I rarely hit the same desire mark

Believe it or not, I took MSF beginner course already, and I dropped their bike during lesson also.

I think if I stay riding in a slow pace (around posted speed limit), plan out everything, i should be ok.

2 weeks ago, I was following my friend too close (according to my ability of course) and we didn't plan any route, and he made an impromptu left turn on to a road, I didn't brake enough, and followed by turned in too early and started to lose the turn and I pulled the brake and dropped... I thought I was up to "speed" (normal biker), but I was wrong.

I would definitely love to have group ride, just afraid that I would take away other's fun since I am slow.

winnie5354 · September 23rd, 2009, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the advice, Ducatiman. I will try to control myself not to crave for the Duck =p

My weekend practice would be either within my neighborhood (few blocks radius) in residential area or ride to Center Island. If anyone see a rider with light blue jacket and a lowered green 250R, please don't think that I am rude, because whenever I've seen other biker, they would give me "hi" hand signal, but my balance is not that good so that I wouldn't free up my hand to "hi" back. My way of "hi" would be turned my head and quick look at you =p

cifex · September 23rd, 2009, 08:04 AM

As long as you are going more than about 7 or 8 mph, the motorcycle keeps itself upright...no hands required. A head nod is a perfectly acceptable greeting.

What's the planting fields? I ride 25A and north A LOT, but not usually Nassau since it gets kind of congested.

cifex · September 23rd, 2009, 08:47 AM

What's that little biker hut on 25A around Fort Solonga / Centerport? Heading east its right on a deep left bend and right before a deep right at the marina that usually has sand in it. I always see bikes over there but forget to stop and check it out. That place any good?

winnie5354 · September 23rd, 2009, 10:16 AM

Thank you, Ducatiman and Zach. I will node my head next time. Looking forward to catch up with you guys +D

September 3rd, 2009, 08:08 PM	#123
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	cifex: you lost your bike key? I hope not... More than likely I'll be riding with a buddy Sunday morning.. we're thinkin North Shore.. 25A or maybe even going further out east... let me know if anyone wants to meet up. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM	#124
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	im right off 25 and 25A, near nicholls road/suffold service road 97. i may join this sunday, im still a mess because school just started so i may or may not be busy __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#126
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	yo whats the best place to get my bike serviced on LI? its time for my first service at 600miles, im at like 550 :: and need somewhere thats not only going to service the bike, but adjust a few things to the way they should be as opposed to "just barely meeting standards". my choke lever blows, the cable is ridic loose and has a ton of play, and i cant fix it unless i take off the fairings, and im not lookin to do that yet, so its still under warranty and i want them to do it right this time. I'm not sure if the rearsets are supposed to be loose but my right one is wobbly a whole ton. but yea where can i get my baby service? i would love to do it myself using the DIY but i dont have the tools/time/experience/money to fix it when i mess it up. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#129
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	DarK: I think I have your # (PA number).. cifex I'll PM you tomorrow when I finalize when and where... we will probably leave here (western nassau) between 7:30 and 8.. we might shoot by Jones beach to the causeway and then up to the Sag.. not sure.. otherwise we'll go straight on the southern state to the Sag to get to 25A __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#130
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	its my cell phone that i use everywhere, it just has a PA area code because thats just where my dad pays the bills. I'll check out crossbay motorsports __________________________________________________

September 2nd, 2009, 08:38 AM	#122
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Frack.....3 beautiful days I've missed this week. I need to find my damn key!

September 4th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#125
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	I found it. I can prob do a Sunday ride. Posted via Mobile Device

September 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#127
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	All you really need for the rearset and fairings is s $5 metric hex key set. Actually they r in the toolkit under the pillion. I got my 600 miles service at crazy freddy's for 175. Cross bay motorsports is closer to you on sunrise highway in Brentwood I believe. Posted via Mobile Device

September 4th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#128
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	PS. You should definitely at least tighten the rearset before riding to the stealership Posted via Mobile Device

September 5th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#131
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	PM sent to DN and cifex.. if anyone else is lookin to meet up, reply __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 5th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#132
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	We talkin tomorrow morning or tomorrow night?

September 5th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#133
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	mornin __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#134
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Good ride today. We met up at Captree, rode up across the Robert Moses bridge with wild cross wind up to SSP and to sagtikos / sunken meadow parkway up to kings park. Pulaski rd through nissequogue state park (loony bin). Got on sunken meadow rd west where I promptly dumped the bike in the first turn. Came at it much too fast straightened out and scrubbed pfff most of my speed but ass soon as the front wheel hit the sand all over the outside of the turn I dropped it. Was prob doing 10mph and slid 10ft across the sandy pavement. Got right up, unhurt. Was wearing textile jacket and jeans. Icon leg armor under jeans and icon back protector. Jeans ripped a bit at the knee bit didn't really notice. Slid on my hip which was unprotected bit the jeans were fine. Little minor rash on my forearm through the jacket and jammed my finger. Glad I was atgatt. Blinker broke off and cracked fairings. All 3 fairings scraped. Once the bike started up we headed to ashoroken. Then snake hill rd to Loyd neck. Woodbury rd south to stillwell woods. Cut through sweet hollow rd down to ssp and parted ways. Definitely had a good time. Looking forward to next ride. Posted via Mobile Device

September 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#135
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Was really good to meet you Zach.. sorry abuot the drop but thank god you were okay.. that turn was bad enough even without the sand.. I hit the brakes pretty hard right behind you right before you I saw you. The rest of the ride was great.. you really know some twisties.. my buddy John was loving the whole deal as you saw. Definately will meet up again.. and I want to one day own a home in Asharoken.. great views. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 6th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#136
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Cool sounds it was a good time guys. Sorry to hear about your drop Zach, but good to hear that you're alright though. I wish i could have made it out, my bike is a little bit past 600 miles and I want to get her serviced before I do any more big riding. Aside from that I hadn't checked the forum in a few days anyway so that was my bad. I've been doing a lot of riding around here lately and have become a lot more comfortable with the bike. I take roads like 25/middle country road, 97/nicholls road, and 16/portion road. I can definitely feel an improvement in my riding so I feel I should be fine on which ever roads we take. Last time I went out with Zach I was a little easy on the throttle because I was still unsure of how it responds to a lot of throttle. Lately I've been alright with higher speeds and keeping up with traffic on different roads so I think I'll be fine on which ever roads we end up riding on next time. It just takes me a while to speed up sometimes for some reason... it might still be my over cautions throttle habit. __________________________________________________

September 6th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#137
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Ah Zach that blows, good your alright though. I gotta get some new rubber asap, I can feel the bike is starting to hate corners.

September 7th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#139
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Sorry bro.. work tomorrow... oh the humanity! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 7th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#140
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	No worries, decided to take the car last minute. I know how much you wanted to make that commute with me.

September 8th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#141
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Blinker fixed, tail light fixed, chain cleaned n lubed, oil changed, abs cement ordered..... productive day indeed.

September 8th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#142
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	nice, good work. the cement is for the cracks? (just asking bc idk how these things work) I'm still waiting to take the bike to crossbay motorsports, was supposed to call today but i had a really frustrating day with classes today... but on the other I hand brought the bike to campus and got a ton of compliments. (but now im at like 625 miles on the bike and dont want to break 700 before i get it serviced) how long does the servicing usually take? because im not lookin forward to takin the car back to school after today haha __________________________________________________

September 13th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#143
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	damn im jealous. im still waitin for my first servicing, its been raining and i had to reschedule my appointment for wednesday. i havent taken the bike out lately because I dont want to pass 700 miles before the first servicing. i've still been a little bit hesitant to just use WOT on the bigger streets when im acclerating, i feel like the bike will just fly out from under me. so there have been a few cars that have tried to race me and they usually just fly passed me because im not really lookin to race anyone or anything yet. i guess im too overcautious. __________________________________________________

September 18th, 2009, 06:41 AM	#144
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	We'll see what happens. I might be MTB'ing Sat morning.

September 18th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#145
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Bumped into Diane on the way home from work. She is easy to spot with the flames. Attempted helmut to helmet communication at the light....FAIL. Lol, think she understood "forum" though. Posted via Mobile Device

September 18th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#146
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	got the bike serviced finally i suck at riding on roads that require more than 55mph bc the spedo on these things suck and i have no idea how fast i am really going and because the wind resistance is a little bit ridiculous considering i weigh 135, but im fine with my backpack on, kind of helps weigh me down. i doubt ill be up for 9 30 tomorrow, also idk how i feel about 500's bc i was barely able to keep up with zach on his 250. ive seen 2 250's at my school, red and blue, wanted to see who owned them but had to get to class. maybe i can find out this week __________________________________________________

September 20th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#147
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Great pic! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#148
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	That is a great pic.. you do some really nice ride Ducati.. wonder if I could handle such a long ride.. Are you planning anything around Nassau County soon? It's starting to find good times to ride for me lately.. I've been riding to work though.. man is it cold in the mornings... __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

September 21st, 2009, 08:00 PM	#149
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Aha, the giant duck. Seen that on a few rides. I found a great road on a ride Sunday. Nissequogue river road. Posted via Mobile Device

September 22nd, 2009, 05:08 AM	#150
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	We'll definitely rode soon. MTB and climbing get added onto the priority list in fall though so it makes for a busy season. Posted via Mobile Device

September 22nd, 2009, 11:02 AM	#151
winnie5354 ninjette.org member Name: winnie5354 Location: NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 13	Hi Ducatiman, Would you tell us where can we find "the Duck"? Thank you!

September 22nd, 2009, 11:16 AM	#152
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	lol. Welcome to the forum Winnie. It's the entrance / info center for Sears Bellows County Park on 24 in Flanders (near Riverhead).

September 22nd, 2009, 11:50 AM	#153
winnie5354 ninjette.org member Name: winnie5354 Location: NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 13	Thanks a lot, Zach. Hopefully, I could get there, take a pic, and make it back to Jericho in 1 piece to post my duck pic here this weekend =D Hopefully, I could become "Kate #2" - making it to NYC someday. Winnie (still novice after 200+ miles)

September 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM	#155
winnie5354 ninjette.org member Name: winnie5354 Location: NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 13	Hi Kelly, Yup, I've been practicing within 10 miles of Jericho once a week. Still very bad in turning, especially 90 degree type, always early apex, dropped my bike on the left 2 weeks ago during turn since I was heading to the curb again while turning, instead of jump up the curb like last time, i braked, bike dropped, my friend was there blocking the traffic from behind. It's not a crash, just dropped, got few bruises. Now my bike is perfectly balance - cracked left and right fairings =p

September 23rd, 2009, 07:53 AM	#157
winnie5354 ninjette.org member Name: winnie5354 Location: NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250R Posts: 13	Thanks for the advice, Ducatiman. I will try to control myself not to crave for the Duck =p My weekend practice would be either within my neighborhood (few blocks radius) in residential area or ride to Center Island. If anyone see a rider with light blue jacket and a lowered green 250R, please don't think that I am rude, because whenever I've seen other biker, they would give me "hi" hand signal, but my balance is not that good so that I wouldn't free up my hand to "hi" back. My way of "hi" would be turned my head and quick look at you =p

September 23rd, 2009, 08:04 AM	#158
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	As long as you are going more than about 7 or 8 mph, the motorcycle keeps itself upright...no hands required. A head nod is a perfectly acceptable greeting. What's the planting fields? I ride 25A and north A LOT, but not usually Nassau since it gets kind of congested.

September 23rd, 2009, 08:47 AM	#159
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	What's that little biker hut on 25A around Fort Solonga / Centerport? Heading east its right on a deep left bend and right before a deep right at the marina that usually has sand in it. I always see bikes over there but forget to stop and check it out. That place any good?