Taking the gf to the track...

Jiggles · March 13th, 2013, 06:23 PM

Terrible idea? I'm going to sonoma on march 30/31 and my gf wants to go with me. She won't be able to come until later in the day on the 30th due to some moto classes that day. She wants to go because she thinks it will be fun to watch. I think she will likely get bored and I let her know this so she said she'd work on grad school apps if it is boring.

So, good idea or bad idea?

If she had leathers I'd have her go 2up with someone.

csmith12 · March 13th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Some chicks roll with it, others not so much. Hand her a camera, it helps a bit with boredom.

xSean13 · March 13th, 2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Some chicks roll with it, others not so much. Hand her a camera, it helps a bit with boredom.

Bedroom activities aside, what about when they get to the track?

Joshorilla · March 13th, 2013, 06:43 PM

Hey, if she says she wants to and she hates it she only has herself to blame.

But we all know women don't work like that, so make sure you buy her something for afterwards, they respond well to trinkets and doodads.

csmith12 · March 13th, 2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xSean13

Bedroom activities aside, what about when they get to the track?

choneofakind · March 13th, 2013, 06:57 PM

Depends on her Sean. If she wants to go, let her go and watch you do what you enjoy doing. Maybe she'll get the urge to get out there with you, or at least get out on the bike more

shizblam · March 13th, 2013, 07:11 PM

If she wants to go. Let her go. She'll learn real fast if it's for her or not. My girl loves coming to the track with me.

Take a mountain bike or something so she can easily get around the paddock. This will help her be more social and get to different viewing areas.

Trailerboy531 · March 13th, 2013, 07:26 PM

If she REALLLLLLY wants to go and you're only there for one day then take her. Seriously, there's nothing for them to do out there besides sit and watch you ride in circles, and she can barely see that. Do NOT take a girlfriend unless she is really interested and in to it and wont be there for long.

Dmented · March 13th, 2013, 07:35 PM

not on my watch... i wouldn't take MY girl... but please... everyone else feel free to bring theirs...

EternalNewb · March 13th, 2013, 07:58 PM

I dunno, depends on her. Also, how you interact with people around her versus around your track buddies.

Dmented · March 13th, 2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eternalnewb

i dunno, depends on her. Also, how you interact with people around her versus around your track buddies.

agreed!

shizblam · March 13th, 2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalNewb

I dunno, depends on her. Also, how you interact with people around her versus around your track buddies.

This is most fair statement. But I think the most important thing is that she needs to realize when she gets there is that today isn't "hers"... it's "yours"...

EternalNewb · March 13th, 2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shizblam

This is most fair statement. But I think the most important thing is that she needs to realize when she gets there is that today isn't "hers"... it's "yours"...

Yes, that's part of what I was getting at. Also, a lot of people act differently around their significant others than they do around the friends that they can bs with and all.

alex.s · March 13th, 2013, 09:31 PM

it can be fun. tell her to be prepared to sit around doing nothing all day. so bring a book

Jiggles · March 13th, 2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalNewb

I dunno, depends on her. Also, how you interact with people around her versus around your track buddies.

Don't have any track buddies up here but I'm sure my cooler full of beer will take care of that once I get there.

She will be there with me for one night and one day, so the first night and day will be by myself

Domagoj · March 14th, 2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

it can be fun. tell her to be prepared to sit around doing nothing all day. so bring a book

And ear plugs.

Firehorse · March 14th, 2013, 02:54 AM

There's lots of other guys there to talk with if she gets bored.

jk

I would always take my bf, I'm the same around him as I am around my buddies. When he sees me happy, he understands better why I ride. I return the favour by watching Duck Dynasty with him..

Take her and tell her that you want her to share something you love and warn her about being bored, bike to get around is a good idea.

SMman · March 14th, 2013, 06:46 AM

My wife has been to the track with me to watch, take pictures, and even spent 2 nights in a tent and completed a 2 day track school with the ZX-6R.

Slick_Stevo · March 14th, 2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

There's lots of other guys there to talk with if she gets bored.

jk

I would always take my bf, I'm the same around him as I am around my buddies. When he sees me happy, he understands better why I ride. I return the favour by watching Duck Dynasty with him..

Take her and tell her that you want her to share something you love and warn her about being bored, bike to get around is a good idea.

do you go to TMP?....I was thinking of trying a track day there, but didn't know if any other 250's go there

CC Cowboy · March 14th, 2013, 07:08 AM

I took all my girlfriends to the track ( not all at the same time). They all enjoyed it and had things they were responsible for. Besides camera work, which most sucked at, they can help organize, keep time sheets, keep race schedules, help clean up, get drinks and food, and most of all, hang out with the other girlfriends.

Slick_Stevo · March 14th, 2013, 07:21 AM

And yes, i would take my girlfriend , she can take pictures with the camera I bought her. If she didn't like it the first time, I doubt I would ask her to go again

csmith12 · March 14th, 2013, 07:22 AM

Leave her at home if it's going to rain. Ask me how I know.... lol

ally99 · March 14th, 2013, 08:52 AM

She will probably get hit on. A lot. So as long as you are prepared for that...

dino74 · March 14th, 2013, 09:29 AM

And I don't mean pics of Jiggles

lgk · March 14th, 2013, 09:43 AM

see if they have leathers she could borrow.

my gut feeling is she wants to experience speed.

Jiggles · March 14th, 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lgk

see if they have leathers she could borrow.

my gut feeling is she wants to experience speed.

She's oddly shaped though. Like a 5'10 8yr old. She'd probably need a custom set or borrow a custom set from someone as skinny as she is. Everything else will be too loose

lgk · March 14th, 2013, 10:19 AM

i guess the best thing to do is get some measurements, and call around..
getting custom leathers wouldn't work out, due to time frame.

wouldn't be perfect but would be good enough.

BlueHairSar · March 18th, 2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmented

not on my watch... i wouldn't take MY girl... but please... everyone else feel free to bring theirs...

err, why?

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

She's oddly shaped though. Like a 5'10 8yr old. She'd probably need a custom set or borrow a custom set from someone as skinny as she is. Everything else will be too loose

See if she fits in S or XS men's leathers. Also...

Quote:

Like a 5'10 8yr old.

somehow this fact doesn't surprise me...

I'm with everyone else, let her come if she wants to.

CC Cowboy · March 18th, 2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

I'm with everyone else, let her come if she wants to.

Sarah, this should be your signature!

BlueHairSar · March 18th, 2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Sarah, this should be your signature!

Ah ha ha, set myself up for that, didn't I?

csmith12 · March 18th, 2013, 02:11 PM

bwahahahahhahaha

lgk · March 18th, 2013, 02:25 PM

well this thread made a turn for the better

BlueHairSar · March 18th, 2013, 02:40 PM

Nemesis · March 18th, 2013, 02:59 PM

Unless your girl will be riding the track too it's a big mistake. Even if she's cool with it you will feel the need to give your undivided attention to her.

Ma girl asked if she can come and I said, "No offense babe but hell no!" LOL! I've brought my girlfriends in the past and it sucked! Never again.

Peanut_EOD · March 18th, 2013, 03:34 PM

I take my girlfriend to every track day and race. She is my pit crew and Team Owner.

CC Cowboy · March 18th, 2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Unless your girl will be riding the track too it's a big mistake. Even if she's cool with it you will feel the need to give your undivided attention to her.

.

If your girl is riding also, SHE WILL HAVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. It will be honey I need this, honey I need that. It will be all about her.

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Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I take my girlfriend to every track day and race. She is my pit crew and Team Owner.

I've always had my girl there and she always helped me. After all, it's all about me!

Nemesis · March 18th, 2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

If your girl is riding also, SHE WILL HAVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. It will be honey I need this, honey I need that. It will be all about her.

Shiet...no different than the other 250 racers in the pit.

Jiggles · March 18th, 2013, 05:51 PM

I want to get her to the track eventually. I just bought her a nice icon jacket from SBTG (they recommended a medium for her) and I'll probably start looking for some pants as well and get a zipper tailored on. It's probably the best way about getting her a suit

Dmented · March 19th, 2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Shiet...no different than the other 250 racers in the pit.

BWAHAHAHA... TRU!

that's why i'm gettin on the YOLO bus

CC Cowboy · March 19th, 2013, 01:19 PM

Jiggete, you need to take your girl so she can drive you home after the crash.

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March 13th, 2013, 06:23 PM	#1
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	Taking the gf to the track... Terrible idea? I'm going to sonoma on march 30/31 and my gf wants to go with me. She won't be able to come until later in the day on the 30th due to some moto classes that day. She wants to go because she thinks it will be fun to watch. I think she will likely get bored and I let her know this so she said she'd work on grad school apps if it is boring. So, good idea or bad idea? If she had leathers I'd have her go 2up with someone. __________________________________________________ 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

March 13th, 2013, 06:37 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	Some chicks roll with it, others not so much. Hand her a camera, it helps a bit with boredom. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 13th, 2013, 07:26 PM	#8
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.	If she REALLLLLLY wants to go and you're only there for one day then take her. Seriously, there's nothing for them to do out there besides sit and watch you ride in circles, and she can barely see that. Do NOT take a girlfriend unless she is really interested and in to it and wont be there for long. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

March 13th, 2013, 07:35 PM	#9
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March 13th, 2013, 06:43 PM	#4
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Hey, if she says she wants to and she hates it she only has herself to blame. But we all know women don't work like that, so make sure you buy her something for afterwards, they respond well to trinkets and doodads.

March 13th, 2013, 06:57 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Depends on her Sean. If she wants to go, let her go and watch you do what you enjoy doing. Maybe she'll get the urge to get out there with you, or at least get out on the bike more

March 13th, 2013, 07:11 PM	#7
shizblam ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Central PA Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR 1K Posts: 36	If she wants to go. Let her go. She'll learn real fast if it's for her or not. My girl loves coming to the track with me. Take a mountain bike or something so she can easily get around the paddock. This will help her be more social and get to different viewing areas.

March 13th, 2013, 07:58 PM	#10
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I dunno, depends on her. Also, how you interact with people around her versus around your track buddies.

March 13th, 2013, 09:31 PM	#14
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	it can be fun. tell her to be prepared to sit around doing nothing all day. so bring a book __________________________________________________

March 14th, 2013, 02:54 AM	#17
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	There's lots of other guys there to talk with if she gets bored. jk I would always take my bf, I'm the same around him as I am around my buddies. When he sees me happy, he understands better why I ride. I return the favour by watching Duck Dynasty with him.. Take her and tell her that you want her to share something you love and warn her about being bored, bike to get around is a good idea.

March 14th, 2013, 06:46 AM	#18
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March 14th, 2013, 07:08 AM	#20
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I took all my girlfriends to the track ( not all at the same time). They all enjoyed it and had things they were responsible for. Besides camera work, which most sucked at, they can help organize, keep time sheets, keep race schedules, help clean up, get drinks and food, and most of all, hang out with the other girlfriends. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 14th, 2013, 07:21 AM	#21
Slick_Stevo ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '13 GSX-R600, '09 Ninja 250, 04 SV 650 (track) Posts: 157	And yes, i would take my girlfriend , she can take pictures with the camera I bought her. If she didn't like it the first time, I doubt I would ask her to go again

March 14th, 2013, 07:22 AM	#22
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dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	And I don't mean pics of Jiggles __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

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lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	see if they have leathers she could borrow. my gut feeling is she wants to experience speed. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i guess the best thing to do is get some measurements, and call around.. getting custom leathers wouldn't work out, due to time frame. wouldn't be perfect but would be good enough. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Unless your girl will be riding the track too it's a big mistake. Even if she's cool with it you will feel the need to give your undivided attention to her. Ma girl asked if she can come and I said, "No offense babe but hell no!" LOL! I've brought my girlfriends in the past and it sucked! Never again. __________________________________________________

March 18th, 2013, 03:34 PM	#35
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March 18th, 2013, 05:51 PM	#38
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	I want to get her to the track eventually. I just bought her a nice icon jacket from SBTG (they recommended a medium for her) and I'll probably start looking for some pants as well and get a zipper tailored on. It's probably the best way about getting her a suit __________________________________________________ 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

March 19th, 2013, 01:19 PM	#40
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Jiggete, you need to take your girl so she can drive you home after the crash. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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