Hello from Louisiana - Page 2

JohnnyBravo · February 3rd, 2014, 11:05 AM

Look at icon over pants instead of the fly cool pros... The icons will hold up better if something happens

You already know that fox jacket isn't street ins gear

Look at bell or bilt helmets if you don't wanna step up to scorpions or HJC... I don't know that I would trust my head in that helmet.

Better gear starts you off with more confidence, if you are confident in it though it will serve you well. You are on the right track, I'd rather be warmer if it means extra protection!

Smallxmac · February 3rd, 2014, 04:12 PM

Helmet: Bell - Arrow Helmet

Jacket: Vega - Momentum Sport Jacket

Boots: Joe Rocket - Ballistic Touring Boots

Gloves (Warm): Icon - Twenty Niner Gloves

Pants: Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0 (Have to get this one for it is the best deal bc my brother is selling his)

What do you guys think I don't have much money and this does not look like that bad of gear for my warm state

Floki · February 3rd, 2014, 04:31 PM

Smallxmac · February 3rd, 2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Floki

Is there a way on this forum that you can give a thanks to a reply or mark it as helpful for many people on my welcoming thread have helped me a great deal.

Floki · February 3rd, 2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallxmac

Is there a way on this forum that you can give a thanks to a reply or mark it as helpful for many people on my welcoming thread have helped me a great deal.

I've asked before and didn't get a straight answer. I think you need to have a bunch of posts before you can.

Smallxmac · February 3rd, 2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Floki

I've asked before and didn't get a straight answer. I think you need to have a bunch of posts before you can.

Aww well thank you and thank you other people in which have helped me! I have an appointment with the DMV tomorrow for my normal license and I need to get that before my motorcycle license so I can get to the class lol.

JohnnyBravo · February 3rd, 2014, 08:39 PM

Good stuff! Get your license!
Yes there is a way... In time it will all become clear grasshopper

Smallxmac · February 4th, 2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Good stuff! Get your license!
Yes there is a way... In time it will all become clear grasshopper

Well for the 3rd time I have been to the DMV an my drive got canceled again for some mere fog. This is starting to get me mad good thing I did not lose my cool...

JohnnyBravo · February 4th, 2014, 01:05 PM

Keep a cool head... It's a big part of riding a bike, and life!

Smallxmac · February 4th, 2014, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Keep a cool head... It's a big part of riding a bike, and life!

Yes indeed, I do not have road rage really well maybe in my head for like 2 sec but if you are thinking about how mad you are you lose focus on the road and if you express how mad you are in your driving you take big risk. I usually just go the speed limit or a little behind the flow of traffic I have no care for speeding. Hope I can get my license soon so I can go look at gear and get to the MSF class

JohnnyBravo · February 4th, 2014, 01:12 PM

Smallxmac · February 4th, 2014, 02:08 PM

Not weirder than this (I'm bored in class)

Floki · February 4th, 2014, 03:47 PM

Lol. It says werd. This weather sucks though.

Smallxmac · February 4th, 2014, 03:55 PM

Ops now I feel like stupid but in my defense I see the full site on a phone in class so haha. But this weather does suck funny that we live in the lower part of the state so we have the same weather :P

Smallxmac · April 7th, 2014, 12:26 PM

Here is a little update:

I got my drives license a good 2 months ago, always watching for bikes and I also got a job getting paid about 218 every 2 weeks working 3 days a week after school.

I signed up for the Motorcycle Safety Course for May 30 - June 1 hosted by the LA State Police.

After that I got a helmet and will buy my brothers old gear once he gets leave to come home. Icon mesh jacket and Joe Rocket Phx v3 and some gloves.

I plan to get a ninja 250 in about four months depending on the money I bring in, wish me luck

misfitsailor · April 9th, 2014, 11:02 AM

You don't need luck, you are making your dreams happen through your own efforts!

Keep your eyes on the prize and never give up. The only way you can fail is to quit!

Snake · April 9th, 2014, 11:21 AM

Congratulations on the new job. Glad to see you are getting safety training and gear before going out and riding.

flitecontrol · April 9th, 2014, 12:00 PM

I discovered black mesh gear gets hot as soon as you stop. For that reason, my mesh jacket and pants are white, and I can tell the difference. It shows dirt real quick, but is best for the Louisiana heat!

Smallxmac · April 9th, 2014, 12:36 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement, I'm not sure what color it is, but I have to wait to buy it. Maybe we can go on a ride together one day!

auntymunga · April 10th, 2014, 02:38 AM

Welcome! I am also pretty small. I'm 5'6" and very small frame, to put it in perspective, I bought a small riding jacket and I swim in it! LOL But there are a lot of smaller people who love bikes and so there are a lot of stuff made for us. I have the 250 but the 300 is awesome-looking. For me, personally, I'd spend the extra money on gear because the 50 extra ccs aren't a make or break for me, but that is just me.

Whatever decision you make will be the right one because all these bikes are great and I hope you enjoy it

Smallxmac · April 10th, 2014, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auntymunga

Welcome! I am also pretty small. I'm 5'6" and very small frame, to put it in perspective, I bought a small riding jacket and I swim in it! LOL But there are a lot of smaller people who love bikes and so there are a lot of stuff made for us. I have the 250 but the 300 is awesome-looking. For me, personally, I'd spend the extra money on gear because the 50 extra ccs aren't a make or break for me, but that is just me.

Whatever decision you make will be the right one because all these bikes are great and I hope you enjoy it

Thank you! And yes I currently have my gear and also plan on getting a Ninja 250 once the funds come in. Should be a GREAT time when that day comes

February 3rd, 2014, 11:05 AM	#41
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Look at icon over pants instead of the fly cool pros... The icons will hold up better if something happens You already know that fox jacket isn't street ins gear Look at bell or bilt helmets if you don't wanna step up to scorpions or HJC... I don't know that I would trust my head in that helmet. Better gear starts you off with more confidence, if you are confident in it though it will serve you well. You are on the right track, I'd rather be warmer if it means extra protection! __________________________________________________

February 3rd, 2014, 08:39 PM	#47
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Good stuff! Get your license! Yes there is a way... In time it will all become clear grasshopper __________________________________________________

April 9th, 2014, 11:02 AM	#56
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	You don't need luck, you are making your dreams happen through your own efforts! Keep your eyes on the prize and never give up. The only way you can fail is to quit! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

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February 3rd, 2014, 04:12 PM	#42
Smallxmac ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Opelousas, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 37	Helmet: Bell - Arrow Helmet Jacket: Vega - Momentum Sport Jacket Boots: Joe Rocket - Ballistic Touring Boots Gloves (Warm): Icon - Twenty Niner Gloves Pants: Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0 (Have to get this one for it is the best deal bc my brother is selling his) What do you guys think I don't have much money and this does not look like that bad of gear for my warm state

February 3rd, 2014, 04:31 PM	#43
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606

February 4th, 2014, 01:05 PM	#49
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Keep a cool head... It's a big part of riding a bike, and life!

February 4th, 2014, 01:12 PM	#51
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16

February 4th, 2014, 02:08 PM	#52
Smallxmac ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Opelousas, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 37	Not weirder than this (I'm bored in class)

February 4th, 2014, 03:47 PM	#53
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	Lol. It says werd. This weather sucks though.

February 4th, 2014, 03:55 PM	#54
Smallxmac ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Opelousas, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 37	Ops now I feel like stupid but in my defense I see the full site on a phone in class so haha. But this weather does suck funny that we live in the lower part of the state so we have the same weather :P

April 7th, 2014, 12:26 PM	#55
Smallxmac ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Opelousas, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 37	Here is a little update: I got my drives license a good 2 months ago, always watching for bikes and I also got a job getting paid about 218 every 2 weeks working 3 days a week after school. I signed up for the Motorcycle Safety Course for May 30 - June 1 hosted by the LA State Police. After that I got a helmet and will buy my brothers old gear once he gets leave to come home. Icon mesh jacket and Joe Rocket Phx v3 and some gloves. I plan to get a ninja 250 in about four months depending on the money I bring in, wish me luck

April 9th, 2014, 11:21 AM	#57
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congratulations on the new job. Glad to see you are getting safety training and gear before going out and riding.

April 9th, 2014, 12:00 PM	#58
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	I discovered black mesh gear gets hot as soon as you stop. For that reason, my mesh jacket and pants are white, and I can tell the difference. It shows dirt real quick, but is best for the Louisiana heat!

April 9th, 2014, 12:36 PM	#59
Smallxmac ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Opelousas, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 37	Thanks for all the encouragement, I'm not sure what color it is, but I have to wait to buy it. Maybe we can go on a ride together one day!

April 10th, 2014, 02:38 AM	#60
auntymunga ninjette.org member Name: Samantha Location: Johannesburg Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Ninja Posts: 67	Welcome! I am also pretty small. I'm 5'6" and very small frame, to put it in perspective, I bought a small riding jacket and I swim in it! LOL But there are a lot of smaller people who love bikes and so there are a lot of stuff made for us. I have the 250 but the 300 is awesome-looking. For me, personally, I'd spend the extra money on gear because the 50 extra ccs aren't a make or break for me, but that is just me. Whatever decision you make will be the right one because all these bikes are great and I hope you enjoy it