Long Island, NY?

[cifex]

It's a great ride along 25A, up to Loyde Neck, back down to 25A east, up to Ashoroken, back to 25A....out along 25A by Kings Park is awesome as well without getting too far east. Depends how long ya want to ride. I could plot it out on a Google Map and we'll just ride until were tired.

[shift_6]

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

OK.. so it looks like Sunday early morning... meet in Jericho? Where should we ride to?

shift_6: If you want to meet up on the way, let me know. I'm not too far from Queens (south shore though)

won't be able to come out this sunday morning, enjoy the ride everyone. please ride safe, should be a lot of fun!

[Grn99Kawi]

25A is a great ride... DarkNinja, you would be very comfortable on these roads...

What time and meeting places can we come up with? P1NDLESKIN, you going to make it? I know there are a few more LIers around here too..

[DarkNinja52]

I know 25A, it goes right by stony brook, I'll definitely consider it, NY roads are a bit different than PA but currently im having trouble keeping up with traffic going about 45mph, i'm afraid to really roll on the throttle, i feel like everythign is going to fast and I just want to slow down, I don't have a problem driving my car at 100+ speeds but I think I still feel a little unsafe on the bike. I've got a few days so hopefully that will improve though.

[cifex]

I just PM'd a few people.

Those side roads going up to Loyd neck and Ashoroken are not fast roads either, nice cruising windy, hilly roads.

[P1NDLESK1N]

I might be free, just depends on how the work week goes.

[cifex]

Here is a map of my proposed route.



Start at Trail View park on Jericho. Take Woodbury Rd up to 25A, then follow W Neck Road out to Loyd Neck / Caumsett State Park and back to 25A. East on 25A to Ocean Ave and up to Ashoroken (you'll think you are in california or something) and back to 25A. Ride Middleville / Sunken meadow Rd (awesome rd, you guys will probably want to make this loop a few times) and then take 25A back to Syosset.

[DarkNinja52]

damn, im really excited for this. i've been stuck at work all day and just want to take my bike out and go practice so bad

[Grn99Kawi]

DarkNinja: When are you bringin the bike to NY? Today or tomorrow?

[DarkNinja52]

friday after work, my internship ends friday, and right after work im leaving for NY. so to be more accurate, Friday night around 9:30 - 10:00pm I will be arriving in north massapequa with my baby. I'm not doing anything at work anyway, i just sit there for 8 hours and wait for the day to end, but theyre paying me and I owe my dad money, so i kinda need to stick around till friday. Sorry if i gave the impression that i'll be around today or tomorrow. I reserved the uhaul truck today tho!

[cifex]

So what time should we meet up Sunday morning?

[Grn99Kawi]

I'd say around 7:30 or 8am? How does that sound?

[shift_6]

anyone gon be riding today/tonight? 917.518.6609

might be down for sunday if i don't hit up the beach

[cifex]

I am going for a ride in about an hour when I leave work.

730-8AM sounds good. Let me know if you guys want to meet at Trail View on Jericho in Syosset or if you want to meet near Dark Ninja in Massapequa and ride up together. I am right in Copiague.

[Grn99Kawi]

I just found out that one of my throttle cables is about 1 metal strand from snapping.. it felt odd so I just took it apart.. I'm going to see if I can get one tomorrow... if not.. I might not be able to go...

[Grn99Kawi]

OK.. nobody has the cable.. even Ron Ayers needs 7-10 days to get it.. The closing cable is really holding on to one strand.. but it works.. I don't think it would be wise to risk such a long ride with it though. I bought a low mileage set off ebay from an 07 and they should be here by Wed I hope... I should be good for next weekend though...

Sorry guys.. I was really looking forward to the ride.. but the last thing I need is to be stuck and ruin the ride...

Adam

[DarkNinja52]

i think you only really need 1 cable for it to work properly, not sure , read that somewhere, but i wouldn't risk it.

[cifex]

still in darkninja?
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[P1NDLESK1N]

I most likely won't be riding tomorrow morning.

I am making plans to check out a fair priced newgen sometime this weekend though, thats just as good as riding imo.

[DarkNinja52]

I would much rather next weekend if that's alright?
im about to take the bike out for a bit, but still getting used to riding at around 45 - 55mph, seem to have a hard time getting to those speeds without slowing down traffic for miles. I would like to build some more confidence before i attempt some group riding.

[cifex]

Fair enough. I won't be around next weekend. Motorbike-camping trip. Ride safe
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[DarkNinja52]

week after? im free up until i have to put the bike away (assuming i actually get the hang of this stuff and can ride and shift and do things without saying to myself "wtf, i need to go back on ninjette and see if i can get more help")

[Grn99Kawi]

glad to see you made it over here without issues..

It's damn hot out there.. I took the bicycle out before... wish I was able to get out this morning.. but I heard that troopers were doing motorcycle checks on the meadowbrook this morning.. so I guess it was a good day to stay home (or at least away from teh south shore)... not that we have to worry about tickets, but who needs the aggravation..

Adam

[DarkNinja52]

the riders around here dont seem as friendly as they did in PA. no waves or anything yet, I even stopped to talk a ninja zx-10 and he wasn't very welcoming.

so far the two guys with sports bikes around here that i've stopped to talk to love to point out the scratches on the side of my bike from when I fell, as if i didn't know they were there.

I've made some progress on the bike but havent taken it on any main roads yet, last time i thought i was confident enough to do so i ended up holding up traffic while i fiddled with the gears and slowed down for a turn about 4 days ahead of time.

I havent been on the bike as much as i should have been because i havent been feeling well, so i went to the doc and it turns out i have bronchitis and a sinus infection which were caused by bad allergies. My dad's taking me to vegas for a few days this week for my birthday so hopefully ill be better by tuesday, but i also really wish i had more time this week to practice because i would love to try to get something together the coming weekend or the weekend after, seeing as many people were unavailable today.

I think the weekend after would be best seeing how Zach won't be available next weekend and it would also give me more practice time.

Also, as of september school starts, and I will be living in centereach where I plan to keep my bike (if i can ride it there). So what do you think the safest way to ride it to centereach from massapequa would be. and how much experience do you think i would need to be able to get this done?

[Grn99Kawi]

DN: Don't sweat it.. some riders are just who they are.. if those clowns feel better by pointing out your scratches.. whatever.. I'm sure they have done worse...

Go at your own pace.. I wish we could have made the ride happen today.. group riding with the right people is SO much better than riding alone.. the pace is set according to the riders.. everyone is there to help.. you'll see that your skills will develop each time you ride... btw.. I'm no expert.. I just took the MSF last week and only have about 950 miles under my belt...

[DarkNinja52]

Thanks for the kind words,
I've got about 200 miles of back roads and side streets and about 5 miles of main streets (from coming back from the dealer and small attempts at going onto a faster paced road). I think im just impatient because I dont like feeling so restricted, but atleast im safe about it, and I understand that it is all a learning process.
Since its something I really want to do, i don't mind putting in the time to practice, i have noticed that each time i take the bike out, i feel more confident and my movements are smoother. Im just excited and can't wait to really be able to use my bike to go places and see things and group rides and such.

But I do have to find a way to get the bike to centreach because I would like to beable to commute to school for a while until i have to winterize the bike, if thats what people do around here. sometimes the winters arent so bad but if it does snow... oh man it snows

[DarkNinja52]

took the bike out again for another hour or so till it got dark, made more progress and confidence, and two sports bikes waved when they went by as i pulled out of my driveway.
overall better experience than earlier today. still have trouble keeping cars right up my rear, maybe its because the speedo reads a little bit lower than my true speed so that might be part of it, but tomorrow i'll hit up hicksville road for a bit and maybe sunrise highway. figured you guys wanted an update (sarcasm)

but seriously read my above posts and lets figure something out because i really wanted things to work out for today but just dont have the experience yet.

[kkim]

ride about 10% over the posted speed limit and you'll be going the posted speed. ie: 40 mph zone... ride 45 on your speedo.

[DarkNinja52]

Originally Posted by kkim

ride about 10% over the posted speed limit and you'll be going the posted speed. ie: 40 mph zone... ride 45 on your speedo.

Thanks Kelly, didn't expect you to be around this thread but I appreciate it

[cifex]

I'm now 3800 miles in. Took the MSf last fall and bought the ninja end of April. Waiting sucked so bad. I found an AWESOME route alteration heading up to Loyd neck when you guys are ready. Snake Hill Rd to Jennings. I'll try to work Sweet Hollow Rd in there too.
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[cifex]

You get your cable Adam?

[Grn99Kawi]

It should be here today.. I just got home.. waiting for it.

[Grn99Kawi]

We're good to go.. bike feels brand new... I'll post a pic of the offending cable later..

[DarkNinja52]

**warning, update on my life, get a snack or skip to the last part**


Finally back in NY. Took the bike out for the first time since the 17th and almost got ran over from behind, an old man almost backed in front of me as he pulled out of his drive way (way too close for my comfort, i checked the tach for a sec and next thing I know half a car is sticking out into the street), harassed by kids because I wouldnt do a wheelie at a stop sign, and almost killed by a guy in a tuck who thought it was ok to use the center of the street instead of just his side.

But other than that, considering it's been a few days since i've been on the bike, i was fairly comfortable on the bike, maneuvered pretty decently around obstacles (and cars coming out of drive ways), shifted up and accelerated to about 50 on a fairly long back road relatively quick, down shifted without a problem (except once.. high rpms plus shifting into first = almost going for a flight).

really want to get out of my neighborhood but im afraid of traffic. hopefully thatll change tomorrow. within a few days I should be good for group riding and larger roads.

If anyone is in the area or is passing through massapequa and wouldn't mind taking a quick ride around this area with me for a few tips and pointers that would be awesome.

But next weekend would be great to do something if i continue to practice a few hours a day.

[cifex]

Got in around 9PM last night from my epic 800 mile round trip up to Fair Haven Beach State Park on Lake Ontario. Definitely a great ride. Post up some pics later. Quick weekday ride this week?

[Grn99Kawi]

Weekday... interesting.. the only weekday that possibly looks remotely possible for me is Wednesday.. any ideas where?

Thursday Yankee game.. booyah!

[DarkNinja52]

Wednesday might be good if i don't stall in an intersection again today.

[cifex]

Are you still in break in DarkNinja?

Forget to downshift coming the light?

[DarkNinja52]

Originally Posted by cifex

Are you still in break in DarkNinja?

Forget to downshift coming the light?

Yea about 300 miles on the bike, don't know if i should change the oil yet or wait.

lol no i remembered to downshift. was waiting for the light to change to make a left turn, (no left turn signal at the intersection) so the light went green, i pulled up into the middle of the intersection and waited for a break in on coming traffic so i can turn. i was being careful and didnt want to take any risky moves seeing how im still getting used to the bike especially on a main road.

so i passed up a small opportunity to make the left, didnt want to rush it, but the guy behind me was right up my ass, and being an asshole but i was like w/e f him. so i waited till i had space to go, and i was like let me get the f out of here... let go of the clutch a tad too fast and stalled. restarted and got out fairly quickly but it still sucked. its hard to give a slow clutch release when it feels like everything else is going so fast. I guess i gota learn to pre release the clutch a little bit so i dont have to do it all at once but im gettin the hang of things, just gota get used to fast moving traffic.

but tonite i went for a night ride for the first time, i had my brother take his car out for a bit so i can follow him and have someone around if something happens. but did some main roads and traffic lights and things and it went fine, just having trouble accelerating off a start and then keeping speed while i shift, i try to do it fast but i always seem to slow down a lot, some asshole had to pass me and my bro just as the lanes merged , i saw him comin up behind and was afraid he was just gona cut me off and not care.. and he did, although i was doing about 5mph over the limit he felt he had to do about 20mph over (he was prob doin 60 in a 40).

and i've heard that the spedo is about 10% faster than actual speed so i keep that in mind sometimes. im also afraid of attracting the attention of the 5 - 0 b/c 1. im riding a bike, and its red. 2. i have PA plates on the bike, and 3. im riding a bike. I've noticed they seem to love bikers

/my nonsense

[Grn99Kawi]

What time Wednesday would you guys be thinking of?