Bay Area Mellow Group Ride 9/14

Jiggles · September 11th, 2013, 09:35 PM

Time: 10:00am KSU: 10:30am

Meet Place: 76 Gas Station, 6499 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120. Intersection of Camden and Almaden Expressway

Pace: Mellow, Ride your own ride.

Route: A loop down Uvas

Lunch: Dutchman D's Sausages and Hotdogs at the beginning of Uvas. BRING CASH If he isn't there on Saturday then we will go to Mojo Burger on Santa Teresa and Snell

Total seat time is about an hour

Arrive with a full tank of gas. There is a 76 Gas station at the corner of the shopping center.
Make sure your bike is in good operating condition. (Chain lubed? Check tire pressure?)
We will break into groups depending on who shows up (to accommodate varying skill levels) if necessary.
Everyone is expected to ride within their comfort level.
Safety is our priority.
Experienced riders who wants to ride a mellow pace are always welcome.
Volunteers for lead and sweep always welcome and appreciated.
We will be making planned stops to regroup and stretch any sore legs.
All riding levels are welcome. PM or post if you have concerns.
If you arrive after the pre ride speech, you must ride in the last group until the first rest stop.
All riders are expected to have a basic understanding of our planned route.

tfkrocks · September 11th, 2013, 10:03 PM

Open to non-ninjettes?

CycleCam303 · September 11th, 2013, 11:07 PM

I'm interested. Not sure what my plans are Saturday. Who else is in?

Jiggles · September 11th, 2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Open to non-ninjettes?

I'd prefer it if everyone was on a ninjette but I'll be on either my Beemer or the FJR

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

I'm interested. Not sure what my plans are Saturday. Who else is in?

Fa sho. This is sorta the nooby ride so we can do some fun stuff afterward too.

This road is really really easy

Singh2jz · September 12th, 2013, 12:21 AM

I'll be there..gotta learn some people skills too..lol

tfkrocks · September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I'd prefer it if everyone was on a ninjette but I'll be on either my Beemer or the FJR

So you want to be the only big bike

I just realized I got the date wrong so I'm not bringing anyone and you will still be surrounded by all Ninjettes.

CycleCam303 · September 12th, 2013, 08:23 AM

Maybe I'm in for sure. There is dirt track racing in Sacramento this saturday but my "team" is bailing andl'm losing motivation to convert the 150 for a class it'll struggle in. @anacron is your foot and bike going to be back in time? We can take twisties all the way there. @iceknyght we can meet up and leave from our area and get a super long ride in.

CC Cowboy · September 12th, 2013, 08:53 AM

Group rides only start out mellow. They usually end in a different manner.

iceknyght · September 12th, 2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

Maybe I'm in for sure. There is dirt track racing in Sacramento this saturday but my "team" is bailing andl'm losing motivation to convert the 150 for a class it'll struggle in. @anacron is your foot and bike going to be back in time? We can take twisties all the way there. @iceknyght we can meet up and leave from our area and get a super long ride in.

Man, I'd love to go on this ride, but I am in Denver till Sunday!

anacron · September 12th, 2013, 09:18 AM

@CycleCam303 Foot is fine. The dealership is waiting for fairing parts to be delivered but I have the bike at home with me and can ride.

I'm trying to decide whether I want to go to this MGR or to take my bicycle and ride up to Grizzly Peak with a few friends...

greenaero · September 12th, 2013, 02:46 PM

I think I'm in for this ride, just gotta confirm my hall pass. Alan may be joining us also. We both plan on riding our regular Ninjas just for fun.

Jiggles · September 12th, 2013, 03:17 PM

Cool!

greenaero · September 12th, 2013, 04:16 PM

Hall pass secured!!! See ya'll Sat. morning

deeno415 · September 12th, 2013, 09:18 PM

Aww man! This is just what I wanted to do but I can't make it this Saturday.

Gonna see if maybe I can make this MGR...

Byakkotai · September 13th, 2013, 12:11 PM

Bummer. Will be in the Almaden area around that time but not on my bike

Hopefully next time...

greenaero · September 13th, 2013, 04:41 PM

Alan can't make it tomorrow but I'm still in. Hasta manana

anacron · September 14th, 2013, 02:01 AM

Just got back from another bike night... see y'all in a few hours

Jiggles · September 14th, 2013, 09:42 AM

See you all in a bit

deeno415 · September 14th, 2013, 11:30 AM

Hope you all are having a great time & ride safe!

greenaero · September 14th, 2013, 03:19 PM

Just got back home from the ride. It was great! There 7 of us with Sean on his Bimmer and his dad on his FJR and 5 of us of our mix of new-gens and pregens.The roads around Uvas were beautiful ,in good condition and traffic wasn't too bad. Mostly sweeping curves with a few tight corners. I hadn't ridden this route before but its definitely worth a return trip. Everything went great except for me dumping my bike when we pulled off onto a gritty shoulder to regroup. I stopped a bit too hard, went into a small slide , almost recovered but didn't and fell over on the right side. Total damage was some embarassment and a broken right turn signal stalk.

After completing the Uvas loop we went for lunch at Mojo Burgers and visited for a while. It was great to meet and ride with such interesting and nice people.

Singh2jz · September 14th, 2013, 04:55 PM

I bottomed out going over a pothole and caused this to happen..
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Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

It was great to meet and ride with such interesting and nice people.

It sure was!! here's a pic..

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deeno415 · September 14th, 2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

I bottomed out going over a pothole and caused this to happen..
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It sure was!! here's a pic..

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You too had an accident, Inderveer? You must have hit a huge pothole?

Great group pic! Wish I was there with you all...

tfkrocks · September 14th, 2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

You too had an accident, Inderveer? You must have hit a huge pothole?

Great group pic! Wish I was there with you all...

Bottoming out =/= accident

Just reached the limits of the wimpy suspension.

deeno415 · September 14th, 2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Bottoming out =/= accident

Just reached the limits of the wimpy suspension.

I hear what you are saying... still somewhat of an accident. Look what it did to his rear end... smashed the indicator light, cracked the rear fairing and folded his license plate!

Luckily, he didn't hit the floor!

deeno415 · September 14th, 2013, 08:27 PM

Did you make it out Rebecca?

tfkrocks · September 14th, 2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

I hear what you are saying... still somewhat of an accident. Look what it did to his rear end... smashed the indicator light, cracked the rear fairing and folded his license plate!

Luckily, he didn't hit the floor!

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

Did you make it out Rebecca?

I'd just call it ****** suspension is ******, not really an accident lol. Commonly happens on lowered bikes too.

No issues for me today and I had a good time.

Singh2jz · September 14th, 2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeno415

You too had an accident, Inderveer? You must have hit a huge pothole?

Great group pic! Wish I was there with you all...

It was partially my fault for putting that metal piece further back than it should have been lol. It was a fat pothole though so you never know..it could have been worse. Oh and the license plate was already bent lol. You can check that out on my fender elim. thread..

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Bottoming out =/= accident

Just reached the limits of the wimpy suspension.

That was like the five millionth time I reached that limit lol. Now y'all know why I want an overhaul, but the 17 off the new gen would be an issue too then, no?

tfkrocks · September 14th, 2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That was like the five millionth time I reached that limit lol. Now y'all know why I want an overhaul, but the 17 off the new gen would be an issue too then, no?

Definitely an issue if you don't upgrade that suspension first.

rasta · September 15th, 2013, 01:37 AM

Damn I couldn't make it out there today. I'll (hopefully) be at the next one! Maybe a ride that starts a little further North perhaps?

tfkrocks · September 15th, 2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Damn I couldn't make it out there today. I'll (hopefully) be at the next one! Maybe a ride that starts a little further North perhaps?

Ride organizers have a tendency to set up rides around the area they're from and Jiggles isn't an East Bay resident

Jiggles · September 15th, 2013, 02:08 PM

I also don't know the roads up north other than my hamilton

tfkrocks · September 15th, 2013, 02:25 PM

Tends to be a side effect of not being from an area haha

CycleCam303 · September 15th, 2013, 04:14 PM

Get a small group together and pick a starting route. I know most if not all the fun roads @rasta in your area. Just depends where you want to end up at or what loop you are looking at doing.

I don't believe that I'm a good ride leader. Small groups of 4 or 5 peeps make it not qualify as a "group" ride for me. My rules are too casual for most too. 1. Don't crash 2. Don't crash 3. If one of us gets pulled over we'll be waiting at a meet point FAR away.

anacron · September 16th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Maybe a Palomares and Calaveras ride?Those should be fairly newbie-friendly.

I'd be hesitant to try Pinehurst/Redwood with a group ride, I noticed a lot of dirt and gravel on Pinehurst and lots of new tar snakes on Redwood.

I'd also highly recommend riding Pinehurst/Redwood by yourself before stepping up to a group ride.

tfkrocks · September 16th, 2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anacron

Maybe a Palomares and Calaveras ride?Those should be fairly newbie-friendly.

I'd be hesitant to try Pinehurst/Redwood with a group ride, I noticed a lot of dirt and gravel on Pinehurst and lots of new tar snakes on Redwood.

I'd also highly recommend riding Pinehurst/Redwood by yourself before stepping up to a group ride.

Calaveras is not newbie friendly. Redwood is. Just don't go onto Pinehurst; ride it to Skyline, then turn around.

anacron · September 16th, 2013, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Calaveras is not newbie friendly. Redwood is. Just don't go onto Pinehurst; ride it to Skyline, then turn around.

Wait... Redwood touches Skyline?

tfkrocks · September 16th, 2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anacron

Wait... Redwood touches Skyline?

Not Hwy 35 Skyline. Just the road where the fun part of Redwood Rd. ends.

CycleCam303 · September 16th, 2013, 10:00 PM

I haven't ridden calaveras in a while. It's got mostly blind very tight corners with barely any room for two cars to go buy. It's like a slice of Europe except dirtier.

But Rebecca pinehurst is fun. It's the only place where I can breathe down supersports', supercars', and motards' necks

tfkrocks · September 16th, 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

I haven't ridden calaveras in a while. It's got mostly blind very tight corners with barely any room for two cars to go buy. It's like a slice of Europe except dirtier.

But Rebecca pinehurst is fun. It's the only place where I can breathe down supersports', supercars', and motards' necks

Well he was talking about newbies haha. I wouldn't recommend a newbie ride onto Pinehurst

anacron · September 16th, 2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

I haven't ridden calaveras in a while. It's got mostly blind very tight corners with barely any room for two cars to go buy. It's like a slice of Europe except dirtier.

But Rebecca pinehurst is fun. It's the only place where I can breathe down supersports', supercars', and motards' necks

Hmm... I thought we rode calaveras that one day. Maybe that was palomares and we skipped out on calaveras.

I backed off a little bit on Pinehurst after I dumped my bike (its been really dirty lately too). Might have to go for a spirited ride and test out the preload setting I'm using.

September 11th, 2013, 09:35 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	Bay Area Mellow Group Ride 9/14 Time: 10:00am KSU: 10:30am Meet Place: 76 Gas Station, 6499 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120. Intersection of Camden and Almaden Expressway Pace: Mellow, Ride your own ride. Route: A loop down Uvas Lunch: Dutchman D's Sausages and Hotdogs at the beginning of Uvas. BRING CASH If he isn't there on Saturday then we will go to Mojo Burger on Santa Teresa and Snell Total seat time is about an hour Arrive with a full tank of gas. There is a 76 Gas station at the corner of the shopping center. Make sure your bike is in good operating condition. (Chain lubed? Check tire pressure?) We will break into groups depending on who shows up (to accommodate varying skill levels) if necessary. Everyone is expected to ride within their comfort level. Safety is our priority. Experienced riders who wants to ride a mellow pace are always welcome. Volunteers for lead and sweep always welcome and appreciated. We will be making planned stops to regroup and stretch any sore legs. All riding levels are welcome. PM or post if you have concerns. If you arrive after the pre ride speech, you must ride in the last group until the first rest stop. All riders are expected to have a basic understanding of our planned route. __________________________________________________ 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

September 12th, 2013, 12:21 AM	#5
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	I'll be there..gotta learn some people skills too..lol __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

September 12th, 2013, 08:53 AM	#8
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	Group rides only start out mellow. They usually end in a different manner. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 12th, 2013, 03:17 PM	#12
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	Cool! __________________________________________________ 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

September 12th, 2013, 09:18 PM	#14
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	Aww man! This is just what I wanted to do but I can't make it this Saturday. Gonna see if maybe I can make this MGR... __________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!*

September 11th, 2013, 10:03 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Open to non-ninjettes?

September 11th, 2013, 11:07 PM	#3
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	I'm interested. Not sure what my plans are Saturday. Who else is in?

September 12th, 2013, 08:23 AM	#7
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Maybe I'm in for sure. There is dirt track racing in Sacramento this saturday but my "team" is bailing andl'm losing motivation to convert the 150 for a class it'll struggle in. @anacron is your foot and bike going to be back in time? We can take twisties all the way there. @iceknyght we can meet up and leave from our area and get a super long ride in.

September 12th, 2013, 09:18 AM	#10
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	@CycleCam303 Foot is fine. The dealership is waiting for fairing parts to be delivered but I have the bike at home with me and can ride. I'm trying to decide whether I want to go to this MGR or to take my bicycle and ride up to Grizzly Peak with a few friends...

September 12th, 2013, 02:46 PM	#11
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	I think I'm in for this ride, just gotta confirm my hall pass. Alan may be joining us also. We both plan on riding our regular Ninjas just for fun.

September 12th, 2013, 04:16 PM	#13
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Hall pass secured!!! See ya'll Sat. morning

September 13th, 2013, 12:11 PM	#15
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Bummer. Will be in the Almaden area around that time but not on my bike Hopefully next time...

September 13th, 2013, 04:41 PM	#16
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Alan can't make it tomorrow but I'm still in. Hasta manana

September 14th, 2013, 02:01 AM	#17
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	Just got back from another bike night... see y'all in a few hours

September 14th, 2013, 09:42 AM	#18
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	See you all in a bit __________________________________________________ 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

September 14th, 2013, 11:30 AM	#19
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	Hope you all are having a great time & ride safe! __________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!*

September 14th, 2013, 03:19 PM	#20
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Just got back home from the ride. It was great! There 7 of us with Sean on his Bimmer and his dad on his FJR and 5 of us of our mix of new-gens and pregens.The roads around Uvas were beautiful ,in good condition and traffic wasn't too bad. Mostly sweeping curves with a few tight corners. I hadn't ridden this route before but its definitely worth a return trip. Everything went great except for me dumping my bike when we pulled off onto a gritty shoulder to regroup. I stopped a bit too hard, went into a small slide , almost recovered but didn't and fell over on the right side. Total damage was some embarassment and a broken right turn signal stalk. After completing the Uvas loop we went for lunch at Mojo Burgers and visited for a while. It was great to meet and ride with such interesting and nice people.

September 14th, 2013, 08:27 PM	#25
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	Did you make it out Rebecca? __________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!*

September 15th, 2013, 01:37 AM	#29
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Damn I couldn't make it out there today. I'll (hopefully) be at the next one! Maybe a ride that starts a little further North perhaps?

September 15th, 2013, 02:08 PM	#31
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 also don't know the roads up north other than my hamilton __________________________________________________ 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

September 15th, 2013, 02:25 PM	#32
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Tends to be a side effect of not being from an area haha

September 15th, 2013, 04:14 PM	#33
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Get a small group together and pick a starting route. I know most if not all the fun roads @rasta in your area. Just depends where you want to end up at or what loop you are looking at doing. I don't believe that I'm a good ride leader. Small groups of 4 or 5 peeps make it not qualify as a "group" ride for me. My rules are too casual for most too. 1. Don't crash 2. Don't crash 3. If one of us gets pulled over we'll be waiting at a meet point FAR away.

September 16th, 2013, 02:05 PM	#34
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	Maybe a Palomares and Calaveras ride?Those should be fairly newbie-friendly. I'd be hesitant to try Pinehurst/Redwood with a group ride, I noticed a lot of dirt and gravel on Pinehurst and lots of new tar snakes on Redwood. I'd also highly recommend riding Pinehurst/Redwood by yourself before stepping up to a group ride.

September 16th, 2013, 10:00 PM	#38
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	I haven't ridden calaveras in a while. It's got mostly blind very tight corners with barely any room for two cars to go buy. It's like a slice of Europe except dirtier. But Rebecca pinehurst is fun. It's the only place where I can breathe down supersports', supercars', and motards' necks

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