Michigan: Detroit-Metro Riders! - Page 3

DarkStar · October 15th, 2009, 06:35 PM

I am up for one more somewhere , sometime ... work is not helping this issue at all they have been keeping me really busy. If we dont make it out before snow fall im game to hang out ... Id bug you guys way more about ride'n if work wasnt killing me ... ROFL billy mays...

sugarbear · October 16th, 2009, 05:34 PM

Next week looks like it will hit 60 degrees again. (Finally!) You guys should plan one more ride/get together before puttin' the Ninjas away for the winter!!!

rage42 · October 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM

60 and rain

ScorpionNinja · October 31st, 2009, 05:28 PM

Tomorrow - Nov. 1st, 2009

Ill be Winterizing my Nate!
If i wake up early enuff, without being lazy and going back to sleep, im gonna try and ride up to work and around afew areas and take some Nice Fall in Michigan PICs!

Before bringing Nate over to my Dads and start tuckin' Nate into bed!

Later all! Take it easy!

- dave (SN)

ScorpionNinja · February 16th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Hello,

Hey i figured id post here, cuz i havent in quite awhile!
Sup guys?
Man i cant wait to bust out my Ninja for some rides soon!!!
My Winter hasnt been anything great or anything, nothing really to talk about, except that during my Bowling league back in Dec. 09' I bowled my first 300 Game!
I just got my Ring last thursday night. Our league president passed out ppls awards that night! I was told i wasnt going to get my Ring until April-May, sooner the better!

Well, im curious as to how many of you guys wanna met up for another Trip to Hell, Mi. BUT this time we shall go during the "Blessing of the Bikes", as ive never been to this event!
* ( Blessing of the Bikes, ISNT within Hell, Mi. ) * - my Info is wrong, see post below -

Another trip, dawn and i talked about possibly going on a Thumb Coast Trip!
- Taking Coast road along the Thumb, starting in Algonac and up through Port Huron, up through Lexington, Port Salinac, and furthermore along M-25. Finally making it up and around to like Bay City (with a Stop at my Cousins house/short visit for afew hrs), then If possible North more along M-25 or if its getting late, hop on Highway and makeway to I-75 to Home! (2.5hrs from this point).

We've talked about making many stops for breaks, site seeing, taking pics,etc!

So if matt,dave,ron,carol, betty you guys have any other ideas, post em below!

Looking forward to seeing you guys this Season! Be Safe & ttyl...

rage42 · February 16th, 2010, 01:39 PM

Hey Dave, and everyone else,

I've just been working as usual, waiting out the cold weather. Went on a small spending spree, picked up a corbin seat, zg sport touring windscreen, tank protector, and finally got spools...none of it is installed though, too cold!

Now i'm shopping for new gear. Can't decide on colors...I might go by that one guys post and keep neutral colors, in case I buy a new bike later that isn't blue.

I'm always up for day trips. I've got some longer trips planned for this year, including a 2 week ride down to the dragon, and up the east coast.

Hope to be on the bike next month, even if it's windy out...

ScorpionNinja · February 17th, 2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage42

I'm always up for day trips. I've got some longer trips planned for this year, including a 2 week ride down to the dragon, and up the east coast.

Hope to be on the bike next month, even if it's windy out...

Hi matt,

Duude thats hella cool your going to the dragon! Thats in Tennesse?

I cant join ya on a long trip like that, cuz of my work, i never can take that much time off work.
Im still laid off for the winter, last week of March ill be back to work full time!

anyhow, yeah man, the Dragon would be soooo much FUN!!! Good Luck with that matt. Is your Dad gonna join you on that 2week trip?

Oh, Dawn and i were watching TV the other night, when a 1 hour show about "Sturgis, SD" came on...
Man we'd both LOve to go to Sturgis, SD during this years 70th annual Event, Aug. 9-15th 2010!

I Mapquested the trip from our house.... est: 1,245.8 miles! 19 hours 10mins!

it sucks... i have all the time in the world to go on some cool riding trips, BUT NO MONEY, then in the spring/summer i have the Money, but NO TIME!

Matt you could go with White as your Color... its bright, its a safe color, it goes with any bike!

ttyl, SN

rage42 · February 17th, 2010, 10:53 AM

The dragon is on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. Hitting the ocean at myrtal Beach, and heading north, fitting in as many states as we can. My dad will be riding his triked goldwing. We'll probably camp most days to save on money. It'll take a good 2 weeks, and I'm sure we're going to miss a bunch of stuff. I just haven't been out of the state much, so hopefully I'll find somewhere along the way that I want to visit longer.

This is the path we're working with, nothing is final yet. We'll be going late july/early august. It'll be by far my longest ride at 2,350 miles, which is why I'm buying so much stuff...that and I can afford it this year, and I just like buying stuff.

I'm not a fan of white, so I'm going to try for a mix of black/silver...and maybe a dash of blue in my gear. I think it'll look good...but then I was never one for fashion.

sugarbear · February 17th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Hey, guys.

Whassup?

Been a long winter, huh?

Glad to see some signs of an approaching spring. Longer days, birds singing, and now the Ninjette's starting to stir up here in the north!!!

Looks like a great adventure you have planned for this summer, Matt. Should be fun. You will need that comfy new seat!

Hey, Scorpion-Ninja! Congrats on the Perfect Game. Bowling a 300! wow.

Can hardly wait to get out and ride again.
Maybe we should all plan a get together soon.

Carol

ScorpionNinja · February 19th, 2010, 09:18 PM

Ok i just looked up some info on "The Blessing of the Bikes" annual event in Michigan, back when carol mentioned it during our trip to Hell,Mi. last season.

It starts the 3rd Sunday of May, in Baldwin, Mi.

heres a Link from from lastyears 2009 event!

http://www.motorcyclemonster.com/eve...aldwin-MI.html

heres a Link with alil info on the History of the Event!

http://blessingofthebikes.org/

So, my GF Dawn and I, are going for sure! How many of you guys wanting and able to go this coming May 2010?

From what ive read, this is like Michigans version of SD's "Sturgis Motorcycle Event". Just alil smaller

Also from the Pics ive looked at... i hope ppl wont Hate on us 250R Sport bikers!!!

WHOA!
I just checked mapquest and its 3 hrs 30mins, 213 miles ONE WAY to Baldwin,Mi. from my doorstep!

ScorpionNinja · February 22nd, 2010, 05:25 AM

Updated Info!

Well, it looks like "Blessing of the Bikes" happens everywhere! The original Blessing of the Bikes started in, and still goes on in Baldwin,Mi.
There are alot of Mini-Blessing of the Bikes events around!

Heres the Hell, Mi. Link & Info

http://www.lets-ride.com/event/michigan.htm

ScorpionNinja · March 3rd, 2010, 03:43 PM

God i cant wait to ride...

Im about 1 month away from dusting off my Nate!!!

also, soon ill witness first-hand, wether or not Sta-Bil in our bikes, NOT draining float bowls and all that crap. If Nate will Start right up, or be stubborn!

Ill post feedback on my "Awakening the Ninja" 2010 Event! :P

- ttysooon
SN

DarkStar · March 17th, 2010, 09:59 AM

I’m Checking back in after my long winter knap. I started the process of getting my bike out this week because the weather has been so awesome. However, I have a short that may involve the kill switch. I don’t know... but i have to get it fixed before any long rides. I don’t want to be stranded in a parking lot somewhere filled with all types of crazy concrete statues.

Matt that’s a killer ride planned... got to let me know if you like that new seat.

I’ll keep checking back in ...looking forward to those updates and some future rides (and of course seeing you guys again). After all I waited till the end of last season for the good deals to really ride this season! Seeing the eruption of cycles on the road as of late has me buggin out. But work has been hell as of late.. Looking forward to it … Happy patties day!!

TmP · March 20th, 2010, 07:53 PM

Hi guys.

I'm not exactly from Detroit, but I work in Troy and live in white lake.
This state is horribly boring as far as roads go, so I can't wait to find some nice ones :-)

Not a Ninja owner yet, but that should change in a matter of days or weeks.

Tom

rage42 · March 21st, 2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TmP

Hi guys.

I'm not exactly from Detroit, but I work in Troy and live in white lake.
This state is horribly boring as far as roads go, so I can't wait to find some nice ones :-)

Not a Ninja owner yet, but that should change in a matter of days or weeks.

Tom

hey Tom,

none of us actually live inside Detroit. I'm in Waterford, so pretty close to you. We are always happy to find more riders. Are you a new rider?
Posted via Mobile Device

TmP · March 21st, 2010, 09:13 AM

Nope, knee dragger

TmP · March 24th, 2010, 04:21 PM

Are there any track events near by?
I know I live 10 minutes from Waterford Hills, but I think they "just" do car events right?
Don't get me wrong, can't wait, but I'd also like to do some track time this year on 2 wheels.

rage42 · March 24th, 2010, 05:11 PM

I haven't looked in to any tracks around here. It might be fun to try, but it's not my thing...sounds expensive too...

TmP · March 24th, 2010, 05:14 PM

There should be something like BikeX hahaha

DarkStar · March 24th, 2010, 07:10 PM

Welcome Tom!

I also work in Troy ... http://www.grattanraceway.com/ Check it out... I think there are a couple more. I started to look into this and gave up on this cause 1. Im still a noob ... and still have alot to learn about wrench'n and ride'n 2. most track rules / things that people seem to do are all screws/bolts have to be tied down...mods etc. , suspension adjusted , new tiers every few days. Full race suit ... Maybe im wrong and thats if you want to be in the official races ... Thats just things i picked up from the net. So if you get any info on either this or maybe some type of race school thats local post up. What model /year are you going to get ? ... oh btw today was a nice day for a ride wooohoo (Just wanted to rub it in in case you havent got your bikes out yet) = )

TmP · March 25th, 2010, 03:12 AM

Yeah, thanks for the rubbing :/
Want a blue current gen. Have found a few, will pick one up pretty soon.

If I find any bike events I'll let you know.
I'm definitely gonna ask at local autoxs and so on.
WHo knows, something might come up

carajean · March 25th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Hey guys im not from the detroit area I work and live in Flint. I just got a 250r last Friday so Im excited to ride. I dont have my endorsement yet, just my TIP. My BF recently crashed his R6 so he cant ride with me yet. Hope we can meet sometime like for Flints back to the bricks or the dream cruise this year.

sugarbear · March 29th, 2010, 06:22 AM

Welcome, Tom and Carajean.
Good to see some activity on this thread again

I've been out riding a bunch of times already! The Ninja started right up after the long winter "break".
Looks like it's going to be warming up the end of this week. Maybe 70 degrees by Thursday. It's about time, huh?
If anyone wants to get together for a ride, lemme know...
See ya.
Carol

rage42 · March 29th, 2010, 06:52 AM

Just throw out a time and place...

It looks like it's going to be nice starting Wednesday, through the weekend.

carajean · March 29th, 2010, 07:10 AM

Yeah I cant wait but alas I cant ride alone yet. Wish I could I would ride all week. To work and everything. If I knew what was covered in the road test I would practice that the first couple days then take the test thursday.

rage42 · March 29th, 2010, 07:13 AM

Did your boyfriend take the road test? He should be able to put you through the paces.

TmP · March 29th, 2010, 08:06 AM

I've been exporing the local back roads the last couple of weeks in my tank to find places to ride.
Well, as you can imagin I didn't find anything great, but I found a couple of pretty sweet little twisty spots.

Where do you guys usually go to to have some fun???

Haven't been to Hell yet, is that any good?

rage42 · March 29th, 2010, 10:12 AM

Fun roads are hard to find around here. The best one I found is taking M-59 West out to Harvey Lake Road, there's only about 2 or 3 miles of good turns, but they are the funnest turns I've been on around here. It will turn in to Milford road, and lead you out to Holly. Speed limit is 50 mph, so you can push it a little without worrying about cops...

The ride to hell is decent. Some good scenery, it's better than riding on straight roads, but nothing I'd call twisties. Hell is basically a 1 road town, bar & grill, a couple souvenir shops. It's as good as anywhere to ride to, and who doesn't want to go to hell and back?

TmP · March 29th, 2010, 10:59 AM

I found a LOT of little fun spots.
Nothing high speed though. Posted speeds from 25 to 45...
But still, slow twisties are better than no twisties LOL

If anyone cares, I'd be more than willing to show you guys this coming season.
Found about 2 hours worth of slow but fun riding around here.

The only fast and fun corner I found is the clover leaf of 75 / big beaver.
The two off ramps are NICE :-)

sugarbear · March 29th, 2010, 11:13 AM

Well, it looks like the rest of the week is going to be VERY nice...
Hey Matt, what's your schedule look like for Friday and Saturday? (I'm off work both days.) We should do a ride! I will PM you my cell #!
Anyone else who wants to go, you can either PM Matt or me. Looks like Tom hasn't picked up a 250 yet? And Carajean has one, but can't ride yet. Well, it's early in the riding season.

As for decent roads for twisties: I haven't done the Harvey Lake Road yet. That's a possibility...

Also, another one of my favorite local rides is to head out US 12 from Canton thru the Irish Hills. It gets sorta twisty with nice scenery along some small lakes. It is also a MUST to stop at the Artesian Well for lunch. It's a big biker hang out next to a HD dealership... Good food

Much better than the Damn Site Inn in Hell. But Hell is still a must do for the Ninja Skittles Biker gang soon...LOL

Carol

TmP · March 29th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Can't wait for a first group ride LOL
Yeah, I don't have the bike yet. The reason for this is, that I still own a mobile home in NY. And being that everyone is broke, I accept trades on it as well. Therefore I don't want to buy a ninja now, before the trailer is gone.
What if I pick up a bike and then a week later someone trades me a gsxr600 for the trailer ??? LOOL

carajean · March 29th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Hey if anyone see's a yellow R6 and a plasma blue ninja 250r together thats me and my boyfriend.

sugarbear · March 29th, 2010, 05:51 PM

I will be looking for you guys!

Remember the motto: Practice, practice, practice!!!
And look thru your turns.
Most of all: ATGATT!

TmP · March 29th, 2010, 06:26 PM

atgatt?

rage42 · March 29th, 2010, 07:18 PM

means wearing All The Gear, All The Time

TmP · March 30th, 2010, 05:47 AM

I pretty much do that.
Only thing I SOMETIMES cut a corner on is wearing jeans instead of my leather...

One question.
What do you guys think are the chances that someone would trade me a 2008+ 250 for a 2001 GSX-F 750?

rage42 · March 30th, 2010, 08:05 AM

Don't know the market value of a gsx-f 750...just comes down to dollar for dollar trade, might want to post this to the general forum or something.

TmP · March 30th, 2010, 08:18 AM

KBB 3800 or so.
I'd say around 3k looking at craigslist adds.

Ninjas go for 3k as well, so the value should be right, the question is: Do you guys think Ninja riders would be interested in a cost neutral CC upgrade like that???

TmP · March 30th, 2010, 09:26 AM

Ok, motorsport season is OOOONNNN!!! lol

For us this is probably the summary of the most important events.
- Grattan Track Days (bike)
- Waterford Track Days (I think cars only)
- Detroit SCCA Auto X (d'uh - cars)

rage42 · March 30th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Had no idea there was a track back there in waterford, even though it does looks like cars only...who knows, but thats pretty cool.

Now that your talking about it, it looks like a lotta fun, but still I'd want a track bike, and more gear than I have money for...

October 31st, 2009, 05:28 PM	#84
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Nov. 1st, 2009! Tomorrow - Nov. 1st, 2009 Ill be Winterizing my Nate! If i wake up early enuff, without being lazy and going back to sleep, im gonna try and ride up to work and around afew areas and take some Nice Fall in Michigan PICs! Before bringing Nate over to my Dads and start tuckin' Nate into bed! Later all! Take it easy! - dave (SN)

February 16th, 2010, 10:54 AM	#85
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Hello, Whats been Up? Hello, Hey i figured id post here, cuz i havent in quite awhile! Sup guys? Man i cant wait to bust out my Ninja for some rides soon!!! My Winter hasnt been anything great or anything, nothing really to talk about, except that during my Bowling league back in Dec. 09' I bowled my first 300 Game! I just got my Ring last thursday night. Our league president passed out ppls awards that night! I was told i wasnt going to get my Ring until April-May, sooner the better! Well, im curious as to how many of you guys wanna met up for another Trip to Hell, Mi. BUT this time we shall go during the "Blessing of the Bikes", as ive never been to this event! * ( Blessing of the Bikes, ISNT within Hell, Mi. ) * - my Info is wrong, see post below - Another trip, dawn and i talked about possibly going on a Thumb Coast Trip! - Taking Coast road along the Thumb, starting in Algonac and up through Port Huron, up through Lexington, Port Salinac, and furthermore along M-25. Finally making it up and around to like Bay City (with a Stop at my Cousins house/short visit for afew hrs), then If possible North more along M-25 or if its getting late, hop on Highway and makeway to I-75 to Home! (2.5hrs from this point). We've talked about making many stops for breaks, site seeing, taking pics,etc! So if matt,dave,ron,carol, betty you guys have any other ideas, post em below! Looking forward to seeing you guys this Season! Be Safe & ttyl... Last futzed with by ScorpionNinja; February 19th, 2010 at 09:22 PM.

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October 15th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#81
DarkStar ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: Royal Oak Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 30	I am up for one more somewhere , sometime ... work is not helping this issue at all they have been keeping me really busy. If we dont make it out before snow fall im game to hang out ... Id bug you guys way more about ride'n if work wasnt killing me ... ROFL billy mays...

October 16th, 2009, 05:34 PM	#82
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	Next week looks like it will hit 60 degrees again. (Finally!) You guys should plan one more ride/get together before puttin' the Ninjas away for the winter!!!

October 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#83
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	60 and rain

February 16th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#86
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	Hey Dave, and everyone else, I've just been working as usual, waiting out the cold weather. Went on a small spending spree, picked up a corbin seat, zg sport touring windscreen, tank protector, and finally got spools...none of it is installed though, too cold! Now i'm shopping for new gear. Can't decide on colors...I might go by that one guys post and keep neutral colors, in case I buy a new bike later that isn't blue. I'm always up for day trips. I've got some longer trips planned for this year, including a 2 week ride down to the dragon, and up the east coast. Hope to be on the bike next month, even if it's windy out...

February 17th, 2010, 10:53 AM	#88
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	The dragon is on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. Hitting the ocean at myrtal Beach, and heading north, fitting in as many states as we can. My dad will be riding his triked goldwing. We'll probably camp most days to save on money. It'll take a good 2 weeks, and I'm sure we're going to miss a bunch of stuff. I just haven't been out of the state much, so hopefully I'll find somewhere along the way that I want to visit longer. This is the path we're working with, nothing is final yet. We'll be going late july/early august. It'll be by far my longest ride at 2,350 miles, which is why I'm buying so much stuff...that and I can afford it this year, and I just like buying stuff. I'm not a fan of white, so I'm going to try for a mix of black/silver...and maybe a dash of blue in my gear. I think it'll look good...but then I was never one for fashion.

February 17th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#89
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	Hey, guys. Whassup? Been a long winter, huh? Glad to see some signs of an approaching spring. Longer days, birds singing, and now the Ninjette's starting to stir up here in the north!!! Looks like a great adventure you have planned for this summer, Matt. Should be fun. You will need that comfy new seat! Hey, Scorpion-Ninja! Congrats on the Perfect Game. Bowling a 300! wow. Can hardly wait to get out and ride again. Maybe we should all plan a get together soon. Carol

February 19th, 2010, 09:18 PM	#90
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Ok i just looked up some info on "The Blessing of the Bikes" annual event in Michigan, back when carol mentioned it during our trip to Hell,Mi. last season. It starts the 3rd Sunday of May, in Baldwin, Mi. heres a Link from from lastyears 2009 event! http://www.motorcyclemonster.com/eve...aldwin-MI.html heres a Link with alil info on the History of the Event! http://blessingofthebikes.org/ So, my GF Dawn and I, are going for sure! How many of you guys wanting and able to go this coming May 2010? From what ive read, this is like Michigans version of SD's "Sturgis Motorcycle Event". Just alil smaller Also from the Pics ive looked at... i hope ppl wont Hate on us 250R Sport bikers!!! WHOA! I just checked mapquest and its 3 hrs 30mins, 213 miles ONE WAY to Baldwin,Mi. from my doorstep!

February 22nd, 2010, 05:25 AM	#91
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Updated Info! Well, it looks like "Blessing of the Bikes" happens everywhere! The original Blessing of the Bikes started in, and still goes on in Baldwin,Mi. There are alot of Mini-Blessing of the Bikes events around! Heres the Hell, Mi. Link & Info http://www.lets-ride.com/event/michigan.htm

March 3rd, 2010, 03:43 PM	#92
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	God i cant wait to ride... Im about 1 month away from dusting off my Nate!!! also, soon ill witness first-hand, wether or not Sta-Bil in our bikes, NOT draining float bowls and all that crap. If Nate will Start right up, or be stubborn! Ill post feedback on my "Awakening the Ninja" 2010 Event! :P - ttysooon SN

March 17th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#93
DarkStar ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: Royal Oak Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 30	I’m Checking back in after my long winter knap. I started the process of getting my bike out this week because the weather has been so awesome. However, I have a short that may involve the kill switch. I don’t know... but i have to get it fixed before any long rides. I don’t want to be stranded in a parking lot somewhere filled with all types of crazy concrete statues. Matt that’s a killer ride planned... got to let me know if you like that new seat. I’ll keep checking back in ...looking forward to those updates and some future rides (and of course seeing you guys again). After all I waited till the end of last season for the good deals to really ride this season! Seeing the eruption of cycles on the road as of late has me buggin out. But work has been hell as of late.. Looking forward to it … Happy patties day!!

March 20th, 2010, 07:53 PM	#94
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	Hi guys. I'm not exactly from Detroit, but I work in Troy and live in white lake. This state is horribly boring as far as roads go, so I can't wait to find some nice ones :-) Not a Ninja owner yet, but that should change in a matter of days or weeks. Tom

March 21st, 2010, 09:13 AM	#96
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	Nope, knee dragger

March 24th, 2010, 04:21 PM	#97
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	Are there any track events near by? I know I live 10 minutes from Waterford Hills, but I think they "just" do car events right? Don't get me wrong, can't wait, but I'd also like to do some track time this year on 2 wheels.

March 24th, 2010, 05:11 PM	#98
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	I haven't looked in to any tracks around here. It might be fun to try, but it's not my thing...sounds expensive too...

March 24th, 2010, 05:14 PM	#99
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	There should be something like BikeX hahaha

March 24th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#100
DarkStar ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: Royal Oak Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 30	Welcome Tom! I also work in Troy ... http://www.grattanraceway.com/ Check it out... I think there are a couple more. I started to look into this and gave up on this cause 1. Im still a noob ... and still have alot to learn about wrench'n and ride'n 2. most track rules / things that people seem to do are all screws/bolts have to be tied down...mods etc. , suspension adjusted , new tiers every few days. Full race suit ... Maybe im wrong and thats if you want to be in the official races ... Thats just things i picked up from the net. So if you get any info on either this or maybe some type of race school thats local post up. What model /year are you going to get ? ... oh btw today was a nice day for a ride wooohoo (Just wanted to rub it in in case you havent got your bikes out yet) = )

March 25th, 2010, 03:12 AM	#101
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	Yeah, thanks for the rubbing :/ Want a blue current gen. Have found a few, will pick one up pretty soon. If I find any bike events I'll let you know. I'm definitely gonna ask at local autoxs and so on. WHo knows, something might come up

March 25th, 2010, 12:01 PM	#102
carajean ninjette.org member Name: cara Location: flint town Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Hey guys im not from the detroit area I work and live in Flint. I just got a 250r last Friday so Im excited to ride. I dont have my endorsement yet, just my TIP. My BF recently crashed his R6 so he cant ride with me yet. Hope we can meet sometime like for Flints back to the bricks or the dream cruise this year.

March 29th, 2010, 06:22 AM	#103
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	Welcome, Tom and Carajean. Good to see some activity on this thread again I've been out riding a bunch of times already! The Ninja started right up after the long winter "break". Looks like it's going to be warming up the end of this week. Maybe 70 degrees by Thursday. It's about time, huh? If anyone wants to get together for a ride, lemme know... See ya. Carol

March 29th, 2010, 06:52 AM	#104
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	Just throw out a time and place... It looks like it's going to be nice starting Wednesday, through the weekend.

March 29th, 2010, 07:10 AM	#105
carajean ninjette.org member Name: cara Location: flint town Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Yeah I cant wait but alas I cant ride alone yet. Wish I could I would ride all week. To work and everything. If I knew what was covered in the road test I would practice that the first couple days then take the test thursday.

March 29th, 2010, 07:13 AM	#106
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	Did your boyfriend take the road test? He should be able to put you through the paces.

March 29th, 2010, 08:06 AM	#107
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	I've been exporing the local back roads the last couple of weeks in my tank to find places to ride. Well, as you can imagin I didn't find anything great, but I found a couple of pretty sweet little twisty spots. Where do you guys usually go to to have some fun??? Haven't been to Hell yet, is that any good?

March 29th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#108
rage42 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Waterford, MI Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186	Fun roads are hard to find around here. The best one I found is taking M-59 West out to Harvey Lake Road, there's only about 2 or 3 miles of good turns, but they are the funnest turns I've been on around here. It will turn in to Milford road, and lead you out to Holly. Speed limit is 50 mph, so you can push it a little without worrying about cops... The ride to hell is decent. Some good scenery, it's better than riding on straight roads, but nothing I'd call twisties. Hell is basically a 1 road town, bar & grill, a couple souvenir shops. It's as good as anywhere to ride to, and who doesn't want to go to hell and back?

March 29th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#109
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	I found a LOT of little fun spots. Nothing high speed though. Posted speeds from 25 to 45... But still, slow twisties are better than no twisties LOL If anyone cares, I'd be more than willing to show you guys this coming season. Found about 2 hours worth of slow but fun riding around here. The only fast and fun corner I found is the clover leaf of 75 / big beaver. The two off ramps are NICE :-)

March 29th, 2010, 11:13 AM	#110
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	Well, it looks like the rest of the week is going to be VERY nice... Hey Matt, what's your schedule look like for Friday and Saturday? (I'm off work both days.) We should do a ride! I will PM you my cell #! Anyone else who wants to go, you can either PM Matt or me. Looks like Tom hasn't picked up a 250 yet? And Carajean has one, but can't ride yet. Well, it's early in the riding season. As for decent roads for twisties: I haven't done the Harvey Lake Road yet. That's a possibility... Also, another one of my favorite local rides is to head out US 12 from Canton thru the Irish Hills. It gets sorta twisty with nice scenery along some small lakes. It is also a MUST to stop at the Artesian Well for lunch. It's a big biker hang out next to a HD dealership... Good food Much better than the Damn Site Inn in Hell. But Hell is still a must do for the Ninja Skittles Biker gang soon...LOL Carol

March 29th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#111
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	Can't wait for a first group ride LOL Yeah, I don't have the bike yet. The reason for this is, that I still own a mobile home in NY. And being that everyone is broke, I accept trades on it as well. Therefore I don't want to buy a ninja now, before the trailer is gone. What if I pick up a bike and then a week later someone trades me a gsxr600 for the trailer ??? LOOL

March 29th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#112
carajean ninjette.org member Name: cara Location: flint town Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Hey if anyone see's a yellow R6 and a plasma blue ninja 250r together thats me and my boyfriend.

March 29th, 2010, 05:51 PM	#113
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	I will be looking for you guys! Remember the motto: Practice, practice, practice!!! And look thru your turns. Most of all: ATGATT!

March 29th, 2010, 06:26 PM	#114
TmP Highway Ramp Hero Name: Tom Location: MI Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 209	atgatt?