Pittsburgh anyone? - Page 4

bluebr65 · March 2nd, 2012, 06:29 AM

Thats sickkkkkkkkkk, I managed to ride into work today btw, was dam cold and I'm hoping the weather holds off till 6pm.

Dano · March 2nd, 2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

Thats sickkkkkkkkkk, I managed to ride into work today btw, was dam cold and I'm hoping the weather holds off till 6pm.

i was gonna take bike to work today but i work 11am to 10pm and cold rain is not fun.

bluebr65 · March 2nd, 2012, 11:02 AM

I'm in for it at 5pm, watching radar is like watching the plague. CREEPIN'

Xer0- · March 2nd, 2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

I'm in for it at 5pm, watching radar is like watching the plague. CREEPIN'

still have a little time left.

I managed to ride to work the past 2 days. Cant wait for summer.

Dano · March 3rd, 2012, 11:46 AM

Hey everyone I started a social group for us in western Pa the "Pittsburgh Riders" its under the community tab sort of like a mini forum for us. I sent an invite to everyone on this thread so we have a place to post for local stuff.

Dano · March 6th, 2012, 06:26 PM

Who's riding to work tomorrow? I am.

TBC · March 7th, 2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dano

Who's riding to work tomorrow? I am.

Not me. Work's too close (~200 yards) and the bike's too far (~7 miles)

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onetruevibe · March 7th, 2012, 08:32 AM

I rode to work today...and almost kept on going. So nice!

Dano · March 7th, 2012, 09:22 PM

ride into work at 11am was sweet ride home at 10pm a lil chilly but not bad

bluebr65 · March 9th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Waiting for the day when its 70 deg.......oh its coming......

Mekkakat · March 9th, 2012, 10:18 AM

this upcoming week is in the 70s!! We all need to be out

dk58 · March 9th, 2012, 12:26 PM

I turned 21 on Tuesday, so unfortunately I wasn't feeling up to riding when it was beautiful out on Wednesday. Good thing the weather seems to be picking up

bluebr65 · March 9th, 2012, 02:20 PM

I'll be out of service for a few days, bike is running super lean and making the headers glow. I have no time to mess with the carbs. Taking her in for a re-jet and tune in an hour to PCC. Ugh my tax return will take a hit.

Dano · March 9th, 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

I'll be out of service for a few days, bike is running super lean and making the headers glow. I have no time to mess with the carbs. Taking her in for a re-jet and tune in an hour to PCC. Ugh my tax return will take a hit.

I had angels rejet and put on slipon when i bought the bike labor was free just had to pay for parts...guess i got what i paid for jetting was on but leak on slipon..uniontown kawi fixed it.

TBC · March 9th, 2012, 05:13 PM

You guys may not be out, but I moved my bike to the Pitt garage today. First time on the freeway and the ten miles took only a few (exhilarating) minutes

. Once I got it into Oakland I knew I couldn't leave it at that, so I spent another two hours or so riding around Shadyside/Oakland/Squirrel Hill. Stalled once, did a few not-so-smooth things, stumbled my way down a cobblestone road, and nearly fell down another quite steep one (then tried to get out of it in second gear. Dumb mistakes...) Had to finally turn in when I couldn't feel my hands. Man oh man if only it was warmer...

Though I did almost drop the bike at one point

. Lost my footing and felt her going down. Was able to throw some more weight into it and pull her up without a scratch, but my back is now a little sore.

I'll see if I can upload a picture or two.

Dano · March 9th, 2012, 09:10 PM

when i lived down there i would always buzz schendly park for a quick spin

bluebr65 · March 10th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Schenley is awesome, especially if you ride the GP course! I'm hoping my bike is out of the shop on wednesday after work.

70+ We should all meet up??

dk58 · March 10th, 2012, 10:22 AM

I'm down for that. We should definitely try to do group rides

Dano · March 11th, 2012, 07:30 AM

saw a black pre-gen going south on rte 51 near elizabeth on way to work yesterday around 1030 am

Dano · March 11th, 2012, 04:28 PM

hope you guys got out to ride today i had to go to a kids bday party so only a quick afternoon spin around town.

bluebr65 · March 12th, 2012, 06:58 AM

Wish I could! Bike still in the shop

I sad now.

Dano · March 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

Wish I could! Bike still in the shop

I sad now.

what shop do you use down there? when I lived on the mount I had a suzuki so I used Bohn for stuff.

bluebr65 · March 13th, 2012, 07:24 AM

I go to Pittsburgh Cycle Center on 51. Just a second from the tubes.

miss_syn · March 13th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Hopefully I'll be popping out to Pittsburgh Cycle Center if it's nice out. Yeah helmet shopping. -.-

TBC · March 13th, 2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

Hopefully I'll be popping out to Pittsburgh Cycle Center if it's nice out. Yeah helmet shopping. -.-

Do they have a very wide selection? I should check them out - I'm looking for a good pair of riding pants.

miss_syn · March 13th, 2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TBC

Do they have a very wide selection? I should check them out - I'm looking for a good pair of riding pants.

I'm not sure. This will be my first trip. The site seems pretty decent.

bluebr65 · March 14th, 2012, 07:01 AM

They have a very good selection of stuff for a smaller sized moto gear outfitter. Wednesday they are closed FYI, when you do go, as soon as you walk in and see all the moto eye candy, walk straight to the stairs and go up the steps to the next door on the right through the garage. The gear shop is up on the top level of the building.

miss_syn · March 14th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Yeah I found that after walking around the showroom lost for about five minutes. The people inside were super nice but didn't have the helmet I needed in my size. Boooo

bluebr65 · March 14th, 2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

Yeah I found that after walking around the showroom lost for about five minutes. The people inside were super nice but didn't have the helmet I needed in my size. Boooo

ahhhhhhh, my bike is still there, hoping that "call" tomorrow.

Dano · March 14th, 2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

I go to Pittsburgh Cycle Center on 51. Just a second from the tubes.

did that used to be honda house?

Dano · March 14th, 2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

Hopefully I'll be popping out to Pittsburgh Cycle Center if it's nice out. Yeah helmet shopping. -.-

i got mine at bikers den at parkway center mall she has scorpions best helmet for the money

bluebr65 · March 14th, 2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dano

i got mine at bikers den at parkway center mall she has scorpions best helmet for the money

There is a moto store at PCM ?!!?! Last time I was there was when CompUSA was next to that furniture store!!!

dk58 · March 14th, 2012, 12:49 PM

My back tire is only holding 10.5 PSI, looks like I'll be off the road for this nice stretch

TBC · March 14th, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dk58

My back tire is only holding 10.5 PSI, looks like I'll be off the road for this nice stretch

I decided to take a ride today in the beautiful weather. Two close calls only five minutes out (rush hour...), and then a third fifteen minutes in, after which three GSXR riders with no gear (and helmets on the backs of their bikes) pulled up to me and told to me be careful.

Yeah, looks like I'm going to take a bit of a break as well...

Dano · March 14th, 2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebr65

There is a moto store at PCM ?!!?! Last time I was there was when CompUSA was next to that furniture store!!!

its been there for years right across the hall from kmart, she mainly sells knick nacks but has some sportgear only. its been awhile since i was there so not sure still open. it is called bikers den good prices.

Dano · March 14th, 2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TBC

I decided to take a ride today in the beautiful weather. Two close calls only five minutes out (rush hour...), and then a third fifteen minutes in, after which three GSXR riders with no gear (and helmets on the backs of their bikes) pulled up to me and told to me be careful.

Yeah, looks like I'm going to take a bit of a break as well...

come out my way plenty of empty backroads

Xer0- · March 14th, 2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano

its been there for years right across the hall from kmart, she mainly sells knick nacks but has some sportgear only. its been awhile since i was there so not sure still open. it is called bikers den good prices.

I was at k-mart today and it looked like the den closed down, the pull down gate was closed at 10:30 unless they open later than that. (didn't go over for a closer look)

On a happier note , Got to put like 50 miles on my ninja today. Hope the rain holds off the rest of the week.

Dano · March 15th, 2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Xer0-

I was at k-mart today and it looked like the den closed down, the pull down gate was closed at 10:30 unless they open later than that. (didn't go over for a closer look)

On a happier note , Got to put like 50 miles on my ninja today. Hope the rain holds off the rest of the week.

i know she had reduced her hrs open, if there is product in the store she is still open

TBC · March 15th, 2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Xer0-

On a happier note , Got to put like 50 miles on my ninja today. Hope the rain holds off the rest of the week.

It was a gorgeous day. I couldn't pass it up so I put another 30 miles on the bike. Got lost a few times (in a good way). I think getting a talking to also helped remind me to be as aware as possible...

On another note: I'm finding it tricky to stick to the "outside-inside-outside" mantra around here, because I'm wary of taking a corner sharply due to the poor condition of the roads (the road under the Blvd. of the Allies in Schenley Park rings a bell). Is that just me being paranoid?

dk58 · March 15th, 2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TBC

Is that just me being paranoid?

Good to hear you got out there again. To answer your question- no, they tell you that assuming road conditions are perfect or near perfect. Just pay attention and try to know the road. If you don't know the road, just take it easy and take whatever line you feel is safest.

March 2nd, 2012, 06:29 AM	#121
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	Thats sickkkkkkkkkk, I managed to ride into work today btw, was dam cold and I'm hoping the weather holds off till 6pm. __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 2nd, 2012, 11:02 AM	#123
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	I'm in for it at 5pm, watching radar is like watching the plague. CREEPIN' __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 3rd, 2012, 11:46 AM	#125
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	Social Group Hey everyone I started a social group for us in western Pa the "Pittsburgh Riders" its under the community tab sort of like a mini forum for us. I sent an invite to everyone on this thread so we have a place to post for local stuff.

March 7th, 2012, 08:32 AM	#128
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	I rode to work today...and almost kept on going. So nice! __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

March 9th, 2012, 09:15 AM	#130
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	Waiting for the day when its 70 deg.......oh its coming...... __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 6th, 2012, 06:26 PM	#126
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	Who's riding to work tomorrow? I am.

March 7th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#129
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	ride into work at 11am was sweet ride home at 10pm a lil chilly but not bad

March 9th, 2012, 10:18 AM	#131
Mekkakat Eternal Noob Name: Chase Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): "Blanka" 07' Ninja 250 Posts: 247	this upcoming week is in the 70s!! We all need to be out __________________________________________________

March 9th, 2012, 12:26 PM	#132
dk58 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250R Posts: 160	I turned 21 on Tuesday, so unfortunately I wasn't feeling up to riding when it was beautiful out on Wednesday. Good thing the weather seems to be picking up

March 9th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#133
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	I'll be out of service for a few days, bike is running super lean and making the headers glow. I have no time to mess with the carbs. Taking her in for a re-jet and tune in an hour to PCC. Ugh my tax return will take a hit. __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 9th, 2012, 05:13 PM	#135
TBC ninjette.org guru Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F Posts: 308	You guys may not be out, but I moved my bike to the Pitt garage today. First time on the freeway and the ten miles took only a few (exhilarating) minutes . Once I got it into Oakland I knew I couldn't leave it at that, so I spent another two hours or so riding around Shadyside/Oakland/Squirrel Hill. Stalled once, did a few not-so-smooth things, stumbled my way down a cobblestone road, and nearly fell down another quite steep one (then tried to get out of it in second gear. Dumb mistakes...) Had to finally turn in when I couldn't feel my hands. Man oh man if only it was warmer... Though I did almost drop the bike at one point . Lost my footing and felt her going down. Was able to throw some more weight into it and pull her up without a scratch, but my back is now a little sore. I'll see if I can upload a picture or two.

March 9th, 2012, 09:10 PM	#136
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	when i lived down there i would always buzz schendly park for a quick spin

March 10th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#137
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	Schenley is awesome, especially if you ride the GP course! I'm hoping my bike is out of the shop on wednesday after work. 70+ We should all meet up?? __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 10th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#138
dk58 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250R Posts: 160	I'm down for that. We should definitely try to do group rides

March 11th, 2012, 07:30 AM	#139
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	saw a black pre-gen going south on rte 51 near elizabeth on way to work yesterday around 1030 am

March 11th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#140
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	hope you guys got out to ride today i had to go to a kids bday party so only a quick afternoon spin around town.

March 12th, 2012, 06:58 AM	#141
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	Wish I could! Bike still in the shop I sad now. __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 13th, 2012, 07:24 AM	#143
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	I go to Pittsburgh Cycle Center on 51. Just a second from the tubes. __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 13th, 2012, 07:38 AM	#144
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Hopefully I'll be popping out to Pittsburgh Cycle Center if it's nice out. Yeah helmet shopping. -.-

March 14th, 2012, 07:01 AM	#147
bluebr65 Enthusiast Name: Bear Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 83	They have a very good selection of stuff for a smaller sized moto gear outfitter. Wednesday they are closed FYI, when you do go, as soon as you walk in and see all the moto eye candy, walk straight to the stairs and go up the steps to the next door on the right through the garage. The gear shop is up on the top level of the building. __________________________________________________ <---- ENTHUSIAST---->

March 14th, 2012, 08:39 AM	#148
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Yeah I found that after walking around the showroom lost for about five minutes. The people inside were super nice but didn't have the helmet I needed in my size. Boooo

March 14th, 2012, 12:49 PM	#153
dk58 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250R Posts: 160	My back tire is only holding 10.5 PSI, looks like I'll be off the road for this nice stretch

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