Aloha from Oahu!!

jupiter1827 · September 25th, 2009, 01:54 AM

I have been riding for a little under a year, but I've put about 7k miles on my 2008 Ninja 250 (mostly commuting across the island). It is my first bike, and I love it! My husband rides too, but he has a Harley Sportster 883. Needless to say, we have different riding styles, so I wouldn't mind finding some riding buddies on the island when I'm in the mood for some non cruiser riding.

I also want to learn as much as possible. I skydive as well, and I have found over the years that the best way to keep yourself out of bad situations is knowledge.

kkim · September 25th, 2009, 01:56 AM

Aloha and welcome, Jen.

You sound like one smart cookie. Hopefully the Oahu members will see this thread and invite you along on their next group ride.

mahalo for joining us

Alex · September 25th, 2009, 01:58 AM

jupiter1827! Glad you found us...

Sound Wave · September 25th, 2009, 02:15 AM

hey jen, good to have another hawaii person on the forum.

we are thinking of going on another ride soon. not sure where we are going this time but you are more than welcomed to join us if you want.

Sound Wave · September 25th, 2009, 02:22 AM

ooo.... i just noticed that you guys have a mustang too!

i am currently on my 4th mustang. i had a 66 289 notchback, an 88 5.0 LX hatchback, a 95 cobra coupe, and now my 07 GT turbo coupe.

my wife has had 2 mustangs before, but now she drives an suv.

i am not as active with the local mustang club anymore since i got my bike, but you can check out the site if you haven't already seen it: http://www.hawaiiperformancemustangs...orum/index.php

jupiter1827 · September 25th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the info Gary, this is my first Mustang. My mom has one as well - guess I caught that fever from her.

I would love to join you all for a ride. I'm not sure how soon I'll be able to start participating because we have a lot of stuff to plan for before the holidays, but I'm definitely in after that.

tjkamper · September 25th, 2009, 11:05 AM

KJohnson21 · September 25th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Sound Wave · September 25th, 2009, 03:12 PM

jen, so by after the holidays, you are talking about after new years? that is fine.

i can't believe the holiday season is coming up fast. i still haven't worked off the extra body fat i built up from last year's season.

OldGuy · September 25th, 2009, 05:37 PM

Welcome to the forum Jen - glad to have you with us. Let the ride begin.

noche_caliente · September 26th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Hi Jen, it's great to have you with us!

Snake · September 28th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Hello and welcome.

ninjabrewer · September 28th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Aloha and welcome to the group. I currently have an address and family there, but working in socal at the moment. Lots of info here. Ride safe

nb

Sound Wave · September 28th, 2009, 02:13 PM

jen, just in case.... we are thinking of going riding this coming sunday. not sure about the route or the time yet. in case you are free, you are more than welcomed to join us.

jupiter1827 · September 29th, 2009, 11:29 PM

Thanks Gary. This Sunday might work. I have to change the oil in my bike, so if I can manage to get that done on Saturday, I should have time. Let me know the when and where and hopefully I can make it. My husband and I tried to go for a ride last weekend - Kaneohe down around Hawaii Kai and into town - however we hit the traffic in Waimanalo and decided to turn around.

Thus, I'm in need of some fun this weekend.

Sound Wave · September 30th, 2009, 01:21 AM

waimanalo area usually has traffic when i ride around there, but the segment is pretty short. i would say less than a mile. i know they have some sort of road construction going on that passes right in front of norfolks.

do you have any preference for a route? we could use a suggestion. i was kind of thinking up the pali, through kaneohe, towards north shore, and maybe hit snake road.

or we could just do the hawaii kai, sandy beach (hopefully get our pics taken by that bike photographer) waimanalo (hit the short segment of traffic), norfolks, 13 turns, and come back on the h3 (i accidentally came back on the pali last time).

i am definitely open to new routes. running out of places to go.

jupiter1827 · September 30th, 2009, 03:17 PM

I have not been on snake road yet, but I've heard about it, so that would be fun. However, the shorter ride around hawaii kai might fit into my schedule better. I definitely don't have any different routes than what you suggested. Again, just let me know what the plan is and hopefully I can make it work.

komohana · October 1st, 2009, 09:59 PM

howzit jen!

September 25th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#1
jupiter1827 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jen Location: Oahu Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Aloha from Oahu!! I have been riding for a little under a year, but I've put about 7k miles on my 2008 Ninja 250 (mostly commuting across the island). It is my first bike, and I love it! My husband rides too, but he has a Harley Sportster 883. Needless to say, we have different riding styles, so I wouldn't mind finding some riding buddies on the island when I'm in the mood for some non cruiser riding. I also want to learn as much as possible. I skydive as well, and I have found over the years that the best way to keep yourself out of bad situations is knowledge.

September 25th, 2009, 01:58 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	jupiter1827! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 25th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#7
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

September 25th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#8
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

September 25th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum Jen - glad to have you with us. Let the ride begin. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

September 25th, 2009, 01:56 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Jen. You sound like one smart cookie. Hopefully the Oahu members will see this thread and invite you along on their next group ride. mahalo for joining us <cue Alex>

September 25th, 2009, 02:15 AM	#4
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	hey jen, good to have another hawaii person on the forum. we are thinking of going on another ride soon. not sure where we are going this time but you are more than welcomed to join us if you want.

September 25th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	ooo.... i just noticed that you guys have a mustang too! i am currently on my 4th mustang. i had a 66 289 notchback, an 88 5.0 LX hatchback, a 95 cobra coupe, and now my 07 GT turbo coupe. my wife has had 2 mustangs before, but now she drives an suv. i am not as active with the local mustang club anymore since i got my bike, but you can check out the site if you haven't already seen it: http://www.hawaiiperformancemustangs...orum/index.php

September 25th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#6
jupiter1827 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jen Location: Oahu Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Thanks for the info Gary, this is my first Mustang. My mom has one as well - guess I caught that fever from her. I would love to join you all for a ride. I'm not sure how soon I'll be able to start participating because we have a lot of stuff to plan for before the holidays, but I'm definitely in after that.

September 25th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#9
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	jen, so by after the holidays, you are talking about after new years? that is fine. i can't believe the holiday season is coming up fast. i still haven't worked off the extra body fat i built up from last year's season.

September 26th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Hi Jen, it's great to have you with us! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 28th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#12
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	Hello and welcome.

September 28th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#13
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Aloha and welcome to the group. I currently have an address and family there, but working in socal at the moment. Lots of info here. Ride safe nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

September 28th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#14
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	jen, just in case.... we are thinking of going riding this coming sunday. not sure about the route or the time yet. in case you are free, you are more than welcomed to join us.

September 29th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#15
jupiter1827 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jen Location: Oahu Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Thanks Gary. This Sunday might work. I have to change the oil in my bike, so if I can manage to get that done on Saturday, I should have time. Let me know the when and where and hopefully I can make it. My husband and I tried to go for a ride last weekend - Kaneohe down around Hawaii Kai and into town - however we hit the traffic in Waimanalo and decided to turn around. Thus, I'm in need of some fun this weekend.

September 30th, 2009, 01:21 AM	#16
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	waimanalo area usually has traffic when i ride around there, but the segment is pretty short. i would say less than a mile. i know they have some sort of road construction going on that passes right in front of norfolks. do you have any preference for a route? we could use a suggestion. i was kind of thinking up the pali, through kaneohe, towards north shore, and maybe hit snake road. or we could just do the hawaii kai, sandy beach (hopefully get our pics taken by that bike photographer) waimanalo (hit the short segment of traffic), norfolks, 13 turns, and come back on the h3 (i accidentally came back on the pali last time). i am definitely open to new routes. running out of places to go.

September 30th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#17
jupiter1827 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jen Location: Oahu Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	I have not been on snake road yet, but I've heard about it, so that would be fun. However, the shorter ride around hawaii kai might fit into my schedule better. I definitely don't have any different routes than what you suggested. Again, just let me know what the plan is and hopefully I can make it work.

October 1st, 2009, 09:59 PM	#18
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	howzit jen! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

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