G*m*r* 3/20/10

adri99an · March 20th, 2010, 09:43 PM

Rode up today around 4:30 pm or so....it was a balmy 79 degrees....I do have to say having the 120 and 150 BT003s makes a world of difference when dealing with these twisties......not once did I ever feel a wobble or any type of sliding.....after GMR I jumped on the freeway for awhile and felt a world of difference as well......I don't think I could ever go back to the 110/130 set up....check out the new seat cowl...makes the bike look even better.......

Here are a few pics....in the video...I caught to two other bikers going down GMR at the tail end.....I relaized they were not familar with the twisties as I pass them....

Link to original page on YouTube.

ninja250 · March 20th, 2010, 10:07 PM

Nice pics and vids dude.
I have my own report from today to post as well.
Was on the other side!

pedaltothemetal · March 20th, 2010, 10:40 PM

Adrian, I was hoping on the video you were going to pass a liter bike but guess
a cruiser is fine!
I'll be there tomorrow morning with ARC!
BTW your tires look super sticky by the amount of sand stuck to them!
And seat cowl!

My ride today: http://pbckt.com/sA.CQw

adri99an · March 21st, 2010, 07:31 AM

Here's some more of my ride through GMR...at 30 seconds

you''ll hear me downshift....this is a wicked turn that took (white Ninja) one of our group members down awhile back.....at 4:50

you'll see my hand in front of my camera--this is wicked yurn #1 in my book...this is where Zombiphone (Tiff) took a spill on that same day....For me...I ride GMR a LOT and these 2 turns are the ones that you cannot take lightly....

Link to original page on YouTube.

Zombiphone · March 21st, 2010, 08:09 AM

Man, it must be awesome having GMR in your backyard. I wish it was closer so I get get more comfortable on those roads. It always amazes me to see how fast you can take it. Looks like fun.

I was actually up there yesterday too around 11:30. It was pretty empty save one other green ninjette and his buddy that was going the other way and some guys on a group ride.It was my first time since that crash so I took it pretty easy (I stayed in 3rd gear pretty much the whole way). That turn really is pretty gnarly. I recognized it instantly, panicked, and gently rolled off into the dirt >_<

I'm probably going to head out there again today after checking out that custom bike show or whatever at Bert's. Gotta get some practice in before April 3rd

adri99an · March 21st, 2010, 08:31 AM

I might head up too....and that turn Tiff---is yours...everytime I go through it I remember you....it is a badass turn....it goes a little high then boom left and down....SLOW DOWN...Down shift.....lean...look through the turn....is what I say to myself and the funny thing is...you get to build up speed before you hit it and that's deceiving!!! Some turns I can hit pretty fast these days but i don't push it....I use lots of downshifting....some braking through the turn...I'm not a big leaner like KC....I try and use my upper body strength....so even though I'm up there a lot--I make lots of errors .....practice practice practice....and I love to practice...ask my wife....

I love having GMR 5 minutes away from me....spoiled I am...spoiled!!!

cnichols79us · March 21st, 2010, 07:35 PM

Looks AWESOME Adrian. Yes I am Jealous.

Ride SAFE.

adri99an · March 21st, 2010, 08:27 PM

Jeff--it is only a 1200 mile/ 18 hour ride......get out and see the world....on a ninja!

cnichols79us · March 21st, 2010, 10:51 PM

If only they made a pull along trailer that I could put and 8 and 4 year old in, I'd be on it!

Oh wait, I guess they do Huh? Its called a Sidecar. Boy, that would really look SWEET. A Ninjette with a Sidecar full of angry, whining kids.

Guess I'll wait till my Wife can take a day off. Thanks though!!

adri99an · March 27th, 2010, 10:16 PM

Rode up GMR again today.....lots of guys up there......as I rode I thought about form and my line of entry....I'm trying to get my head near the miror in some of the tight turns.....I scraped the hell outta my boots on some of the turns.....here's a short video....

Link to original page on YouTube.

laraider · March 27th, 2010, 10:54 PM

hey adrian, i was there at gmr today too...had a great time, nice vid you have there, btw, how did you mount your flip on there? i have a flip too...thx

adri99an · March 27th, 2010, 11:28 PM

Steven-

I saw you guys go by---was there a black 250 with you guys? I did see your GREEN 250...didnt know it was you....you coming up 4/3/10 with us right???

I mounted my flip to the frame right between the gauges and the windscreen....there's a mount on EBAY for about 10 bux that works well....here's the website...its kinda tricky to get it on there but the FLip is so lite it doesnt matter.....if you get this mount--I will take some pics and show u where to mount it...it works on the handle bars too- left side- but the wind makes it hard to deal with....the video is much better behind the windscreen....its so much fun videotaping the rides now....

http://cgi.ebay.com/DC-IG-B05-Motorc...45007264015057

laraider · March 27th, 2010, 11:47 PM

Adrian, yes, there is a black 250r with yoshi pipes...i didn't see your blue though, we were resting half way up with some integra group parked there. Im getting that dirt cheap mount , thx for the advise. see you next Saturday!

adri99an · March 28th, 2010, 09:24 AM

Yeah--that was me....they surrounded me...lol.....I was having trouble getting my seat cowl on...that thing doesnt fit so great.....then I took off.....I went all the way down...came back up....was resting off to the side.....saw you guys go down....then the Integras went down,....then I went down and went home....here's where my FLip is.....perfect spot.

stealth250 · March 31st, 2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

I do have to say having the 120 and 150 BT003s makes a world of difference when dealing with these twisties......not once did I ever feel a wobble or any type of sliding.....after GMR I jumped on the freeway for awhile and felt a world of difference as well......I don't think I could ever go back to the 110/130 set up...

Curious, are you running 60 series or 70 series tires?

adri99an · April 3rd, 2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth250

Curious, are you running 60 series or 70 series tires?

I'm running 150/60s in the rear and 130/70s in the front....BT003s

stealth250 · April 5th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

I'm running 150/60s in the rear and 130/70s in the front....BT003s

Damn!

Any fender clearance issues with that front tire?

By the way, that is one awesome stretch of road you guys have the pleasure of riding out there.

Alex · April 8th, 2010, 10:23 PM

I think that was a typo, I believe he's running 120/70's in the front...

adri99an · April 8th, 2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I think that was a typo, I believe he's running 120/70's in the front...

Thanks Alex 120/70s up front

March 20th, 2010, 10:07 PM	#2
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Nice pics and vids dude. I have my own report from today to post as well. Was on the other side! __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

March 20th, 2010, 10:40 PM	#3
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	Adrian, I was hoping on the video you were going to pass a liter bike but guess a cruiser is fine! I'll be there tomorrow morning with ARC! BTW your tires look super sticky by the amount of sand stuck to them! And seat cowl! My ride today: http://pbckt.com/sA.CQw __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

March 27th, 2010, 10:16 PM	#10
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Rode up GMR again today.....lots of guys up there......as I rode I thought about form and my line of entry....I'm trying to get my head near the miror in some of the tight turns.....I scraped the hell outta my boots on some of the turns.....here's a short video.... Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by Alex; March 28th, 2010 at 11:58 AM. Reason: embedded the video

April 8th, 2010, 10:23 PM	#18
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March 21st, 2010, 07:31 AM	#4
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Here's some more of my ride through GMR...at 30 seconds you''ll hear me downshift....this is a wicked turn that took (white Ninja) one of our group members down awhile back.....at 4:50 you'll see my hand in front of my camera--this is wicked yurn #1 in my book...this is where Zombiphone (Tiff) took a spill on that same day....For me...I ride GMR a LOT and these 2 turns are the ones that you cannot take lightly.... Link to original page on YouTube.

March 21st, 2010, 08:09 AM	#5
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Man, it must be awesome having GMR in your backyard. I wish it was closer so I get get more comfortable on those roads. It always amazes me to see how fast you can take it. Looks like fun. I was actually up there yesterday too around 11:30. It was pretty empty save one other green ninjette and his buddy that was going the other way and some guys on a group ride.It was my first time since that crash so I took it pretty easy (I stayed in 3rd gear pretty much the whole way). That turn really is pretty gnarly. I recognized it instantly, panicked, and gently rolled off into the dirt >_< I'm probably going to head out there again today after checking out that custom bike show or whatever at Bert's. Gotta get some practice in before April 3rd

March 21st, 2010, 08:31 AM	#6
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I might head up too....and that turn Tiff---is yours...everytime I go through it I remember you....it is a badass turn....it goes a little high then boom left and down....SLOW DOWN...Down shift.....lean...look through the turn....is what I say to myself and the funny thing is...you get to build up speed before you hit it and that's deceiving!!! Some turns I can hit pretty fast these days but i don't push it....I use lots of downshifting....some braking through the turn...I'm not a big leaner like KC....I try and use my upper body strength....so even though I'm up there a lot--I make lots of errors .....practice practice practice....and I love to practice...ask my wife.... I love having GMR 5 minutes away from me....spoiled I am...spoiled!!!

March 21st, 2010, 07:35 PM	#7
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Looks AWESOME Adrian. Yes I am Jealous. Ride SAFE.

March 21st, 2010, 08:27 PM	#8
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Jeff--it is only a 1200 mile/ 18 hour ride......get out and see the world....on a ninja!

March 21st, 2010, 10:51 PM	#9
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	If only they made a pull along trailer that I could put and 8 and 4 year old in, I'd be on it! Oh wait, I guess they do Huh? Its called a Sidecar. Boy, that would really look SWEET. A Ninjette with a Sidecar full of angry, whining kids. Guess I'll wait till my Wife can take a day off. Thanks though!!

March 27th, 2010, 10:54 PM	#11
laraider ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: los angeles Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r green(sold) 2009 zx6r green Posts: 96	hey adrian, i was there at gmr today too...had a great time, nice vid you have there, btw, how did you mount your flip on there? i have a flip too...thx

March 27th, 2010, 11:28 PM	#12
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Steven- I saw you guys go by---was there a black 250 with you guys? I did see your GREEN 250...didnt know it was you....you coming up 4/3/10 with us right??? I mounted my flip to the frame right between the gauges and the windscreen....there's a mount on EBAY for about 10 bux that works well....here's the website...its kinda tricky to get it on there but the FLip is so lite it doesnt matter.....if you get this mount--I will take some pics and show u where to mount it...it works on the handle bars too- left side- but the wind makes it hard to deal with....the video is much better behind the windscreen....its so much fun videotaping the rides now.... http://cgi.ebay.com/DC-IG-B05-Motorc...45007264015057

March 27th, 2010, 11:47 PM	#13
laraider ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: los angeles Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r green(sold) 2009 zx6r green Posts: 96	Adrian, yes, there is a black 250r with yoshi pipes...i didn't see your blue though, we were resting half way up with some integra group parked there. Im getting that dirt cheap mount , thx for the advise. see you next Saturday!