Hey from Alaska!

Ninja Justin · April 19th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Well, my name is justin, im new to bike riding, but i love it to death. i have had my bike for 2 days now, and have already put 100 miles on it.

its that one thing you feel free and happy with when everything else just isn't going well... ya know? i had wanted a bike for this reason for years, and when i got my ninja, i was right on the feeling it gives you. i live up in Alaska, and no, i don't have a pet Polar Bear... just saying whats up and that I'm glad that a place like this exists

bob706 · April 19th, 2012, 08:35 PM

Welcome to the family

EthioKnight · April 19th, 2012, 08:38 PM

Glad to have your aboard bro...I'm confidant in saying that we all feel the same about biking, that's what makes us special

Enjoy riding it while you can (how many days in a year can your ride a bike in Alaska I wonder

)

Ninja Justin · April 19th, 2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Glad to have your aboard bro...I'm confidant in saying that we all feel the same about biking, that's what makes us special

Enjoy riding it while you can (how many days in a year can your ride a bike in Alaska I wonder

)

lol, thank you. and not nearly enough, thats why all my friends and family were shaking their fingers at me for buying one

EthioKnight · April 19th, 2012, 08:43 PM

To hell with them! (with all due respect of course

), much respect to you for rebelliously sticking to your wishes though.

Jono · April 19th, 2012, 08:55 PM

Welcome!!!

You gonna trade it in for one of these when the snow hits.

greenaero · April 19th, 2012, 09:19 PM

Welcome! Be sure to get some training like the MSF course. I t will help you become a better rider ( and safer )
best wishes GA

Ninja Justin · April 19th, 2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Welcome!!!

You gonna trade it in for one of these when the snow hits.

Nevvvaaaa!!!

choneofakind · April 19th, 2012, 10:46 PM

welcome Ninja Justin!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

You gonna trade it in for one of these when the snow hits.

I'd be trading for one of these instead:

Firehorse · April 19th, 2012, 11:02 PM

Welcome!!

I know what you mean about the feeling, I just wrote a ride report about that. Awesome riding in Alaska, not to worry about winter, just learn to change your tires and put on some Kanadian Kutters if spikes are allowed, otherwise try knobbies, many people do that in the north of where I live.

You have to get a pic of your bike with the northern lights in the background - I'm so jealous!!

How hard is it to find gear and the bike course?

Ninja Justin · April 19th, 2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Welcome!!

I know what you mean about the feeling, I just wrote a ride report about that. Awesome riding in Alaska, not to worry about winter, just learn to change your tires and put on some Kanadian Kutters if spikes are allowed, otherwise try knobbies, many people do that in the north of where I live.

You have to get a pic of your bike with the northern lights in the background - I'm so jealous!!

How hard is it to find gear and the bike course?

Working on the picture, (although a northern lights one will be hard to do in anchorage...) Gear and course are not hard to come by, there are shops and what is not in the shops, is on the internet

Firehorse · April 19th, 2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Justin

Working on the picture, (although a northern lights one will be hard to do in anchorage...) Gear and course are not hard to come by, there are shops and what is not in the shops, is on the internet

Really?? Silly me. I saw them in the NWT so I just assumed...

Oops, learn something new every day..

I love riding in the cold so one thing you should look for are the different things available for defogging your shield. Some of the snowmobile sprays work well.

And heated grips!! My gear is nice and toasty even at -11c but my fingers need to work so hot packs of heated grips.

And bear spray? We rarely get any here, just moose. There's a video floating about of a dude that takes his ninja from the florida keyes to Anchorage. Maybe someone here will post the link - I can't seem to find it.

Got any safely frozen lakes close by to ice race on? Global warming has mucked up ours, some of the good spots didn't even freeze this year. I have yet to try it.

Ninja Justin · April 20th, 2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Really?? Silly me. I saw them in the NWT so I just assumed...

Oops, learn something new every day..

No, we have them, its just that in anchorage with all of the lights, you cant really get any good pictures and its harder to see them.

KJohnson21 · April 20th, 2012, 10:33 PM

Firehorse · April 21st, 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Justin

No, we have them, its just that in anchorage with all of the lights, you cant really get any good pictures and its harder to see them.

Ahh, that's your excuse to go for some long rides then :-)

Ninja Justin · April 22nd, 2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Ahh, that's your excuse to go for some long rides then :-)

it sure is

xSean13 · April 22nd, 2012, 01:42 PM

Welcome, I've been to Alaska and loved it.
The ninja I recently bought was originally titled in Alaska :P

Have fun & be safe.

Ninja Justin · April 22nd, 2012, 02:21 PM

Had to go to Seward 2 days ago for a family emergency, and got her up to 100mph

and just cruised at that speed for a little bit, because the roads are long and nice

wont go any faster, but that sure is different than 100mph in a car, that's for sure.

Snake · April 25th, 2012, 08:56 AM

Hello and welcome.

April 19th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#1
Ninja Justin ninjette.org Ninja :) Name: Justin Location: Anchorage Alaska Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 42	Hey from Alaska! Well, my name is justin, im new to bike riding, but i love it to death. i have had my bike for 2 days now, and have already put 100 miles on it. its that one thing you feel free and happy with when everything else just isn't going well... ya know? i had wanted a bike for this reason for years, and when i got my ninja, i was right on the feeling it gives you. i live up in Alaska, and no, i don't have a pet Polar Bear... just saying whats up and that I'm glad that a place like this exists

April 19th, 2012, 08:35 PM	#2
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April 19th, 2012, 08:43 PM	#5
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	To hell with them! (with all due respect of course), much respect to you for rebelliously sticking to your wishes though.

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April 19th, 2012, 08:38 PM	#3
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Glad to have your aboard bro...I'm confidant in saying that we all feel the same about biking, that's what makes us special Enjoy riding it while you can (how many days in a year can your ride a bike in Alaska I wonder )

April 19th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#6
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!! You gonna trade it in for one of these when the snow hits.

April 19th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#7
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome! Be sure to get some training like the MSF course. I t will help you become a better rider ( and safer ) best wishes GA

April 19th, 2012, 11:02 PM	#10
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Welcome!! I know what you mean about the feeling, I just wrote a ride report about that. Awesome riding in Alaska, not to worry about winter, just learn to change your tires and put on some Kanadian Kutters if spikes are allowed, otherwise try knobbies, many people do that in the north of where I live. You have to get a pic of your bike with the northern lights in the background - I'm so jealous!! How hard is it to find gear and the bike course?

April 22nd, 2012, 01:42 PM	#17
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Welcome, I've been to Alaska and loved it. The ninja I recently bought was originally titled in Alaska :P Have fun & be safe.

April 22nd, 2012, 02:21 PM	#18
Ninja Justin ninjette.org Ninja :) Name: Justin Location: Anchorage Alaska Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 42	Had to go to Seward 2 days ago for a family emergency, and got her up to 100mph and just cruised at that speed for a little bit, because the roads are long and nice wont go any faster, but that sure is different than 100mph in a car, that's for sure.

April 25th, 2012, 08:56 AM	#19
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.