NY Riders

[Panda]

Originally Posted by nycsteve

Stuck on nj turnpike with broken chain.any help or tips? Tow talking about massive amounts of money to take it home. 347 393 4457

Damn...I just saw this. You make it home ok? How'd the chain break you just replaced it right?

[Panda]

This is obviously too late but seeing your post reminded me that I should join the AMA. They do a bunch of good stuff for us at motorcyclists and if you select to autorenew you get the roadside assistance as well.

http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/...sideassistance

[Alienjoe]

What's up guys? I'm still down to ride around Bear Mtn one of these Sunday or Saturday afternoons. I have an extra 350cc's now too! My CBR 600 F3 has been out and I'm doing shakedown runs. Should be all settled within a week or so.

[urbaninja]

@nycsteve hope you made it home ok

everyone else lets plan something for this weekend @rPanda @Rollin.. @eddiekay

[Panda]

Originally Posted by urbaninja

@nycsteve hope you made it home ok

everyone else lets plan something for this weekend @rPanda @rollin @eddiekay

I think I'm busy this weekend. Hopefully going to buy a cbr600rr on Saturday. If I do I'm going to have to head to PA to get new tags etc.

[nycsteve]

Originally Posted by rPanda

This is obviously too late but seeing your post reminded me that I should join the AMA. They do a bunch of good stuff for us at motorcyclists and if you select to autorenew you get the roadside assistance as well.

http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/...sideassistance

Funny enough, I was on that site not too long ago looking at those benefits. I was also getting a quote for an FZ6R too and was going to add the road side and all that good stuff to my current bike. Shoulda, woulda, coulda

Originally Posted by urbaninja

@nycsteve hope you made it home ok

everyone else lets plan something for this weekend @rPanda @rollin @eddiekay

I'm all good and home and what not. I'll be busy this weekend inspecting the damage and hopefully getting some work done. Already ordered the new chain.

Originally Posted by rPanda

I think I'm busy this weekend. Hopefully going to buy a cbr600rr on Saturday. If I do I'm going to have to head to PA to get new tags etc.

Nice, good luck with all that!

[Panda]

@nycsteve - any idea what caused the chain to fail?

[nycsteve]

After talking to various other experienced guys, most opinions lean toward improper installation.

I really can't say for sure if it was that or not. I'm still new to riding and am inexperienced. I also didn't install it, but I do have confidence in the person who did. It seemed to be fine, even after adjustment at the tech day. Riding to and from Chicago, the chain was properly lubricated. At least it happened when I was relatively close to home, albeit 70 miles away on the turnpike. I'll just take it to the shop next time.

[Bigballsofpaint]

If it was one of those clip type master links i think that would be your issue. A lot of people dont have problems but when you do, well you know....Happened on my friends 250 while on the NJ turnpike as well, but he was going slow approaching a toll so it didnt do damage. He then took my advice and got a riveted master link. I know people who will get the clip type master link and safety wire it just to make sure. I dont know if thats what happened, but just food for thought.

Also, hopefully i get to join you guys for a bear mountain run one of these times. As long as the start time isnt super early since its prob a 3 hour ride just to get there for me.

[nycsteve]

Funny enough, I just read a post on that:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

I'd go with a rivet master link. I have gone through at least 3 clip type master links. Either the clip broke or fell off. Even had it safety wired too. Don't know how it happened but it did. I had to rig up a paper clip to prevent the link from falling out.

I did get the rivet master but was told to just go with the clip type. I guess I will have to find that rivet master. IDK where I put it

As far as the Bear mountain rides, we sometimes start pretty late. If you can make it to bear mountain bridge by noon, you should be good to go

[Bigballsofpaint]

Im sure i could make it by noon. I saw last year some rides starting at like 9, im not waking up on a weekend and leaving my house for 6am though!

[nycsteve]

yea, although we "start" at 9am, KSU is normally a bit later. Not to mention the ride up. Then we ride around for a bit. Rest a little, then ride to eat sometimes, then ride some more and go home. I would get home sometimes between 6-9pm, depending on traffic.

[gallardo73]

Are you guys planning a trip without me??
Not nice....steve sorry about your chain man!

[urbaninja]

Originally Posted by nycsteve

Funny enough, I was on that site not too long ago looking at those benefits. I was also getting a quote for an FZ6R too and was going to add the road side and all that good stuff to my current bike. Shoulda, woulda, coulda



I'm all good and home and what not. I'll be busy this weekend inspecting the damage and hopefully getting some work done. Already ordered the new chain.



Nice, good luck with all that!

Steve are you getting a FZ6r if so good choice ive had mines for 2 weeks and ive but 500 miles already and the bike is sweet its like a 250 on steriods great chioce hope your back on 2 wheels soon gotta ride the bear soon

[urbaninja]

Originally Posted by gallardo73

Are you guys planning a trip without me??
Not nice....steve sorry about your chain man!

Hey fizzer are you coming out to queens saturday to ride with kraazy and I

[Alienjoe]

Sunday May 12th. Anyone want to do a Bear Mtn area cruise?? Really looking forward to meeting up with you clowns soon!

[Panda]

Hey my plans changed I have to hold off on buying the bike for a week. Let me know where we are riding tomorrow.

[eddiekay]

SAteve,,,just came on and saw the chain story. Fior what it's worth now ( nothing) I went as far as sitting someone on the bike when I first adjusted it so it's real unlikely that it was too tight. Extrememly unlikely and yes...the clip was open at the rear...per spec. Do you know if it opened at the clip or was the clip still on and another link broke. ? When you pulled it later....did you have someone on the seat....was it by any chance supported by the engine and not the spools when you tightened it ? Godd thing that sucker didnt eat up your primary. Rivet.....I dunno....common sense says they're better but I read quite a few posts saying that you only "need" ONE WHEN OVER 90 HP ????? tHE CLIP took a while to get on but I oiled it and it snaaped right on. I feel bad. I mean....aisde from facing th clip right there;s nothing to it. Too loose and it rattles...too tight and you hear it. The ONLY diff in your chain and the others I put on was that it wasn't as waxy...and i cant believe that had anything to do with it. The clip had a microscopic nick but I cant believe that had anything to do. Not even a nick,,,a scratch.
BTW...guess what cost me a new tire on the truck....a silver drywall screw.

[nycsteve]

Originally Posted by urbaninja

Steve are you getting a FZ6r if so good choice ive had mines for 2 weeks and ive but 500 miles already and the bike is sweet its like a 250 on steriods great chioce hope your back on 2 wheels soon gotta ride the bear soon

Sounds great. I was/am thinking about getting one. I almost bought it a few weeks ago. But I think I'll do some track days this year instead. That, and a couple long distance trips. Will definitely ride bear soon, as soon as I'm riding again.

Originally Posted by eddiekay

SAteve,,,just came on and saw the chain story. Fior what it's worth now ( nothing) I went as far as sitting someone on the bike when I first adjusted it so it's real unlikely that it was too tight. Extrememly unlikely and yes...the clip was open at the rear...per spec. Do you know if it opened at the clip or was the clip still on and another link broke. ? When you pulled it later....did you have someone on the seat....was it by any chance supported by the engine and not the spools when you tightened it ? Godd thing that sucker didnt eat up your primary. Rivet.....I dunno....common sense says they're better but I read quite a few posts saying that you only "need" ONE WHEN OVER 90 HP ????? tHE CLIP took a while to get on but I oiled it and it snaaped right on. I feel bad. I mean....aisde from facing th clip right there;s nothing to it. Too loose and it rattles...too tight and you hear it. The ONLY diff in your chain and the others I put on was that it wasn't as waxy...and i cant believe that had anything to do with it. The clip had a microscopic nick but I cant believe that had anything to do. Not even a nick,,,a scratch.
BTW...guess what cost me a new tire on the truck....a silver drywall screw.

Damn drywall screws!

I really can't say where it snapped, the chain was far from being found on the turnpike. Don't feel bad either, it could be a ton of things that went wrong with that chain and I'm no expert. I still have to put the new chain on. Thinking about getting it done tonight. Cost = $90

[Panda]

How does May 4th sound for a ride for everyone?

- NY people can meet in Astoria near the Triborough.
- NJ people can meet us at the Sunoco north of Ft. Lee on the Palisades.
- People around Bear Mtn or coming from up North can meet us at the gas station off of Willow Grove Road.

Figure NY people are KSU at 9:00AM.
NJ people we meet up with and are KSU around 9:45.
Other people at Lake Welch we are KSU at 10:30

http://goo.gl/maps/GmpDU

Once we get up to the Bear Mtn area it's about a 65-67 mile loop. If this sounds good I'll make a new thread for the ride. Also if @eddiekay comes I'm sure he knows some great routes up there.

[eddiekay]

Be at the kNee draggers circle 9 and 6 JUST BEFORE bm PKWY if anyone wants to run around tomorrow...be there 1030....MAYBE 1015....BACK ROADS ALL DAY,maybe a little 301

[eddiekay]

gOT UP NORTH TODAY...lotsa roads i havent been on,
Typical ninjette story:
just south of 301 on taconic
got blasted by 5 victories, got so far ahead all I could see was thier tailights
then, the road turns....y'all know the rest
This went on all the way to the bronx....then the trafiic got heavy
Y'all know the rest
I was quite surpised by how fast those dinosaurs are on a straight,one guy pulled up next to me at 95 (WOT) smiled... gave it a twist and shot away. Very powerful bikes, incredibly noisy, way faster thean the HD's. Was fun.

[Panda]

Heading up to bear tomorrow. Leaving Astoria at 9. Text me if anyone wants to meet. PM me if you don't have my number.

[eddiekay]

DAN......I MAY GO BUT GETTING TO ASTORIA IS A PITA. if i go, i'll stop at circle gas station on east side of hudson about 10:30....where 9 and 206 intersect. I may instead mess around on those northshore roads on LI....try to learn them.
ed kay
I'll check mail in a.m to see if you replied,,,,can meet top bear as well. You call it...time, place

[Panda]

Hey Eddie we are going to run up 87 to saw mill then to 9a. That puts us at the mobile on 6 where the circle is around 10:15.

[eddiekay]

Rissi coming ? anyhow.....yeah....I'm coming same way but from throggs. If you leave @ 9......I'm guessing youll be there 10:15-ish....I'll be there.
OK. Good....I'll show you some nice areas.

[lux]

I should be at 44th and 31st around 9:00. Riding for a couple of hours, have to be back by 2:00.

[eddiekay]

Lux....glad you're coming....I'm leaving in 30 minutes...see you at circle

[eddiekay]

lux....if you get this...tell panda I will wait for you guys at the beginning of 9A.;...will wait 5 minutes...if I dont see you I will go to circle. DO NOT WAIT FOR ME AS I WILL PROB GET THERE EARLIER

[lux]

Arrived around 9:10 and waited until 9:30. Hope you guys have a nice ride.

Anyone going to this moto gymkhana practice tomorrow? I'm going to try to be there.

Floyd Bennett Field
40.604016,-73.884645 (the end of Field 24)
11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/596991176992205/?ref=22

[SSG54]

Originally Posted by lux

Arrived around 9:10 and waited until 9:30. Hope you guys have a nice ride.

Anyone going to this moto gymkhana practice tomorrow? I'm going to try to be there.

Floyd Bennett Field
40.604016,-73.884645 (the end of Field 24)
11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/596991176992205/?ref=22

oh man! i still have not done a group ride yet and as for the thing tomorrow, i cant make it cause my aunt is getting married.... i need to join a group ride already :/

[Panda]

@lux PMmed you my number so next time you can call so we can meet up!

[eddiekay]

Dan...I gotta get at least you and R1 up to the catskills.
10 hour day, near 400 miles. 155 up on slab....maybe 100 back on slab but everything in between is fast and round. Take the time to google map Livingston Manor NY....go north on rt 20, rt 30....east on 28. These roads are for your bikes. No traffic, no enforcement. I do this route a few times a year myself becuz no one wants to go....watefalls, covered bridges, hard packed dirt, ****** pavement and the road around the reservoirs (30) is perfectly paved, banked in some areas....but you gotta be willing to go a long way.

[Panda]

hey eddie, i'd be up for some long rides but i'd prefer to stay on well paved roads and no dirt or hardpack!

[eddiekay]

We ouight to hook up with the guy who bought my FZ6....his part of NJ is really nice....just south of NY border...I'll e him and see what's going on

[ChingChong]

Do anyone know a member who rides a Red Ninja with a Senna decal in the Flushing area? Thanks for the advice about Officer Wilson, I want to thank you for that tidbit.

[Panda]

@eddiekay, @lux, @kraazy, @nycsteve, @urbanninja, heading to lake wallenpaupack this Saturday to check out some roads around there then head back.

I am sure I forgot people let me know of anyone wants to go.

[nycsteve]

I'll be in PA this weekend. Have fun and ride safe guys!

[Panda]

You should hit up the Kennett Square area. There are some nice twistys down there.

[nycsteve]

COOL!