Personal riding milestones

MrAtom · August 9th, 2015, 10:50 PM

I wanna know what your riding milestones have been. Not in building skill, but things that have sort of put you deeper into the world of bikes.

Mine are:

First time flirting with a scootergirl at an intersection
First 2up ride
First time getting lost and scared at night
First time tearing the bike apart completely and doing a lot of maintenance/exploratory surgery
First time going through the drive through
First crash
First time customizing the bike a lot
First speeding ticket

What are yours?

Suki2003 · August 10th, 2015, 05:53 AM

First wreck.
First time doing the ton.

Rifleman · August 10th, 2015, 06:15 AM

Orlando to Chicago non-stop
Having "fun" on the bike, when the bike isn't moving (yes you can, if you have a center stand)
First wheelie that was planned.
First stolen vehicle that was mine.
First ride together with both my kids (on their Ninjettes)

michvin · August 10th, 2015, 06:32 AM

first lowside
first 1000 miles on the odo

NevadaWolf · August 10th, 2015, 06:40 AM

First bike
First trip down a mountain
First wreck and hospital visit
First long trip (to Mesa Verde)
First time selling a bike
First time realizing I never forgot how to ride
First day at the track
First wreck at the track
First time rebuilding a bike
Second long trip (to Grants Pass and beyond)
First Saddlesore
First long multi state solo ride
First time intentionally going a long ways down a dirt road.
First attendance of an IBA event
First cross country ride
First motocamping trip

Every "first time meeting an online friend" whether local or far away.
Every "first time repairing/replacing some bit of the bike myself."

subxero · August 10th, 2015, 08:34 AM

my riding must be pretty boring or I just don't have many things I consider milestones.

Only things I can think of that might even qualify for myself

First time into triple digits on the 250
First road kill (milestone because I can't remember the last time I ran over an animal in my car, it is very very infrequent so for it to happen on the bike just boggles the mind)

BabyBaluga · August 10th, 2015, 10:59 AM

Just bought my first, so..

First time buying a bike
First time taking it on a main road

dcj13 · August 10th, 2015, 11:04 AM

First ride on a freeway at 60 mph.
First e-bay purchase.
First grated bridge.

BlueDragon · August 10th, 2015, 11:34 AM

First time fumbling for cash holding up a line of cars at a toll both on the highway
First accident/injury
First head nod on the road from a fellow rider
First time going 3 digits
First time I went somewhere more than an hour away by myself
First time I realized what it meant when people said it's not about the destination, it's about the ride

allanoue · August 10th, 2015, 11:53 AM

First time pulled over by a cop, and the cop tells me he rides.

greenaero · August 10th, 2015, 12:00 PM

getting and riding my 1st moto
first street crash
first overnight ride
first group ride
first race
first brand new moto
first multi-state ride
first time I got over 100 mpg
first Vetter Challenge
first Vetter Challenge class win
first Vetter Challenge overall win

asdfman · August 10th, 2015, 12:10 PM

First time leaning further than you thought you could (whether on purpose or by accident... on the street, most likely by accident

)

MrAtom · August 10th, 2015, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rifleman

First ride together with both my kids (on their Ninjettes)

I really like this one :-)

reggae5 · August 10th, 2015, 06:32 PM

My milestone would be passing that 1/2 century of riding motorcycles ( which I did 2 years ago)

choneofakind · August 10th, 2015, 07:34 PM

First vehicle with my name on the title that is mine and only mine

First motorcycle
First job to buy it
First time doing the ton
First track day
First crash
First giant hug when my favorite passenger tags along for a picnic date

First time taking an engine apart... And making it work again!

First hobby to make friends all across the country and go on a trip just to meet them.

VaFish · August 11th, 2015, 09:48 AM

First time to 315 kph (not on a ninjette)

First ride with my daughter with each of us riding our ninjettes (should happen this evening)

Edited to add:

And our first ride together did happen. Nice little 30 minute ride around the neighborhood, down a country road to the next subdivision. Rode past a little girl with a lemonade stand and just had to stop. 50 cents a cup, was priceless time with my daughter.

snot · August 12th, 2015, 02:23 AM

First time I kept a bike for more than 12 months
First solo ride
First time at both cart and big tracks
First ride with my hubby and brother
First ride at the Dragon
First solo ride one the track

everyday is a milestone...

cbinker · August 14th, 2015, 11:23 AM

2000+ miles Sun-Wed this week.

csmith12 · August 14th, 2015, 11:43 AM

Mine in some crazy random order

First time hitting 100mph
Fist bike crash @3yrs old on a chips plastic push bike
First ride on the street
First 2up ride
First bike that was "all mine"
First time motocamping
First time wearing full gear
First time jumping a dirt bike more than 10ft and not crashing

First sport bike
First time understanding what I was really doing

First time on track
First time riding on street after track
First overnight stay at the track
First time I bit my tongue and just said cool and let it go
When I truly figured out what patience really meant
Taking my daughter on track 2up
When I learned that I was a parent when I said "do as I say, not what I do"

"Formally" putting on a coach's vest for the first time
To stand in front of someone with the last name of "Code" and be considered a talented rider
When I realized it wasn't all about me
First time on track with friends
First crash at 100+mph

Sooo many more I am forgetting off the cuff.

Edit:
Winning my first race
Draggin elbow and thought I was crashing

alex.s · August 14th, 2015, 11:48 AM

first crash
first time running out of gas in the middle of nowhere
first time helping someone else who had just crashed
first blown engine
first track day
first race
first 1000 mile ride
first time over 150mph
first time at motogp!
first time teaching someone how to ride

fishdip · August 14th, 2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

First bike
First trip down a mountain
First wreck and hospital visit
First long trip (to Mesa Verde)
First time selling a bike
First time realizing I never forgot how to ride
First day at the track
First wreck at the track
First time rebuilding a bike
Second long trip (to Grants Pass and beyond)
First Saddlesore
First long multi state solo ride
First time intentionally going a long ways down a dirt road.
First attendance of an IBA event
First cross country ride
First motocamping trip

Every "first time meeting an online friend" whether local or far away.
Every "first time repairing/replacing some bit of the bike myself."

Don't for get the hail.

NGagne · August 14th, 2015, 12:25 PM

Frist bike
Second bike
Third bike
Frist track day
House with a Garage!!
Frist crash
Fourth bike

and Many others.

NevadaWolf · August 14th, 2015, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

Don't for get the hail.

Whad'ya talking bout? I ain't no lunatic that goes riding in hail, snow, or monsoons. Nope nope, never happened.

alex.s · August 14th, 2015, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Draggin elbow and thought I was crashing

haha! awesome

August 9th, 2015, 10:50 PM	#1
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Personal riding milestones I wanna know what your riding milestones have been. Not in building skill, but things that have sort of put you deeper into the world of bikes. Mine are: First time flirting with a scootergirl at an intersection First 2up ride First time getting lost and scared at night First time tearing the bike apart completely and doing a lot of maintenance/exploratory surgery First time going through the drive through First crash First time customizing the bike a lot First speeding ticket What are yours?
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

August 10th, 2015, 06:15 AM	#3
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	Orlando to Chicago non-stop Having "fun" on the bike, when the bike isn't moving (yes you can, if you have a center stand) First wheelie that was planned. First stolen vehicle that was mine. First ride together with both my kids (on their Ninjettes) __________________________________________________
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 10th, 2015, 06:40 AM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	First bike First trip down a mountain First wreck and hospital visit First long trip (to Mesa Verde) First time selling a bike First time realizing I never forgot how to ride First day at the track First wreck at the track First time rebuilding a bike Second long trip (to Grants Pass and beyond) First Saddlesore First long multi state solo ride First time intentionally going a long ways down a dirt road. First attendance of an IBA event First cross country ride First motocamping trip Every "first time meeting an online friend" whether local or far away. Every "first time repairing/replacing some bit of the bike myself." __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 10th, 2015, 08:34 AM	#6
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	my riding must be pretty boring or I just don't have many things I consider milestones. Only things I can think of that might even qualify for myself First time into triple digits on the 250 First road kill (milestone because I can't remember the last time I ran over an animal in my car, it is very very infrequent so for it to happen on the bike just boggles the mind) __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 10th, 2015, 11:34 AM	#9
BlueDragon Certifiably Awkward Name: Ashley Location: Philly Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 58	First time fumbling for cash holding up a line of cars at a toll both on the highway First accident/injury First head nod on the road from a fellow rider First time going 3 digits First time I went somewhere more than an hour away by myself First time I realized what it meant when people said it's not about the destination, it's about the ride __________________________________________________ "Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, love honesty, laugh easy, keep it simple, ride often, ride FREE and never regret anything that makes you smile"

August 10th, 2015, 05:53 AM	#2
Suki2003 Ninjette Lurker Name: Peter Location: Pittsburgh,PA Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja EX250 (Cafe, Naked, Wreckurrected) Posts: 72	First wreck. First time doing the ton.

August 10th, 2015, 06:32 AM	#4
michvin ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Northern NJ Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Honda CB 500x Posts: 120	first lowside first 1000 miles on the odo

August 10th, 2015, 10:59 AM	#7
BabyBaluga ninjette.org member Name: Khalil Location: Tucson Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 10	Just bought my first, so.. First time buying a bike First time taking it on a main road

August 10th, 2015, 11:04 AM	#8
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	First ride on a freeway at 60 mph. First e-bay purchase. First grated bridge.

August 10th, 2015, 11:53 AM	#10
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	First time pulled over by a cop, and the cop tells me he rides. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 10th, 2015, 12:00 PM	#11
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	getting and riding my 1st moto first street crash first overnight ride first group ride first race first brand new moto first multi-state ride first time I got over 100 mpg first Vetter Challenge first Vetter Challenge class win first Vetter Challenge overall win __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

August 10th, 2015, 12:10 PM	#12
asdfman ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Name: asdfman Location: SF, CA Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 held together by duct tape and zip ties Posts: 122	First time leaning further than you thought you could (whether on purpose or by accident... on the street, most likely by accident )

August 10th, 2015, 06:32 PM	#14
reggae5 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West ) Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92	My milestone would be passing that 1/2 century of riding motorcycles ( which I did 2 years ago)

August 10th, 2015, 07:34 PM	#15
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	First vehicle with my name on the title that is mine and only mine First motorcycle First job to buy it First time doing the ton First track day First crash First giant hug when my favorite passenger tags along for a picnic date First time taking an engine apart... And making it work again! First hobby to make friends all across the country and go on a trip just to meet them.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 11th, 2015, 09:48 AM	#16
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	First time to 315 kph (not on a ninjette) First ride with my daughter with each of us riding our ninjettes (should happen this evening) Edited to add: And our first ride together did happen. Nice little 30 minute ride around the neighborhood, down a country road to the next subdivision. Rode past a little girl with a lemonade stand and just had to stop. 50 cents a cup, was priceless time with my daughter. Last futzed with by VaFish; August 12th, 2015 at 03:32 AM.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 12th, 2015, 02:23 AM	#17
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	First time I kept a bike for more than 12 months First solo ride First time at both cart and big tracks First ride with my hubby and brother First ride at the Dragon First solo ride one the track everyday is a milestone... __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 14th, 2015, 11:23 AM	#18
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	2000+ miles Sun-Wed this week. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 14th, 2015, 11:43 AM	#19
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Mine in some crazy random order First time hitting 100mph Fist bike crash @3yrs old on a chips plastic push bike First ride on the street First 2up ride First bike that was "all mine" First time motocamping First time wearing full gear First time jumping a dirt bike more than 10ft and not crashing First sport bike First time understanding what I was really doing First time on track First time riding on street after track First overnight stay at the track First time I bit my tongue and just said cool and let it go When I truly figured out what patience really meant Taking my daughter on track 2up When I learned that I was a parent when I said "do as I say, not what I do" "Formally" putting on a coach's vest for the first time To stand in front of someone with the last name of "Code" and be considered a talented rider When I realized it wasn't all about me First time on track with friends First crash at 100+mph Sooo many more I am forgetting off the cuff. Edit: Winning my first race Draggin elbow and thought I was crashing __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 14th, 2015, 11:48 AM	#20
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	first crash first time running out of gas in the middle of nowhere first time helping someone else who had just crashed first blown engine first track day first race first 1000 mile ride first time over 150mph first time at motogp! first time teaching someone how to ride __________________________________________________

August 14th, 2015, 12:25 PM	#22
NGagne ninjette.org member Name: Nicolas Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2 Ninja 250r, Tl1000s and ZX7r Posts: 31	Frist bike Second bike Third bike Frist track day House with a Garage!! Frist crash Fourth bike and Many others.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[crash.net - WSBK] - More milestones as BMW reaches new peak	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	July 25th, 2012 02:50 AM
Motorcycle riding & unbelievable camaraderie,a gr8 story & my personal experience :)	jamesio	General Motorcycling Discussion	25	October 7th, 2011 10:42 AM
[roadracingworld.com] - Many Riders, Racebikes Confirmed For TT2011 Milestones Of The	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	December 14th, 2010 05:00 PM
[roadracingworld.com] - "Milestones Of The Mountain" Will Mark 100th Anniversary Of M	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	October 27th, 2010 09:50 AM