Hello from Blacksburg

Momaru · June 11th, 2009, 11:31 AM

A very hearty hello to all from southwest Virginia!

I'm sure some of you have seen my newbie posts at various places the last few days.

Wish I would've done a little more looking online and found this site when I bought my blue '08 'jette last year. Still, very happy with the purchase even though I did something very stupid immediately thereafter. Glad to be a part of the family and absolutely loving all the DIY posts and in general how friendly ya'll are.

Also would love to get together with anyone in the area for rides, a bike-washin or a brew; just shoot me a PM!

-Paul

Alex · June 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Momaru! Glad you found us...

CC Cowboy · June 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

A very hearty hello to all from southwest Virginia!

I'm sure some of you have seen my newbie posts at various places the last few days.

Wish I would've done a little more looking online and found this site when I bought my blue '08 'jette last year. Still, very happy with the purchase even though I did something very stupid immediately thereafter. Glad to be a part of the family and absolutely loving all the DIY posts and in general how friendly ya'll are.

Also would love to get together with anyone in the area for rides, a bike-washin or a brew; just shoot me a PM!

-Paul

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Alex · June 11th, 2009, 11:40 AM

I'm with Oscar. That does sound ominous, care to share?

Snake · June 11th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Welcome.

ironglory · June 11th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Welcome - I myself just registered a few minutes b4 u did.

Elfling · June 11th, 2009, 11:45 AM

So the important question: Tech or Radford?

BlueTyke · June 11th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Welcome to the boards! I am from Northern MD a bit far for a jaunt but there are several people in VA. You can always check out the members map.

noche_caliente · June 11th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Hi again!

Strider · June 11th, 2009, 05:49 PM

aboard!!!

ninjabrewer · June 11th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

A very hearty hello to all from southwest Virginia!

I'm sure some of you have seen my newbie posts at various places the last few days.

Wish I would've done a little more looking online and found this site when I bought my blue '08 'jette last year. Still, very happy with the purchase even though I did something very stupid immediately thereafter. Glad to be a part of the family and absolutely loving all the DIY posts and in general how friendly ya'll are.

Also would love to get together with anyone in the area for rides, a bike-washin or a brew; just shoot me a PM!

-Paul

Welcome to the wild bunch, there is a lot of good info on here, so if you ever have any questions just ask. Also, this is great place to TALK, someone will always answer your message, esp when you really need to TALK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU AND YOUR NEW BIKE.

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Originally Posted by ironglory

Welcome - I myself just registered a few minutes b4 u did.

Welcome to the crazy house.

nb

ninjablk08 · June 11th, 2009, 07:34 PM

welcome and enjoy

BlueRaven · June 11th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Momaru · June 27th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Haha thanks for the encouragement. The 'very stupid' is something many of us have done. I dropped my baby. I just did it before I'd gotten to know her even a little bit. As in, I didn't even make it out of the parking lot of the previous owner.

Taking the MSF course, I learned a lot, but I left with one vice I know about. When turning (especially to the left) I'd roll on a little.

Leaving the apartment complex where I picked up the bike, I stopped at a stopsign like a good law-abiding citizen and new motorcycle owner. I just chilled there a few moments to get a little more familiar. But apparently I chilled too long for the car that'd pulled up behind me (didn't hear it thru helmet and plugs). She honked, I hurried up and got going. Dropped her into first, headed left, slowly released the clutch, making sure I turned hard enough to avoid the median on the other side. The median with the yellow painted curb.
Of course, watching the median curb wasn't the correct choice. That combined with my tendency to roll-on with left turns took me over the curb and into the grass and mulch. I tried to keep her up, but slipped on the mulch; we went down together.

I had a meeting that night with some friends, they said I looked like someone had drowned my cat. I can honestly say I think I felt about that bad (but the kitty's still A-ok, sitting on the desk right now).

I had my gloves, jacket and helmet on with some heavy canvas pants and old combat boots. No real damage to me but a lot of bruised pride, which was made worse by the 5 people that saw me do it and having to pick up the pieces of my fairing while they watched.
Final damage: holes punched in right and front fairings, front fairing stay bent, right mirror & mount arm broken, right turn signal scuffed but just popped off, turf rash on the exhaust, brake grip & bar end.

Off to a bumpy start, but still a proud owner and undeterred. Got my first fall out of the way.

And go Hokies

Obsidian · June 27th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Welcome aboard and post up some pics.

Chamus57 · June 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM

Welcome!!! To both of you

Racer x · June 27th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Don't feel bad I dropped a brand new Honda VFR with only 25 miles on it . Inside my george . Look at it this way >You got that out of your system Welcome aboard.

komohana · June 27th, 2009, 06:26 PM

well welcome to the boards!

NJD022588 · June 30th, 2009, 06:15 AM

again!

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Originally Posted by Momaru

And go Hokies

KJohnson21 · June 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM

camaroz1985 · July 1st, 2009, 07:03 AM

Welcome!

Verus Cidere · July 1st, 2009, 01:17 PM

Welcome to the Forum Paul!

June 11th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#1
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Hello from Blacksburg A very hearty hello to all from southwest Virginia! I'm sure some of you have seen my newbie posts at various places the last few days. Wish I would've done a little more looking online and found this site when I bought my blue '08 'jette last year. Still, very happy with the purchase even though I did something very stupid immediately thereafter. Glad to be a part of the family and absolutely loving all the DIY posts and in general how friendly ya'll are. Also would love to get together with anyone in the area for rides, a bike-washin or a brew; just shoot me a PM! -Paul

June 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#2
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	Momaru! 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)

June 11th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#4
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	I'm with Oscar. That does sound ominous, care to share? __________________________________________________ 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)

June 11th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#6
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June 11th, 2009, 12:56 PM	#8
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Welcome to the boards! I am from Northern MD a bit far for a jaunt but there are several people in VA. You can always check out the members map. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

June 11th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#5
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June 11th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#7
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June 11th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#9
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June 11th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#10
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June 11th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#12
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June 27th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#14
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Haha thanks for the encouragement. The 'very stupid' is something many of us have done. I dropped my baby. I just did it before I'd gotten to know her even a little bit. As in, I didn't even make it out of the parking lot of the previous owner. Taking the MSF course, I learned a lot, but I left with one vice I know about. When turning (especially to the left) I'd roll on a little. Leaving the apartment complex where I picked up the bike, I stopped at a stopsign like a good law-abiding citizen and new motorcycle owner. I just chilled there a few moments to get a little more familiar. But apparently I chilled too long for the car that'd pulled up behind me (didn't hear it thru helmet and plugs). She honked, I hurried up and got going. Dropped her into first, headed left, slowly released the clutch, making sure I turned hard enough to avoid the median on the other side. The median with the yellow painted curb. Of course, watching the median curb wasn't the correct choice. That combined with my tendency to roll-on with left turns took me over the curb and into the grass and mulch. I tried to keep her up, but slipped on the mulch; we went down together. I had a meeting that night with some friends, they said I looked like someone had drowned my cat. I can honestly say I think I felt about that bad (but the kitty's still A-ok, sitting on the desk right now). I had my gloves, jacket and helmet on with some heavy canvas pants and old combat boots. No real damage to me but a lot of bruised pride, which was made worse by the 5 people that saw me do it and having to pick up the pieces of my fairing while they watched. Final damage: holes punched in right and front fairings, front fairing stay bent, right mirror & mount arm broken, right turn signal scuffed but just popped off, turf rash on the exhaust, brake grip & bar end. Off to a bumpy start, but still a proud owner and undeterred. Got my first fall out of the way. And go Hokies __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army Last futzed with by Momaru; June 27th, 2009 at 01:14 PM. Reason: addt'l content.

June 27th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#15
Obsidian ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja EX250R Posts: 156	Welcome aboard and post up some pics. __________________________________________________

June 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#16
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Welcome!!! To both of you

June 27th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#17
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Don't feel bad I dropped a brand new Honda VFR with only 25 miles on it . Inside my george . Look at it this way >You got that out of your system Welcome aboard.

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June 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#20
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?

July 1st, 2009, 07:03 AM	#21
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome!

July 1st, 2009, 01:17 PM	#22
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the Forum Paul! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

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