Uphill Portion of My Daily Commute

kkim · November 29th, 2008, 12:34 AM

I finally got all the stuff needed to put a vid together of the ride that I have as my daily commute. This is the uphill portion. The battery died before I could record the downhill, so that will be done later. Hope you all enjoy it.... excuse the crappy vid quality as I'm using a very rudimentary method (can you say velcro and duct tape??

) of camera mounting and stabilization, which works just fine for me.

Vid is about 17 minutes long.....

Link to original page on Vimeo.

Guess why I ride a motorcycle to work?

Throttle Rocket · November 29th, 2008, 01:22 AM

WOW ! What a sweet road ! Yeah with conditions like that, I can see where it would be a commute to look forward to.

kkim · December 1st, 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Throttle Rocket

WOW ! What a sweet road ! Yeah with conditions like that, I can see where it would be a commute to look forward to.

Thanks, Robert. Be sure to stick a video camera on your bike when you guys go riding and share the interesting roads in your area, too.

Anthony_marr · December 15th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I finally got all the stuff needed to put a vid together of the ride that I have as my daily commute. This is the uphill portion. The battery died before I could record the downhill, so that will be done later. Hope you all enjoy it.... excuse the crappy vid quality as I'm using a very rudimentary method (can you say velcro and duct tape??

) of camera mounting and stabilization, which works just fine for me.

Vid is about 17 minutes long.....

Link to original page on Vimeo.

Guess why I ride a motorcycle to work?

Well Mr. Kim, my hat (helmet) off to you. I may have to install a turbo in my bike to catch up with you.

In my upcoming 40-states-in-6-months continental tour (June-Dec 2009 - see my profile here or www.myspace.com/AnthonyMarr), I will certainly be mounting a cam on my bike, and a mic in my helmet. I've been debating between a helmet cam or a tank cam. More and more I'm drifiting towards the latter.

Ride on!

Anthony

kkim · December 15th, 2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Well Mr. Kim, my hat off to you. I may have to install a turbo in my bike to catch up with you.

In my upcoming 40-states-in-6-months continental tour (June-Dec 2009 - see my profile of www.myspace.com/AnthonyMarr), I will certainly be mounting a cam on my bike, and a mike in my helmet.

Ride on!

Anthony

Anthony,

It's a shame you won't be out my way, but I understand and salute you for the grit to undertake such a journey. I look forward to seeing video from your exploits.

All the best to you and I will pray for you to have a safe and successful journey.

Aloha nui loa,
Kelly

Anthony_marr · December 15th, 2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

Anthony,

It's a shame you won't be out my way, but I understand and salute you for the grit to undertake such a journey. I look forward to seeing video from your exploits.

All the best to you and I will pray for you to have a safe and successful journey.

Aloha nui loa,
Kelly

Kelly,

I may not have Hawaii in my itinerary this round, I might include it in my next. That road you were on makes me want to experience it for myself.

Anthony

kkim · December 15th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Kelly,

I may not have Hawaii in my itinerary this round, I might include it in my next. That road you were on makes me want to experience it for myself.

Anthony

If you include Kauai on your next tour, I'll be sure to ride with you... rain or shine.

Anthony_marr · December 15th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

If you include Kauai on your next tour, I'll be sure to ride with you... rain or shine.

Kelly, you're on!

Anthony

ps - Wait, let me get some racing tires.

kkim · December 15th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Kelly, you're on!

Anthony

ps - Wait, let me get some racing tires.

Cool! Hope it can become a reality. I would really like to meet you, someday.

No need for race tires... you ride what you have at your own comfortable pace... I push no one when I ride with other people... it's all about enjoyment.

I only ride like the vid when I'm by myself.

247Blackout · December 21st, 2008, 07:56 PM

Wow, the roads are insane after about 5 minutes. I'm jealous. If I'm ever in your neighborhood with a bike, you're going to have to take me on that road! Your bike sounds awesome too!

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 247Blackout

Wow, the roads are insane after about 5 minutes. I'm jealous. If I'm ever in your neighborhood with a bike, you're going to have to take me on that road! Your bike sounds awesome too!

I'm always up for visitors... but good luck getting your bike to the island.

Thanks... it's an Area P quiet core exhaust.

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 03:46 AM

Ahh yes the commuting video. Great vid Kelly! I'm jealous of your daily commute

conchwanab · December 22nd, 2008, 07:24 AM

Wow,that is just fantastic!!I get to ride through a national park on the way in to work everyday but nothing compared to your commute.I'm usually always on the lookout for deer,coyotes and turkey.They always have a habit of jumpin out at the last minute.Once again thanks for the awesome video and safe riding to ya!!

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 11:30 AM

Thanks, guys! I do feel very fortunate the road to work is as fun as it is, but as conch pointed out, it can be very dangerous. All sorts of animals to look out for, both 4 and 2 legged, that can really make you have a bad day or worse. The weather can be really foul at times, too. I try to use the bike only when I know it's going to be perfect weather both up and down the hill.

Cochese · December 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM

And the speed limit on that road is................ ?

I saw that double yellow violation too, mister.

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochese

And the speed limit on that road is................ ?

I saw that double yellow violation too, mister.

bwahaha... what are you... a cop???

CRXTrek · December 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

why, thank you!

CRXTrek · December 22nd, 2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

why, thank you!

I'm "The Pot calling the Kettle black"

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

I'm "The Pot calling the Kettle black"

we are all squids in one form or another... I don't care how new or how experienced a rider you are.

g21-30 · December 23rd, 2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochese

And the speed limit on that road is................ ?

I saw that double yellow violation too, mister.

I stopped watching the video at that point.

muffinman · January 16th, 2009, 07:35 PM

mad skillz

it's going to be a while before i can ride like that

how fast were you going (if you don't mind me asking)?

kkim · January 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM

a bit above the 25mph posted limit.

noche_caliente · January 17th, 2009, 08:35 AM

Arthur - after you get your bike tomorrow and get some time riding it, you'll know exactly how fast he was going by listening to the engine

Broom · January 19th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

a bit above the 25mph posted limit.

i was gonna say.... i've been to HI a few times, and if i remember right the speed limits are WAY low. nice riding Kim... now get your ass to the track!

do you happen to have a pict of your camera "mount"? i have an older mini dv style camera that i was thinking of duct taping to my tank for my first race in february. curious to see how you did it exactly before i give it a shot.

kkim · January 19th, 2009, 03:01 PM

I used this method from beast.

http://www.kawiforums.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=20

I wish there were tracks in Hawaii, but there are none.

Broom · January 19th, 2009, 03:15 PM

yeah, i wondering if you had any tracks....

as for the mount, i no longer have a dashboard, so thats not going to work out for me

CC Cowboy · January 19th, 2009, 03:20 PM

I wish there were tracks in Hawaii, but there are none.

[/QUOTE]

Kelly, I have read about a racing school on one of the islands. It is a car school but.... if you ask nice maybe they willl let you try a few laps.
http://www.hawaiiracewaypark.com/
I guess there are no excuses now.

As for the road to work. I hope you coast all the way back down. That way you can average your gas mileage and tell everyone you get 100 miles per gallon, or better.

kkim · January 19th, 2009, 03:31 PM

CC- that race track has been closed for the last few years due to a lease expiration. The EPA was insisting they update the restroom facilities would have cost the owner millions. He bailed.

Hawaii Raceway Park was the gathering place for all types of racing, including motorcycles. If that place were still open, I'd be very tempted to move back to Oahu... and I don't like Oahu at all.

They are currently trying to establish another raceway somewhere on Oahu, but the motorsports factions have so much infighting nothing advances. I'm "stuck" with this ride to work.

Riding that way up the hill and similarly down, I average over 50mpg... I'm happy.

Broom- Hero camera w/ the suction mount on the tank, perhaps?

CC Cowboy · January 19th, 2009, 05:01 PM

Kelly, I feel for you buddy. I'm glad you have the gumption to stick it out and deal with the cards you were dealt concerning that long trek to work and back.

kkim · January 19th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Thanks... I do what I can.

Nemy · January 19th, 2009, 08:24 PM

I just saw this for the first time lol. Always wondered why you had a link to your ride to work... You are one lucky SOB with nice riding skills

! When I get down there, can I visit you at work?!

Better yet, are you hiring? I need a job for the next 6 months

NJD022588 · January 28th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

a bit above the 25mph posted limit.

Just a bit. I think i remember calculating about 46mph average a while back.

kkim · January 28th, 2009, 09:27 PM

ak_907_ak · January 28th, 2009, 10:43 PM

it seems all the posted limits in kauai are a little slow.
Soon, kim I hopefully get a chance to ride this, even if it is only a scooter

CANTFUNCTION · June 19th, 2009, 12:26 AM

Man you got some great riding skills. I see why you ride your bike to work now. I just wish my commute was like that.

SteveL · June 19th, 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I finally got all the stuff needed to put a vid together of the ride that I have as my daily commute. This is the uphill portion. The battery died before I could record the downhill, so that will be done later. Hope you all enjoy it.... excuse the crappy vid quality as I'm using a very rudimentary method (can you say velcro and duct tape??

) of camera mounting and stabilization, which works just fine for me.

Vid is about 17 minutes long.....

Link to original page on Vimeo.

Guess why I ride a motorcycle to work?

Thanks for that fantastic road and so little traffic.

Steve

Banzai · June 19th, 2009, 07:52 AM

After watching the video, would now be the time to say "I hate you"?

I'm jealous, you have such a great ride. I have to go some 100+ miles to find something like that, and even then it's not really all that.

My morning commute is more like 24 miles of dodging income soccer moms at ludicrous speed while shooting over bridges, through tunnels, and compensating for 20+ mph cross winds. Still, live to ride!

noche_caliente · June 19th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Thomas - you should just move to the nicer part of the state

NJD022588 · June 19th, 2009, 08:42 AM

^^^ I agree! There are some amazing roads in the western part of the state. Cant wait to get back there!

November 29th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Uphill Portion of My Daily Commute I finally got all the stuff needed to put a vid together of the ride that I have as my daily commute. This is the uphill portion. The battery died before I could record the downhill, so that will be done later. Hope you all enjoy it.... excuse the crappy vid quality as I'm using a very rudimentary method (can you say velcro and duct tape?? ) of camera mounting and stabilization, which works just fine for me. Vid is about 17 minutes long..... Link to original page on Vimeo. Guess why I ride a motorcycle to work?

December 22nd, 2008, 07:24 AM	#13
conchwanab ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Munroe Falls Ohio Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 98	Mr. Kims ride to work Wow,that is just fantastic!!I get to ride through a national park on the way in to work everyday but nothing compared to your commute.I'm usually always on the lookout for deer,coyotes and turkey.They always have a habit of jumpin out at the last minute.Once again thanks for the awesome video and safe riding to ya!!

January 19th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#27
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	yeah, i wondering if you had any tracks.... as for the mount, i no longer have a dashboard, so thats not going to work out for me __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

January 28th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#35
ak_907_ak ninjette.org member Name: Nico Location: Anchorage, Alaska Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 52	it seems all the posted limits in kauai are a little slow. Soon, kim I hopefully get a chance to ride this, even if it is only a scooter __________________________________________________ '08 Ninja 250R: Yoshi Full System, HID's, FP Jet Kit, Snorkel removed, LED Brakelight, LED Footpeg Turnsignals, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Fender Eliminator, Solo Seat Cowl, Woodcraft Clip-Ons

June 19th, 2009, 07:52 AM	#38
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	After watching the video, would now be the time to say "I hate you"? I'm jealous, you have such a great ride. I have to go some 100+ miles to find something like that, and even then it's not really all that. My morning commute is more like 24 miles of dodging income soccer moms at ludicrous speed while shooting over bridges, through tunnels, and compensating for 20+ mph cross winds. Still, live to ride! __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

November 29th, 2008, 01:22 AM	#2
Throttle Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: Gold Bar, Wa. Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 2008 KLR 650 2003 Speed Triple Posts: 15	WOW ! What a sweet road ! Yeah with conditions like that, I can see where it would be a commute to look forward to.

December 21st, 2008, 07:56 PM	#10
247Blackout vroom vroom Name: Jnet Location: CA Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 25	Wow, the roads are insane after about 5 minutes. I'm jealous. If I'm ever in your neighborhood with a bike, you're going to have to take me on that road! Your bike sounds awesome too!

December 22nd, 2008, 03:46 AM	#12
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Ahh yes the commuting video. Great vid Kelly! I'm jealous of your daily commute

December 22nd, 2008, 11:30 AM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Thanks, guys! I do feel very fortunate the road to work is as fun as it is, but as conch pointed out, it can be very dangerous. All sorts of animals to look out for, both 4 and 2 legged, that can really make you have a bad day or worse. The weather can be really foul at times, too. I try to use the bike only when I know it's going to be perfect weather both up and down the hill.

December 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM	#15
Cochese The Grand Royal Name: Cochese Location: Unmarked Rustbox Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 258	And the speed limit on that road is................ ? I saw that double yellow violation too, mister.

December 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM	#17
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758

January 16th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#22
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	mad skillz it's going to be a while before i can ride like that how fast were you going (if you don't mind me asking)?

January 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#23
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	a bit above the 25mph posted limit.

January 17th, 2009, 08:35 AM	#24
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Arthur - after you get your bike tomorrow and get some time riding it, you'll know exactly how fast he was going by listening to the engine

January 19th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#26
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I used this method from beast. http://www.kawiforums.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=20 I wish there were tracks in Hawaii, but there are none.

January 19th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#28
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I wish there were tracks in Hawaii, but there are none. [/QUOTE] Kelly, I have read about a racing school on one of the islands. It is a car school but.... if you ask nice maybe they willl let you try a few laps. http://www.hawaiiracewaypark.com/ I guess there are no excuses now. As for the road to work. I hope you coast all the way back down. That way you can average your gas mileage and tell everyone you get 100 miles per gallon, or better.

January 19th, 2009, 03:31 PM	#29
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	CC- that race track has been closed for the last few years due to a lease expiration. The EPA was insisting they update the restroom facilities would have cost the owner millions. He bailed. Hawaii Raceway Park was the gathering place for all types of racing, including motorcycles. If that place were still open, I'd be very tempted to move back to Oahu... and I don't like Oahu at all. They are currently trying to establish another raceway somewhere on Oahu, but the motorsports factions have so much infighting nothing advances. I'm "stuck" with this ride to work. Riding that way up the hill and similarly down, I average over 50mpg... I'm happy. Broom- Hero camera w/ the suction mount on the tank, perhaps?

January 19th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#30
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Kelly, I feel for you buddy. I'm glad you have the gumption to stick it out and deal with the cards you were dealt concerning that long trek to work and back.

January 19th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#31
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Thanks... I do what I can.

January 19th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#32
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	I just saw this for the first time lol. Always wondered why you had a link to your ride to work... You are one lucky SOB with nice riding skills ! When I get down there, can I visit you at work?! Better yet, are you hiring? I need a job for the next 6 months

January 28th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#34
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.

June 19th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#36
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Man you got some great riding skills. I see why you ride your bike to work now. I just wish my commute was like that.

June 19th, 2009, 08:13 AM	#39
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Thomas - you should just move to the nicer part of the state __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 19th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#40
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	^^^ I agree! There are some amazing roads in the western part of the state. Cant wait to get back there!

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