Hi from Vancouver! (Slight 64k Warning)

MrDsylexia · April 9th, 2013, 09:15 PM

Hey everybody!

Just wanted to drop a line and say hi. I'm up in Vancouver, BC Canada and riding an 09 EX250R Special Edition.

A bit of history on the bike:
Previous owner put her in a ditch on the left side, cosmetic damage only. I bought it scratched on the left side. Currently it's waiting for a new signal and step assembly (rearset) on the right side as well as a jet kit and a good ol carb clean tomorrow.

A bit of history on me:
I've gone down twice on this bike, 2 weeks ago and 3 days ago. Both were at under 20km/h. The first was a lowside where I more or less ended up jumping off the bike and hit the ground running after locking up the rear then front on gravel in a newbie OH-FUDGE moment. This past Sunday I was highsided off the bike after the car in front of me dumped most of its oil which then coated my tires. This off hurt a little as it aggravated a previous shoulder injury and elbows took a good hit. It also sheared the footpeg/brake step assembly in half. Currently waiting on the part to replace it though the bike is rideable with a few tactical zip-ties and tape.

I do wear ATGATT, so neither offs have left any mark... except to my pride... and the bike, mostly on the left side.

I am a relatively new rider (1 mo riding) with two downs within 2 weeks and an 09 Ninja 250 with character. I did take an MSF course however advanced riding classes are planned. I have no plans to give up riding or have any more offs as I've experienced all three kinds; the lowside, highside and parking lot(ninja 500, powered off, don't ask). Now it's time for the fun to begin!

Here's how my right front footpeg's being held on...

The white line by the zip-ties is where the metal actually snapped and I have no use of my rear brake as it's being held up by zip ties.

And this is a picture of her when she was pretty... but there are plans in place to make her beautiful once more.

Motofool · April 9th, 2013, 09:45 PM

MrDsylexia! Glad to have you aboard...

csmith12 · April 9th, 2013, 09:50 PM

Welcome D!

I am the tape police and that rearset fix is not KY approved. Only 100% duck tape is allowed to be used. Besides, it's the only tape rated to 55mph.

jk yo, Keep riding, safely please.

MrDsylexia · April 9th, 2013, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the welcomes!

I would upgrade to duck tape, but I fear all we have up here in Canada are geese

On the bright side, the $0.60 temporary fix is good prep for the trip I'm planning later this summer!

Aman13 · April 9th, 2013, 11:16 PM

good to see more locals

aeroblade · April 9th, 2013, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the forum D, my sister lives in BC, Canada... says its really nice there, except for the cold. How often do you get to ride there considering the weather and all?

MrDsylexia · April 10th, 2013, 08:41 AM

Hey Aman I took a look at the rider map and saw quite a few riders in the area, I may have spotted one or two of you folks already.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroblade

Welcome to the forum D, my sister lives in BC, Canada... says its really nice there, except for the cold. How often do you get to ride there considering the weather and all?

Most riders up here (warning, the follow information is biased, off of only one other forum) will ride between late march/mid april to september/october.

I've been riding from the beginning of March through rain, shine, snow, wind, hail and in everything from below freezing to 20*c. Having rain gear is something I'd recommend for Vancouver riding

aeroblade · April 10th, 2013, 09:43 AM

Its hard for me to imagine riding under those conditions :P

250rr · April 10th, 2013, 10:05 AM

Welcome, my friend.

MrDsylexia · April 10th, 2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroblade

Its hard for me to imagine riding under those conditions :P

You get used to it

"it" meaning that you arrive to your destination leaving a trail of water and have puddles forming below your gear

cataphysic · April 10th, 2013, 01:44 PM

welcome. dont feel too bad, im a new rider too. Everyones got a first time riding story im sure.

bkh2 · April 10th, 2013, 01:45 PM

The weather just went from torrential downpour to glorious sunshine. Looks like it's time to ride.

KJohnson21 · April 11th, 2013, 12:56 AM

Snake · April 20th, 2013, 06:29 PM

Hello and welcome.

April 9th, 2013, 09:15 PM	#1
MrDsylexia Insane^10R Name: D Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 ZX-10R Posts: 11	Hi from Vancouver! (Slight 64k Warning) Hey everybody! Just wanted to drop a line and say hi. I'm up in Vancouver, BC Canada and riding an 09 EX250R Special Edition. A bit of history on the bike: Previous owner put her in a ditch on the left side, cosmetic damage only. I bought it scratched on the left side. Currently it's waiting for a new signal and step assembly (rearset) on the right side as well as a jet kit and a good ol carb clean tomorrow. A bit of history on me: I've gone down twice on this bike, 2 weeks ago and 3 days ago. Both were at under 20km/h. The first was a lowside where I more or less ended up jumping off the bike and hit the ground running after locking up the rear then front on gravel in a newbie OH-FUDGE moment. This past Sunday I was highsided off the bike after the car in front of me dumped most of its oil which then coated my tires. This off hurt a little as it aggravated a previous shoulder injury and elbows took a good hit. It also sheared the footpeg/brake step assembly in half. Currently waiting on the part to replace it though the bike is rideable with a few tactical zip-ties and tape. I do wear ATGATT, so neither offs have left any mark... except to my pride... and the bike, mostly on the left side. I am a relatively new rider (1 mo riding) with two downs within 2 weeks and an 09 Ninja 250 with character. I did take an MSF course however advanced riding classes are planned. I have no plans to give up riding or have any more offs as I've experienced all three kinds; the lowside, highside and parking lot(ninja 500, powered off, don't ask). Now it's time for the fun to begin! Here's how my right front footpeg's being held on... The white line by the zip-ties is where the metal actually snapped and I have no use of my rear brake as it's being held up by zip ties. And this is a picture of her when she was pretty... but there are plans in place to make her beautiful once more.

April 9th, 2013, 09:45 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	MrDsylexia! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 9th, 2013, 09:50 PM	#3
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	Welcome D! I am the tape police and that rearset fix is not KY approved. Only 100% duck tape is allowed to be used. Besides, it's the only tape rated to 55mph. jk yo, Keep riding, safely please. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 9th, 2013, 11:16 PM	#6
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	Welcome to the forum D, my sister lives in BC, Canada... says its really nice there, except for the cold. How often do you get to ride there considering the weather and all? __________________________________________________

April 10th, 2013, 09:43 AM	#8
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	Its hard for me to imagine riding under those conditions :P __________________________________________________

April 9th, 2013, 10:47 PM	#4
MrDsylexia Insane^10R Name: D Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 ZX-10R Posts: 11	Thanks for the welcomes! I would upgrade to duck tape, but I fear all we have up here in Canada are geese On the bright side, the $0.60 temporary fix is good prep for the trip I'm planning later this summer!

April 9th, 2013, 11:16 PM	#5
Aman13 ninjette.org member Name: Aman Location: Vancouver Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	good to see more locals

April 10th, 2013, 10:05 AM	#9
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

April 10th, 2013, 01:44 PM	#11
cataphysic ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Bremerton Wa Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 18	welcome. dont feel too bad, im a new rider too. Everyones got a first time riding story im sure.

April 10th, 2013, 01:45 PM	#12
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	The weather just went from torrential downpour to glorious sunshine. Looks like it's time to ride.

April 11th, 2013, 12:56 AM	#13
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?

April 20th, 2013, 06:29 PM	#14
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.

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