500 Mile UPDATE!!!

[taylorj]

Hi Barf!

Its been a while since I have made a post and I though this would be a okay time!

As of yesterday I passed my 500 mile mark, which I know isn't huge but for me its a decent achievement. I have been riding at least once a week generally after school or on the weekends, from small rides just around town to slightly bigger Bear Creek (easy). I have started to ride just to ride with no where in particular I want to go, just me and the ninja crusin around!

I think my skills have advanced quite a bit since I first started in october. No more awkward hillstarts, and starting the 250 in the morning with the choke was so annoying but now I can take off smoothly and a lot quicker than I used to.

Every day I ride i continue to try and practice being more aware than the previous day, and practice my techniques on corners and such. I have already had a few hairy situations that would have been very bad if i hadn't been alert and aware of the situations. Every time I ride I come off with a big grin and and insanely happy for some reason (despite freezing face and hands)

I hope to put on thousands more miles to come !

P.S. yesterday on 1/20 there was a ton of riders on Bear Creek!!! haha It was awesome for me to see everyone out and about and I loved getting the badass motorcycle wave
Did you see me? Red pregen 250? probably smiling my ass off!!!

 

[MtnRider]

Good for you! Sounds like you are enjoying the ride and having fun, fantastic! Remember to ride your own ride, pay attention and enjoy.

 

[revnort]

Great job! Keep having fun and riding at your own pace. Wishing yo umany more happy miles.

 

[Flash_beezy]

I'm trying to reach my 500 mark as well only a 120 miles so far..but man those miles rack up fast I didn't even notice!

 

[two wheel tramp]

Nicely done. Have you ridden with Connie yet?

 

[papa911]

Congrats on the first 500.

What did the newer rider get for Christmas?

 

[savan]

Nice

 

[taylorj]

Nicely done. Have you ridden with Connie yet?

I have been in communication with Connie but have not ridden with Her yet!
Thanks

Congrats on the first 500.

What did the newer rider get for Christmas?

The newer rider got a tank bag, and a disc brake lock! It was a tougher Christmas for my family so no helmets or jackets , but the tank bag is awesome! And the lock is reassuring

 

[NoGall]

Congrats!

 

[PushHands]

Nirvana ride

I have started to ride just to ride with no where in particular I want to go, just me and the ninja crusin around!

.................

Every time I ride I come off with a big grin and and insanely happy for some reason (despite freezing face and hands)

 

[akacastle]

not to thread jack but...

I'm trying to reach my 500 mark as well only a 120 miles so far..but man those miles rack up fast I didn't even notice!

You are riding your first miles on a zx7?

 

[Flash_beezy]

You are riding your first miles on a zx7?

Yep.

 

[Aeroslash]

Congrats man, I just hit my 1k mile mark today also, itching to get into the next thousand!

 

[papa911]

The newer rider got a tank bag, and a disc brake lock! It was a tougher Christmas for my family so no helmets or jackets , but the tank bag is awesome! And the lock is reassuring

I hope you and your family have a great year.

As for the disc lock- I know anything will be stolen, but I think you're pretty safe with that model bike.

Have fun.

 

[Ironbutt]

Here is a mission for you if you choose to accept it.

Go to calsport touring in Hercules and get a grip controller(pulser) and some heated grip elements and don't forget new grips.

The guys at cal sport touring know cold hands; you could go there with a doe-eyed look and say.. "my hands are COLD and i'm a new rider, HELP!!" and they'll sell you all the stuff you need.

I'll do it for a soldering iron.. that's all I'm asking for is a new soldering iron, mine died on the job last time. I had to borrow Sally's iron.

Be here at my place next Sunday morning before 10am I'll have you done by noon.

Chad

Hi Barf!

Every time I ride I come off with a big grin and and insanely happy for some reason (despite freezing face and hands)

 

[mean dad]

The newer rider got a tank bag, and a disc brake lock! It was a tougher Christmas for my family so no helmets or jackets , but the tank bag is awesome! And the lock is reassuring

Do you have all the gear you need? I have a pretty decent jacket that claims its waterproof, it's just a little too small for me.
Also a balaclava/face mask.

 

[Lunch Box]

You are riding your first miles on a zx7?

There's nothing wrong with learning on a larger displacement bike. The key is maturity. I couldn't have done it successfully, but many people are smart enough to do it safely.

I love BARF, but the 250 or GTFO attitude is a bit silly. One size does not fit all.

 

[mean dad]

There's nothing wrong with learning on a larger displacement bike. The key is maturity. I couldn't have done it successfully, but many people are smart enough to do it safely.

I love BARF, but the 250 or GTFO attitude is a bit silly. One size does not fit all.

I think he meant dude's a pussy for not starting on a busa.

 

[Ironbutt]

I think he meant dude's a pussy for not starting on a busa.

My little brother's first street motorcycle was a Busa and he is a better rider for it; he can ride these rightious 30 mile long wheele's now.

I started on a Sears mini bike with a 4HP motor and I can repair anything now.

 

[taylorj]

Here is a mission for you if you choose to accept it.

Go to calsport touring in Hercules and get a grip controller(pulser) and some heated grip elements and don't forget new grips.

The guys at cal sport touring know cold hands; you could go there with a doe-eyed look and say.. "my hands are COLD and i'm a new rider, HELP!!" and they'll sell you all the stuff you need.

I'll do it for a soldering iron.. that's all I'm asking for is a new soldering iron, mine died on the job last time. I had to borrow Sally's iron.

Be here at my place next Sunday morning before 10am I'll have you done by noon.

Chad

How much do these grips cost ? I am very very low budget so I may just use ski glove liners and a balaclava!!

BTW IM going on bear creek again today ! Pm me by 10:20 if you want to ride !!!