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Gotta start somewhere...

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    Junior Member Oknebaz's Avatar
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    Gotta start somewhere...

    Went looking to price mopeds last year, and walked out with a Ninja 250. Main purpose for purchase was to save money on the gas costs, since the prices were around $4gal. at the time. ($240+ a month for gas....ugggh!)
    Didn't have a clue walking in, and have always wanted to learn to ride a sport-bike. I got the best of both worlds right now.
    Am hoping to do some good day trips, and track days... looks like i missed my opportunities for this year on the track days... just learned about them from this site.
    Anywhooo...... looking forward to life on 2 wheels....
    Jim.

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    In dry air at 68 °F, the speed of sound is 1,125 feet per second.
    This equates to 768 miles per hour, or about one mile in five seconds.

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Welcome!

    It's not too late for track days, there's some next week and I'm sure there's more coming up!

    Expect to hear your bike called a ninjette

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Quote Originally Posted by noxin View Post
    Expect to hear your bike called a ninjette
    I'm man enough to take it...lol
    I'm thinking "Turtle" would be a good vanity plate.

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    In dry air at 68 °F, the speed of sound is 1,125 feet per second.
    This equates to 768 miles per hour, or about one mile in five seconds.

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Welcome

    There's still a few more TD's this year. Check out www.tonystrackdays.com for dates.

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    The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    There's still a few more TD's this year. Check out www.tonystrackdays.com for dates.
    Will do my best to get out asap, but with 2 kids....
    well, if you have them, you know.

    Also, I have a friend that got into biking the same time I did.
    He already has a GSXR 600? and Ducati748? (Testat....)
    He's looking to sell the GSXR, and i'm thinking, hmmmmm track-bike??

    Oh, to be single again....(daydreaming)

    Anyway, will be showing him the forum and track day information, in hopes to get him out there too.... I'm sure it won't be a problem.

    We're anxious to learn the right way.

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    I did my 1st track day after just 5k miles of riding (3 months after getting my first bike). All ya need is a solid grasp of basic motorcycle control.... turning, braking, accelerating, shifting, etc. We take the basics & show you how you can hone them in a safer environment than the street.

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    The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    ... All ya need is a solid grasp of basic motorcycle control.... turning, braking, accelerating, shifting, etc. We take the basics & show you how you can hone them in a safer environment than the street.
    I don't need 'Smiling Bob's' help anymore!

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    In dry air at 68 °F, the speed of sound is 1,125 feet per second.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio


    I did my 1st track day after just 5k miles of riding (3 months after getting my first bike). All ya need is a solid grasp of basic motorcycle control.... turning, braking, accelerating, shifting, etc. We take the basics & show you how you can hone them in a safer environment than the street.
    pete im only going if I get the how to wheelie at stoplights on 110 class... but seriously you'll see me out there soon, buying matching leather pants and new boots so im able to do track days.

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    Whore.

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    Welcome

    There's still a few more TD's this year. Check out www.tonystrackdays.com for dates.

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Welcome. If you want to ride post it up. I'm in Gorham , ME

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    Re: Gotta start somewhere...

    Quote Originally Posted by tdiloren View Post
    Welcome. If you want to ride post it up. I'm in Gorham , ME
    Thanks! Will do.

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    In dry air at 68 °F, the speed of sound is 1,125 feet per second.
    This equates to 768 miles per hour, or about one mile in five seconds.

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