New in MA and the U.S. :)

**janus30** · 03-20-09, 11:09 PM

Hi All,

Moved back to the states 1.5 year ago after living in England for 4 years and Greece for 15. After having my last bike (Yamaha DT125R 1997) stolen in England a few years ago (twice, once at gun point while I was on it)... I just bought myself a new Kawasaki Versys '09 in Blue. Loving the bike, hating the dealership (Brockton Cycle Center...but I'll leave that for my vendor reviews post).

2 things:

1) Ill be looking to find out what places are good to go riding

and

2) Why the heck does Mass have the worst laws for Riders?
No driving in between cars...I am gonna miss that...all over Europe I could do that...now only in CA
No parking on sidewalks...ok so that's the whole U.S.
No helmet speakers...that's only in MA

It's bad enough we can't ride all year long due to weather (if it aint snowing, I'm riding), but not letting us enjoy it... Oh well. Being without a bike for so long makes me put up with anything now

So yeah... HI

**LaRNZ** · 03-20-09, 11:37 PM

yo yo yo, where abouts in MA are ya, i always ride with headphones in, have gotten pulled over many times with them in and haven't had any issues yet, crazy bout the held up at gunpoint, ive only had a helmet stolen while riding but no gun, i prolly woulda shat myself, welcome neways

**ThisBitch** · 03-21-09, 09:21 AM

Welcome to NESR

As the weather warms up, you'll see lots of rides posted. You can read the general group riding guidelines here and don't forget to post a pictre of your new bike and of course, a picture of your mug here.

**Dieseldan** · 03-21-09, 11:33 AM

congrats on yur new bike and welcome

**lady flyin' low** · 03-21-09, 04:08 PM

Welcome and congrats on the new bike

**elissama** · 03-21-09, 04:12 PM

Welcome and congrats on the new purchase. Lots of rides go out in the summer.

**KillBill** · 03-21-09, 04:42 PM

Hello

**-jro-** · 03-21-09, 05:38 PM

welcome to NESR!! wish we could split lanes here too sometimes...its only illegal if you get caught

**clutch** · 03-21-09, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by janus30

Hi All,

Moved back to the states 1.5 year ago after living in England for 4 years and Greece for 15. After having my last bike (Yamaha DT125R 1997) stolen in England a few years ago (twice, once at gun point while I was on it)... I just bought myself a new Kawasaki Versys '09 in Blue. Loving the bike, hating the dealership (Brockton Cycle Center...but I'll leave that for my vendor reviews post).

2 things:

1) Ill be looking to find out what places are good to go riding

and

2) Why the heck does Mass have the worst laws for Riders?
No driving in between cars...I am gonna miss that...all over Europe I could do that...now only in CA
No parking on sidewalks...ok so that's the whole U.S.
No helmet speakers...that's only in MA

It's bad enough we can't ride all year long due to weather (if it aint snowing, I'm riding), but not letting us enjoy it... Oh well. Being without a bike for so long makes me put up with anything now

So yeah... HI

Welcome J,

I know what you mean. I wrote this in an earlier post:

I have always like the way our biking brethren in Europe handle the red light issue over there. When I have stopped at an intersection waiting for a light change, any and all bikes go right to the front of the traffic without any issue.

No bullshit from the cagers.

I know we have all done this from time to time here. But who hasn’t gotten attitude from this?

I would like to see if we couldn’t change that here somehow. I’ve never been popped for it here by the local L.E.

This may sound like a rant, but if you have seen this phenomenon you would know what I’m talking about.

I mean there will be at least a dozen bikes making their way up to the front of the pack at any city intersection.

It makes perfect sense to me.

**janus30** · 03-21-09, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by LaRNZ

yo yo yo, where abouts in MA are ya, i always ride with headphones in, have gotten pulled over many times with them in and haven't had any issues yet, crazy bout the held up at gunpoint, ive only had a helmet stolen while riding but no gun, i prolly woulda shat myself, welcome neways

Im in Norwood.

As for shitting my pants, I honestly didnt believe it was happening to actually realize what happened. It was one of those moments that feel like an out of body experience

. I had a few of those in some of my crashes...hehe.

As for the headphones, I thought of it, but I am worried that if I get carried away with Greek style driving and get pulled over, I dont want to give them more reasons for them to get pissed at me. Ever see riders in Athens?

**janus30** · 03-21-09, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by jnm988

Welcome to NESR

As the weather warms up, you'll see lots of rides posted. You can read the general group riding guidelines here and don't forget to post a pictre of your new bike and of course, a picture of your mug here.

Thanx for the Advice. I will post a pic soon

and look at the threads for rides.

**janus30** · 03-21-09, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by clutch

Welcome J,

I know what you mean. I wrote this in an earlier post:

I have always like the way our biking brethren in Europe handle the red light issue over there. When I have stopped at an intersection waiting for a light change, any and all bikes go right to the front of the traffic without any issue.

No bullshit from the cagers.

I know we have all done this from time to time here. But who hasn’t gotten attitude from this?

I would like to see if we couldn’t change that here somehow. I’ve never been popped for it here by the local L.E.

This may sound like a rant, but if you have seen this phenomenon you would know what I’m talking about.

I mean there will be at least a dozen bikes making their way up to the front of the pack at any city intersection.

It makes perfect sense to me.

I will make an online petition when I get the chance and post it here, send letters to local goverment officials...I can be persistent and annoying for that. We can hope it can change. At least like CA.

And its not just the intersections, but in traffic..using breakdown lanes or ideally the loads of empty space between cars...its wasted space

.

here is a site dedicated to that

http://laneshare.org/ma.htm

**GixerJockey** · 03-21-09, 10:20 PM

What up new dood? Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the shit show. You've found the right place.

Originally Posted by jnm988

Welcome to NESR

As the weather warms up, you'll see lots of rides posted. You can read the general group riding guidelines here and don't forget to post a pictre of your new bike and of course, a picture of your mug here.

Who died and made you the NESR mascot?

**ThisBitch** · 03-21-09, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by GixerJockey

Who died and made you the NESR mascot?

Don't make me kick your ass in front of the new guy. It sets a bad example.

**janus30** · 03-21-09, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by jnm988

Don't make me kick your ass in front of the new guy. It sets a bad example.

Please no fighting on my thread....not until I know you guys and can place bets...

Photos uploaded, mug shot posted, avatar updated, rules for rides read... all done?

**#1 masshole** · 03-22-09, 02:34 AM

Welcome man, congrats on the Kawasaki. Glad to have you back in the states.

**greenmonster** · 03-22-09, 07:20 AM

Welcome to the site and welcome back home. Nice bike....

**janus30** · 03-22-09, 02:55 PM

Thanx to all here. Now to enjoy my bike I have to get some issues sorted with Brockton cycle center (may I never have to go back there again once this is sorted) and get a full U.S. License as they won't accept a European one. See you all soon

**ZX11D** · 03-22-09, 04:05 PM

Welcome to the USA. and the forum. Lots of great people and info here so hang in there. I didn`t know Brocton had a Kawi dealer where abouts is it?

**ThisBitch** · 03-22-09, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by janus30

Please no fighting on my thread....not until I know you guys and can place bets...

Photos uploaded, mug shot posted, avatar updated, rules for rides read... all done?

You're good at following directions, I like that.

Originally Posted by janus30

Thanx to all here. Now to enjoy my bike I have to get some issues sorted with Brockton cycle center (may I never have to go back there again once this is sorted) and get a full U.S. License as they won't accept a European one. See you all soon

happens to be my smilie (I'm Jackie)... that'll be $5 for copyright infringement.

**MissTwisties** · 03-22-09, 06:26 PM

Well new guy, you surely love to make faces at us! (-->

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Welcome to NESR, and while you're at it why don't you sign up for an awsome trackday with Boston Moto! You'll meet a bunch of NESR folks, ride some awsome tracks and have tons of fun while perfecting your riding skills.

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...to-track-days/

**janus30** · 03-22-09, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by jnm988

You're good at following directions, I like that.

As long as directions make sense

happens to be my smilie (I'm Jackie)... that'll be $5 for copyright infringement.

Erm...shouldnt there be a notice on the right when you go to use it?

Ill owe it to you and give it when we go for a ride, deal?

**janus30** · 03-22-09, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by ZX11D

Welcome to the USA. and the forum. Lots of great people and info here so hang in there. I didn`t know Brocton had a Kawi dealer where abouts is it?

Honestly...you really don't want to know. I have never seen such bad customer service and such a rip off. And I lived in Greece where its like a cultural tradition to rip you off.

**ickata** · 03-23-09, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by janus30

And I lived in Greece where its like a cultural tradition to rip you off.

Try buying a bike in Bulgaria

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