Wicked Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 New guy checking in. I have a little ride time under my belt from a friend's bike last fall but have not taken my MSF course yet. Soon, very soon. I was just starting to look for a bike when a friend of mine contacted me. Looks like I'll be picking up a 2006 Ninja 636 from him in April. I want to ride my neighbors GS500 for a bit yet this spring, but I can't pass up the deal. New tires, Jardine exhaust, kawi green frame, pearl white plastics, frame sliders, and a hell of a price from my friend.Hope to meet up with some of you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Welcome! Do you have all your riding gear already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Not yet. I've been using my neighbors helmet and gear, any recommendations are welcome. I'm heavy into the domestic car scene, but bikes is a new world to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Welcome to OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Not yet. I've been using my neighbors helmet and gear, any recommendations are welcome. I'm heavy into the domestic car scene, but bikes is a new world to me.Two words, Iron Pony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Welcome to OR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 fellow Daytonian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Sucks to be from Dayton. Welcome to OR. I pickup most my gear from riders discount or motorcycle-superstore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 welsome to Ohio Riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wicked Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Sucks to be from Dayton. Welcome to OR. I pickup most my gear from riders discount or motorcycle-superstore.It's not too bad in Dayton. I'm in the southern area, West Carrollton. None of that ghetto/downtown crap. I grew up on a farm in NE ohio, so, this area is so-soThanks for the welcome guys. Iron pony in C-bus right? May have to check it out this weekend. Can't wait to have a bike of my own. I'll post pics as soon as the plastics are painted. The bike is is Nashville TN at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys. Iron pony in C-bus right? Westerville road south of I-270. It's an old K-mart building full of gear and stuff. It's a great place to see what works. If your going all the way from Dayton make a day out of it so you can wander around. Also if you intend to take an MSF class better schedule it now, they fill up fast and the savings in insurance will more than pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Already paid. Just happened to let my permit expire so i have to go retest saturday lol. Trust me, I'm not skipping the MSF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I didn't ride much last year. This year I'm going to make up for it. Hope to see you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Naked bike Edited March 24, 2011 by Wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Forget the street bike, what are the dirt bikes in the photo. Yam and Suz but which models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'll ask Ron tomorrow on the dirt bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 nice ride. I would seriously consider looking into the GS500 for a month or so before setting out on that 636 though.too much temptation for someone used to slow-ass cars! hahaha - only joking. I still like cars; bikes are just a lot more affordable.Be careful on the 636. The bike looks like it's in really good shape, and you want to keep it (and yourself) that way. There are a lot more ways to wreck a bike than wreck a car, and the bike makes a lot of them very easy. The GS500 would eliminate a few of those ways to wreck. it's never going to wheelie by accident or spin the rear wheel; lifting the rear wheel would be a LOT harder to do, and while it probably weighs about the same as the 636, having ridden both bikes, I can tell you right now that the 500 feels a lot lighter, and is definitely physically smaller and easier to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 welcome! I love to hear talk of the msf course. It can literally save your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Definitely gonna ride my neighbors GS for a bit. In the meantime, I'll be looking for gear. Hoping to make it to Iron Pony in the coming weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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