Riding milestones reached this week....

neebelung · 04-11-2006

It's been a great week for me, in terms of riding improvement.

I got my chain and sprocket done last week, and picked the bike up Saturday. Chris was supposed to be following me home in the car, but he got caught behind some traffic, and it wasn't till I was halfway home, I realized he wasn't there!

But I did fine! My first solo flight, and I passed with flying colors! YAY!!

So Sunday, we had a benefit car show to attend, about 45 miles from home. Winds were forecasted about 30 mph, with gusts upward of 40 mph. I was freaked.... but Chris was like, "you need to learn how to ride in wind. You'll be fine..... " So off we went. It was HAIRY..... the wind was insane (even worse on the way home, as it had picked up some speed, AND we were now riding INTO it), but I did it! And without even stopping to rest or catch my breath (I was a wee bit tense!). It was great!! And a spectacular day for a car show.....

So finally today, I decided to ride to work for the first time.... I was a wee bit nervous (ok more than a bit)... but Chris kept telling me (before he headed off to work himself) that with all the wind and everything I rode through the other day, my commute to work would be nothing (it's still very windy here, and will be till... oh... June!) But I sucked it up, and did it! It was wonderful.... what an exhilirating way to start the day! WOW! It was cool, a bit cloudy, and very windy, but it was awesome.

Overall, everyone in traffic was very cooperative, and the only time I got a little scared was when a big Semi passed me at like 100 mph (I was sticking to about 10 over the speed limit -- right at 75 mph).

Everyone at work is just in awe... it's so funny! All day long, people at work have been coming up to me, "Is that your bike out there?" (we have assigned parking)... they're all really impressed.

YA ME!!

*Tod* · 04-11-2006

Yay! Work to Ride...Ride to Work.

Bet you feel like a new Woman.

cudaosix · 04-11-2006

Awesome Nee!

Sassy Chassis · 04-11-2006

Your first solo flight? I always thought you had a million miles racked up already...hmmm...

I've ridden my scoot to work many times. I even have a special spot on the loading dock right next to my building downtown. People always look at me funny when they see me carrying in my helmet. I'm hoping that my Ninja will fit in the same spot so I don't have to look for a new one. For some reason our streets & parking garages here frown on motorcycles.

I'll probably start riding to work (the cycle, not the scoot) again once I get my MSF class done & the endorsement on my license. For now, it's just practice riding with & without spousal support!

neebelung · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Sassy Chassis

Your first solo flight? I always thought you had a million miles racked up already...hmmm...

Nope, only took my MSF last June (wasn't allowed to even TOUCH the bike till I'd taken/passed it), then it took till November to get my bike up and running (it's a project bike), then one thing after another... Boyfriend had wrist surgery, then the holidays, then my tires were bad, then my sprocket needed replacing...

It was like, as soon as I'd start getting comfy on the bike again, something would get me off-track.

But now the bike is running like a top, I've overcome some fears (the solo ride, bridges, wind, traffic) and getting more confident.... Now it's more a matter of refining my skills and getting better/faster.

neebelung · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Spam

Yay! Work to Ride...Ride to Work.

Bet you feel like a new Woman.

Most definitely! The adrenaline buzz is phenomenal!!

Sassy Chassis · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Most definitely! The adrenaline buzz is phenomenal!!

That's how I felt coming off of my solo ride last Wednesday (the post with the lake pics). I even got to deal with the wind situation. You know how the song goes, right? Oooooooooooooooklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plainssssssssssss!

Yeah, where the wind will knock you over while stopped for a signal is more like it.

*trikebubble* · 04-11-2006

Way to go Nee. We are all proud of you. (got any more party pictures to post??)

neebelung · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

Way to go Nee. We are all proud of you. (got any more party pictures to post??)

Sorry, nope, no party pics.... We've been kinda sedate lately -- only pics I've been taking are of my new kittens!

bross · 04-11-2006

Congratulations, you just discovered why you'll never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psyciatrists office!

Sassy Chassis · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Sorry, nope, no party pics.... We've been kinda sedate lately -- only pics I've been taking are of my new kittens!

Pics of kitties on cycles???

cudaosix · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Sassy Chassis

Pics of kitties on cycles???

Nah, she would have posted those pics the same day she took em

**Spok** · 04-11-2006

good 4 u nee....we teambuilt again today and went out to lunch, its warm today and sposed to be warmer tomorrow...i'm gonna ride in myself

*jukief* · 04-11-2006

Now that you're out there riding, Nee, you're going to be racking up the miles. It's a lot of fun to ride with your partner or with a group, but I also like the feeling of getting out on my own so I can go where I want at my own pace. I sure do miss commuting to work. I used to ride almost every day, even in the winter (unless it was colder than 30 degrees). Now I never leave my bedroom to work... Just think of all the money you're going to save on gas!

neebelung · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by bross

Congratulations, you just discovered why you'll never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psyciatrists office!

So true!!!!

neebelung · 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Sassy Chassis

Pics of kitties on cycles???

LMAO.... No, not yet (hmm... but gives me an idea for when I get home

)

We do have some pics of the girls sniffing Chris' helmet and tankbag when he got home from work one day last week.... Tigger leapt into the helmet for a second, but got out before I could get the camera turned on. It was so cute!!

Tbone800b · 04-11-2006

That's really good Nee! You're becoming an old pro.

Norm · 04-11-2006

Good job Nee, you should be proud, and I know you are. The more you ride the more confidence you build, and the better you well be at ridiing. Keep it up, who knows one of these days you might just show up outside mine or Derons door!

zedx11 · 04-12-2006

congratulations nee

Florida traffic is pretty bad, if you can ride there you can go anywhere.

zedx11 · 04-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Sassy Chassis

For some reason our streets & parking garages here frown on motorcycles.

OK, here is the low down that I was given on motorcycles in parking garages. they don't want the liability of letting us park there because of the automated gates. when they have sensors (like at stop lights) they don't pick up most bikes. even the attended ones are one touch operations, the gate comes down after certain length of time. they don't want you to take too much time getting out and get clothes lined by the gate and the bike go out into the street out of control.

stupid to me since I can just go around the gate but parking garages are private business.

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neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,149	Riding milestones reached this week.... It's been a great week for me, in terms of riding improvement. I got my chain and sprocket done last week, and picked the bike up Saturday. Chris was supposed to be following me home in the car, but he got caught behind some traffic, and it wasn't till I was halfway home, I realized he wasn't there! But I did fine! My first solo flight, and I passed with flying colors! YAY!! So Sunday, we had a benefit car show to attend, about 45 miles from home. Winds were forecasted about 30 mph, with gusts upward of 40 mph. I was freaked.... but Chris was like, "you need to learn how to ride in wind. You'll be fine..... " So off we went. It was HAIRY..... the wind was insane (even worse on the way home, as it had picked up some speed, AND we were now riding INTO it), but I did it! And without even stopping to rest or catch my breath (I was a wee bit tense!). It was great!! And a spectacular day for a car show..... So finally today, I decided to ride to work for the first time.... I was a wee bit nervous (ok more than a bit)... but Chris kept telling me (before he headed off to work himself) that with all the wind and everything I rode through the other day, my commute to work would be nothing (it's still very windy here, and will be till... oh... June!) But I sucked it up, and did it! It was wonderful.... what an exhilirating way to start the day! WOW! It was cool, a bit cloudy, and very windy, but it was awesome. Overall, everyone in traffic was very cooperative, and the only time I got a little scared was when a big Semi passed me at like 100 mph (I was sticking to about 10 over the speed limit -- right at 75 mph). Everyone at work is just in awe... it's so funny! All day long, people at work have been coming up to me, "Is that your bike out there?" (we have assigned parking)... they're all really impressed. YA ME!! __________________ RIP Charley "Tuna" Sweezer... We miss you... :(

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Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,861	Yay! Work to Ride...Ride to Work. Bet you feel like a new Woman. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	Awesome Nee! __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

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Sassy Chassis Much love to my Kawi Pals Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston/Katy, TX Posts: 950	Your first solo flight? I always thought you had a million miles racked up already...hmmm... I've ridden my scoot to work many times. I even have a special spot on the loading dock right next to my building downtown. People always look at me funny when they see me carrying in my helmet. I'm hoping that my Ninja will fit in the same spot so I don't have to look for a new one. For some reason our streets & parking garages here frown on motorcycles. I'll probably start riding to work (the cycle, not the scoot) again once I get my MSF class done & the endorsement on my license. For now, it's just practice riding with & without spousal support! __________________ 2002 Ninja 250 SOLD!!!! 2004 GSXR 600 Yellow & Black, Yeah Baby!!

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,540	Way to go Nee. We are all proud of you. (got any more party pictures to post??) __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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bross Let's Ride! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Osoyoos, BC Canada Posts: 6,509	Congratulations, you just discovered why you'll never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psyciatrists office! __________________ 08 CBF1000 07 DR650 Pic 06 Triumph Scrambler

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,531	good 4 u nee....we teambuilt again today and went out to lunch, its warm today and sposed to be warmer tomorrow...i'm gonna ride in myself __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,142	Now that you're out there riding, Nee, you're going to be racking up the miles. It's a lot of fun to ride with your partner or with a group, but I also like the feeling of getting out on my own so I can go where I want at my own pace. I sure do miss commuting to work. I used to ride almost every day, even in the winter (unless it was colder than 30 degrees). Now I never leave my bedroom to work... Just think of all the money you're going to save on gas! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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Tbone800b Skullhead Donkey Puncher Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 1,056	That's really good Nee! You're becoming an old pro.

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Norm Loves to ride big V-twins Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holdrege NE Posts: 4,078	Good job Nee, you should be proud, and I know you are. The more you ride the more confidence you build, and the better you well be at ridiing. Keep it up, who knows one of these days you might just show up outside mine or Derons door! __________________ RIP My good Friend Deron I'll miss you.

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zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 22,141	congratulations nee Florida traffic is pretty bad, if you can ride there you can go anywhere. __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.