ZX So Cal Meet?

[jongun78]

Originally Posted by tdimhcsnalyd

those 300 rear tires are ridiculous! and the cruiser with the skeleton frame is sick as hell!!!

me and my buddy are meeting up with brian and nick tomorrow up at palomar if anybody wants to cruise with us were meeting at the arco/ampm off of tamarack ave in carlsbad at 12 to 1230 the probably leaving around 1240ish

wish I could join ya guys but the new brake calipers haven't come in yet so I haven't been able to ride for the past 10 days :(

[EazyMeezy]

The only eye candy at the show.

[rasiain]

i kinda figured the show would be for more of the rockabilly crowd with mostly tattooed girls and lots of rat bikes or rat rods.... anyway hopefully you guys made the best of it

[la_kawi]

Originally Posted by rasiain

i kinda figured the show would be for more of the rockabilly crowd with mostly tattooed girls and lots of rat bikes or rat rods.... anyway hopefully you guys made the best of it

Not really that kinda crowd. The Ink & Iron show I went to was more like that (rockabilly); and was actually a better show than this.

This was a mixed crowd, with more of an emphasis on the harley riders. Like you said, I just made the best of it; something to peep out. Doubt I will ever go back in the future though.

[EazyMeezy]

I laid down my bike today up at GMR on a dirt turn out. I was pulling out and turning, lost balance and she laid on her left side. Slider saved the bike from major damage. Got some scratches on the lower fairing and slider. Other than that it was ok. Never, ever ever, stopping on dirt again!!!!! LOL

[rasiain]

take it easy on those dirt turn off its good you save the bike from damage...

[la_kawi]

Originally Posted by EazyMeezy

I laid down my bike today up at GMR on a dirt turn out. I was pulling out and turning, lost balance and she laid on her left side. Slider saved the bike from major damage. Got some scratches on the lower fairing and slider. Other than that it was ok. Never, ever ever, stopping on dirt again!!!!! LOL

Damn.

Glad you're OK with minor damage. Dirt roads are no good and after I get my bike back with all the mods, I'm going to be that more inclined to avoid that shit.

Reminds me when we first hit Ortega and both Gary & I almost lost it when we pulled into that store parking lot, at the base, when we ran over some gravel at the entrance.

[EazyMeezy]

Originally Posted by la_kawi

Damn.

Glad you're OK with minor damage. Dirt roads are no good and after I get my bike back with all the mods, I'm going to be that more inclined to avoid that shit.

Reminds me when we first hit Ortega and both Gary & I almost lost it when we pulled into that store parking lot, at the base.

Same here. I am avoiding any dirt turn outs. Learned the hard way, but at least it wasn't a high speed fall.

[09ZX14SS]

Hey guys, learn from an idiot: I have to replace my front fender on the gixxer now. I had a new fender last month, in my garage, as spare. Gotta put it on one day soon, now.

I damaged it because, like a dummy, I forgot to remove my Xena disc lock before rolling the bike. As the front tire rotates, the disc does its job and HITS the fender, thus stopping further movement. I did this TWICE!! .


First time, the crack in my fender was not even noticable. My son said "leave it dad. Use the new one later". So I did just as he said. Then. . . .I did the same f'ng thing AGAIN, Friday, as I was leaving Polly's Pie shop. I Did not think about the disc lock because I was approaching the bike from the rear-so I did not even see it. So I just hopped on her, unlocked the steering, proceeded to roll back and POP!!! that shit went . If I had approached the bike from the front, NO WAY I would have missed it because it just stands out and catches your eye. So this time, the original damage increased to a 5 to 6 inch split . And now, it stares at you if you look at the front wheel. The original "crack" was only 2 1/2 inches long- but hidden, because the fender is BLACK. My son could NOT find the original 2" inch crack! I had to hint to him, then he said: "ohhhhh - i see it".

So, I just need to swap out the busted one, and install my new one. Got the new one on eBay for $120 shipped. Sounds like a lot, because it IS a lot ! But it is OEM, brand spanking NEW- shiney!


** My old, forgetfull ass. . . I shudda got the Xena "ALARM" disc lock

POP, SNAP !! _____ . All I could say was: "GOT!! DAMMIT" _____

[EazyMeezy]

Originally Posted by 09ZX14SS

Hey guys, learn from an idiot: I have to replace my front fender on the gixxer now. I had a new fender last month, in my garage, as spare. Gotta put it on one day soon, now.

I damaged it because, like a dummy, I forgot to remove my Xena disc lock before rolling the bike. As the front tire rotates, the disc does its job and HITS the fender, thus stopping further movement. I did this TWICE!! .


First time, the crack in my fender was not even noticable. My son said "leave it dad. Use the new one later". So I did just as he said. Then. . . .I did the same f'ng thing AGAIN, Friday, as I was leaving Polly's Pie shop. I Did not think about the disc lock because I was approaching the bike from the rear-so I did not even see it. So I just hopped on her, unlocked the steering, proceeded to roll back and POP!!! that shit went . If I had approached the bike from the front, NO WAY I would have missed it because it just stands out and catches your eye. So this time, the original damage increased to a 5 to 6 inch split . And now, it stares at you if you look at the front wheel. The original "crack" was only 2 1/2 inches long- but hidden, because the fender is BLACK. My son could NOT find the original 2" inch crack! I had to hint to him, then he said: "ohhhhh - i see it".

So, I just need to swap out the busted one, and install my new one. Got the new one on eBay for $120 shipped. Sounds like a lot, because it IS a lot ! But it is OEM, brand spanking NEW- shiney!


** My old, forgetfull ass. . . I shudda got the Xena "ALARM" disc lock

POP, SNAP !! _____ . All I could say was: "GOT!! DAMMIT" _____

Ebay works wonders sometimes too.

[EazyMeezy]

Here is a quick pic of GMR today. If I would have known there was a camera guy there, I would have done a better pass.

[09ZX14SS]

Originally Posted by EazyMeezy

Here is a quick pic of GMR today. If I would have known there was a camera guy there, I would have done a better pass.

It is still a nice shot though. That "blue" bike is purdee

[rasiain]

Originally Posted by 09ZX14SS

Hey guys, learn from an idiot: I have to replace my front fender on the gixxer now. I had a new fender last month, in my garage, as spare. Gotta put it on one day soon, now.

I damaged it because, like a dummy, I forgot to remove my Xena disc lock before rolling the bike. As the front tire rotates, the disc does its job and HITS the fender, thus stopping further movement. I did this TWICE!! .


First time, the crack in my fender was not even noticable. My son said "leave it dad. Use the new one later". So I did just as he said. Then. . . .I did the same f'ng thing AGAIN, Friday, as I was leaving Polly's Pie shop. I Did not think about the disc lock because I was approaching the bike from the rear-so I did not even see it. So I just hopped on her, unlocked the steering, proceeded to roll back and POP!!! that shit went . If I had approached the bike from the front, NO WAY I would have missed it because it just stands out and catches your eye. So this time, the original damage increased to a 5 to 6 inch split . And now, it stares at you if you look at the front wheel. The original "crack" was only 2 1/2 inches long- but hidden, because the fender is BLACK. My son could NOT find the original 2" inch crack! I had to hint to him, then he said: "ohhhhh - i see it".

So, I just need to swap out the busted one, and install my new one. Got the new one on eBay for $120 shipped. Sounds like a lot, because it IS a lot ! But it is OEM, brand spanking NEW- shiney!


** My old, forgetfull ass. . . I shudda got the Xena "ALARM" disc lock

POP, SNAP !! _____ . All I could say was: "GOT!! DAMMIT" _____

hey reg grab one of those disc lock remainders so that when you get on then you see something on the handle bars... oh forgot about that

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...der_Orange.jpg

[la_kawi]

Originally Posted by rasiain

hey reg grab one of those disc lock remainders so that when you get on then you see something on the handle bars... oh forgot about that

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...der_Orange.jpg

That is what I have with my OnGuard disc lock.

[09ZX14SS]

Thanks Ray. Thanks Patrick.

[Cydalr]

Yea I did that too Reg, luckily I didn't roll it hard enough to break the fender or damage the rotor. How's the gixxer running? You ever go on www.gixxer.com i'm always on that forum too. (yoshhhhh) is my sn on that.

[09ZX14SS]

Originally Posted by Cydalr

Yea I did that too Reg, luckily I didn't roll it hard enough to break the fender or damage the rotor. How's the gixxer running? You ever go on www.gixxer.com i'm always on that forum too. (yoshhhhh) is my sn on that.

hey Brian! I go to gixxer-forum.net. The gixxer is running very well, thanks. I use the Suzy as my work transpo, and it is good for that. I take the BIG 14 out for the weekend excursions. The 14 has that comfort ride, that is better for an all day'r.
If you go onto gixxer.net, my sn is bikerboy4life . . . makes sense right? But the reality is, I don't post or hang out there too much . I mostly post and read this forum. I like here better because I know and ride with you guys. I guess I should try to meet some Suzuki guys, but I'm satisfied rollin' with the Kawi boys, right now. You guys are a lot of fun. But, if you know a good group of Suzuki boys that ride safe and are as fun as our Kawi group, invite me, and I'll show up based on your recommendation

I miss Alex and Waleed. I hope they are doing well. They are good company for our group, you know.

Hope to ride with you and the fellas soon(hopefully this weekend). Have a safe, good week Brian

[09ZX14SS]

Originally Posted by EazyMeezy

The only eye candy at the show.

Man! . . . these gurls are HEAVY up top ____ GOODNESS!

[tdimhcsnalyd]

we need to set up another group ride. ortega possibly?

[EazyMeezy]

Originally Posted by tdimhcsnalyd

we need to set up another group ride. ortega possibly?

Ortega is always fun. What day is everyone available?