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Tell us a little about yourself and say hello to the gang. We would like to hear about who, what, and why you ride as well as how you found us.
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:02 pm

Hello to all. My name is jonathan gonzalez or Facebook jon_af_gonzo@yahoo.com. I currently own a 2003 zx-9 in which I am currently trying to get to fall in love with. Its been a hard month for me being that my 2006 yamaha r1 was stolen but at least the zx-9 is here to comfort my loss. She has some low end torque that I love to play with but I miss my high end power on R1. Anyways I am 27 and live in south arlington by 20 and 820. I have rode with many people and choose only a select ride style to go out with. I read the information you had posted on Squids and I loved it!! haha I am guilty for riding occasionally with squids but thats just because I havent built up a group of better riders. Other than that I ride with about 4 other guys that are more experienced and choose better opportunities to have fun. Anyways I am a TCU student now after 6 years of active duty military and ride my bike just about everyday. I am looking forward to meeting you guys at a bike night and introduce myself in person. Look me up on facebook and add me if you choose.

I currently ride a 2003 zx-9 but previously owned 2006 yamaha r1, 2005 gsxr 600, 1998 SRAD gsxr, 2005 yamaha fazer 600
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Prior: 2006 Yamaha R1 (stolen!!), 2005 GSXR, 1998 GSXR SRAD 750, 2005 Yamaha Fazer 500 (First Bike)

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Post by dufremle » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:03 pm

Welcome!
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Post by Dragonfly » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:11 pm

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Post by Rhino » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:12 pm

Welcome!

Bike night is this Thursday at the Pour House. Stop by and introduce yourself! We hang out by the pool tables and there is usually a group out on the patio.

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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:15 pm

Great news! Ill do my best to come by this week. If not this week I will be stopping by in the future!
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Post by WillK675 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:20 pm

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Post by milesmiles » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:24 pm

Welcome, check out the ride section! FWMR also has a FB page!
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:30 pm

I actually just found the facebook page. I clicked the like button. I was just going through some pictures. Also, I am checking out the calander to see some future ride days.
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Prior: 2006 Yamaha R1 (stolen!!), 2005 GSXR, 1998 GSXR SRAD 750, 2005 Yamaha Fazer 500 (First Bike)

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Post by DarcShadow » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:33 pm

Best to watch the ride section for rides, they get posted there for sure, may or may not make it onto the calendar. I will be leading a ride this Saturday. Ride Saturday Sept. 24th
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:38 pm

Cool, Ill stay informed on the event.
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Post by armedandinsain » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:39 pm

Welcome! FYI stay away from darcshadows rides unless you like dirt roads
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Post by Blizzard_1708 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:37 pm

Welcome to the forums. Hope to see you out at Bike Night this Thursday.

I think we should be a good fit for the type people you are looking to ride with. There are several ex-military, and several others who are student, and at least one who is both (me).

Watch out for Pink Fiddy, once she hears you are going to TCU she will likely become excited and hyperactive (which isnt much of a change from her normal self).

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Post by El Diabro » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:52 pm

Welcome to the boards!
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Post by sauter0966 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:33 pm

Welcome, Keep an eye on the ride section and come out to bike nights to meet everyone!!
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Post by DemonDuck » Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:34 pm

Welcome ... everything everyone already said plus if your free Friday night we you should come out to the Dragstrip with some of us.
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:08 pm

Great! thanks everyone for the information. Yes I will watch out for the dirt roads! I havent ever been to a drag strip so that could be fun if I get the chance.

Ill do my best to get out on Thursday, the only thing that could hold me back is that I lost my dang Key to the zx-9. I could use some ideas if you guys have any about how to get another one made. I dont have a dang key code. Maybe kawasaki dealers can make me another one with title and vin? I dont know but until then im SOL. I dont want to think about changing out the ignition, gas tank and trunk lock. hopefully my keys show up!... This just happened today!
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Post by DemonDuck » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:11 pm

I had the same problem once and had a locksmith come out. He took the helmet lock off and took out the tumbler to get all the settings he needed and then made a key. Cost like 75 or something for it. If your interested in going Friday then there is a post up for the drag strip giving info and stuff.
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:16 pm

yeah, thx DD. I am hoping for them to pop up in the house but if all else fails I will have to do that. Still cheaper than going the ignition route!
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Post by DemonDuck » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:21 pm

Yea and you dont have to change all the locks with the ignition plus do all that work yourself. lol.
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Post by Telomere » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:22 pm

Welcome to the boards. BTW, if you have a vehicle (other than your bike) you can still make it to bike night (if the loss of your key is the only thing holding you back). Bike nights are more about hanging out together and some bring the bike while others cage it. Hope to meet you on Thursday!!! Oh, and I hope that house elf returns your keys :)

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Post by NickS » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:17 pm

Welcome! I always cage it to bike night, no biggie.
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Post by Megayo » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:06 pm

Welcome!! See you @ Bike night! No excuses lol
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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:15 am

Yeah, I was supposed to get a car last month but buying this zx - 9 F'd me on that. So now Its just time before I get some insurance money for the stolen r-1. Then ill buy a car with that money. I do have a vehicle another vehicle I could use so I still might get out.
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Post by 2track » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:22 am

Just wanted to say welcome to the boards. Hope to meet you at Bike Night.

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Post by jon_af_gonzo » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:11 am

"Just wanted to say welcome to the boards. Hope to meet you at Bike Night"

is that you in the small avatar clip??
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