Howdy!
Howdy!
Hello everyone, my name is John. I look forward to meeting everyone and am excited to have a chance to ride with folks that ride like I like to ride...mostly civil.
I live between Fort Worth and Weatherford. I grew up in Stephenville (70 miles southwest of FW on why 377) and went away for about 21 years...US Army. The Army saw fit to issue me a wife and two boys while I was gone and I haven't looked back since.
We spent most of my career in Germany...11 years.
I started riding in 1998 with a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic and despite going through a motorcycle safety course, I promptly wrecked it two hours after picking it up. I was scared to death after picking it up from the shop 1 month later but I "got back in the saddle." I've been enjoying riding every since.
I thoroughly enjoyed riding my VFR, CBR 600 F4i, and RC51 on the fine twisties, Black Forest, autobahn, and occasional track days at the Hockenheim Ring in Germany. Big change coming back home and having to watch my speed and an even bigger challenge finding nice twisties...just have to look harder and be willing to ride further.
I enjoy going to motorcycle races and rode to Laguan Seca up PCH1 and to Assen in the Netherlands. I look forward to having an opportunity to go to a motorcycle race in Austin...hopefully we can organize something like that next year.
I currently ride a 2003 RC51...this is my second RC. I can't even come close to giving this bike justice, but I enjoy the sound of the V twin. Despite it's gear towards the sporting edge, I added a few aftermarket parts to make it a "little" more comfortable for longer road trips.
See y'all around and keep the rubber side down!
I live between Fort Worth and Weatherford. I grew up in Stephenville (70 miles southwest of FW on why 377) and went away for about 21 years...US Army. The Army saw fit to issue me a wife and two boys while I was gone and I haven't looked back since.
We spent most of my career in Germany...11 years.
I started riding in 1998 with a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic and despite going through a motorcycle safety course, I promptly wrecked it two hours after picking it up. I was scared to death after picking it up from the shop 1 month later but I "got back in the saddle." I've been enjoying riding every since.
I thoroughly enjoyed riding my VFR, CBR 600 F4i, and RC51 on the fine twisties, Black Forest, autobahn, and occasional track days at the Hockenheim Ring in Germany. Big change coming back home and having to watch my speed and an even bigger challenge finding nice twisties...just have to look harder and be willing to ride further.
I enjoy going to motorcycle races and rode to Laguan Seca up PCH1 and to Assen in the Netherlands. I look forward to having an opportunity to go to a motorcycle race in Austin...hopefully we can organize something like that next year.
I currently ride a 2003 RC51...this is my second RC. I can't even come close to giving this bike justice, but I enjoy the sound of the V twin. Despite it's gear towards the sporting edge, I added a few aftermarket parts to make it a "little" more comfortable for longer road trips.
See y'all around and keep the rubber side down!
Re: Howdy!
Welcome!
Sounds like you've been around - and yes there are twisties, you do indeed just have to travel a little bit to get to them.
Sounds like you've been around - and yes there are twisties, you do indeed just have to travel a little bit to get to them.
K1600
Re: Howdy!
Hey John
Welcome
Sound like you live close to Aledo
Close to FM 5 - nice little 20 mile loop
One of my favorites
Welcome
Sound like you live close to Aledo
Close to FM 5 - nice little 20 mile loop
One of my favorites
- JTChiTown
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Welcome!
Love the RC. My roommate had one with Jardin pipes. Please tell me you have reasonable exhaust on yours.
Love the RC. My roommate had one with Jardin pipes. Please tell me you have reasonable exhaust on yours.
Jeff
"Drive fast, attract Cops; Drive faster, attract Sponsors"
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- shilka99
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Welcome, nice bike. Let us know if you want to try a track day here.
Shaun in McKinney
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
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Welcome
- Polokid69
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Welcome
Current Bike:
KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
- LonestarCBR
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Welcome John, sweet bike history, and nice bike.
I've lived in Stephenville since 1983. We have a ton of good twisties down this way, along with good BBQ. Subscribe to the club ride and club event threads to stay abreast of club activities for riding opportunities.
Did I say nice bike yet?
I've lived in Stephenville since 1983. We have a ton of good twisties down this way, along with good BBQ. Subscribe to the club ride and club event threads to stay abreast of club activities for riding opportunities.
Did I say nice bike yet?
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
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Did you ever ride The Ring while you were in Germany?
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- milesmiles
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Welcomes!
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
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Welcome! I am sure you will have a blast as part of the group. I know I have over the years.
~Jeremiah~ AKA DemonDuck
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Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
2012 BMW S1000RR Red/White
2000 SV650 Track bike
2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 - Sold
1982 Honda CB750K - Sold
Re: Howdy!
Thanks everyone for the welcome!
1. Pooty-Yep...I live in Aledo and yes, i've hit FM5
2. chiTown-I have Yosh exhuast....i don't know what you consider reasonable??
3. RC30-I don't know about a track day on the RC...i don't want to lay it down. Although I'm saving up for a riding class with Colin Edwards down around Houston.
4. Lonestar-Hard8 is pretty good BBQ. I'll be sure to let you know if i come back down to S'ville. and thanks for the hint about subscribing
5. Demon- yep...I think I'll have a blast with the group.
1. Pooty-Yep...I live in Aledo and yes, i've hit FM5
2. chiTown-I have Yosh exhuast....i don't know what you consider reasonable??
3. RC30-I don't know about a track day on the RC...i don't want to lay it down. Although I'm saving up for a riding class with Colin Edwards down around Houston.
4. Lonestar-Hard8 is pretty good BBQ. I'll be sure to let you know if i come back down to S'ville. and thanks for the hint about subscribing
5. Demon- yep...I think I'll have a blast with the group.
- LonestarCBR
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Have you made the association that once you started riding sport bikes you quit crashing? I"m just sayin'...Kaboiz wrote:I started riding in 1998 with a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic and despite going through a motorcycle safety course, I promptly wrecked it two hours after picking it up.
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
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Welcome!! Shiny bike!!!! Great riding history!! By the way, thank you so much for your service!!!!!!!
"So bright... so beautiful... ah, Precioussss."
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1. Thanks for the welcome James!
2. Lonestar...well....i didn't mention that i have managed to low side my two RC51s down three times.
3. Thanks BD...it was an honor to serve our badass country for 21 years!!!
2. Lonestar...well....i didn't mention that i have managed to low side my two RC51s down three times.
3. Thanks BD...it was an honor to serve our badass country for 21 years!!!
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Yep, this is what happens when you start out on a cruiser...it messes with your moto mojo. I won't even bring up how a Kawasaki further complicates the situation.Kaboiz wrote:2. Lonestar...well....i didn't mention that i have managed to low side my two RC51s down three times.
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
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Well, it was really just a comment on cruisers, and maybe Kawasaki's (for fun), but yes it's a trap. If you listen you become curious. If you become curious you test ride. If you test ride with an open mind...you get it...trapped!
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
- JTChiTown
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Re: Howdy!
Hey, I think the club has more running triumphs right now than Suzukis..... just saying.
Jeff
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- milesmiles
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Re: Howdy!
penny runs! you just have to jump start her...damn battery
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
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If that's truly all that's wrong, I'll buy you a friggin' battery if you'll install it and ride.
And "penny"? I hope that's short for "sixpence", otherwise it's not very fitting for a Triumph. Mine on the other hand is named "Doppler"...much more manly sounding, and it's universal.
And "penny"? I hope that's short for "sixpence", otherwise it's not very fitting for a Triumph. Mine on the other hand is named "Doppler"...much more manly sounding, and it's universal.
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
- milesmiles
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Re: Howdy!
Penny is the best name for a triumph...it's British
better watch how you talk about Penny
better watch how you talk about Penny
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles