Just looking to ride

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Just looking to ride

Post by RandyKotch » Fri May 21, 2010 1:31 pm

Hello to all.
My name is Randy and I bought my 2008 R6 in february of 2009. When I purchased it several of my friends also rode, but now all of them have either sold there bikes or have lost all interest. As much fun riding is we all know that its much more fun with a group. My other problem is that I work every saturday from 8am to 8pm, which has excluded me from riding with almost all other groups. My R6 only has 6100 miles on it so I dont ride as much as most of you do, but I am not one of those people that buy a bike for it to just take up room in my garage. So hopefully this club does some rides that I would be able to join in on. If not at least the forum seems to have some content.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by El Diabro » Fri May 21, 2010 2:01 pm

Welcome to the board Randy! DarcShadow has been leading a few rides during the week, so just watch the club ride section and I'm sure you will find one. Also we have bike night next week so be prepared to come on out! Welcome aboard and enjoy!!!
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Blizzard_1708 » Fri May 21, 2010 2:19 pm

Welcome. We also do some sunday rides sometimes, so maybe you can catch one of those.

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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by dufremle » Fri May 21, 2010 2:29 pm

Welcome!
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Meat of Snail » Fri May 21, 2010 3:16 pm

welcome
as everyone else said, keep an eye on the ride section
also, see if you can make it to our bike night next Thursday starting at 7pm at Fox & Hound in south fort worth

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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by DarcShadow » Fri May 21, 2010 3:23 pm

Yeah, I might try to lead a few more after work rides in a couple of weeks. Might also lead try to lead a Sunday ride soon.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by El Diabro » Fri May 21, 2010 3:25 pm

DarcShadow wrote:Yeah, I might try to lead a few more after work rides in a couple of weeks. Might also lead try to lead a Sunday ride soon.
That's my dog there! Always willing to lead a ride!!!! :)) :)) :)) :))
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by WillK675 » Fri May 21, 2010 3:27 pm

Welcome to the boards! Everyone else has pretty much said it all, so I'm just repeating it when I say, keep and eye on the rides section, and come join us for bike night and meet the group.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by RandyKotch » Fri May 21, 2010 3:48 pm

I will keep a eye out for any ride I can join in on and I should have no problem making it to next weeks bike night. Also I usually ride every sunday so if anyone is want to ride feel free to hit me up.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Burton_Ernie » Fri May 21, 2010 4:43 pm

Last Sunday morning just after dawn was incredible...

Thats what I prefer. Hwy/Intrstat's are empty.

what say you for riding time on Sunday's?

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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Blizzard_1708 » Fri May 21, 2010 4:48 pm

probably about a 8am start -ish. But we avoid highways

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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by U-Turn » Fri May 21, 2010 8:12 pm

Welcome to FWMR. Keep watching the boards. The club has a structure, only ride leaders can post up rides and they've been kinda quite lately. Life keeps getting in the way of riding.
Other than taking part in the Charity Ride Saturday the only other thing on the radar for the next few weeks is Bike Night next Thursday at Fox and Hound. Check it out and ride in.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Bird » Sat May 22, 2010 5:39 am

Welcome to the boards. I'll get a Sunday ride out there soon.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Dragonfly » Sat May 22, 2010 6:16 am

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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Valentina » Sat May 22, 2010 10:07 am

RandyKotch wrote:I will keep a eye out for any ride I can join in on and I should have no problem making it to next weeks bike night. Also I usually ride every sunday so if anyone is want to ride feel free to hit me up.
Hi Randy,

Welcome. I am very very new in the club too, even I am a stranger in the country too...hehe. i am up for a ride in the weekend only thing is that i will have to rent a bike and then i am ready :-x
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by RandyKotch » Sat May 22, 2010 4:47 pm

http://www.sportryderrentals.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have had a couple people tell me that company is good to rent motorcycle from. I have never even looked at it, but you might wanna check it out and see if they are worth renting from.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by DemonDuck » Sat May 22, 2010 5:31 pm

Welcome Randy. Hope to see ya at bike night.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Valentina » Sun May 23, 2010 8:49 am

RandyKotch wrote:http://www.sportryderrentals.com/

I have had a couple people tell me that company is good to rent motorcycle from. I have never even looked at it, but you might wanna check it out and see if they are worth renting from.
Thanks for the link i checked it out. I am thinkin to ride a kawa 650R or this Can am Spyder:)i have never ridden on a 3 wheel bike...it could be interesting. but first i need to buy a helmet and at least a jacket. i left my leather and other stuff at home. and my bike which i miss sooo much :(
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by DemonDuck » Sun May 23, 2010 9:12 am

Dont know if you want to buy a bike or not but there is a kawi zx6r that is lowered already and has been taken care of at a shop where I live. I think it is like 5000 or 5500. There is also an older kawi 600 or so that is like 1200 I think. I can check into these for you if you want me to.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by U-Turn » Sun May 23, 2010 10:18 am

My Nephew bought a 2001 Katana 600F from Craigs List for $1900. Not the best most powerful 600 out there, but then I met a guy that didn't have a bike. And for $1900, could probably sell it for that a year from now.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Valentina » Sun May 23, 2010 2:47 pm

DemonDuck wrote:Dont know if you want to buy a bike or not but there is a kawi zx6r that is lowered already and has been taken care of at a shop where I live. I think it is like 5000 or 5500. There is also an older kawi 600 or so that is like 1200 I think. I can check into these for you if you want me to.
Thanks i would appreciate it if you can investigate it. Which year is it from?will you go to the bike night?
I try to go this time :-D
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by DemonDuck » Sun May 23, 2010 10:20 pm

Yea I will be a bike night and I will look into them.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by DemonDuck » Mon May 24, 2010 8:18 am

Just so you know the older one wasnt that much older I guess it is a 2005 with about 15000 miles on it. It is a ninja 250 and the price is 1500/negotiable. I will let you know about the other one tomorrow as they are not open on mondays.
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by El Diabro » Mon May 24, 2010 9:32 am

Valentina wrote:
RandyKotch wrote:I will keep a eye out for any ride I can join in on and I should have no problem making it to next weeks bike night. Also I usually ride every sunday so if anyone is want to ride feel free to hit me up.
Hi Randy,

Welcome. I am very very new in the club too, even I am a stranger in the country too...hehe. i am up for a ride in the weekend only thing is that i will have to rent a bike and then i am ready :-x
Valentina I hope you can make the bike night! Randy, come on out!!!
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Re: Just looking to ride

Post by Grinner » Mon May 24, 2010 11:51 am

Welcome sir, glad you found us!
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