Well Friends,
It's been quite a while since I've been consistently on my Ninja. I did get a chance to take it out one weekend with a few Ninjette.org members. It was a balmy 55 degrees (bear in mind, it was January, typically in the 10's and 20's), and we took to the twisty backroads. I felt slow and rusty through the blind turns and sharp corners, and it reminded me of how badly I'd like to get back to riding every single day. Perhaps one more month to go until it warms up and roads are cleared.
In the mean time, there are some events and trips planned for the coming months. In early March, there is an open-house event at a New Jersey race track, with free on track rides. My first taste of track riding, kind of! Then in May, a few of us will ride down to Virginia to take a cruise down Skyline Drive, and possibly some other twisty, scenic roads. Hopefully by then, I will have a GoPro camera. If so, you will all be treated to videos AND pictures! Woohoo!
Started my bike up this weekend, started up no problem with the choke on. She was happy to see me! Probably is as excited as I am to get back out on the road!
Anyways, stay tuned folks. Get excited!!
- Pandabear
Monday, February 4, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Hawaii!
Hey Friends,
So this post is obviously not very motorcycle related, but then again I said when I started this blog, it may also include other adventures as well! I really wish I could have rented a motorcycle or even tried my hand at a scooter in Hawaii, but sadly did not have time. But anyways, I wanted to share a few pictures because well, it was so awesome!!
The first day my family got there, we checked into our hotel, Marriott Ko'Olina Beach Club in Oahu. It was wonderful leaving freezing temperatures behind and stepping off the plane into 75 degree temperatures. The place was beautiful, from the resort itself, to the views, and the man made lagoons.
The water was warm, the sand soft. The faces were friendly, and the views spectacular! We got a chance to see the Dole plantation which was neat. We also then took a drive up to the North Shore, which had some great waves and lots of surfers!
Sadly, we did not stay at this resort the whole vacation. We relocated to Waikiki, which is more of a city beach, not as pleasant in my opinion. Too crowded and horrendously overpriced! It was however closer to Diamond Head crater. We hiked to the top to experience that "top of the world" feeling. You could see for miles in any direction!
We explored different areas of Waikiki. At one point we encountered a seemingly angry/crazy man with a fold-able wooden side table around his neck. Why he had adorned this piece of furniture, I have no clue. But he did give us quite a scare, as well as several others, so much that several police officers came and questioned the guy, and drove him off!
As our vacation began to wrap up, we decided to go to Hanauma Bay to go snorkeling. This was the first time that I had gone, and it was phenomenal! Felt a little awkward at first, as well as getting over the fear of swallowing tons of salt water trying to breathe underwater, but once I put some trust in the snorkel, I found it was very easy and a blast. We saw all sorts of fish, colorful and small, sparkly and several feet long, single fish, schools of fish, and various clams of purples and greens. I decided that after motorcycling, snorkeling is one of my next favorite things!
Though I am sad to have left so soon, I will always remember this trip! Now that I'm back to the cold, it's time for some snowboarding adventures, and hopefully when it warms up in March, I can break out my Ninja! Woohoo!
Have a great weekend everyone, I'll be in the Poconos shredding powder!
- Pandabear
So this post is obviously not very motorcycle related, but then again I said when I started this blog, it may also include other adventures as well! I really wish I could have rented a motorcycle or even tried my hand at a scooter in Hawaii, but sadly did not have time. But anyways, I wanted to share a few pictures because well, it was so awesome!!
The first day my family got there, we checked into our hotel, Marriott Ko'Olina Beach Club in Oahu. It was wonderful leaving freezing temperatures behind and stepping off the plane into 75 degree temperatures. The place was beautiful, from the resort itself, to the views, and the man made lagoons.
The water was warm, the sand soft. The faces were friendly, and the views spectacular! We got a chance to see the Dole plantation which was neat. We also then took a drive up to the North Shore, which had some great waves and lots of surfers!
Sadly, we did not stay at this resort the whole vacation. We relocated to Waikiki, which is more of a city beach, not as pleasant in my opinion. Too crowded and horrendously overpriced! It was however closer to Diamond Head crater. We hiked to the top to experience that "top of the world" feeling. You could see for miles in any direction!
We explored different areas of Waikiki. At one point we encountered a seemingly angry/crazy man with a fold-able wooden side table around his neck. Why he had adorned this piece of furniture, I have no clue. But he did give us quite a scare, as well as several others, so much that several police officers came and questioned the guy, and drove him off!
As our vacation began to wrap up, we decided to go to Hanauma Bay to go snorkeling. This was the first time that I had gone, and it was phenomenal! Felt a little awkward at first, as well as getting over the fear of swallowing tons of salt water trying to breathe underwater, but once I put some trust in the snorkel, I found it was very easy and a blast. We saw all sorts of fish, colorful and small, sparkly and several feet long, single fish, schools of fish, and various clams of purples and greens. I decided that after motorcycling, snorkeling is one of my next favorite things!
Though I am sad to have left so soon, I will always remember this trip! Now that I'm back to the cold, it's time for some snowboarding adventures, and hopefully when it warms up in March, I can break out my Ninja! Woohoo!
Have a great weekend everyone, I'll be in the Poconos shredding powder!
- Pandabear
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Not So White Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
It snowed a little bit last night, and then melted today..so no snow here, but it was still a pleasant Christmas.
Touched down yesterday morning from a nice trip in Hawaii. There are so many scooters there, it's not even funny!! I did have the pleasure to see my favorite bike, a BMW S1000RR. Sounded great!! I didn't see anyone wearing any gear though, just a helmet, and at most, a leather jacket or gloves. Everyone else was in a tshirt and flip flops! Was a great time anyways, I even got to go snorkeling and see a reef and all the marine life, which was a first for me. It was a blast!
Came home, and started up the bike and car. Both had no problems starting, though I did have to choke the bike to get it started. Not an issue, it was cold in the garage so that was expected!
Enjoy your vacation!
- Pandabear
It snowed a little bit last night, and then melted today..so no snow here, but it was still a pleasant Christmas.
Touched down yesterday morning from a nice trip in Hawaii. There are so many scooters there, it's not even funny!! I did have the pleasure to see my favorite bike, a BMW S1000RR. Sounded great!! I didn't see anyone wearing any gear though, just a helmet, and at most, a leather jacket or gloves. Everyone else was in a tshirt and flip flops! Was a great time anyways, I even got to go snorkeling and see a reef and all the marine life, which was a first for me. It was a blast!
Came home, and started up the bike and car. Both had no problems starting, though I did have to choke the bike to get it started. Not an issue, it was cold in the garage so that was expected!
Enjoy your vacation!
- Pandabear
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