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sprocketrocket · 01-17-2010, 10:08 PM

hey guys and gals, i just recently moved here from ramstein afb, germany. i ride a 04 zx10r ninja. my bike is still en route and it should be here in few weeks courtesy of TMO. i'm trying to meet some fellow riders/people since i don't know anyone here. i've been riding for almost 10 years and this is my 3rd bike i owned. one thing i would like to do as soon as my bike gets here is to check out the local roads to get familiarize but i can't do that alone. i would like to have someone who knows the roads to go on a ride with me. coming from europe, i kinda got spoiled on the curve roads and i was wondering if its something similar like that here. thanks again.

e11charlie · 01-17-2010, 10:26 PM

Spoiled by the curvy roads? Hell I was spoiled by the autobahn, woohoo 190 mph in a rented porche priceless. Welcome, there are a few out in your neck of the woods. When the season ramps up there will be plenty of people to ride with from here. Lots of good people here if you dont mind the dysfunction, and a great wealth of knowledge.

Exitwounds · 01-17-2010, 10:30 PM

Those 04/05 zx10's are beasts.

Most of the twistier stuff is North of Boise, you have a lot of flat open road out towards Mountain Home. Idk what its like towards Sun Valley and north of you.

The stuff up north of us is still too sandy and snowy to ride, but were coming into the early part of riding season and I know I'll be out and around the area along with a few other people soon.

Turbo2themax · 01-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Your going to love Mountain Hole best dam place I ever lived in my life!!!! Welcome!

Linker33 · 01-17-2010, 10:39 PM

Just waiting for the snow and sand to go away, then it's game on...

Look forward to riding with you.

Mikey · 01-17-2010, 10:48 PM

Just remember we ride on the "right" side of the road, not the left

J/K look forward to riding with you

sprocketrocket · 01-17-2010, 10:53 PM

thanks for the replies, i just got here couple days ago and i'm trying to adapt. one thing i noticed is no snow? when is the riding season normally starts here? i tried to stay away from the autobahn and just sticked on the back twisty roads but its always depends who i ride with over there. chances are, someone is still faster than you with all the exotic cars running around.
also, sands on the roads? very common? i normally ride in full leathers but how's the temperature here especially summer? i appreciate all the info.

R1DON · 01-17-2010, 11:03 PM

temps in the summers are around 90 mostly, usually have a week or two of 110+. you will adapt i am sure. welcome to the area, look forward to riding with you

stubby · 01-18-2010, 12:09 AM

Welcome to the site

Exitwounds · 01-18-2010, 12:39 AM

There's a lot of sub freezing days here in the winter and some snow. As soon as it snows they sand the ###t out of the roads and put deicer all over. The sand sticks around until they get the street sweepers out and clean up the roads. We may not have snow on the ground, but the sand stays until clean up time : /

They don't sand the twisty back roads, but its still cold enough up there that snow is on the ground.

svbmudssa · 01-18-2010, 01:41 AM

I see a new track guy in the making!! BTW I am still looking for my first Afghani sport bike...maybe in Kabul??

lost cause · 01-18-2010, 04:12 AM

welcome

Pimpit · 01-18-2010, 05:49 AM

Welcome

scooterholic · 01-18-2010, 06:22 AM

Look forward to riding with you, and welcome to the area.

MissKaos · 01-18-2010, 07:43 AM

Welcome

Arwen · 01-18-2010, 10:10 AM

bigroar · 01-18-2010, 11:17 AM

welcome to the area. and yea winter sucks but today is looking rather splended for a short trip around town.

DONT MIND IF I DO. And dont let these fools get to you. lots of trash talk here

, just take it and dish it out at the earliest convience.

but always remember to

BLIZANTHIMUM · 01-18-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocketrocket

hey guys and gals, i just recently moved here from ramstein afb, germany. i ride a 04 zx10r ninja. my bike is still en route and it should be here in few weeks courtesy of TMO. i'm trying to meet some fellow riders/people since i don't know anyone here. i've been riding for almost 10 years and this is my 3rd bike i owned. one thing i would like to do as soon as my bike gets here is to check out the local roads to get familiarize but i can't do that alone. i would like to have someone who knows the roads to go on a ride with me. coming from europe, i kinda got spoiled on the curve roads and i was wondering if its something similar like that here. thanks again.

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2004 ZX10r Kawi Ninja
- custom blue paint
- painted blue wheels with chrome lip
- puig tinted screen
- power commander
- k and n filter
- d&d slipon exhaust
- tinted tail lights
- custom rear fender eliminator kit
- aftermarket front and rear signals
- solo seat cowl
- aftermarket mirrors
- frame sliders
- front and rear stand spools
- chrome heel plate
- chrome pegs
- chrome exhaust hanger
- scotts steering damper

sprocketrocket · 01-18-2010, 02:29 PM

i'm trying to put my bike's photo but its too damn big of a file, LOL! anyways, thanks again for the warm welcome. i can't wait to start riding here. i'm sure i'll see you guys around. also, is there a track close by? that kinda interest me too.

lost cause · 01-18-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocketrocket

also, is there a track close by? that kinda interest me too.

firebird drag strip

Mikey · 01-18-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocketrocket

i'm trying to put my bike's photo but its too damn big of a file, LOL! anyways, thanks again for the warm welcome. i can't wait to start riding here. i'm sure i'll see you guys around. also, is there a track close by? that kinda interest me too.

http://www.picresize.com/

And if your looking for drags then Firebird is just a little northwest of Boise. If your looking for road courses then I think it's a tossup between Miller Motorsports park in Toole Utah or the Oregan track...can't remember the actual name of it, Stubby or Bailey help me out!!

Matt · 01-18-2010, 03:17 PM

Welcome man! I've spent some time in Germany also, and I know exactly what you mean about exotic cars! Never did get on a bike over there though

Like Exitwounds said, freezing in the winter, and blistering in the summer here. I wear full leathers for most canyon riding and such. Mine are perforated and I wear underarmor underneath so that helps, but is still cooks me sometimes... Looking forward to having another rider around this season

stubby · 01-18-2010, 04:52 PM

There is a track in Spokane, WA and Kent, WA. There are 2 tracks in Oregon - ORP and PIR. MMP is in Utah which is 5 hours away, and there are several tracks in Colorado, Nevada, and California.

R1DON · 01-18-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprocketrocket

i'm trying to put my bike's photo but its too damn big of a file, LOL! anyways, thanks again for the warm welcome. i can't wait to start riding here. i'm sure i'll see you guys around. also, is there a track close by? that kinda interest me too.

i use photobucket.com to upload pics that are too big

Back Of The Pack · 01-18-2010, 05:12 PM

Welcome

shaner · 01-18-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R1DON

i use photobucket.com to upload pics that are too big

Welcome

Idaho Wolverine · 01-19-2010, 01:57 PM

I had to go home at lunch and fix the dryer. Anyway, yeah, I unpluged the R1 from the tender and rode to base.

I like the ZX10 too, so I will have to check it out when you get it!

See ya around.

Oh, what do you do out here?

sprocketrocket · 01-19-2010, 09:01 PM

i'm civil engineer by trade. i was with combat communications in germany, now i'm assigned to air control squadron. as far as tracks, i guess we'll see but i do want to sharpen my skills around the corners. i know a lot of my friends take their rides on local german tracks but i never really had a chance because of my frequent t.d.y's. i tried to ride as much as i can depending on the weather. i ride with anyone no matter what bike they have. i consider myself not agressive rider because i know my limits and my bike's potential. i have a lot of friend's that went down including myself last summer. also, i prefer to ride in full leathers but i guess with the hot summer days, i might have to adjust. thanks again for all the response. i'm looking forward to ride with ya'll.

m5james · 01-19-2010, 10:45 PM

Welcome. You said you were stationed in Germany, but where are you originally from?

01-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#1
sprocketrocket Junior Member Joined: Jan 2010 From: mountain home Posts: 10 I Ride: 04 ZX10R ninja	new to the area hey guys and gals, i just recently moved here from ramstein afb, germany. i ride a 04 zx10r ninja. my bike is still en route and it should be here in few weeks courtesy of TMO. i'm trying to meet some fellow riders/people since i don't know anyone here. i've been riding for almost 10 years and this is my 3rd bike i owned. one thing i would like to do as soon as my bike gets here is to check out the local roads to get familiarize but i can't do that alone. i would like to have someone who knows the roads to go on a ride with me. coming from europe, i kinda got spoiled on the curve roads and i was wondering if its something similar like that here. thanks again.

01-19-2010, 01:57 PM	#27
Idaho Wolverine Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 Posts: 672 I Ride: 2008 FJR	I had to ride today I had to go home at lunch and fix the dryer. Anyway, yeah, I unpluged the R1 from the tender and rode to base. I like the ZX10 too, so I will have to check it out when you get it! See ya around. Oh, what do you do out here?

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01-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,717	Spoiled by the curvy roads? Hell I was spoiled by the autobahn, woohoo 190 mph in a rented porche priceless. Welcome, there are a few out in your neck of the woods. When the season ramps up there will be plenty of people to ride with from here. Lots of good people here if you dont mind the dysfunction, and a great wealth of knowledge.

01-17-2010, 10:30 PM	#3
Exitwounds Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 723 I Ride: Retired	Those 04/05 zx10's are beasts. Most of the twistier stuff is North of Boise, you have a lot of flat open road out towards Mountain Home. Idk what its like towards Sun Valley and north of you. The stuff up north of us is still too sandy and snowy to ride, but were coming into the early part of riding season and I know I'll be out and around the area along with a few other people soon.

01-17-2010, 10:31 PM	#4
Turbo2themax Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Las Vegas Posts: 1,380 I Ride: 2000 Ninja ZX-6R	Your going to love Mountain Hole best dam place I ever lived in my life!!!! Welcome!

01-17-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,428 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	Just waiting for the snow and sand to go away, then it's game on... Look forward to riding with you.

01-17-2010, 10:48 PM	#6
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,246 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	Just remember we ride on the "right" side of the road, not the left J/K look forward to riding with you

01-17-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
sprocketrocket Junior Member Joined: Jan 2010 From: mountain home Posts: 10 I Ride: 04 ZX10R ninja	thanks for the replies, i just got here couple days ago and i'm trying to adapt. one thing i noticed is no snow? when is the riding season normally starts here? i tried to stay away from the autobahn and just sticked on the back twisty roads but its always depends who i ride with over there. chances are, someone is still faster than you with all the exotic cars running around. also, sands on the roads? very common? i normally ride in full leathers but how's the temperature here especially summer? i appreciate all the info.

01-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#8
R1DON Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: Nampa Posts: 1,957 I Ride: 08 zx10	temps in the summers are around 90 mostly, usually have a week or two of 110+. you will adapt i am sure. welcome to the area, look forward to riding with you

01-18-2010, 12:09 AM	#9
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Welcome to the site

01-18-2010, 12:39 AM	#10
Exitwounds Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 723 I Ride: Retired	There's a lot of sub freezing days here in the winter and some snow. As soon as it snows they sand the ###t out of the roads and put deicer all over. The sand sticks around until they get the street sweepers out and clean up the roads. We may not have snow on the ground, but the sand stays until clean up time : / They don't sand the twisty back roads, but its still cold enough up there that snow is on the ground.

01-18-2010, 01:41 AM	#11
svbmudssa Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Boise Posts: 1,234 I Ride: 02' SVS 88' GSXR 750 Slingshot	I see a new track guy in the making!! BTW I am still looking for my first Afghani sport bike...maybe in Kabul??

01-18-2010, 05:49 AM	#13
Pimpit Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,137 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	Welcome

01-18-2010, 04:12 AM	#12
lost cause Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009 From: boise Posts: 745 I Ride: low and slow	welcome

01-18-2010, 06:22 AM	#14
scooterholic Senior Member Joined: Oct 2009 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 1,333 I Ride: Suzuki 01 Gsx 600 f, 07 Honda Reflex, 92 Ninja ZX7 (in bike coma) Weedeater one	Look forward to riding with you, and welcome to the area.

01-18-2010, 07:43 AM	#15
MissKaos Joined: Sep 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,944 I Ride: Two-Wheeled Orgaaaaaaaasm	Welcome

01-18-2010, 10:10 AM	#16
Arwen Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007 From: Boise Posts: 1,051 I Ride: 2009 Buell 1125r, 2006 GSX-R1000, 2003 Suzuki RM 250

01-18-2010, 11:17 AM	#17
bigroar Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009 From: Payette, Idaho Posts: 204 I Ride: 2004 Hayabusa GSXR 1300	welcome to the area. and yea winter sucks but today is looking rather splended for a short trip around town. DONT MIND IF I DO. And dont let these fools get to you. lots of trash talk here , just take it and dish it out at the earliest convience. but always remember to

01-18-2010, 02:29 PM	#19
sprocketrocket Junior Member Joined: Jan 2010 From: mountain home Posts: 10 I Ride: 04 ZX10R ninja	i'm trying to put my bike's photo but its too damn big of a file, LOL! anyways, thanks again for the warm welcome. i can't wait to start riding here. i'm sure i'll see you guys around. also, is there a track close by? that kinda interest me too.

01-18-2010, 03:17 PM	#22
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,895 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	Welcome man! I've spent some time in Germany also, and I know exactly what you mean about exotic cars! Never did get on a bike over there though Like Exitwounds said, freezing in the winter, and blistering in the summer here. I wear full leathers for most canyon riding and such. Mine are perforated and I wear underarmor underneath so that helps, but is still cooks me sometimes... Looking forward to having another rider around this season

01-18-2010, 04:52 PM	#23
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	There is a track in Spokane, WA and Kent, WA. There are 2 tracks in Oregon - ORP and PIR. MMP is in Utah which is 5 hours away, and there are several tracks in Colorado, Nevada, and California.

01-18-2010, 05:12 PM	#25
Back Of The Pack Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,430 I Ride: The "1" and its little sister.	Welcome

01-19-2010, 09:01 PM	#28
sprocketrocket Junior Member Joined: Jan 2010 From: mountain home Posts: 10 I Ride: 04 ZX10R ninja	i'm civil engineer by trade. i was with combat communications in germany, now i'm assigned to air control squadron. as far as tracks, i guess we'll see but i do want to sharpen my skills around the corners. i know a lot of my friends take their rides on local german tracks but i never really had a chance because of my frequent t.d.y's. i tried to ride as much as i can depending on the weather. i ride with anyone no matter what bike they have. i consider myself not agressive rider because i know my limits and my bike's potential. i have a lot of friend's that went down including myself last summer. also, i prefer to ride in full leathers but i guess with the hot summer days, i might have to adjust. thanks again for all the response. i'm looking forward to ride with ya'll.

01-19-2010, 10:45 PM	#29
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Welcome. You said you were stationed in Germany, but where are you originally from?