Planet Minis

EddieNewYork · 04-08-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shw911

We'll go on a slightly longer ride next time. I have some more ideas where to go. I saw some gated roads in the park (not sure if we're allowed but we'll try anyway)

I definitely will need everyone to have more protective gear next time as I'll feel really bad if you get hurt. Another thing is if you do get hurt, it'll take a while for help to get to us. Cell reception might be a bit spotty up there.

I almost ate it on that hairpin because it's very different on a motorcycle than when you ride a bicycle through that same turn. I'm not used to the Panda on hairpins as it's very different in many ways from my NSR50 on the kart tracks. I didn't trust the stock 8" panda tires and I thought there was some dirt across the roadway.

Sounds like a plan. I'm gonna go to cyclegear this weekend and see if I can find a jacket at least. When you went up into the dirt... for a moment I thought you did that on purpose, lol.

EddieNewYork · 04-08-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2full2ride

wow how can I get my SSR110cc plated? I have a pinkslip too and its a bitch to ride arround always on a look out for coppers

I dun know man, does it have a vin?

SCHMEEL · 04-08-2008, 08:42 AM

good reading thread......sounds like you boys had fun.

shw911 · 04-08-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieNewYork

Sounds like a plan. I'm gonna go to cyclegear this weekend and see if I can find a jacket at least. When you went up into the dirt... for a moment I thought you did that on purpose, lol.

You can try Berts Megamall or if you want the ultimate store, Chaparral in San Bernardino. I usually go to these place to try things out and order through ebay or somewhere online.

I screwed up the hairpin because I fixated on where I didn't want to go (bad bad thing). Most of my kart track crashes happened that way. If I was on a big bike, I would've gotten hurt. Luckily the bike is small and I got my feet on the ground like outriggers. Or imagine if there was a car coming the other way! Or if I didn't have the knobbies, or was going a bit faster. I've been on the kart tracks and do fairly well...but the street is a bit different...unfamiliar terrain, unfamiliar bike, unknown conditions...you know what I mean. That's why even on a mini bike, armor is just as important. Trust me, I've crashed a dozen times on the kart track and 25% of those were painful! and that was with full race gear on.

EddieNewYork · 04-08-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shw911

You can try Berts Megamall or if you want the ultimate store, Chaparral in San Bernardino. I usually go to these place to try things out and order through ebay or somewhere online.

I screwed up the hairpin because I fixated on where I didn't want to go (bad bad thing). Most of my kart track crashes happened that way. If I was on a big bike, I would've gotten hurt. Luckily the bike is small and I got my feet on the ground like outriggers. Or imagine if there was a car coming the other way! Or if I didn't have the knobbies, or was going a bit faster. I've been on the kart tracks and do fairly well...but the street is a bit different...unfamiliar terrain, unfamiliar bike, unknown conditions...you know what I mean. That's why even on a mini bike, armor is just as important. Trust me, I've crashed a dozen times on the kart track and 25% of those were painful! and that was with full race gear on.

Yeah, I've been to bert's and I really wanted to buy the Shift SR-1 jacket. Been searching ebay for months but they never have my size. Tell me more about this ultimate store, Chaparral in San Bernardino, I couldn't find it on the net. The cool thing about CycleGear is I have a 20% off coupon after completing my MSF course but I don't think they have that jacket.

Did you race on the kart tracks or just learn/sharpen your skills?

shw911 · 04-09-2008, 10:44 AM

>>>Linky to Chaparral Racing

It's off of the 10 and 215 freeways.
The place is huge. It's about 50% larger than Berts. Lots of parts and apparel and a huge motorcycle showroom. Let me know if you're going.

I did race CMRRA for half a season.
I also went to a lot of Saturday practice days.
You can go to Grange or Adams on weekday (some weekends) for about $20 for the whole day.
It's a great way to sharpen your skills.

EddieNewYork · 04-11-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shw911

>>>Linky to Chaparral Racing

It's off of the 10 and 215 freeways.
The place is huge. It's about 50% larger than Berts. Lots of parts and apparel and a huge motorcycle showroom. Let me know if you're going.

I did race CMRRA for half a season.
I also went to a lot of Saturday practice days.
You can go to Grange or Adams on weekday (some weekends) for about $20 for the whole day.
It's a great way to sharpen your skills.

Wow, it's 63 miles from my house, lol. I wanna go but that's a drive!

Definietly would like to do a track day. Sounds like fun!

shw911 · 04-11-2008, 12:41 PM

Yes, Chapparal is like a big toy store for big kids.
Gotta carpool to save on gas. Gas has officially hit $4 a gallon (in Hawaii but that's still the US)

$4 gas, coming to a station near you...

tmas · 04-16-2008, 02:42 PM

Cool pics. Sounds like a real good time. Thanks for sharing. Ernesto..... Get your bike in FOTM.
tmas

nahi · 05-25-2008, 09:21 PM

any one out in san diego?

hooptytank · 06-07-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shw911

We'll go on a slightly longer ride next time. I have some more ideas where to go. I saw some gated roads in the park (not sure if we're allowed but we'll try anyway)

It's only illegal if you get caught

04-08-2008, 08:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
SCHMEEL 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: COESSE, INDIANA Posts: 841	Re: Griffith Observatory mini ride good reading thread......sounds like you boys had fun.

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shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,453	Re: Griffith Observatory mini ride >>>Linky to Chaparral Racing It's off of the 10 and 215 freeways. The place is huge. It's about 50% larger than Berts. Lots of parts and apparel and a huge motorcycle showroom. Let me know if you're going. I did race CMRRA for half a season. I also went to a lot of Saturday practice days. You can go to Grange or Adams on weekday (some weekends) for about $20 for the whole day. It's a great way to sharpen your skills. Last edited by shw911; 04-09-2008 at 03:47 PM.

04-11-2008, 12:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,453	Re: Griffith Observatory mini ride Yes, Chapparal is like a big toy store for big kids. Gotta carpool to save on gas. Gas has officially hit $4 a gallon (in Hawaii but that's still the US) $4 gas, coming to a station near you...

04-16-2008, 02:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
tmas 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,461 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Griffith Observatory mini ride Cool pics. Sounds like a real good time. Thanks for sharing. Ernesto..... Get your bike in FOTM. tmas

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nahi PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: oceanside ca. sandiego Posts: 11	Re: Griffith Observatory mini ride any one out in san diego?

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