SuburbanRyder becomes "SportRyder"

[dlinquencious]

Woooo-hoooo! Sick bike! Go Ninjaaaaaa! What a nice friend to drive sick in the rain to store someone else's bike. If you need a Ninja fix, I'll letcha ride mine. :)

[suburbanryder]

@dlinquencious Thank you for the kind offer. :)

[lauriejennifer]

Aw, just found this old classic! I remember that day! I had the flu. Thanks again for this! I still miss Shamu.  It would be fun to get a li'l Ninja again, if just for the track. Still, I definitely have a bike that suits me better now (and one that's much more comfortable for you to borrow LOL). :-)

[suburbanryder]

@lauriejennifer The ninja was ok but the KLX is awesome fun to ride. :)

[KeukaRyder]

Just found/saw this.

Did they parachute you in?

Did the wife just push you out the car door and say "See ya"?

SportyRyder. I like that. ;->

[suburbanryder]

It was the second choice. LOL

My legs were a bit cramped but otherwise it was fun to ride.

[inkmonster0u812]

Jlyns bike., cool, it doesnt look that way right now.Hope she gets it back shortly.

[suburbanryder]

It's a bit beat up looking now but the local mechanics are good at the Kawi dealer.

[zx6roy]

I did notice the roads look familiar. I live in mchenry.

[suburbanryder]

I see you are from Fox Lake.

Maybe you could join my friends and me for some rides next riding season if you would like.

[zx6roy]

you did a fine job for never riding a sport bike-a buddy of mine washed out the front end of my bike in the rain and he rides harleys.

[HiCountry88]

wOW. Trial by fire, a sportsbike and raining all in the same day. SR is "the man" for helping out another biker.

[suburbanryder]

Storing up my treasures in heaven bro.

:-)

[suburbanryder]

Send a link and I'll check it out.

[MrBKBiker]

I want to know if you are wearing her pink back pack too? : )

[suburbanryder]

I would but pink makes my hips look big. :P

[MrBKBiker]

LOL

[suburbanryder]

Eh.... probably better than wandering down the road dodging cars. LOL

I'm probably a lot less boring when people watch me drunk too.

[LARC0]

Good on you for trying a sport bike for the first time Chuck! A memorable video indeed. Yeah, we have been getting bombarded with wet weather lately too.  :(

[suburbanryder]

Thanks Mike.

[hughes111]

What a nice day to become a sport guy hehe, rain sucks! SuburbanSportRyder :D

[suburbanryder]

Nothing like learning it the hard way.

After that everything is gravy. LOL

[Skazzious]

good one man but sounded a little sore... To be fair I know how you feel with the ride position and Im only 24 with a dodge leg... after about 30 mins to an hour sports kill me... So I ride an inbetween... Naked bikes... one day I will get myself a nice cruiser like my mechanic keep telling me to

[suburbanryder]

Yep for me it's only short trips on that type of bike. Still I'm glad I tried it.

[KeukaRyder]

Since you posted this video I have to believe you made it home ;-> I hope you aren't experiencing any leg cramps.

[suburbanryder]

Yep all went smooth.

No problems.

[suburbanryder]

Watching the turn signal light was lower on my priority list at the time.

Not scratching LJ's bike was kind of high priority. :-)

[suburbanryder]

It was not a position I have ever rode in before I'll tell you that.

[invisiblemon]

A bike with upright seating is all day comfy.You should sit on some.The lean forward position gets tiring real fast.Why I got the 650r,its comfy.

[suburbanryder]

So would you recommend something more like say.... a Triumph Amerca?. :-)

[invisiblemon]

early triumphs had a bit of lean forward seating.I had 2 triumphs a trophy 500 and a 750 trident.

[britex3186]

So does this mean you are going to get a sport bike for DG4?

[suburbanryder]

I was thinking....... maybe ...... not !

[motorhead1]

Sorry you had to be seen on this thing.... : )

[suburbanryder]

I took the back way so none of my friends would see me. :-)

[theSMYRNAcowboy]

I really do regret not letting you take ALF out for a spin when you were down last year. I'm with you. I just can't see myself riding a sport bike for that long of a distance. My hip just hurts thinking about it.

[suburbanryder]

Oh... no worries you know if it's possible I will be down sometime next riding season.

[mr1night]

sweat,,lol...im telling LJ you were popping wheelies on her bike..lol..great vid bro

[suburbanryder]

Just a few accidental stoppies but no wheelies.

LOL

[ike955]

i'm glad to see you starting out on a 250...

sport. :)

[suburbanryder]

Should I try a Hyabusa in the rain next?

Seems like the next logical choice.

[TwinCult]

omg uncle chuck. it scares me knowing you are on a sportbike. but that is kind of cool. :D

[suburbanryder]

It was a different experience for me. That's for sure.

[saskscout]

could tell you're used to your Big Comfy Couch

Hope LJ gets well soon

[suburbanryder]

I would not think of taking a sport bike on a long trip ever.

Although at a place like Deals Gap if one were there waiting for me I wouldn't turn in down.

[REEDSBUD]

Now that is a change!! I really like those bikes but like you I have alot of trouble getting my legs to bend with my bad knees and could never really get comfortable on one that's why I went with the WR250X, alot more comfortable riding position!

[suburbanryder]

I agree.

It's all about the position you can feel comfortable in.

[ZMagic97]

Interesting video. View was good as well!

[suburbanryder]

It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. My head position was a bit different on this bike.

[ZMagic97]

I had the same feeling when I got my CBR; I thought my head would be facing too far down for decent vologging.

[bean1967]

Next season, I'm hopping on my SV650 and meeting up with some of you guys, even though I don't Vlog.

You seem like a good guy SR.

[suburbanryder]

Just wait till LJ's next vid titiled "SuburbanRyder Stole My Bike At Work"

LOL just kidding

Sure come on up next season and ride with us.

[frankyfong36]

He's on the NINA!!!!!!

[suburbanryder]

felt more like a Ninjette to my legs. :-)

[Papa2two]

Not the best weather to be riding a bike you're not used to. But it seems you had no problems (besides the foo pegs). Rain is supposed to hit here in SoCal next week. We definitely need it. Take care and rsmf...

[suburbanryder]

After the first two hours of rain the pavement is actually not bad. It's just not that enjoyable for the person on the bike. I still think its a win learning to operate something new.

[Pittimus84]

Chuck when are you going to start doing track days lol. I see FZ1 in your future or something like that now hahaha.

[suburbanryder]

If I came into money somehow I would certainly have at least one type of sport bike along with many others.

[RC62]

Oh no! Tell me it ain't so! SuburbanRyder on a sport bike. My world just turned upside down! LOL

Wow, really nasty weather to be riding an unfamiliar bike.

Take care,

Rob

[suburbanryder]

Up until LJ called me I really believed I would never drive a sport bike of any kind ever.

The weather this fall has been way wetter than normal.

[M3anMachin3]

Dude, really looked way too wet to try out a bike type you're not used too. *pat on your back*

Wasn't so bad, was it? :) All those years of riding experience must count for something

[suburbanryder]

I live for danger!

No.... actually with decent tires after the first two hours the pavement is fine for riding even in the rain.

Yes, the over 30 years of riding does help a lot too.

[maikeli7]

My young knees were aching just thinking of your pain!! I rode a sport bike once and loved it, minus the neck strain. If I had the dough, I'd own all different types and brands - kind of like Jay Leno.

Glad you had a safe trip!

Hope LJ gets well soon!

[suburbanryder]

Yeah it went well.

LJ called me a few hours later and was feeling better.

[rebelyell91]

:D that is awesome. Glad you had a taste of the Ninja 250 (:

[lauriejennifer]

Thanks, friend! When this flu passes, I'll be by to pick it up.

I'm glad Shamu was nice to you. :-)

[eltatertoto]

thats cool man. did you ditch your car at the mall, or did ya get a ride?

[suburbanryder]

My wife gave me a ride to the mall. It's very close to my house.

[8cuttlefish8]

Wahhhhh!!!! I didn't see that coming mate!

Awesome! HAHA. Gonna trade the cruiser in now ;D just kidding.

[suburbanryder]

These old bones can only take that leaning forward for a short ride. I still prefer upright and comfy. :-)