Back Again

gthotchkiss · 05-13-2008, 12:42 PM

Hey guys -

I've haven't been on for a while, but I'm back at my co-op sitting in front of a computer all day so I'm sure I'll be posting alot more.

My ZZR was actually stolen, again... about 2 weeks ago. Looks like my insurance is coming through and I'm looking at getting a '07 1kRR from Southern Honda. Finally going to step up to the big boys bike.

While I've been waiting for my insurance to come through on the ZZR I had been riding my mom's virago 250, I look like a gorilla on that thing. About a week ago though I was leaving a quick trip and got broadsided by a lady on a cellphone in a Suburban. Witnesses said that she hit me doing about 30-40 mph. Somehow there was more damage to the SUV then there was to me and my bike, I actually picked it up and rode it home. I'm just banged up and needed stitches in my leg.

Anyways, I'm just psched about finally getting my first blade!

Oh yeah - Brooke, I know you'll read this, when you join a site your supposed to introduce yourself...

CBRVFR · 05-13-2008, 12:49 PM

Nice to have you back again! Be careful out there.

ONEvcs · 05-13-2008, 12:50 PM

Dude, welcome back, and I hope your luck changes for the better...

f1_hurricane · 05-13-2008, 12:54 PM

time to consider gettin an alarm on the new bike..

DrHall · 05-13-2008, 12:56 PM

Good to see you back, man!

Wow, you have had enough crap for a while! I hope you get to enjoy your new blade with out that kind of drama!

CBR929RE · 05-13-2008, 01:15 PM

well at least we know you don't know the meaning of the words 'give up'

now maybe you should get lojack on the new bike.

ND4SPD · 05-13-2008, 01:25 PM

Been wondering where you've been. Nice to see you back.

gthotchkiss · 05-13-2008, 01:27 PM

I actually had an alarm, I just got bad about setting it. I'm going to get the Scorpio RFID alarm for the new bike, that way I can't forget

Luck on the stolen bike sucks, but thats what insurance is for... I was fortunate with the accident though. Shoulda been alot worse, my dumbass was not wearing any gear and only a half helmet and boots... Cause a crash with a 2fiddy cruiser hurts less, right? Besides nothing will happen in that short of a distance, right?

Yeah Yeah, flame on... I deserve it.

Hammer · 05-13-2008, 08:35 PM

Welcome back, and sounds like you already have some good luck with little injury.

seamus · 05-13-2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome back, gt.

Saw Ms. Brooke had dropped a couple pics in her album and noticed you're on her friend list so I sent her a welcome message.

SheepOfBlue · 05-13-2008, 10:53 PM

Take that half helmet and toss it in the trash where it belongs

Repeater · 05-14-2008, 01:43 AM

WOw fucking trooper! I often wonder what i would do if i got hit on the street. I am halfway to just track riding if only i could afford it. I guess the 250 was to slow.Ah virago my first bike was a XV920RH (had an enclosed chain!) not a cruiser!

Great to hear your ok!

gthotchkiss · 05-14-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Welcome back, gt.

Saw Ms. Brooke had dropped a couple pics in her album and noticed you're on her friend list so I sent her a welcome message.

Maybe she'll come out of hiding... that or she's going to beat my arse for calling her out...

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Take that half helmet and toss it in the trash where it belongs

Should be going to pick up the CBR tonight, full gear for me. I need to stay on a sport bike, it feels retarded wearing gear on a cruiser...

SheepOfBlue · 05-14-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

Maybe she'll come out of hiding... that or she's going to beat my arse for calling her out...

Should be going to pick up the CBR tonight, full gear for me. I need to stay on a sport bike, it feels retarded wearing gear on a cruiser...

...and how does road rash feel? Oh and part of my half day yesterday and my strange vision today is an eye injury years ago. I had goggles on..... around my neck

Don't be a lemming gear is good on ANY bike (if it is running you need a helmet, even in the pits).

gthotchkiss · 05-14-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

...and how does road rash feel? Oh and part of my half day yesterday and my strange vision today is an eye injury years ago. I had goggles on..... around my neck

Don't be a lemming gear is good on ANY bike (if it is running you need a helmet, even in the pits).

Well, actually all the injuries I got wouldn't have been prevented, the gash and bruising on my leg was from the suburban hitting me straight on. I actually don't have any road rash, not even on my hands. I guess I landed on my feet.... I think I'm blessed.

brookenovak · 05-14-2008, 06:51 PM

haha. Hi! Brooke reporting (finally).

slickwill · 05-14-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brookenovak

haha. Hi! Brooke reporting (finally).

Welcome! I lived in Atlanta for 2.5 years. Your bike looks great.

maxib · 05-14-2008, 07:50 PM

and welcome!

Nice bike!

brookenovak · 05-14-2008, 08:49 PM

... oh ya, i am disappointed in my interwebs skillz. I didn't see this thread until today. Oh well ...

On to better news! Guess who is the proud new owner of a sweet silver CBR1000? My little 250 is going to look very small riding next to .... errr behind... way far behind...Travis's new bike!

nhfirefighter13 · 05-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Welcome to the site, Brooke!

Whatchya got there for a camera in your avatar?

brookenovak · 05-14-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Welcome to the site, Brooke! Whatchya got there for a camera in your avatar?

Thanks! It is a Canon 40d with my favorite lens (Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS). Love it! Enjoyed looking through your photography. I'm hoping to have some fun shooting track days in the future. Any tips?

nhfirefighter13 · 05-14-2008, 09:00 PM

Very cool!

ND4SPD · 05-14-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brookenovak

Thanks! It is a Canon 40d with my favorite lens (Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS). Love it! Enjoyed looking through your photography. I'm hoping to have some fun shooting track days in the future. Any tips?

His tips are here: Learned the Hard Way - MotorcycleAddicts.org

Three part series on motorsports photography.

to the site! Y'all are crazy for riding in Atlanta traffic!

nhfirefighter13 · 05-15-2008, 08:34 AM

Thanks Brooke. The site isn't done yet but the photos are fun to look at.

Geez. Was that post edited after I replied or did I have a stroke and not see the tips question?

CBR929RE · 05-15-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brookenovak

haha. Hi! Brooke reporting (finally).

must have been a good week back in September of 1980. I was born 4 days before you

ONEvcs · 05-15-2008, 04:57 PM

Chick riders rule.

seamus · 05-15-2008, 05:13 PM

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05-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#1
gthotchkiss Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 24 Bike(s): a bike Posts: 516	Back Again Hey guys - I've haven't been on for a while, but I'm back at my co-op sitting in front of a computer all day so I'm sure I'll be posting alot more. My ZZR was actually stolen, again... about 2 weeks ago. Looks like my insurance is coming through and I'm looking at getting a '07 1kRR from Southern Honda. Finally going to step up to the big boys bike. While I've been waiting for my insurance to come through on the ZZR I had been riding my mom's virago 250, I look like a gorilla on that thing. About a week ago though I was leaving a quick trip and got broadsided by a lady on a cellphone in a Suburban. Witnesses said that she hit me doing about 30-40 mph. Somehow there was more damage to the SUV then there was to me and my bike, I actually picked it up and rode it home. I'm just banged up and needed stitches in my leg. Anyways, I'm just psched about finally getting my first blade! Oh yeah - Brooke, I know you'll read this, when you join a site your supposed to introduce yourself...

05-13-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,023	Nice to have you back again! Be careful out there. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

05-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#5
DrHall A Redneck Who Has Truly Arrived Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 49 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 998	Good to see you back, man! Wow, you have had enough crap for a while! I hope you get to enjoy your new blade with out that kind of drama! __________________ the percentage you're paying is too high priced-you're living beyond all your means, and the man in the suit has just bought a new car with the profit he's made on your dreams....

05-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#6
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,313	well at least we know you don't know the meaning of the words 'give up' now maybe you should get lojack on the new bike. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

05-13-2008, 01:25 PM	#7
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,029 Images: 25	Been wondering where you've been. Nice to see you back. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

05-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#3
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,457 Images: 99	Dude, welcome back, and I hope your luck changes for the better...

05-13-2008, 12:54 PM	#4
f1_hurricane Trust me, I'm a ninja Join Date: 01-06-2007 Age: 20 Bike(s): 1998 GSXR 750 Posts: 686	time to consider gettin an alarm on the new bike..

05-13-2008, 01:27 PM	#8
gthotchkiss Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 24 Bike(s): a bike Posts: 516	I actually had an alarm, I just got bad about setting it. I'm going to get the Scorpio RFID alarm for the new bike, that way I can't forget Luck on the stolen bike sucks, but thats what insurance is for... I was fortunate with the accident though. Shoulda been alot worse, my dumbass was not wearing any gear and only a half helmet and boots... Cause a crash with a 2fiddy cruiser hurts less, right? Besides nothing will happen in that short of a distance, right? Yeah Yeah, flame on... I deserve it.

05-13-2008, 08:35 PM	#9
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,889 Images: 1	Welcome back, and sounds like you already have some good luck with little injury. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

05-13-2008, 10:48 PM	#10
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,451	Welcome back, gt. Saw Ms. Brooke had dropped a couple pics in her album and noticed you're on her friend list so I sent her a welcome message. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

05-13-2008, 10:53 PM	#11
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,380	Take that half helmet and toss it in the trash where it belongs __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-14-2008, 01:43 AM	#12
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 524	WOw fucking trooper! I often wonder what i would do if i got hit on the street. I am halfway to just track riding if only i could afford it. I guess the 250 was to slow.Ah virago my first bike was a XV920RH (had an enclosed chain!) not a cruiser! Great to hear your ok!

05-14-2008, 06:51 PM	#16
brookenovak Oh Hai ! Join Date: 05-06-2008 Location: Atlanta Age: 28 Bike(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 7	haha. Hi! Brooke reporting (finally).

05-14-2008, 07:50 PM	#18
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,004	and welcome! Nice bike!

05-14-2008, 08:49 PM	#19
brookenovak Oh Hai ! Join Date: 05-06-2008 Location: Atlanta Age: 28 Bike(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 7	... oh ya, i am disappointed in my interwebs skillz. I didn't see this thread until today. Oh well ... On to better news! Guess who is the proud new owner of a sweet silver CBR1000? My little 250 is going to look very small riding next to .... errr behind... way far behind...Travis's new bike!

05-14-2008, 09:00 PM	#22
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,024 Images: 58	Very cool! __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

05-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#20
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,024 Images: 58	Welcome to the site, Brooke! Whatchya got there for a camera in your avatar? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

05-15-2008, 08:34 AM	#24
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,024 Images: 58	Thanks Brooke. The site isn't done yet but the photos are fun to look at. Geez. Was that post edited after I replied or did I have a stroke and not see the tips question? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

05-15-2008, 04:57 PM	#26
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,457 Images: 99	Chick riders rule.