Introduce yourself Palouse style - Page 6

Preset21 · 05-15-2010, 03:32 PM

Hey folks. I'm Duncan Leonhardy and I'm in Moscow, ID. I've been re-riding for a couple of years now, but not to the degree that I would like. I had a VFR for a short time in the late 80's. Decided I was going to die and got rid of it. Enter life for the next some years and ta-da, here I am today able to afford and able to have better time to ride. I didn't ride well or for long back then and so I'm really a new rider (less a lot of testosterone and ego). It was either this or I get back into skydiving. I love skydiving - it's my litmus test for fun and excitement and I've done a good amount of it - but went the motorcycle route this time.

I hope to try and get some riding with people in and meet some folks. Riding solo's okay, but I want to be able to get involved with this bike a whole lot more than I have. So, I'll be checking here and the PNW Facebook to keep my eyes open for rides and hopefully will be able to get in a good amount of ride time.

cord4530 · 05-16-2010, 08:21 AM

Hey Duncan,
Welcome back to biking. I took several years off from biking as well, and an 03 R6 was my "return to biking" ride (sold recently). Because of your interest in exciting things.....you owe it to yourself to take the bike to at least one track day. It's a fantastic playground, and you will learn a ton about your bike and how to improve your riding skills. I would highly recommend one of the Sullivan schools for your first time out. It's more expensive, but you get an instructor and lots of feedback. You can also rent a track suit so you don't have to buy one before deciding if you want to do track days or not.

I'm sure there will be several opportunities for group rides this summer/fall. Keep a lookout on the forum, or post when you'll be heading out for a ride and see who comes along.
-Dan

valleybusa · 05-16-2010, 08:26 PM

on doin a track day most fun you ever have sullivan has a track school the thursday before memorial day check it out

dragon644 · 05-17-2010, 07:24 AM

or Inland speed on Memorial day

Preset21 · 05-18-2010, 03:48 PM

Yea, I had been planning on the May 27 Sullivan Level I school since February. But, go figure: car broke, kid's traveling, plumbing went to Hell in a bucket. No can play this month. Maybe in the July session in Spokane or one of the Inland Speed's track days. Fingers crossed, calendar marked.

bluerose · 06-04-2010, 01:22 PM

Hey, my name is Nik and I graduated from WSU in Dec 2009. I started working on my mothers 1976 Honda 360CB a few years ago until a few complications arouse...mainly galling. Anyway, my dad got me a 2004 Honda Rebel 250cc for my 21st birthday which was great to start riding on and then about 6months ago I bought a 95 Honda Shadow. I used to park my rebel near the animal science building while I was still in school, now it sits in the garage. I am still fairly new to riding and I currently lack friends to ride with. However i am always up for making new friends, especially ones that are into bikes.

Avboden · 06-04-2010, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by bluerose

Hey, my name is Nik and I graduated from WSU in Dec 2009. I started working on my mothers 1976 Honda 360CB a few years ago until a few complications arouse...mainly galling. Anyway, my dad got me a 2004 Honda Rebel 250cc for my 21st birthday which was great to start riding on and then about 6months ago I bought a 95 Honda Shadow. I used to park my rebel near the animal science building while I was still in school, now it sits in the garage. I am still fairly new to riding and I currently lack friends to ride with. However i am always up for making new friends, especially ones that are into bikes.

Welcome! although I don't think you'll find anyone into bikes here....nope, not us the 3 outside my apartment are just for show, you know, starbucks, that sort of thing.

JohnnyM · 06-04-2010, 08:59 PM

Joo liez.

No, really...he does. We don't even have a good Starbucks for posing, and there aren't enough Ducatis in town anyway.

cord4530 · 06-05-2010, 08:33 PM

Welcome Nik. The weather has been really hit/miss this spring so we haven't had a lot of group rides yet. But they *will* happen. Very little is very formally planned. People just post at random a few days before they're planning to go for a ride and invite others along. So dust off your Shadow, watch the forecast, and post something up so we can get a ride going :o)
-Dan

bluerose · 06-05-2010, 11:19 PM

I am kind of shy and I really don't have a lot of highway driving under my belt. However it sounds like it would be great fun to ride with other people who enjoy motorcycles.

Avboden · 06-06-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by bluerose

I am kind of shy and I really don't have a lot of highway driving under my belt. However it sounds like it would be great fun to ride with other people who enjoy motorcycles.

No need to be shy, we're (well except johnny....just kidding) nice people. As for rides, a lot usually have a good variety of bikes, even ninja 250's. We establish a route, and the faster few always stop and wait for everyone pretty often. It works well. And i'm sure some people would be willing to do a slower ride here and there.

cord4530 · 06-07-2010, 02:42 PM

Totally. If it was a slow enough ride, Kari (my SO) may even join us. If you can believe the forecast this far ahead...this weekend is supposed to be pretty nice.

And what ever happened to bike nites? How are Wednesday's for everyone?
-Dan

Avboden · 06-07-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by cord4530

Totally. If it was a slow enough ride, Kari (my SO) may even join us. If you can believe the forecast this far ahead...this weekend is supposed to be pretty nice.

And what ever happened to bike nites? How are Wednesday's for everyone?
-Dan

Right now bike nights are just a here and there, nothing weekly or anything. 2 weeks ago we had one at hoogans down in clarkston. Now that I think about it, we're do for another sometime. I'm down for when ever where ever.

And yeah, I think arranging a slow ride would be fun, i'm game.

gr33ntoad · 06-27-2010, 07:48 PM

Hey everybody. Just ran across this site tonight. Been in the Palouse for 4 years working at WSU. Ride a 98' DR650. Glad to find a place to connect with other riders in the area.

JohnnyM · 06-27-2010, 08:03 PM

Werd. That Johnny guy is a D-bag...thinks he's better than us 'cause he rides a beemer...

...oh...wait...that's someone else. Nevermind. Oh, and welcome, all!

KaKnicks · 07-05-2010, 11:21 AM

I am Holly! I posted a similar comment on another thread, but I'm new. I am brand new to riding and new to this site as well. In the past 2 weeks, I passed the Motorcycle Safety Course and bought a bike. My bike is a Yamaha V-Star Classic 650. So far it's been a good beginners bike for me. I would love to connect with some people who would be willing to ride slowly and carefully with me while I learn the ropes. Oh yeah, and I'm a student at the University of Idaho and I have some jobs.

Avboden · 07-05-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by KaKnicks

I am Holly! I posted a similar comment on another thread, but I'm new. I am brand new to riding and new to this site as well. In the past 2 weeks, I passed the Motorcycle Safety Course and bought a bike. My bike is a Yamaha V-Star Classic 650. So far it's been a good beginners bike for me. I would love to connect with some people who would be willing to ride slowly and carefully with me while I learn the ropes. Oh yeah, and I'm a student at the University of Idaho and I have some jobs.

Welcome again. Nice choice in bike...rode one a while ago..nice and stable, gets up to 80 just fine on the highway :-P

I think we should be due for a noobie ride sometime, just keep an eye out. Any particular days work best for you ride wise?

JohnnyM · 07-05-2010, 11:47 AM

Maybe we can chat about that at the next bike night?

Clicky --> Lucky Seven Bike Night 7/7 @ Wingers in Moscow!

kawagirl · 07-17-2010, 09:22 PM

I have moved back to Moscow, and don't know anyone down here that rides... also I have weekends off. But like to relax and cool off with a ride after work. Just tired of being by myself

lorindastar · 07-18-2010, 05:18 PM

Vet Asst Student @ Carrington College
Yamaha 1300 Star
3 Chihuahuas ride with me - Mona Lisa, Michelangelo and Rafael.

Been riding cruisers 7 years. Started with a 750 Virago then an 1100 Star and now my 1300 (her name is Bella). I rode dirt bikes and 4 wheelers since I could walk.


05-15-2010, 03:32 PM	#101
Preset21 Training Wheels Joined: May 2010 From: Idaho	Just Arrived Hey folks. I'm Duncan Leonhardy and I'm in Moscow, ID. I've been re-riding for a couple of years now, but not to the degree that I would like. I had a VFR for a short time in the late 80's. Decided I was going to die and got rid of it. Enter life for the next some years and ta-da, here I am today able to afford and able to have better time to ride. I didn't ride well or for long back then and so I'm really a new rider (less a lot of testosterone and ego). It was either this or I get back into skydiving. I love skydiving - it's my litmus test for fun and excitement and I've done a good amount of it - but went the motorcycle route this time. I hope to try and get some riding with people in and meet some folks. Riding solo's okay, but I want to be able to get involved with this bike a whole lot more than I have. So, I'll be checking here and the PNW Facebook to keep my eyes open for rides and hopefully will be able to get in a good amount of ride time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-16-2010, 08:21 AM	#102
cord4530 Licensed Joined: Aug 2007 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: slow on fast bikes, and slow on slow bikes.	Hey Duncan, Welcome back to biking. I took several years off from biking as well, and an 03 R6 was my "return to biking" ride (sold recently). Because of your interest in exciting things.....you owe it to yourself to take the bike to at least one track day. It's a fantastic playground, and you will learn a ton about your bike and how to improve your riding skills. I would highly recommend one of the Sullivan schools for your first time out. It's more expensive, but you get an instructor and lots of feedback. You can also rent a track suit so you don't have to buy one before deciding if you want to do track days or not. I'm sure there will be several opportunities for group rides this summer/fall. Keep a lookout on the forum, or post when you'll be heading out for a ride and see who comes along. -Dan __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-16-2010, 08:26 PM	#103
valleybusa Speakerphone Bandit Joined: Apr 2006 From: clarkston,washington I Ride: slowr than most faster than some	on doin a track day most fun you ever have sullivan has a track school the thursday before memorial day check it out __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2010, 07:24 AM	#104
dragon644 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: Palouse, WA I Ride: A Battle Scared 07 Ninja 250R and a 04 Yamaha R6	or Inland speed on Memorial day __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-18-2010, 03:48 PM	#105
Preset21 Training Wheels Joined: May 2010 From: Idaho	Yea, I had been planning on the May 27 Sullivan Level I school since February. But, go figure: car broke, kid's traveling, plumbing went to Hell in a bucket. No can play this month. Maybe in the July session in Spokane or one of the Inland Speed's track days. Fingers crossed, calendar marked. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-04-2010, 01:22 PM	#106
bluerose Endorsed Joined: May 2010 From: Edmonds, WA I Ride: 1995 Honda Shadow	Hey, my name is Nik and I graduated from WSU in Dec 2009. I started working on my mothers 1976 Honda 360CB a few years ago until a few complications arouse...mainly galling. Anyway, my dad got me a 2004 Honda Rebel 250cc for my 21st birthday which was great to start riding on and then about 6months ago I bought a 95 Honda Shadow. I used to park my rebel near the animal science building while I was still in school, now it sits in the garage. I am still fairly new to riding and I currently lack friends to ride with. However i am always up for making new friends, especially ones that are into bikes. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by bluerose; 06-04-2010 at 01:38 PM..


06-04-2010, 08:59 PM	#108
JohnnyM Moto2 Contender Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Joo liez. No, really...he does. We don't even have a good Starbucks for posing, and there aren't enough Ducatis in town anyway. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2010, 08:33 PM	#109
cord4530 Licensed Joined: Aug 2007 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: slow on fast bikes, and slow on slow bikes.	Welcome Nik. The weather has been really hit/miss this spring so we haven't had a lot of group rides yet. But they will happen. Very little is very formally planned. People just post at random a few days before they're planning to go for a ride and invite others along. So dust off your Shadow, watch the forecast, and post something up so we can get a ride going :o) -Dan __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#110
bluerose Endorsed Joined: May 2010 From: Edmonds, WA I Ride: 1995 Honda Shadow	I am kind of shy and I really don't have a lot of highway driving under my belt. However it sounds like it would be great fun to ride with other people who enjoy motorcycles. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-07-2010, 02:42 PM	#112
cord4530 Licensed Joined: Aug 2007 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: slow on fast bikes, and slow on slow bikes.	Totally. If it was a slow enough ride, Kari (my SO) may even join us. If you can believe the forecast this far ahead...this weekend is supposed to be pretty nice. And what ever happened to bike nites? How are Wednesday's for everyone? -Dan __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2010, 07:48 PM	#114
gr33ntoad Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 From: pullman, wa I Ride: 98 DR650	Hey everybody. Just ran across this site tonight. Been in the Palouse for 4 years working at WSU. Ride a 98' DR650. Glad to find a place to connect with other riders in the area. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2010, 08:03 PM	#115
JohnnyM Moto2 Contender Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Werd. That Johnny guy is a D-bag...thinks he's better than us 'cause he rides a beemer... ...oh...wait...that's someone else. Nevermind. Oh, and welcome, all! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2010, 11:21 AM	#116
KaKnicks Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: 2000 V-Star Classic 650	I am Holly! I posted a similar comment on another thread, but I'm new. I am brand new to riding and new to this site as well. In the past 2 weeks, I passed the Motorcycle Safety Course and bought a bike. My bike is a Yamaha V-Star Classic 650. So far it's been a good beginners bike for me. I would love to connect with some people who would be willing to ride slowly and carefully with me while I learn the ropes. Oh yeah, and I'm a student at the University of Idaho and I have some jobs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2010, 11:47 AM	#118
JohnnyM Moto2 Contender Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Maybe we can chat about that at the next bike night? Clicky --> Lucky Seven Bike Night 7/7 @ Wingers in Moscow! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-17-2010, 09:22 PM	#119
kawagirl Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: Kawasaki Ninja 500r	I have moved back to Moscow, and don't know anyone down here that rides... also I have weekends off. But like to relax and cool off with a ride after work. Just tired of being by myself __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-18-2010, 05:18 PM	#120
lorindastar Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 From: Garfield, WA I Ride: Yamaha 1300 Star	Lorinda Anderson-Marple Vet Asst Student @ Carrington College Yamaha 1300 Star 3 Chihuahuas ride with me - Mona Lisa, Michelangelo and Rafael. Been riding cruisers 7 years. Started with a 750 Virago then an 1100 Star and now my 1300 (her name is Bella). I rode dirt bikes and 4 wheelers since I could walk. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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