any nj riders here???

HondaGalToo · 08-28-2007, 10:07 PM

I'd get a season of riding under your belt first, and look into it for next season. You should be at least comfortable with highway speeds and working the controls of your bike should be second nature. At least that's my opinion. At least get a couple thousand miles in.

forceten · 08-29-2007, 1:21 AM

I agree, it isn't the msf course that teaches you HOW to ride. It will teach you how to better handle your bike AFTER you can already ride.

cvc14 · 08-29-2007, 11:18 AM

I did not realize you just have only 500 miles under your belt so far..

I also agree with forceten and HondaGalToo and get some more riding in before venturing out to the track. Look in to taking the MSF course bc it will teach you a lot and it’s a nice controlled environment.

Here is the link: Rider Education of New Jersey, Inc.

HondaGalToo · 08-29-2007, 2:57 PM

Agree with cvc about the MSF class. Did you take the basic course to obtain your license? If not, go take it now. If you've taken the basic course, then take the MSF's Experienced Rider Course first thing next Spring. Then consider a track school later in the season.

bigm3657 · 08-29-2007, 3:35 PM

yes i took the basic course. ill take the advanced in the spring time.

HondaGalToo · 08-29-2007, 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigm3657

yes i took the basic course. ill take the advanced in the spring time.

Be sure to sign up early, as they fill up quickly.

bigkeyz · 08-29-2007, 9:54 PM

You guys know of any meets or shows in the area coming up??
I agree with you guys also, I went to the course offered by mss.com best thing you could do.

cvc14 · 08-30-2007, 11:03 AM

I have not riden my bike on the street since last year since the track is so much more fun and that i am just 2 lazy to switch out the track body work for my banged up street body work. I am hoping to pick up another bike in the spring for the street...

Anyway.. Tonight in Freehold,NJ is cruise night. Besides that I dont know of any other meets or get togethers.

vicvillainy · 09-25-2007, 9:08 PM

Hey, sorry to pick up a month old thread. I ride out of the Cherry Hill area and cold be damned, I'll just be making longer rides south! Still a newbie ~4kmi under my belt. I do 75mi daily commute to/from work and try to lay down 300 miles or so every weekend. So far I've been up into northern NJ (Sussex co has some nice roads!), lower NY, and eastern/central PA. Unfortunately it's all been solo so far. I really look forward to trailing the pack on some group rides to get the feel for riding with others.

HondaGalToo · 09-25-2007, 9:34 PM

Group riding's a whole 'nother animal. It can be a great day, or a disaster. Choose your riding buddies wisely. I enjoy riding with 2-5 people who's skills I know and trust. Groups over 6 for spirited riding are too big, in my opinion. Also discuss what's expected first, before you venture out on a group ride.

bjay51d · 09-25-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Group riding's a whole 'nother animal. It can be a great day, or a disaster. Choose your riding buddies wisely. I enjoy riding with 2-5 people who's skills I know and trust. Groups over 6 for spirited riding are too big, in my opinion. Also discuss what's expected first, before you venture out on a group ride.

i had to shiat my pants before i learned this lesson.

vicvillainy · 09-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the comments/warnings. I have noticed the road seems a hell of a lot smaller when another rider respectfully signals and rolls past in my lane. Hopefully I'll find a riding buddy in the area to get some miles down with a partner, *wink* *wink*

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2007, 6:14 AM

I'll be at the track the next couple of weekends. I'm hoping to get some more street riding in after that...

forceten · 09-26-2007, 8:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

I'll be at the track the next couple of weekends. I'm hoping to get some more street riding in after that...

Pocono east 10/6?

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2007, 8:49 AM

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Originally Posted by forceten

Pocono east 10/6?

That a TPM date? I haven't ridden with them, maybe I'll try them next year. Currently I ride with STT and NESBA.

I'll be at Pocono East this Saturday. That weekend in October I'll be at BeaveRun.

forceten · 09-26-2007, 9:44 AM

Yeah, I have only ridden with TPM, never tried the other two, how are they?

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2007, 10:19 AM

All 3 of the major ones around here: TPM, STT, NESBA, they all have their pros and cons. They all do things a bit differently. The best thing to do is try them all out and see which one is the best fit for you.

I used to ride only with Reduc, but they folded a couple of years ago (STT bought them out). If they were still in existence, I'd still be riding only with them. Now I check out other orgs, and see which ones have dates that fit in with my schedule.

bigm3657 · 10-02-2007, 8:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vicvillainy

Thanks for the comments/warnings. I have noticed the road seems a hell of a lot smaller when another rider respectfully signals and rolls past in my lane. Hopefully I'll find a riding buddy in the area to get some miles down with a partner, *wink* *wink*

how far u live from trenton

derf · 08-10-2008, 12:43 AM

Gonna give this thread a bump, I'm a new cbr900rr owner. I live just south of bordentown, but spend most of my time between here, Hightstown, New Burnswick/Rutgers, and Union. Looking for new folks to ride with as most of my riding buddies have been slowly moving away from the biking world as kids, wives, jobs etc pop up.

mullaney24 · 08-29-2008, 8:41 PM

old bridge in the housseee lol... central jersey off rt 9... 954rr

HondaGalToo · 08-29-2008, 8:56 PM

I'm still here, still in central NJ...

mullaney24 · 08-29-2008, 9:21 PM

what u riding were u at?

adamprimero · 09-19-2008, 10:21 AM

I am just over the bridge from Trenton, is it to late in the season for NJ riders?

HondaBull929 · 04-08-2009, 7:04 AM

Let's revive this shall we.

HondaGalToo, you hinted at it in a thread in the intro section.

I'm trying to get together with some Jersey riders. Think we should try and set up some rides this season.

I'm in Burlington County. Central/South Jersey. I'm down to get together. Hopefully we can set something up.

shakey1378 · 04-08-2009, 12:47 PM

anyone can hit me up when in monmouth county. asbury park area is where i hang my helmet for now...

holla · 04-09-2009, 7:44 PM

central jerz wavin'
exit 12 njtpk......let's ride!

HondaGalToo · 04-09-2009, 7:51 PM

Exit 9 or 10 here, LOL.

HondaBull929 · 04-10-2009, 12:30 AM

Exit 7 for me.

Ovoidious · 04-10-2009, 1:11 PM

I'm in Northern Maryland, so not to far away from you all. Just off I95 at exit 100.

bjay51d · 04-10-2009, 3:46 PM

5 minutes from exit nine