tredecim07 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hey everyone, I just bought my very first bike yesterday! I am a brand new rider, and I'm VERY excited to learn and grow in my new FZ07. This forum/site played a HUGE roll in making my decision to purchase a 07. I did a lot of research and found all the knowledge, know-how, information and opinions here priceless. So, thank you very much to everyone who has spent the time sharing your experiences and knowledge. Your time is very well appreciated. I'm going to spend a lot of time looking around, as there is a lot information I feel I need to learn to ride. I look forward to finding a lot of great information. Thanks Everyone! -Hendrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member crazycracka501 Posted October 18, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted October 18, 2015 Welcome to the FZ-07 family @tredecim07. Smart choice on research. Where in SoCal are you and what color did you get? Make it stop!....Now make it go faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thank you Cracka! I'm back and forth from LA to OC. I got the grey/blue. But yours is looking great. Is your custom painted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member crazycracka501 Posted October 18, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thank you Cracka! I'm back and forth from LA to OC. I got the grey/blue. But yours is looking great. Is your custom painted?Yep, took the plastics to a paint shop and had them do it for $400.00. I did test colors with Plasti-dip first though. Warning to the wise, Plasti-dip is not very durable but does the job testing colors and peels right off when you're done. We do have threads for guys in your area of SoCal here: http://fz07.org/board/21/west-fz-07-owners Make it stop!....Now make it go faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for the info and the link. I'm glad to be a part of a great forum like this! Thanks again for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Eastern Kayaker Posted October 18, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted October 18, 2015 Welcome and be safe out there. If you have not done so already, see about taking a basic rider course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan4130 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Welcome! Best advice I can say is to be careful and don't ever get complacent on the bike, it is a lot of bike for a new rider. Mine is my second bike and even after coming from being on bicycles my whole life I have still caught myself in some almost bad situations. Keep it fun and safe! '15 FZ-09 Cadmium Yellow '15 White Fz-07 - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thank you both. I looked into the rider safety course and will be attending soon. That is great advice, Ryan. I've ridden bicycles all my life also and my first time on a motorcycle I realized how different it really is. I have a complete respect for my motorcycle and how much power it has. I look forward to learning more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted October 19, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2015 Welcome dude Cant wait to see what you do with her And Ill also second that motion of attending a riding course if gou havent done so already ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nothing major planned as of now. Sliders, fender eliminator and maybe a windscreen in the next couple of weeks. Other than that, I have been doing a lot of looking at bikes and drooling over my laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetgirl Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Welcome tredecim07! I can almost feel your excitement through my computer! Those are good mods but consider a radiator guard as well. Ours are rather exposed. Great color choice by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks JetGirl. That is good advice. I'll look into that, also. I can't contain my excitement. I get giddy every time I look at her. Which leads me to my next dilemma, coming up with a name! I think I'm going to go with Samantha or Scarlett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted October 20, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome! LA to OC, and I haven't seen you? Haha, JK. I don't live in the OC right now, but I do commute to LA. Maybe we'll see you around! We have group rides, so check them out! Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks Moto. I just got my bike so I haven't taken her out on the highway yet. I'll be sure to check out the group rides. I've been looking into the basic rider course but they're all full around l.a. and oc until the end of Nov beginning of Dec. I'll sign up as soon as I find an opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetgirl Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks JetGirl. That is good advice. I'll look into that, also. I can't contain my excitement. I get giddy every time I look at her. Which leads me to my next dilemma, coming up with a name! I think I'm going to go with Samantha or Scarlett.Oh go with Samantha. That sounds sexy and classy. Scarlett sounds well uh, like a hooker but Samantha is a nice girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted October 22, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks JetGirl. That is good advice. I'll look into that, also. I can't contain my excitement. I get giddy every time I look at her. Which leads me to my next dilemma, coming up with a name! I think I'm going to go with Samantha or Scarlett.Oh go with Samantha. That sounds sexy and classy. Scarlett sounds well uh, like a hooker but Samantha is a nice girl! But Samantha is the unattainable cheerleader while Scarlett is the gorgeous redhead next door I vote Scarlett, or Candy ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetgirl Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Oh go with Samantha. That sounds sexy and classy. Scarlett sounds well uh, like a hooker but Samantha is a nice girl! But Samantha is the unattainable cheerleader while Scarlett is the gorgeous redhead next door I vote Scarlett, or Candy You're right about Scarlett being a gorgeous redhead but this machine is the gray/blue one and therefore can not be Scarlett or Candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted October 22, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2015 But Samantha is the unattainable cheerleader while Scarlett is the gorgeous redhead next door I vote Scarlett, or Candy You're right about Scarlett being a gorgeous redhead but this machine is the gray/blue one and therefore can not be Scarlett or Candy. Hows about Clarice? Or B.O.B., Harriet? samantha could be the raven but not a blurple ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisiblekawiguy Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Whether you take MSF or not, I highly recommend you check out www.skillzdays.com/ Totally worth the $75. Instructor's name is Jeff and he's a solid guy. MSF teaches you how to ride a motorcycle, Jeff will teach you how to not die, not to mention it will do leaps and bounds for your confidence starting out on street riding which is huge. Don't be a squid and skimp out on gear either, California summers are brutal, but always at least wear a mesh jacket and jeans. Better to sweat than to bleed. Not be grim, but I've been seeing a lot of fatal accidents around our area lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I went with Samantha. Just something about saying her name while I look at her gives me goose bumps. My feelings for her may have exceeded that of my fzj80 Land Cruiser, whose name is Esmeralda. But, don't tell her that! I agree with JetGirl about Scarlett. Is she were red, then I'd definitely go with that. Kawiguy. Thank you for the link. I bookmarked it to take a look at tomorrow. I signed up for the OCMT.ORG class is December. It's a while away, but that's the best time I can attend. Again, thank you all for the welcome and support. And, especially for the laughs about her name! That was an awesome conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetgirl Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yay for Samantha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Scarlett. Scarlett sounds like she would be up for a heavy duty ride and had a working start button. Samantha sounds like she would have very long warm up time, not be rideable for a full week every 4 weeks and eat you alive for 2 days every month. She would also probably be asthmatic. Very likely to leave you for an owner with more money or kill you when you least expect it. Scarlett will be a good time girl, Samantha way too high maintenance. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredecim07 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's pretty funny Greg. Something about her screams Samantha. She's the good girl who is reliable and always up for an adventure. She's a lady. But only she and I know the kind of freak she really is. She's the kind of girl who'll stand between me and the stuck up a-hole on a cbr trying to show you up and is whispering in your ear at the same time to test him a new one. She's pretty kick-ass that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetgirl Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I thought Samantha might have a freaky side but I didn't want anyone saying,"How do you know?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Well don't say I didn't warn you. Call it Sharon. That way you get all the good stuff but a more reasonable personality. I have no idea how I developed these stereotypes but be assured it was mostly fun getting there. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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