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hot sauce posted:Just sent the list of names to them, so when you register it should give you the discount. I'm going to register later today after I get a few things done at work. About to sign up, why dont they take amex drat it. CheeseSpawn fucked around with this message at 15:10 on Mar 13, 2014 |
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Yep, you can put my name in there if you want, but I gave them a list of everyone's name as well so they know who we are when they see you register. The site is a little bootleg - no amex but they do have an option to send check or money order lol
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Mar 13, 2014 14:54
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Just got my confirmation email from them, all set!
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Mar 13, 2014 21:47
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Koruthaiolos posted:Just got my confirmation email from them, all set! Got my confirmation, apparently they make you a lunch?!? Need to go set up a hotel res now.
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Mar 14, 2014 16:44
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Lunch is provided, gatorade & water is also provided. When I went lunch was deli meat/cheese and bread to make sandwiches as well as some chips and snacks. I recommend making sure you hydrate well the week leading up to the school because you will sweat your rear end off and despite the provided drinks you'll get dehydrated pretty easy.
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Mar 14, 2014 17:16
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Ever since our main drag strip in VA closed this has been scheduled to come back, it's been years, lets see if it finally happens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqN5-SXEOO4&t=72s
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Mar 15, 2014 15:04
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Yes! It says they'll have a venue for concerts, drive-in theater, and BINGO! Finally! Also, I really liked the stopped traffic on virtual 95. At least we know that part will be accurate.
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ought ten posted:Give Myer's Cycle in Kensington, MD a call. They've been good to me the last few years. Not always cheap, but it's worth a call. That's my usual spot that gave me the outlandish quote. $250 for a single rear tire that costs $110 on motorcycle-superstore. A quick googling around led me to believe paying much more than $50 to have a tire mounted is a ripoff... They have been fantastic to me every other time i've dealt with them but this quote was kind of off-putting.
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Ernie Luckman posted:That's my usual spot that gave me the outlandish quote. $250 for a single rear tire that costs $110 on motorcycle-superstore. A quick googling around led me to believe paying much more than $50 to have a tire mounted is a ripoff... Strange. And lovely. Last time Deep did some work for me I wasn't happy with the price for what he did. I hope this isn't a trend. In other news, I'm out of here for a few months. I'll be back in July, which I'm sure we all agree is the best time to ride in DC. Have fun at Cornerspin, enjoy the spring and I'll see you all this summer.
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I finally It'd be awesome if HNasty can host a bieks night at the deli, or we can meet for a happy hour in the city, or the craziest idea of them all, we have a weekend ride together so we can get a handle on whose coming, discuss how we want to travel and debate accommodations (hotel or AirBnB a whole house). Thoughts? Edit: We could get a whole place like this for $700. McLarenF1 fucked around with this message at 00:19 on Mar 25, 2014 |
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Mar 25, 2014 00:16
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No experience with AirBnB personally, but if everyone wants to do that count me in. However, the hotel nearby is cheap if we do 2 to a room, everyone would get a bed, and we wouldn't have to worry about getting someone's house dirty with our gear. Either works for me so lets discuss next time we meet up.
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So we're going riding all day Saturday right? It's going to be clear skies and high 60's. VVV Thanks! I got the details from Hot Sauce. See you guys Saturday morning! McLarenF1 fucked around with this message at 20:03 on Apr 3, 2014 |
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McLarenF1 posted:So we're going riding all day Saturday right? It's going to be clear skies and high 60's. I got a couple people meeting at my place, and then headed to Woodbridge to pick up a couple others, and then out into the wild blue yonder. (Probably Rt 33 or 675 or something.) We'll be rolling around 10am cause I need time for coffee. Edit: Hnasty made me realize that this should be said: PM for details. Mr. Eric Praline fucked around with this message at 17:17 on Apr 4, 2014 |
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Mr. Eric Praline posted:I got a couple people meeting at my place, and then headed to Woodbridge to pick up a couple others, and then out into the wild blue yonder. (Probably Rt 33 or 675 or something.) We'll be rolling around 10am cause I need time for coffee. Yall mahfuckas rollin without me? I see how it is >:[
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HNasty posted:Yall mahfuckas rollin without me? I see how it is >:[
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Another good ride, it wouldn't be a DC goon bike ride unless it was in lovely weather 
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The vented jacket was a bad idea. Still haven't thawed out.
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Where'd you guys end up going?
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Down 211 to 33 and back.
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With a pit stop side ways in some gravel 
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Extremely aggressive backing it in technique.
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McLaren, I hope your bikes not going to be in too many pieces to get down to NC in a couple weeks! And speaking of which, anybody have any more ideas for getting together to discuss plans for Cornerspin? Might be time to start looking at booking hotel rooms and planning travel routes and times.
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Yea about that, I'm getting surgery on Monday for my shoulder. Rehab is ~3 months, so def won't be making CornerSpin. I already emailed them, they were nice enough to give me a full refund, so please be sure to thank them again for me. That being said, I'm trying to get back on my bike / the links as soon as humanly possible. Being inside in the summer is just cruel and unusual punishment.
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Koruthaiolos posted:And speaking of which, anybody have any more ideas for getting together to discuss plans for Cornerspin? Might be time to start looking at booking hotel rooms and planning travel routes and times. Just an FYI for you guys, I booked my room a couple weeks ago at the recommended Comfort Suites and they only had single rooms available. I have a room booked Fri-Mon so if people need to store their junk somewhere during the day Sunday I'll have space.
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McLarenF1 posted:Yea about that, I'm getting surgery on Monday for my shoulder. Rehab is ~3 months, so def won't be making CornerSpin. I already emailed them, they were nice enough to give me a full refund, so please be sure to thank them again for me. drat dude  Hope it heals up quickly NitroSpazzz posted:Just an FYI for you guys, I booked my room a couple weeks ago at the recommended Comfort Suites and they only had single rooms available. I have a room booked Fri-Mon so if people need to store their junk somewhere during the day Sunday I'll have space. What is the nightly rate there? If there is nothing else nearby this might be the way to go. I have off work that Monday so I'll be staying Sunday night as well. As for getting down there, I think we should just roll out of DC a little after rush hour on that Friday. Hnasty suggested we have at least one car drive down in case anyone eats it and is unable to make the ride back. I don't have a car, so I was just going to ride down or hitch a ride if someone has an open spot.
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hot sauce posted:What is the nightly rate there? If there is nothing else nearby this might be the way to go. I have off work that Monday so I'll be staying Sunday night as well. $79 a night, 3 nights after taxes ended up at $267
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Just reserved a room to share w Koruthaiolos. I believe all of the singles have a pullout couch so 2 to a room shouldn't be a problem. To those that haven't reserved anything, I'd look into it soon. It's a nascar weekend and will probably fill up at some point. Google maps shows some other hotels in the area but I doubt any are cheaper than the deal through cornerspin. edit: also booked 3 nights, Fri - Mon hot sauce fucked around with this message at 19:00 on Apr 11, 2014 |
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McLarenF1 posted:Yea about that, I'm getting surgery on Monday for my shoulder. Rehab is ~3 months, so def won't be making CornerSpin. I already emailed them, they were nice enough to give me a full refund, so please be sure to thank them again for me. Ah poo poo dude, that's awful, I'm sorry. Just as the winter was finally breaking too. Good luck with the surgery, and at least CornerSpin were cool with refunding you.
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Just took the MRC course this weekend on a whim and I think I've got the bug. Any general tips on good places to buy gear / bikes in the area or good roads for a beginner will be greatly appreciated. edit: how would this be? Necc0 fucked around with this message at 15:16 on Apr 14, 2014 |
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Phone posting so can't elaborate, but getting a vintage bike for a first is a bad idea. Post in the "what bike i should buy" thread, they'll help you out.
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Necc0 posted:Just took the MRC course this weekend on a whim and I think I've got the bug. Any general tips on good places to buy gear / bikes in the area or good roads for a beginner will be greatly appreciated. Coleman Powersports in Falls Church has a good gear selection and will sometimes price match websites like motorcycle superstore. Gear is usually cheaper online in general, though. Not sure what the closest beginner roads would be to you - are you in DC or a surrounding suburb? If you are in a suburb I'd do some drills in a nearby parking lot and then just find any empty road to cruise around on at a non-rush hour time. It's a little tougher in DC proper. I had to learn in the downtown area myself, so I would just go to the national mall and ride around really late after commuters and tourists were gone. As for that bike...I wouldn't feel comfortable on that on the beltway plus you'll prob spend half your time fixing it. Why not get something newer? The usual response around here is a ninja 250/sv650/drz400sm/gs 500
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Yeah, what general area are you in? We could probably find some good routes for you. And I'm sure one us would be willing to go out with you. Also, where did you do the class? I'm trying to find a good md location for my wife.
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Necc0 posted:Just took the MRC course this weekend on a whim and I think I've got the bug. Any general tips on good places to buy gear / bikes in the area or good roads for a beginner will be greatly appreciated. Buy a 70's bike, and you'll spend more time searching Ebay for rare parts and fabricating gaskets and wiring harnesses than you will riding. If you *must* get an older bike for budget reasons, stick to the really really really common UJM models from the 80s and 90s. The KZ500/550, CB500/750, the Yamaha versions (XS?). The best bet is to get one of the models that was made for decades without any changes, and not worry too much about the specific year. (or decade) The Ninjas, Viragos, GS500, SV650, KLR650, stuff like that.
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Necc0 posted:edit: how would this be? Holy lol at that price. M42 posted:Phone posting so can't elaborate, but getting a vintage bike for a first is a bad idea. Post in the "what bike i should buy" thread, they'll help you out. This looks to be a clean well maintained version so it shouldn't be too bad, but yeah at that price I wouldn't touch it also be warned a 70's 200 is legit not gonna be highway capable.
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Koruthaiolos posted:Also, where did you do the class? I'm trying to find a good md location for my wife. Howard CC is supposed to be pretty prime MSF. I've heard they keep their trainer bikes in decent repair and they keep in touch with newbies. I took the Lee Parks Total Control class there, and it was pretty nice. not related to MSF tho.
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Ha and that's why I'm asking you guys. As for location I'm in the Arlington area for now but may or may not be moving into DC at the end of the summer. I was originally considering a ninja 250 so I guess I'll go back to that.
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Koruthaiolos posted:Also, where did you do the class? I'm trying to find a good md location for my wife. It was with these guys and I highly recommend them. Really good instruction from experienced riders.
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Necc0 posted:Ha and that's why I'm asking you guys. As for location I'm in the Arlington area for now but may or may not be moving into DC at the end of the summer. I was originally considering a ninja 250 so I guess I'll go back to that.
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Replacing me already huh?  Fake edit: I've got Friend selling a Ninja 250 that's well maintained, if you PM me I can connect you via email.
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Seconding Coleman over in Falls Church. I know there have been occasional mixed reviews but I've never had a bad experience there. They've been good with gear, seemed to give a drat about proper fitment, and will order pretty much anything for you. Also the price matching thing is handy. Necc0, I just started riding last summer while living over in Arlington. Shoot me a PM and I can show you some of the less-traveled roads I found while getting used to the bike. I think I still have them saved on gmaps. Seconding the parking lot drill refresh too. I picked up some dirt cheap MSF style cones on Amazon that I chuck in a bag and use to mark some basic stuff for drills. For 7 bucks it's pretty worth it.
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