How Old are You?

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 04:44 AM

Seems like a "mature' crowd in here. Just curious how old the majority is on this site.

So, vote for your age bracket... No cheating!!

VeX · November 26th, 2008, 04:51 AM

I had to double check my DL

It also looks like you got this poll right *wink wink*.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 05:00 AM

the hell are you doing still up??? it's late here... it must be farkin' late there.

jdesiano1 · November 26th, 2008, 07:09 AM

25 yrs. Officially 1/4 of a century. My hubby is 38 be 39 in January.

noche_caliente · November 26th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Wow Kelly! Look at that big gap

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Wow Kelly! Look at that big gap

sigh... so much for the "mature" crowd comment... damned kids!!!

... now, Get Off My Lawn!!!

Kurosaki · November 26th, 2008, 11:55 AM

I'm a know-it-all/invincible 22 year old.

Nah, I'm not really invincible. But yes, I do know everything. Therefore, anything I think and say is, by definition, fact.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

I'm a know-it-all/invincible 22 year old.

Nah, I'm not really invincible. But yes, I do know everything. Therefore, anything I think and say is, by definition, fact.

...

=

jeffwessel · November 26th, 2008, 12:06 PM

And the youngest members at the moment goes to..... me!

haha

OldGuy · November 26th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Kelly did you mean biological age, age when we swing a leg over our machine, or how old we feel when were riding?

NJD022588 · November 26th, 2008, 01:24 PM

Kelly, trying to make yourself feel better about being over the hill?

Only 3 more months until I move into the next age bracket!

Sailariel · November 26th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I will be 67 in February and have had a motorcycle since 1958. Do I win oldest today and ridden longest?

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Kelly did you mean biological age, age when we swing a leg over our machine, or how old we feel when were riding?

biological... if I were asking for mental age, the poll doesn't go down young enough.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Only 3 more months until I move into the next age bracket!

don't forget to take your baby bottle and diapers with you when you move brackets.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Allmayer Beck

I will be 67 in February and have had a motorcycle since 1958. Do I win oldest today and ridden longest?

Yes, you do... but you'll have to come to Hawaii before you can claim your prize.

OldGuy · November 26th, 2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Allmayer Beck

I will be 67 in February and have had a motorcycle since 1958. Do I win oldest today and ridden longest?

Ah - another seasoned mind I can relate to. Remember, we're only as young as we think.

Kelly I think I'll claim the oldest "newbie" title. Seems like I've had the Ninja a lot longer than 3 months but that's all it has been. Time does fly when you are having fun with your friends.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Time does fly when you are having fun with your friends.

lol... don't you ride by yourself???

Kurosaki · November 26th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Maybe he's schizophrenic.

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 02:29 PM

then he'd need more than one bike.

Sailariel · November 26th, 2008, 02:36 PM

There was a psychiatrist who got arrested for double-billing schizophrenics.

noche_caliente · November 26th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

don't forget to take your baby bottle and diapers with you when you move brackets.

LOL!!!

OldGuy · November 26th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... don't you ride by yourself???

Wait a minute - don't other people hear other voices all the time when they are riding. You know the one asking questions like what's that idiot going to do, why are those brake lights coming on in the next block, can I make that light?

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Wait a minute - don't other people hear other voices all the time when they are riding. You know the one asking questions like what's that idiot going to do, why are those brake lights coming on in the next block, can I make that light?

only when they forget to take their meds... easy there fella.... whoa... calm down.

Sailariel · November 26th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Old Man, I got my Ninja in June. As you know, I have been riding for a long time. Well, when I got this bike, the dealer had misplaced the Owner`s Manual, so the only thing I got was a so-so orientation to the bike. I felt like a total baloonfoot the first few days. This was my first bike without a kickstarter. The shift lever was on the Left and was one down and five up. On my last bike it was on the Right side and was one up and three down. With the brake on the Left. I also never had a bike with directional lights. That took some getting used to. Of course the most embarassing thing was that I did not know about the kickstand safety switch. Invariably I would put the bike in gear with the stand down, and it would stop running. I would then crank the starter and flood the engine. Another Kawa owner on a 600cc told me about that infernal device--and then there was the time my bulky gloves turned off the kill switch while leaving a traffic light. That was real slick. Believe it or not, I am now very comfortable with the bike. I still don`t like the rear tyre (Dunlop) It is too squirrly. The mirrors were not adequate--so I changed them. On the overall, it is a great bike. I don`t think there is a 250 around that can come close. Right now I am learning the maintenance aspects of this bike, and have found this forum absolutely fantastic. I got the Owner`s Manual a week later and found after reading it that I learned very little.

OldGuy · November 26th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Well this is my first bike and I know exactly what you mean. One thing I did that I have never regretted was taking the MSF course before I even bought the bike. I wanted to make sure this was something I really wanted to do and my road bike skills would transfer. So far my only ah **** has been to run out of gas two blocks sooner than I planed. Got on the reserve and into the station but it was embarrassing to say the least.

Have a great Thanksgiving and ride safe.

zartan · November 26th, 2008, 10:54 PM

47 going on 17

kkim · November 26th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zartan

47 going on 17

Sailariel · November 27th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Old Guy, I had thought of taking the MSF course as a refresher. One of the guys we ride with is an MSF instructor. When he recently saw me take a corner with my knee about 6" off the pavement, he didn`t think that I needed the handling portion of the course. I do think that I will take it in the spring. They use Buell Blasts in the course. I tried one out before I decided on the Ninja and was totally unimpressed. The thing shakes like a thrashing machine. It should be OK for the course.

Kurosaki · November 27th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

then he'd need more than one bike.

He can put dual ownership on the title.

kkim · November 28th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

He can put dual ownership on the title.

yeah, and he can own a dual sport bike... one of him can street ride and the other can do it in the dirt.

OldGuy · November 28th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Or maybe I could learn to ride Ben Hur style; hmmm a couple of Ninji's, some straps, one foot on each saddle, a friction throttle - yea we can do this

kkim · November 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Or maybe I could learn to ride Ben Hur style; hmmm a couple of Ninji's, some straps, one foot on each saddle, a friction throttle - yea we can do this

that depends... which of the two are you tonight?

Sailariel · November 29th, 2008, 04:30 PM

Kelly, Love those graphics. I haven`t seen pugile sticks since I was in Basic Training.

kkim · November 29th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Allmayer Beck

Kelly, Love those graphics. I haven`t seen pugile sticks since I was in Basic Training.

lol... you need to check out the array of smileys that Alex has provided us.

... just click on the "more" button below the smileys to the right of the input field when you bring up the "reply to thread" page.

Alex · November 29th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffwessel

And the youngest members at the moment goes to..... me!

babycartoonwithbottle.jpg

As long as you don't need your nappy changed too often, you'll be fine.

k-os · December 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

I'm 18 right now. Been riding street since 17. Turn 19 in June. Picked up my 2008 250R Oct 16, but it's currently put away for the winter. Got around 300 miles of riding on it before we put it away. $3000 for it with 695 miles. I was pretty excited. :P

kkim · December 3rd, 2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I'm 18 right now. Been riding street since 17. Turn 19 in June. Picked up my 2008 250R Oct 16, but it's currently put away for the winter. Got around 300 miles of riding on it before we put it away. $3000 for it with 695 miles. I was pretty excited. :P

Time to mod the hell out of that thing over the winter!

RaceBikeRentals · December 3rd, 2008, 08:47 AM

39, or was it 45? I think its 46, but damn, gotta go check the paperwork

minizoom · December 3rd, 2008, 04:38 PM

My wife says I'm 10

TomB1956 · December 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

I'm 52 years young...

View Poll Results: What Age is the Ninjette Rider?
15-20	125	17.58%
21-25	191	26.86%
26-30	117	16.46%
31-40	139	19.55%
41-50	83	11.67%
51-60	44	6.19%
61+	12	1.69%
Voters: 711. You may not vote on this poll

November 26th, 2008, 04:44 AM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	How Old are You? Seems like a "mature' crowd in here. Just curious how old the majority is on this site. So, vote for your age bracket... No cheating!!

November 26th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Which Age? Kelly did you mean biological age, age when we swing a leg over our machine, or how old we feel when were riding? __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 26th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#24
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Old Newbie Old Man, I got my Ninja in June. As you know, I have been riding for a long time. Well, when I got this bike, the dealer had misplaced the Owner`s Manual, so the only thing I got was a so-so orientation to the bike. I felt like a total baloonfoot the first few days. This was my first bike without a kickstarter. The shift lever was on the Left and was one down and five up. On my last bike it was on the Right side and was one up and three down. With the brake on the Left. I also never had a bike with directional lights. That took some getting used to. Of course the most embarassing thing was that I did not know about the kickstand safety switch. Invariably I would put the bike in gear with the stand down, and it would stop running. I would then crank the starter and flood the engine. Another Kawa owner on a 600cc told me about that infernal device--and then there was the time my bulky gloves turned off the kill switch while leaving a traffic light. That was real slick. Believe it or not, I am now very comfortable with the bike. I still don`t like the rear tyre (Dunlop) It is too squirrly. The mirrors were not adequate--so I changed them. On the overall, it is a great bike. I don`t think there is a 250 around that can come close. Right now I am learning the maintenance aspects of this bike, and have found this forum absolutely fantastic. I got the Owner`s Manual a week later and found after reading it that I learned very little.

November 26th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#25
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Well this is my first bike and I know exactly what you mean. One thing I did that I have never regretted was taking the MSF course before I even bought the bike. I wanted to make sure this was something I really wanted to do and my road bike skills would transfer. So far my only ah **** has been to run out of gas two blocks sooner than I planed. Got on the reserve and into the station but it was embarrassing to say the least. Have a great Thanksgiving and ride safe. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 26th, 2008, 04:51 AM	#2
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	I had to double check my DL It also looks like you got this poll right wink wink.

November 26th, 2008, 05:00 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	the hell are you doing still up??? it's late here... it must be farkin' late there.

November 26th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#4
jdesiano1 Stealth like Ninja, Lol Name: Jessica Location: East Tn (round Knoxville) Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Red 2008 250 Posts: 88	25 yrs. Officially 1/4 of a century. My hubby is 38 be 39 in January.

November 26th, 2008, 07:36 AM	#5
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Wow Kelly! Look at that big gap

November 26th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#7
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	I'm a know-it-all/invincible 22 year old. Nah, I'm not really invincible. But yes, I do know everything. Therefore, anything I think and say is, by definition, fact.

November 26th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#9
jeffwessel ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Tempe/Chicago Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 Posts: 43	And the youngest members at the moment goes to..... me! haha

November 26th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#11
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Kelly, trying to make yourself feel better about being over the hill? Only 3 more months until I move into the next age bracket!

November 26th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I will be 67 in February and have had a motorcycle since 1958. Do I win oldest today and ridden longest?

November 26th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#18
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Maybe he's schizophrenic.

November 26th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#19
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	then he'd need more than one bike.

November 26th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#20
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	There was a psychiatrist who got arrested for double-billing schizophrenics.

November 26th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#26
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	47 going on 17

November 27th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#28
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Old Guy, I had thought of taking the MSF course as a refresher. One of the guys we ride with is an MSF instructor. When he recently saw me take a corner with my knee about 6" off the pavement, he didn`t think that I needed the handling portion of the course. I do think that I will take it in the spring. They use Buell Blasts in the course. I tried one out before I decided on the Ninja and was totally unimpressed. The thing shakes like a thrashing machine. It should be OK for the course.

November 28th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#31
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Or maybe I could learn to ride Ben Hur style; hmmm a couple of Ninji's, some straps, one foot on each saddle, a friction throttle - yea we can do this __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 29th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#33
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Kelly, Love those graphics. I haven`t seen pugile sticks since I was in Basic Training.

December 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM	#36
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I'm 18 right now. Been riding street since 17. Turn 19 in June. Picked up my 2008 250R Oct 16, but it's currently put away for the winter. Got around 300 miles of riding on it before we put it away. $3000 for it with 695 miles. I was pretty excited. :P

December 3rd, 2008, 08:47 AM	#38
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	39, or was it 45? I think its 46, but damn, gotta go check the paperwork __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

December 3rd, 2008, 04:38 PM	#39
minizoom ninjette.org member Name: Alvin Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133	My wife says I'm 10

December 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#40
TomB1956 ninjette.org member Name: Tom Location: Fayetteville, NC Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R (Green) Posts: 14	I'm 52 years young...