I bought a clapped out 2011 Ninja 250r this afternoon. How can a 2011 be clapped out you ask? If you ask that, you probably have not spent too much time around bikes or idiots.

What I bought: 11,995 miles on bike that went down. Right side rearset is slightly bent, all the cowling is done, there is a stripe of cord down the middle of the rear tire. There are surface scratches on the shorty carbon fiber exhaust of unknown manufacture...I paid $1000.

I went to a track day and rode a borrowed bike a few years ago. I finally decided to commit...

I have a sweet 1982 Honda Express Scooter I ride the 2 miles to work so this is going to be a track only bike. Plus, anything faster then 27mph on the street scares the desire out of my wife so, well, track here I come.

I have had bikes in the past: A 1984 Honda vfr500 Interceptor that I loved, 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo that was a pig, but I paid $300 for it and sold it for $1800 90 days and 1500 miles later...plus a few dual purpose bikes and a slew of MX bikes.

I have had too many broken wrists and concussions riding MX. Most of those happened at half speed. So yeah, I suck at MX. I love it though...

While I likely won't race, I am looking forward to riding hard on track days. I will likely move up to a bigger bike next year, unless I am having enough fun here...

Short term, I would love input on:

-Rearsets: Is there a consensus on best value? I'm not cheap, but I don't overpay for a name...
-Tires (I would think stock size is adequate, anyone beg to differ?) I need a model...
-Should I run naked? Is that legal on track days? Seriously, I'm new.
-If I shouldn't run naked, where is the best place to get new plastic?
-Any must do mods?

I am going to prowl the forums and see what I can find out.

Thanks,

Scott

:welcome: refriedscott! Glad to have you aboard...

http://mcneillelementarypto.digitalpto.com/files/2013/10/welcome_hey.jpg scott

I paid $1000.


not bad


-Rearsets: ebay
-Tires: rosso 2's
-Should I run naked? Is that legal on track days? yes, yes
-If I shouldn't run naked, where is the best place to get new plastic? hotbodies
-Any must do mods? remove the kickstand and mount if track-only

Thanks Alex.

Just did a quick look, but this look like it could help you
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=59486&highlight=track+prep
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=121186&highlight=race+prep
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=101244&highlight=race+prep

Welcome Scott!

There is a track day prep link in my signature that could help as well.

You could also pick up some BT003/rosso II take-offs to save some pennies.

Welcome!

Hello and welcome.

Welcome Scott!

There is a track day prep link in my signature that could help as well.

You could also pick up some BT003/rosso II take-offs to save some pennies.

Thanks for the track day checklist. I feel like I just got my money's worth out of the internet for the month.

I will be taking 3 pairs of freshly laundered underwear for each day at the track. I have a lot of "moments."

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=62&pictureid=1195

That's the right price for a track bike starter kit! Does it run? I didn't see that detail.

I second what alex.s said.

Welcome to our site, Scott !!!

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=62&pictureid=1195

That's the right price for a track bike starter kit! Does it run? I didn't see that detail.

I second what alex.s said.

It does run, and is sort of street worthy, but too flipping cold to ride right now. I would ride my trusty scooter anyway...I get all the looks on that...

Welcome! Lets see some pics!

Short term, I would love input on:

-Rearsets: Is there a consensus on best value? I'm not cheap, but I don't overpay for a name... eBay
-Tires (I would think stock size is adequate, anyone beg to differ?) I need a model... :whathesaid:
-Should I run naked? Is that legal on track days? Seriously, I'm new.
No... Race body in Kawi green! Yes
-If I shouldn't run naked, where is the best place to get new plastic? Debate hardbodies shark eBay them other folks I forgot race body is cheaper an easier than stock plastic
-Any must do mods?full exhaust, suspension, tuneup, clip on's, rear sets



I will be taking 3 pairs of freshly laundered underwear for each day at the track. I have a lot of "moments."
Underwear = no no no
Yellow thongs = 1st track day just ask choneofakind an csmith12


Welcome welcome glad to have you!!! Gonna be at Jennings feb8-10???

Welcome welcome glad to have you!!! Gonna be at Jennings feb8-10???

looks like he is on the left coast
Kennewick, WA

:werd: Zip code in his location in profile. He still could come to jennings though. lol


ps. yellow thongs rock!

looks like he is on the left coast
Kennewick, WA

:werd: Zip code in his location in profile. He still could come to jennings though. lol


ps. yellow thongs rock!

Y'all stalkin this fellow? I thought I was special with a ninjette stalker :(

Who said they add 10hp???

That was me. How you think my bike is so fast?? :D

Hahahahahahahaha I may need to borrow that thong choneofakind

Don't make me actually go out and buy one to send with csmith12 for you. :) I'll do it.

No need I can find my own, if I can't be sure it's a 10hp thong I will be fine in any ole thing I can find
Would a nasty pig jock count?

Welocome Scott!!