My name is Chris, i live around the quad city area. I just bought my first bike this winter and went and got my license. Im sure trolling the forums will be more than helpful to a beginner like myself. I decide to go with a 2009 blue ninja 250 bought helmet gloves and a jacket. will be doing tons of commuting back and forth from classes so i didn't get boots or pants. Im going to school to be an electronics technician and that pretty much sums it up. Hope to meet a few people on here and look for help/help others.