September 12th, 2018, 11:02 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: HK
Location: Seattle
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Another Ninja’s Dream Came True
Hello from Seattle,
I always want a motorcycle for its freedom and excitement. Financial responsibility has held me back from getting one until now. I was glad that I waited anyway. Now that I’m in my mid-20s, I can comfortably own my first motorcycle with disposable incomes and don’t have to cheap out on gears. In fact, I took a MSF class and bought all the gears prior to even shopping for a motorcycle, so that I wouldn’t blow all my money on the bike first. Anyway, here’s my first bike. She’s from 1990 with less than 9,500 miles of history. Previous owner must have kept it in a very good shape, at least in the appearance. I can’t speak for its mechanical condition with my close to none knowledge in motorcycle maintenance, but it fires up without a problem. (Back at the dealership, the engine wouldn’t fire up... because the salesman forgot to turn the petcock to on ) She’s a beauty. I might get bored of the small engine, but hey, I got it for $1,200 plus tax, and I can probably sell it for close to the same. Or I’ll just keep it till it dies. Cheers! P.s. sorry about the large image. The bbcode I used doesn’t seem to resize it. |
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September 12th, 2018, 11:14 PM | #2 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
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That's awesome. Beautiful bike in great shape.
You won't get bored if you learn how to really work the bike. Lugging around at 5-6000 rpm... yeah, yawn. Wind it up and it'll be a hoot. The bike comes alive at high RPM. But first things first. Get some seat time and have fun learning how to ride. It'll be a great adventure!
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September 12th, 2018, 11:50 PM | #3 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: HK
Location: Seattle
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Before I get more seat time, I need to do a couple maintenance first. First, I must replace the horn. It’s as loud as a stalled engine. It’s not the fuse nor the switch, so it must be the horn unit itself. Any 12v horn will work, I suppose? I should just do the math and see what power the fuse can support this weekend. Then, I’ll probably drain all fluid and replace them with new ones. Change the break lines with stainless ones while I’m there too, I guess. |
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September 13th, 2018, 01:45 AM | #4 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Hi and welcome! Nice bike, you're gonna have loads of fun!
Don't use low RPMs due to lower oil-pressure, it'll cause more wear. Try adding [resize ] [/resize ] tags around picture |
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September 13th, 2018, 02:16 AM | #5 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
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congrats! a real gem
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September 13th, 2018, 07:48 AM | #6 |
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
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welcome, congrats, and a nice looker
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September 13th, 2018, 04:27 PM | #7 |
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Name: Eric
Location: Iowa City
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Welcome
It is really a great thing when a dream comes true. Treat the bike well and it will take good care of you. This is a classic bike. So timeless they did not change much for twenty years. That says a lot.
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September 14th, 2018, 09:16 AM | #8 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
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Welcome!
Everybody tells me I "need" to get a bigger bike, but going on three years so far, and I'm quite happy with the Ninjette! And yeah, once you start riding her, wind her up! |
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September 14th, 2018, 11:00 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org member
Name: F
Location: seattle Wa
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '90 250 project, '03 250r, '14 STR,12 STR, '01 R6 Posts: 84
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Small world! I was shopping for another 250 in the settle area, (picked mine up a week ago)
Where did you pick that one up from? ( I see a dealer plate) I started on a 600, and keep picking up little 250's because they are so dang fun! Be sure to keep up on the maintenance, Feed it good sticky tires, and it will keep you entertained for a LONG time. Congrats and welcome to the PNW 250 Club |
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Name: HK
Location: Seattle
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September 18th, 2018, 02:49 AM | #11 |
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Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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September 18th, 2018, 03:58 PM | #12 |
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Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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September 18th, 2018, 04:31 PM | #13 | |
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Name: F
Location: seattle Wa
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '90 250 project, '03 250r, '14 STR,12 STR, '01 R6 Posts: 84
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All my current bike are private sales. The 250 was actually walking distance from home! |
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September 19th, 2018, 04:40 PM | #14 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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Hello and welcome!
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