October 7th, 2009, 06:57 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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New rider from Tampa
Hello, I'm a new rider here in Tampa, FL. Lucky enough to find a great 2009 Ninja, in perfect condition with 3000 miles on it. I took the motorcycle riding course in August and bought the bike 2 days later.
Enjoyed riding it for 3 days. Then, while practicing in cul-de-sacs (and feeling more confident with each one) I got a little too comfortable and dumped my perfect, scratch free bike. It suffered some scratches, I broke my collar bone & had to wait 4 weeks before getting back out there. A little touch up paint and wax covered up the scratches for the most part and the next purchase was a crash kit! I've been back on it now for 2 rides and am feeling more comfortable, but definitely learned my lesson......to focus on the skills & techniques, speed is for later. I have not had a chance to check out a lot here, but what I've read so far has been great and I look forward to learning a lot more from all of you! |
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October 7th, 2009, 07:03 AM | #2 |
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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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marsha! Glad you found us...
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October 7th, 2009, 09:01 AM | #3 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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Welcome Marsha. I'm glad you're healed and didn't let one accident discourage you from riding!
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October 7th, 2009, 09:03 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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October 7th, 2009, 09:29 AM | #5 | |
SooperChikkin.
Name: Scott
Location: Northern CA
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW R1200GS Adventure, '07 250 Ninja Posts: 107
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Next time I'm down that way I'll send you a note, we can go tear up the Brooksville area. |
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October 7th, 2009, 09:38 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Anon
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488
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Welcome, and ouch! Although it's been so hot the past month in FL, I'm not sure you missed much
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October 7th, 2009, 10:16 AM | #7 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Marsha - love the pink and red together. Glad you've healed and are back to riding. Have fun and be safe.
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October 7th, 2009, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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Aloha and welcome, Marsha.
take learning to ride well seriously and put in some practice time in a big, empty parking lot to get comfortable with the bike at lower speeds. |
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October 7th, 2009, 03:37 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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Hi Marsha! I'm glad you're here with us! There's lots of great info around, and lots of great ladies too Let us know what we can do to help!
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October 7th, 2009, 06:58 PM | #10 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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Hello and welcome.
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October 8th, 2009, 03:42 AM | #11 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: scott
Location: abilene
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 kawasaki ninja 250-green Posts: 9
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sucks i did the same on my bike thats why im glad i got it used, welcome
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October 8th, 2009, 05:23 AM | #12 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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Thanks everyone!!!!!!!
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October 8th, 2009, 07:17 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Trey
Location: Tampa, FL
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kaw Ninja 250 Posts: 28
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Hey Marsha, where in tampa are you from? I lived in South Tampa by bay to bay/gandy area when not in school.
Dude, youre name is Trey also? And you live in FL? haha small world |
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October 8th, 2009, 07:26 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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October 8th, 2009, 07:42 AM | #15 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Trey
Location: Tampa, FL
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kaw Ninja 250 Posts: 28
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October 8th, 2009, 07:47 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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Yes, I'm far far away from Bay to Bay. Haven't ventured out to Dale Mabry on the bike yet, will save that for later, like you said....nuts out there for sure!
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October 8th, 2009, 08:04 AM | #17 |
Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.
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Whenever I finally get around to getting down that way on the bike we should all hook up for a little day ride. Might be fun.
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October 8th, 2009, 08:09 AM | #18 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Trey
Location: Tampa, FL
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kaw Ninja 250 Posts: 28
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for sure im down, but only if im out of school cause i am NOT riding 2 1/2 hours to tampa from fort myers lol
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October 8th, 2009, 08:09 AM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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Yes, hopefully by then, I will have several hundred miles of experience....for now, I'm keeping it close to home. I live in a pretty big neighborhood & fortunately there are some villages that have the roads poured, but no homes built yet, so I spend most of my time there practicing.
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October 8th, 2009, 11:08 AM | #20 |
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Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
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aloha marsha
welcome to the forum.
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October 8th, 2009, 11:36 AM | #21 |
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Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
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October 9th, 2009, 09:26 AM | #22 |
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.
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Ouch! Collar bone breakage hurts!!!!!! Kudos to you for gettin back on
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October 9th, 2009, 09:39 AM | #23 |
ninjette.org member
Name: mark
Location: chicago illinois
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): buying in the spring Posts: 22
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Hey marsha and welcome ! good looking bike (im feeling the red!) I been in the same postion crashing out and taking my time get back on. JUST TOOK ME TEN YEARS! LOL! keep riding baby! mark
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October 9th, 2009, 11:08 AM | #24 | ||
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Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
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The hardest part was having to wait 4 weeks to get back out there. This will be my 3rd weekend back on it & I'm feeling more confident with each ride. I've still got a long way to go, but I'm enjoying it tremendously! |
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October 9th, 2009, 11:23 AM | #25 |
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Name: mark
Location: chicago illinois
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u did not know you were hurt! you are a BADDD GIRL!
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October 9th, 2009, 02:01 PM | #26 |
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Name: Gene
Location: McDonough, Ga
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 YZ250, '06 Katana 600, 06 Ninja 250, '06 YZ250 Posts: 61
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Hi and welcome!!!!!
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October 10th, 2009, 01:07 PM | #27 |
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Name: Sabrina
Location: mj,hj,nbj
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 29
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You're awesome. Glad you are okay
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October 13th, 2009, 10:02 AM | #28 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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October 13th, 2009, 03:31 PM | #29 |
Just go!
Name: Joy
Location: San Jose
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 (sold) :( Posts: 27
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Hi Marsha! Glad to hear you're ok after your spill. I used to be stationed at MacDill AFB, so I know all about the craziness that happens on Dale Mabry. I wouldn't want to head out in the direction on a bike either. Anyways - welcome to the forum and as always... happy and safe riding!!
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October 14th, 2009, 07:27 AM | #30 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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Fortunately, I live on the other side of town, so I don't go over to Dale Mabry often. Heck, I'm still a newbie, so I don't go too far from home at this point. |
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October 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM | #31 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: patricK
Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA!
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918
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hello and welcome.
never been to tampa, yet |
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October 14th, 2009, 12:26 PM | #32 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Marsha
Location: tampa
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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October 14th, 2009, 12:56 PM | #33 |
2012 is here,let's ride!!
Name: dex
Location: visalia,ca.
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354
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coming from a co-noob!
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October 16th, 2009, 02:09 PM | #34 |
Just go!
Name: Joy
Location: San Jose
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 (sold) :( Posts: 27
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Thanks! Always good to hear support from people. I actually got out back in 2006 and I'm trying to go Reserve. I want to go back to AD, but school is my priority right now.
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