April 14th, 2019, 01:18 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Lake District, UK
Join Date: Apr 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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Hi from Sunny England!
Hey folks!!
Just discovered the forum. I've been riding for about 18 months (passed my DAS here in the UK in August 2017) picked up my first and only bike so far, a 2010 Ninja 250R about 2 weeks later. I've got an unrestricted licence so i could have and can buy any sized bike I want, but I've lost friends and family over the years to riding and decided if I can get the basics down on the 250 then I'll hopefully be a bit better off. Thing about me is I like to tinker, and annoyingly so far i haven't really done anything with my bike. Hopefully I'll pick up some ideas from you lovely people. See ya around! |
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April 14th, 2019, 02:03 AM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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madcow87_! Glad to have you aboard...
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April 14th, 2019, 09:45 AM | #3 |
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Name: Hector
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Sep 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 272
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Welcome!
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April 14th, 2019, 10:29 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome! The thing I've learned about the little bikes is that you learn good riding skills that a larger bike might let slide. Gear choice- on a 250, you learn which gear to be in, when. On a bigger bike, you could just grab a handful of throttle even in the wrong gear.
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April 14th, 2019, 06:16 PM | #5 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Welcome
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April 14th, 2019, 10:43 PM | #6 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Lake District, UK
Join Date: Apr 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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During my DAS testing I learned and tested on a Suzuki 650, which I dropped several times which I felt bad enough about. But had it been my shiny Zx6R I'd no doubt have been distrought! Thanks for the welcome everyone! |
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May 10th, 2019, 11:12 AM | #7 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Welcome!
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June 4th, 2019, 06:48 PM | #8 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome!
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June 4th, 2019, 11:48 PM | #9 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge,2020 aprilia dorsoduro, 2014 yamaha fjr, 85 yamaha fj 1100 Posts: A lot.
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check out 2008-2012 farkles/ tech sections, tons of write ups.
welcome
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June 5th, 2019, 11:48 PM | #10 |
old git
Name: Steve
Location: Geneve Switzerland
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479
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"Thing about me is I like to tinker, and annoyingly so far i haven't really done anything with my bike. Hopefully I'll pick up some ideas from you lovely people."
If it's not broke don't fix it Enjoy the bike and do the maintenance no more Steve
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June 6th, 2019, 12:54 AM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Lake District, UK
Join Date: Apr 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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I'm a firm believer of that myself which is why i'm glad I haven't really had to do anything with it. I've done little maintenance bits but other than that nothing serious, just get to ride it and enjoy it
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June 6th, 2019, 04:19 AM | #12 |
old git
Name: Steve
Location: Geneve Switzerland
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Where in the lake district are you I will be up in Brampton in July.
Steve
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June 6th, 2019, 05:58 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Lake District, UK
Join Date: Apr 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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June 6th, 2019, 01:49 PM | #14 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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Well, you'll find that after decades of evolution and fine-tuning, the bike is close to perfect. Might want to do some suspension upgrades to fit your weight and riding style, but that's really all tinkering that'll yield any noticeable efforts. Along with any cosmetic mods you find pleasing.
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