September 15th, 2012, 02:19 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: a
Location: c
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): none Posts: 8
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New rider in socal
Hello everyone! Found this forum by looking for faqs on maintenance and etc on google. I took my MSF, got my license, and my 09 250R all in a span of one week a couple weeks ago. I actually had my M1 permit 5 years ago and rode a couple hundred miles, but I let the permit expire at the end of the year. My brother expressed an interest in riding, so I decided to take it up again to ride with him.
I'm into cars a lot. I try to take my V6 swapped 1987 MR2 to Willow Springs as much as I can, but school keeps me busy. Getting a bike just seemed to be another way to have fun. I can't wait to take the Ninja out to the track soon to really improve my technique! |
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September 15th, 2012, 02:50 AM | #2 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
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aigochamaloh! Glad you found us...
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September 15th, 2012, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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Name: Malinda
Location: Jonesboro, LA
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484
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Hi aigochamaloh and welcome
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September 16th, 2012, 10:42 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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September 17th, 2012, 12:09 AM | #5 |
Gear crash test dummy
Name: Max
Location: South Bay (So. Cal)
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.
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Now when you say track your ninja soon....how soon? We're putting together a day for track noobs in so cal to come out and ride with more experienced riders to learn the ropes and race lines etc. It will be Friday November 9th. use the search function for the so cal noobie track day feeler, we'd love to have you come out!
I'll be racing next weekend |
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September 17th, 2012, 01:08 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: a
Location: c
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): none Posts: 8
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Thanks for the welcome everyone!
I will look into the Nov 9 track day! I need to buy a leather racing suit and boots for it though don't I? I'm comfortable with the controls and everything on my bike. I'm rev matching as much as I can on downshifts, just habit from driving my cars. I think I'm still not sure of how fast I can go in corners (trust the bike), and I'm very reluctant to lean on corners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la2UY_Ywgzc |
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September 17th, 2012, 04:34 PM | #7 |
Gear crash test dummy
Name: Max
Location: South Bay (So. Cal)
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.
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Lean takes time but I can tell you that I learned more in one track day than my first 6 months of riding and some people start on the track before they have ever ridden street do dont be afraid to get out there.
As far as suits go go to revzilla.com and search for the AGV Sport Monza. It's on clearance for $350. Jiggles got one and he's all over the forum, ask him how he likes it. Boots - you can get a pair of alpinestars smx-5 relatively cheap and they work well. Ironpony.com had them on sale from the AYC (alpinestars Yamaha collection) a whole back. Maybe they still have them? |
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September 17th, 2012, 06:47 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: a
Location: c
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): none Posts: 8
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Ah I see the suit on motorcycle gear, not on revzilla. Not bad, they have one color in my size left I think. Damn you, making me spend money already.
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September 17th, 2012, 10:55 PM | #9 |
Gear crash test dummy
Name: Max
Location: South Bay (So. Cal)
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.
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the track is worth every expensive ass penny
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September 17th, 2012, 11:22 PM | #10 |
Done here.
Name: -
Location: Track
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.
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Welcome.
Go to track! I started riding in August 2011. Went to my first track in November 2011. Haven't been riding on the street since January 2012 |
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September 18th, 2012, 04:47 AM | #11 |
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.
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Welcome Chris!
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September 18th, 2012, 10:53 AM | #12 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Al
Location: CT
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 15
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Revving the piss outta that thing. Nice!
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September 23rd, 2012, 07:56 AM | #13 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome.
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September 27th, 2012, 08:38 PM | #14 |
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Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot.
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