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August 22nd, 2012, 05:57 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Ignacio
Location: Argentina
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2012 Special Edition / Honda CBF 250 Posts: 1
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Greetings from the far south!
Hello to everyone, I'm from Argentina, owner of a 6 month old Ninja 250 Red/Black. I've already done 7500 miles on it
 I use it all the time. I have my beloved Honda CBF 250 at the back of my yard, covered, but the cover's full of dust.  Even if I've to go a few blocks, I ride it. I just love to turn on that engine... Actually waiting for the 2013 model, that is terrific, but I have a feeling that the new model has lost the Ninja's own personality. The new one is something more like a ziped ZX10  Well, as a newcomer to this bike and as my first Kawi I think that as a form of introduction I will post my pros and cons regarding the ninja. PROS: Engine. Japanese Nerve. A guided accurate missile. (at least from 0-70 mph) Frame: Excellent braking cyclistics. Excellent and Agile Handling both in town as in open road. Traffic dodger. This is IMHO the best feature of the bike. Design: Gorgeous yet simplistic. I always find someone staring at it when I leave it parked on the street. CONS: Paint quality. I have scratched the tank's paint in two places with two quarter coins fallen from the scary altitude of 4 inches (when paying toll fee). Paint quality is garbage. A mere layer of paint and a spit of lacquer. My budget Honda CBF has a far better paint quality. Tires: This is simple, I've changed them with only 300 miles. IRC tires are some kind of thai joke fitted on an ENKEI wheel. Rear rubber size. This bike needs as minimum 140. Fuel consumption: Thirsty bike. Go over 70 miles and it transforms in an Octane drunkard. Carbs in cold weather: It takes way too long to reach a good operating temperature. I leave the choke engaged for a mile or two in winter. Bike in hot weather: If you are riding in summer, and get stucked in traffic, hope you're wearing your swimming pants. I think that its a great bike, but I have had some problems I'll post later to see if someone can help me. See ya all!!! Safe rides |
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August 22nd, 2012, 06:11 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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Welcome to the site, Ignacio !!
Just post your problems, some members will come to help.
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Motofool  .................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí |
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August 23rd, 2012, 01:12 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Malinda
Location: Jonesboro, LA
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484
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Hi Ignacio and welcome
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August 23rd, 2012, 01:16 PM
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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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Goal: Shake A Million Hands | Look through the corners | Track Day Prep | Closest track? | The Mid-Ohio School |
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August 23rd, 2012, 03:00 PM
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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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http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL |
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August 23rd, 2012, 08:01 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
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.
Blog Entries: 3
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< ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name? 
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August 26th, 2012, 05:33 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
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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