New Member, SoCal!

sonorcal · May 3rd, 2012, 11:09 AM

Just thought I'd introduce myself.

My name is Mark, and I just signed up for the MSF course. Class begins May 10, so I'm actually really excited. Depending on how the course goes, I'm looking to buy a 250 within the next month or two.

As far as gear, I've only bought some bilt gloves from cycle gear, and i plan on just wearing jeans a jacket and some clark desert boots for the class. You think the clark boots will be sufficient?

i plan on getting the whole shabang of gear before buying a 250. this forum has been a big help with all my research, and i look forward to joining your community. Thanks!

-Mark

Trailerboy531 · May 3rd, 2012, 11:36 AM

Sounds like a good start Mark, welcome to the forum

Stingray1000 · May 3rd, 2012, 12:00 PM

Welcome to the forum!

amsegura · May 3rd, 2012, 03:31 PM

Welcome to the club. The Ninja 250 is a great bike so dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

KJohnson21 · May 3rd, 2012, 08:20 PM

Kevin2109 · May 4th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Be super careful with built! There are some horror stories from them, they kinda suck. You should be ok for the class, you really wont be going that fast

When you do get a bike let us know, I have a pair of M Knox handroids that you can barrow (Crashed in them at like 60mph, but there still good lol) till you get a decent set of gloves

Cazper · May 4th, 2012, 06:51 PM

Welcome to the forums!! Another local guy... sweet!! We have a pretty good group from the SoCal area that get together on a pretty frequent basis. Even before you get your bike if you happen to see a get together forming you should stop by to meet the group and check out the bikes... trust me it's worth it!!!

Trailerboy531 · May 4th, 2012, 07:21 PM

In fact our next so cal get together is ...... tomorrow. lol. Maybe further in the future...

sonorcal · May 5th, 2012, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll be sure to make an appearance at a meet in the near future

As long as the class goes well. To be honest, I'm starting to get cold feet from reading the "!@#!@#!@ i crashed" section.

I'm kind of also sad i picked up the Bilt gloves, it was an impluse buy. I was super excited that I signed up for the MSF course, and immediately drove to cycle gear and bought the first pair of gloves that fit well. I'll pick up some real gear soon

are there any socal shops you all recommend to pick up gear down here? i want to go and try on a bunch of helmets this weekend

Stingray1000 · May 5th, 2012, 08:06 AM

I got black leather bilt gloves and they aint bad.... they just smell bad after a few days. Cant keep em clean cant wash em lol

Kevin2109 · May 5th, 2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonorcal

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll be sure to make an appearance at a meet in the near future

As long as the class goes well. To be honest, I'm starting to get cold feet from reading the "!@#!@#!@ i crashed" section.

I'm kind of also sad i picked up the Bilt gloves, it was an impluse buy. I was super excited that I signed up for the MSF course, and immediately drove to cycle gear and bought the first pair of gloves that fit well. I'll pick up some real gear soon

are there any socal shops you all recommend to pick up gear down here? i want to go and try on a bunch of helmets this weekend

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sa...-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Cycle gear is still a good one too, they have lots of good gear, just not built

You can return the built gloves too! They have such a good return policy

Jiggles · May 5th, 2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonorcal

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll be sure to make an appearance at a meet in the near future

As long as the class goes well. To be honest, I'm starting to get cold feet from reading the "!@#!@#!@ i crashed" section.

want to see my crash video?

nst416 · May 5th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Once you pass your MSF class, you'll be able to get a one time 15% discount from cyclegear too. So make it count and buy all the gears you'll need in one shot if you can afford to do so.

I saved about a hundred dollars with the discount, it was awesome!

Snake · May 6th, 2012, 01:52 AM

Hello and welcome.

NinjaBoyEddy · May 6th, 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonorcal

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll be sure to make an appearance at a meet in the near future

As long as the class goes well. To be honest, I'm starting to get cold feet from reading the "!@#!@#!@ i crashed" section.

I'm kind of also sad i picked up the Bilt gloves, it was an impluse buy. I was super excited that I signed up for the MSF course, and immediately drove to cycle gear and bought the first pair of gloves that fit well. I'll pick up some real gear soon

are there any socal shops you all recommend to pick up gear down here? i want to go and try on a bunch of helmets this weekend

Hey guys the names Eddy I'm from Hollywood. I've been looking forward to meeting some new riders and make more crochrocket friends

Been riding since march 10,2012 daily! I've picked up my skills pretty good!
And (sonorcal) the classes are soo dam helpfull you'll learn a lot about safety and great way to learn I took my classes in passedina.
I picked up my ninja250 2010 special edition a week after, I already had my gear.

I know a good place they have really good stuff and they will take car of you. Check out this website. If you have an iPhone take pics of what gear you'll want to check out once you get there.
It's an online seller an have a wear house in longbeach with a showroom.
Check out extreamsupplies.com
And then go down to their wear house trust me I saved like 200 overall!
Scorpion exo500 full face for 180$ Elsewhere 240
Alpinestar sp-8 full glove for 55$ elsewhere 80
Shift full leather jacket elsewhere 350$ got it for!!! Lol can't tell you that one!
But check the stir out bro good stuff trust!

WHAT'S UP WITH THE SOCAL MEETS! PM me NINJABOY EDDY!

NinjaBoyEddy · May 6th, 2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

want to see my crash video?

I do

sonorcal · May 10th, 2012, 05:20 PM

Just got to my first MSF class. Today is the "classroom" session. There's like 20+ dudes here, are the classes always this packed??

Mako · May 10th, 2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonorcal

Just got to my first MSF class. Today is the "classroom" session. There's like 20+ dudes here, are the classes always this packed??

Depends the time of year, I did mine Oct of '10 and it was raining the entire weekend. Only 12 people

also, don't forget to add yourself to the map!

sonorcal · May 11th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mako

Depends the time of year, I did mine Oct of '10 and it was raining the entire weekend. Only 12 people

also, don't forget to add yourself to the map!

i'll add myself once i pick up my 250

so i passed the written test! yay!

now i just have to get through the weekend. i'm pretty nervous considering i've never ever ridden before. wish me luck!

Trailerboy531 · May 11th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Riding is easy and the MSF teaches it in a fantastic step-by-step way. You'll pick it up quickly just be confident in yourself.

ARc · May 11th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Welcome! The people here are pretty nice. You'll learn a lot here.

What you listed is good enough for class. Have fun! And alway be learning.

sonorcal · May 13th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Thanks for all the tips everyone! I passed!

I got minus 3 points for going outside the box on the figure 8, that was seriously the toughest part. Everything else was stress free.

Mako · May 16th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonorcal

Thanks for all the tips everyone! I passed!

I got minus 3 points for going outside the box on the figure 8, that was seriously the toughest part. Everything else was stress free.

woo! congrats!

May 3rd, 2012, 11:09 AM	#1
sonorcal ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 15	New Member, SoCal! Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Mark, and I just signed up for the MSF course. Class begins May 10, so I'm actually really excited. Depending on how the course goes, I'm looking to buy a 250 within the next month or two. As far as gear, I've only bought some bilt gloves from cycle gear, and i plan on just wearing jeans a jacket and some clark desert boots for the class. You think the clark boots will be sufficient? i plan on getting the whole shabang of gear before buying a 250. this forum has been a big help with all my research, and i look forward to joining your community. Thanks! -Mark

May 3rd, 2012, 12:00 PM	#3
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum! __________________________________________________ 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

May 3rd, 2012, 08:20 PM	#5
KJohnson21 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	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

May 4th, 2012, 10:00 AM	#6
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Be super careful with built! There are some horror stories from them, they kinda suck. You should be ok for the class, you really wont be going that fast When you do get a bike let us know, I have a pair of M Knox handroids that you can barrow (Crashed in them at like 60mph, but there still good lol) till you get a decent set of gloves __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

May 4th, 2012, 06:51 PM	#7
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to the forums!! Another local guy... sweet!! We have a pretty good group from the SoCal area that get together on a pretty frequent basis. Even before you get your bike if you happen to see a get together forming you should stop by to meet the group and check out the bikes... trust me it's worth it!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

May 3rd, 2012, 11:36 AM	#2
Trailerboy531 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.	Sounds like a good start Mark, welcome to the forum

May 3rd, 2012, 03:31 PM	#4
amsegura ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: West Hollywood, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2003 WR350 Posts: 62	Welcome to the club. The Ninja 250 is a great bike so dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

May 4th, 2012, 07:21 PM	#8
Trailerboy531 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.	In fact our next so cal get together is ...... tomorrow. lol. Maybe further in the future...

May 5th, 2012, 07:53 AM	#9
sonorcal ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 15	Thanks for the warm welcome! I'll be sure to make an appearance at a meet in the near future As long as the class goes well. To be honest, I'm starting to get cold feet from reading the "!@#!@#!@ i crashed" section. I'm kind of also sad i picked up the Bilt gloves, it was an impluse buy. I was super excited that I signed up for the MSF course, and immediately drove to cycle gear and bought the first pair of gloves that fit well. I'll pick up some real gear soon are there any socal shops you all recommend to pick up gear down here? i want to go and try on a bunch of helmets this weekend

May 5th, 2012, 08:06 AM	#10
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I got black leather bilt gloves and they aint bad.... they just smell bad after a few days. Cant keep em clean cant wash em lol __________________________________________________ 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

May 5th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#13
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Once you pass your MSF class, you'll be able to get a one time 15% discount from cyclegear too. So make it count and buy all the gears you'll need in one shot if you can afford to do so. I saved about a hundred dollars with the discount, it was awesome!

May 6th, 2012, 01:52 AM	#14
Snake 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	Hello and welcome.

May 10th, 2012, 05:20 PM	#17
sonorcal ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 15	Just got to my first MSF class. Today is the "classroom" session. There's like 20+ dudes here, are the classes always this packed??

May 11th, 2012, 10:56 AM	#20
Trailerboy531 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.	Riding is easy and the MSF teaches it in a fantastic step-by-step way. You'll pick it up quickly just be confident in yourself.

May 11th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#21
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	Welcome! The people here are pretty nice. You'll learn a lot here. What you listed is good enough for class. Have fun! And alway be learning. __________________________________________________

May 13th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#22
sonorcal ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 15	Thanks for all the tips everyone! I passed! I got minus 3 points for going outside the box on the figure 8, that was seriously the toughest part. Everything else was stress free.

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