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October 8th, 2014, 03:38 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Michael
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 160
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New rider/owner in SoCal
Hello! I'm Michael, 27 years old. I'm brand new to these odd things with 2 wheels AND an engine. I Just bought a NEW 2014 Ninja 300. 0 miles on it. My total riding experience is 55 miles, which is what the bike's odometer now reads! I'm loving it so far. Ive got as much gear as I could afford. Snell rated helmet, leather gloves with knuckle pads, and a jacket with elbow, shoulder and spine protectors. Its also 3 layers which is very handy being this close to winter in the mountains where I live. I have my permit and as soon as I can afford it I will be taking the MSF course and getting the license waiver.
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October 8th, 2014, 03:53 PM
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Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17
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 APEmike! Glad to have you aboard...
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October 8th, 2014, 04:56 PM
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Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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Sweet ride! I remember when mine had 0 miles
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October 8th, 2014, 06:16 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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 Michael
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October 8th, 2014, 08:33 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 Michael!
Isn't the smell of a new bike sooooooo good.
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October 8th, 2014, 09:21 PM
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Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Michael! Good move enrolling in the mSF course>
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235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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October 8th, 2014, 10:24 PM
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Phoenix Salvage
Name: Mac
Location: AR
Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 71
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welcome aboard and nice choice on the bike!
Its great to see someone new to riding already looking into getting protective gear and doing the MSF course. Don't skimp on a good pair of boots when you can afford them. I know mine have saved me a great deal of pain and misery.
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October 9th, 2014, 12:06 AM
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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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October 9th, 2014, 03:58 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Vlad
Location: Weaverville, NC
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404
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Nice bike, Michael! Welcome!
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October 9th, 2014, 08:37 AM
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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, nice bike!
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October 9th, 2014, 08:54 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: USA
Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 7
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Welcome and nice bike!
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October 13th, 2014, 04:44 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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October 13th, 2014, 04:55 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Michael
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 160
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Thanks guys (and girls?) Im loving the ride! 260 miles as of today! Still on break-in
 Had an OH S$!t!!! Moment when someone threw the brakes on hard in front of me, but I had luckily been practicing braking for nearly an hour that morning so I had a real good idea how hard I could stop without issues, and as a side bonus had worn off the slick mold release crap that all new tires have. I wasent tailgating, but man, I didnt know a full size SUV could scrub speed THAT fast  I'm excited for the future of this bike, and of the Ninja 300 in general. We will be using this bike as a test bed for products in the future where I work. I wont name names as I'm not sure of advertising policies on here but it does have to do with my screen name. I am also looking for people more local to me for rides and gatherings but according to the map, there is only one person in Bakersfield and I would have to go to LA for the next closest. Well, it would give me a chance to take ACH (highway 2) once Im comfortable enough. I know the road well thanks to my car club down in City of Industry.
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October 16th, 2014, 11:40 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Raymond
Location: Elk Grove
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 30
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WELCOME!!! and nice looking 300
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