Goodbye Red Bike.

CycleCam303 · February 25th, 2014, 11:17 PM

Tomorrow I'm going to clean up and drop off the 250 with its new owner. I ended up selling it to a friend.

I rode it over so she could test ride it. Took the long way around on the way back home. I'm actually going to miss that slow ass bike. I embarrassed and surprised a whole lot of street squids with that thing.

My friend said to me, "That's your first street bike right?" "Yup." "It may not happen today but tomorrow you're going to miss street riding every time you see someone ride by."

I feel all sad getting rid of my bike now.

rasta · February 25th, 2014, 11:18 PM

Laaaaame. If you ever want to get back on one, I'll sell you mine. It's green!

nickjpass · February 26th, 2014, 07:01 AM

Getting another one?

JohnnyBravo · February 26th, 2014, 07:06 AM

I miss my bike to much when I'm not riding it to think of selling it, plus I'm selfish an its mine

csmith12 · February 26th, 2014, 07:19 AM

Some things in life are bittersweet.

DEFY · February 26th, 2014, 07:28 AM

Another rider so sad news for you good news for the community lol

Ducati999 · February 26th, 2014, 09:43 AM

Sorry for your loss. You did not explain if you sold it because you are upgrading or if you are done riding for a while. We understand if you want to keep your reasons private but if you can share let us know the whys and whats, regarding the sale of your prize machine. I hope you are able to get a new bike soon because it sounds like you really enjoy riding.

greenaero · February 26th, 2014, 10:24 AM

It's bittersweet to sell a vehicle sometimes; you have the happy memories and experiences with it but you are excited about the potential of your new wheels. For the really memorable vehicles I try to save something from our time together; magazine articles, pictures, sales brochures, other mementos. I have thought about starting a collection of models of my favorites; my Jaguars, the Vision, the 300ZX.

greenaero · February 26th, 2014, 10:25 AM

oh , and the Ninjette of course!

CycleCam303 · February 26th, 2014, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Laaaaame. If you ever want to get back on one, I'll sell you mine. It's green!

I have a buyer for your bike by the way. I'll pm you the info. I got four phone calls about buying it while the new owner was test riding it.

Bigballsofpaint · February 26th, 2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

It's bittersweet to sell a vehicle sometimes; you have the happy memories and experiences with it but you are excited about the potential of your new wheels. For the really memorable vehicles I try to save something from our time together; magazine articles, pictures, sales brochures, other mementos. I have thought about starting a collection of models of my favorites; my Jaguars, the Vision, the 300ZX.

I kept the shift knob from my 3000GT

CycleCam303 · February 26th, 2014, 11:20 AM

I'll eventually get another street bike. For the past couple months I really haven't been riding anything at all.

To be completely honest I most likely won't miss the ninjette so much. It was a cool looking bike and made a good learning platform. It was riding a motorcycle that made me realize I miss riding for fun in the street and the community.

I won't be buying a street bike for at least 4 or 5 months from now anyway. I'm going to be beating on my dirt though. Just so I remember how to ride.

Ducati999 · February 26th, 2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

I'll eventually get another street bike. For the past couple months I really haven't been riding anything at all.

To be completely honest I most likely won't miss the ninjette so much. It was a cool looking bike and made a good learning platform. It was riding a motorcycle that made me realize I miss riding for fun in the street and the community.

I won't be buying a street bike for at least 4 or 5 months from now anyway. I'm going to be beating on my dirt though. Just so I remember how to ride.

Great to hear you will be returning to the street after a short break! I really like to encourage people to ride in the dirt. I have learned soo much off road that works well on road. You get used to the bike moving around under you and there is no safer place to practice wheelies!!

Best of luck and we hope to see you and your new ride back here soon!

nickjpass · February 26th, 2014, 03:00 PM

If I manage to keep my two bikes till their death ( :'( ) I'll keep them in my home. Maybe just the frame. Make a table with the engine...you get the point.

February 25th, 2014, 11:17 PM	#1
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Goodbye Red Bike. Tomorrow I'm going to clean up and drop off the 250 with its new owner. I ended up selling it to a friend. I rode it over so she could test ride it. Took the long way around on the way back home. I'm actually going to miss that slow ass bike. I embarrassed and surprised a whole lot of street squids with that thing. My friend said to me, "That's your first street bike right?" "Yup." "It may not happen today but tomorrow you're going to miss street riding every time you see someone ride by." I feel all sad getting rid of my bike now.

February 25th, 2014, 11:18 PM	#2
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Laaaaame. If you ever want to get back on one, I'll sell you mine. It's green! __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

February 26th, 2014, 07:01 AM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Getting another one? __________________________________________________

February 26th, 2014, 07:19 AM	#5
csmith12 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	Some things in life are bittersweet. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 26th, 2014, 10:24 AM	#8
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	It's bittersweet to sell a vehicle sometimes; you have the happy memories and experiences with it but you are excited about the potential of your new wheels. For the really memorable vehicles I try to save something from our time together; magazine articles, pictures, sales brochures, other mementos. I have thought about starting a collection of models of my favorites; my Jaguars, the Vision, the 300ZX. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

February 26th, 2014, 07:06 AM	#4
JohnnyBravo 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	I miss my bike to much when I'm not riding it to think of selling it, plus I'm selfish an its mine

February 26th, 2014, 07:28 AM	#6
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Another rider so sad news for you good news for the community lol

February 26th, 2014, 09:43 AM	#7
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Sorry for your loss. You did not explain if you sold it because you are upgrading or if you are done riding for a while. We understand if you want to keep your reasons private but if you can share let us know the whys and whats, regarding the sale of your prize machine. I hope you are able to get a new bike soon because it sounds like you really enjoy riding.

February 26th, 2014, 10:25 AM	#9
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	oh , and the Ninjette of course! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

February 26th, 2014, 11:20 AM	#12
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	I'll eventually get another street bike. For the past couple months I really haven't been riding anything at all. To be completely honest I most likely won't miss the ninjette so much. It was a cool looking bike and made a good learning platform. It was riding a motorcycle that made me realize I miss riding for fun in the street and the community. I won't be buying a street bike for at least 4 or 5 months from now anyway. I'm going to be beating on my dirt though. Just so I remember how to ride.

February 26th, 2014, 03:00 PM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	If I manage to keep my two bikes till their death ( :'( ) I'll keep them in my home. Maybe just the frame. Make a table with the engine...you get the point. __________________________________________________

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