gettin' back into riding.......

drac · March 4th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Hey everybody........old guy(kinda,45) planning on getting back into serious riding after a 20yr layoff. Have an '88 Hurricane(cbr) 600 that is just sitting in the yard and I haven't ridden in a year or two. Still ride motocross a little around the house(I live in the wood, no neighbors

) and hit up the track on the occasional Saturday but haven't raced in about 3 years. Spent 5 or 6 years living in the DC metro area without a car so I have a good bit of experience riding street bikes.

Currently I live out in the country and have a 100 mile round trip commute 4 days a week. The price of fuel is starting to get a little out of hand and I don't see that changing in the future. More than likely just getting worse.

Decided to buy a ninja 250 for the gas savings and the desire to get back into riding. Ended up finding one for sale less than 10 miles form my house. Figured it was meant to be considering I live in the middle of nowhere and there are only 6 fore sale within about 150 miles from here. What are the odds of one being so close. So I bought it.

2009 Ninja 250. 2500 miles. CThunder blue. $3000 out the door(tax, title, tags) from private dealer. It was dropped over on it right side and the fairing has a crack about 6 inches long and the exhaust is a little scratched. Other than that it is in perfect condition.

Probably be a couple weeks bore I can pick it up due to a planned trip out of town

...... but am looking forward to doin' some freakin' ridin' again!

Anyway, that's my story and I am stickin; to it. Looking forward to being a member of the board.

cuz · March 4th, 2012, 08:43 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

glad ur riding again

Motofool · March 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Great story and step forward

Welcome

nickjpass · March 4th, 2012, 08:47 PM

greenaero · March 4th, 2012, 09:00 PM

Welcome aboard!

Remember 50 is the new 30.

NDspd · March 4th, 2012, 09:31 PM

Welcome man!!!

csmith12 · March 4th, 2012, 09:35 PM

Welcome drac! Small world isn't it? Find a bike < 10 miles from you residence. So lucky.

KJohnson21 · March 5th, 2012, 12:46 AM

MotoED · March 5th, 2012, 03:10 PM

and welcome back to riding!

Snake · March 9th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Hello and welcome.

MustangGuy · March 11th, 2012, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to riding! I too took a 20 year break. Dang, I didn't realize 45 was "kinda old" - LOL! I guess I just can't act my age! :-) No worries about that though... I see lots of retirement-age dudes riding around here in the So Cal desert. Most of them are on huge bikes too and they're probably among the best riders out there. Be safe and enjoy!

coondog · March 12th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Welcome home. The 250 will keep the cost of tickets down, losing your days pay (or two) before even earning it. I had the same commute 5 days a week and bought a ninja 650 cause the 250 wasn't cutting it for me. The ride was awesome but the tickets killer and thankfully the points got spread out between two states. Best of luck.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 13th, 2012, 02:16 AM

Welcome mate!
its never to late to enjoy the thrill and relaxation of riding!

gas money is laughable as well, youll enjoy that part too im sure especially with your long commute.
enjoy the site!

March 4th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#1
drac ninjette.org member Name: drac Location: VA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '88 Hurricane 600, '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 237	gettin' back into riding....... Hey everybody........old guy(kinda,45) planning on getting back into serious riding after a 20yr layoff. Have an '88 Hurricane(cbr) 600 that is just sitting in the yard and I haven't ridden in a year or two. Still ride motocross a little around the house(I live in the wood, no neighbors ) and hit up the track on the occasional Saturday but haven't raced in about 3 years. Spent 5 or 6 years living in the DC metro area without a car so I have a good bit of experience riding street bikes. Currently I live out in the country and have a 100 mile round trip commute 4 days a week. The price of fuel is starting to get a little out of hand and I don't see that changing in the future. More than likely just getting worse. Decided to buy a ninja 250 for the gas savings and the desire to get back into riding. Ended up finding one for sale less than 10 miles form my house. Figured it was meant to be considering I live in the middle of nowhere and there are only 6 fore sale within about 150 miles from here. What are the odds of one being so close. So I bought it. 2009 Ninja 250. 2500 miles. CThunder blue. $3000 out the door(tax, title, tags) from private dealer. It was dropped over on it right side and the fairing has a crack about 6 inches long and the exhaust is a little scratched. Other than that it is in perfect condition. Probably be a couple weeks bore I can pick it up due to a planned trip out of town ...... but am looking forward to doin' some freakin' ridin' again! Anyway, that's my story and I am stickin; to it. Looking forward to being a member of the board. __________________________________________________ While no trees were harmed in making this post, a large number of electrons were severely inconvenienced.

March 4th, 2012, 08:43 PM	#2
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the 250 party. glad ur riding again __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

March 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#3
Motofool 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	Great story and step forward Welcome __________________________________________________ *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

March 4th, 2012, 08:47 PM	#4
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	__________________________________________________

March 4th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#7
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	Welcome drac! Small world isn't it? Find a bike < 10 miles from you residence. So lucky. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 4th, 2012, 09:00 PM	#5
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard! Remember 50 is the new 30.

March 4th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#6
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome man!!!

March 5th, 2012, 12:46 AM	#8
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?

March 5th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#9
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	and welcome back to riding! __________________________________________________ [#4]

March 9th, 2012, 12:07 PM	#10
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.

March 11th, 2012, 09:13 AM	#11
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Welcome to the forum and welcome back to riding! I too took a 20 year break. Dang, I didn't realize 45 was "kinda old" - LOL! I guess I just can't act my age! :-) No worries about that though... I see lots of retirement-age dudes riding around here in the So Cal desert. Most of them are on huge bikes too and they're probably among the best riders out there. Be safe and enjoy!

March 12th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#12
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Welcome home. The 250 will keep the cost of tickets down, losing your days pay (or two) before even earning it. I had the same commute 5 days a week and bought a ninja 650 cause the 250 wasn't cutting it for me. The ride was awesome but the tickets killer and thankfully the points got spread out between two states. Best of luck.

March 13th, 2012, 02:16 AM	#13
ProdigyRacingLA ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 93	Welcome mate! its never to late to enjoy the thrill and relaxation of riding! gas money is laughable as well, youll enjoy that part too im sure especially with your long commute. enjoy the site!

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