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June 26th, 2023, 09:35 AM
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clutch shredder
Name: Jesse
Location: Easthampton, Mass
Join Date: Jun 2023 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 13
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Just bought my first bike!
Hey crew! Just bought a 2010 Ninja 250 as my first whip. Picked up the shifting pretty quickly and can't wait to get my license later this week. Bike needs a little work (fork seals are leaking and front pads are toast) before it'll pass inspection, but we're getting there! I bought it for 1700 with 5,200 miles on it. Excited to treat her right and make memories! Excuse the oil change mess under the bike
 Would love to get people's advice on first steps towards really making the bike MINE!
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June 26th, 2023, 09:54 AM
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
MOTM - May '17
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 jesse! Glad to have you aboard...
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June 27th, 2023, 10:11 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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Greetings & Salutations!!!
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June 27th, 2023, 12:37 PM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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Hi Jesse, welcome! The most important thing to do is take a riding course from the MSF. The first accessories to buy are good, protective riding gear. The bike can wait until you have a few thousand miles on it, when you can then decide if it needs anything changed. I've had mine for 8 years and it's pretty much stock.
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June 28th, 2023, 04:58 AM
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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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June 29th, 2023, 10:36 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome!
Easy mods- rim tape (I used a reflective one); a bag (I use a tailpack or a tank bag, depending on mood and what I got). You can get it wrapped to change the color. I agree that you should take the course and get riding gear to protect you first, and there is plenty of time to alter the bike later. |
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July 15th, 2023, 08:16 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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Welcome to the Ninja place! I have a pre-g e n. Mostly I like the stock look and function of the bike. They are amazing little, but BIG, machines.
Cheers, Bill G. |
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July 25th, 2023, 07:30 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Super
Location: NC
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): k6 GSX-R 750, 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 27
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Have fun! yeah, always replace brake pads if the forks are leaking badly enough to get oil down there.
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