First real ride on the road with my license!!!

Michaeldphotography · June 29th, 2011, 10:06 PM

First day riding out of my subdivision. It felt better than I thought it would. I was surprised i was not more nervous but it was a great ride.

Alex · June 29th, 2011, 10:33 PM

/proudly moved to the ride reports section

Snake · June 29th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Congratulations. The more you practice the more your confidence will grow.

whatitstrue · June 29th, 2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michaeldphotography

First day riding out of my subdivision. It felt better than I thought it would. I was surprised i was not more nervous but it was a great ride.

Congratulations!!!

It only gets better from there. Ride safe and keep practicing!!!!!

Mizono · June 30th, 2011, 07:13 AM

Congrats on the ride!!! just be safe and stay within your skill level and itll be all good!!!! Have fun!!

Michaeldphotography · June 30th, 2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

Sweet, what bike did you get?

I have not gotten my bike yet, im getting a bonus at the end of July so im planning on getting the ninja 250 then. Should be riding by August 1. They have been selling fast in Atlanta so im hoping the two i have been eyeing will be there when i get cash in hand. Lucky for me two of my friends have bikes and have been letting me cruise around on theirs. One is the new honda cbr 250 which is really fun to ride and the suzuki gs500. which is way smoother than the honda in first gear and the clutch feels better but my heart is stuck on the ninja. The honda gave good power on the road but from what i hear the ninja is much faster. I cant wait.

Michaeldphotography · June 30th, 2011, 07:56 AM

thanks guys for all the love.

kaiserz · June 30th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Good Job

And I love the gs500/sv650, reminds me of the duc monster.

anyway once you get your ninja, don't forget to take out the snorkle and shim the needles, cause its gonna be a huge improvement.

Michaeldphotography · June 30th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Good Job

And I love the gs500/sv650, reminds me of the duc monster.

anyway once you get your ninja, don't forget to take out the snorkle and shim the needles, cause its gonna be a huge improvement.

ok noob question,

whats the snorkle and shiming the needles. Is that something i can do on my own or do i need to take it to a shop?

Michaeldphotography · June 30th, 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

Have you taken a MSF class yet?

yes i took the 3 day class it was great. and trust me attgatt.

Michaeldphotography · June 30th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Good Job

And I love the gs500/sv650, reminds me of the duc monster.

anyway once you get your ninja, don't forget to take out the snorkle and shim the needles, cause its gonna be a huge improvement.

how do you compare the ninja 250 vs the gs500? I still have yet to ridd the 250 yet. Im hoping to find someone who will be nice enough to let me try it out.

kaiserz · June 30th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Ohh I've never tried riding one, I just like the looks. it reminds me of the ducati monster, it's like the street/fighter look that I really like. (w/o the fairings)
I only took my baby to the shop 1 time, back then I had no idea how to do the oil change and the simple maintenance, and they've charged me a small fortune for something you can easily do yourself
Don't be afraid to do your own mods and maintenance because as a ninja 250 owner we have one of the best community with people who're willing to help us out.
You'll be needing to get some of your own tools and stuff to do your own mods and maintenance, that means that you have to spend a lil money on them, but I'm telling you it's gonna be much cheaper in the long run.
Something that you might want to look at http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586

Snorkel delete.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10090
(but you have to shimm the needles)
Is shimming gonna be right for you?
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9465
DIY shimming the carb needles.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11963
If you questions don't be afraid to ask
Good luck

Outlander Systems · July 1st, 2011, 07:37 PM

Ninja 250R > Suzuki GS500.

I had an accident about 8 years ago on a GS500. The handling isn't even in the same league as the 250R.

The GS500 has some nice low-end pull, but, overall, I came back to the Ninja.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=76948

ally99 · July 2nd, 2011, 04:15 AM

What an exciting feeling! I remember my first time taking it out on a real road...a whopping 2.5 miles to a high school parking lot to do some practicing, but what a rush it was!! Congratulations on a successful first ride!

wtfh4xx · July 3rd, 2011, 05:52 PM

Ninja or CBR 250 is a perfect starting/forever bike.
I personally like the Ninja's lines and power better, although the new CBR's do have a shiny tachometer hahaha

+1 on shim the needles and pulling out the snorkel.

greatwhiteninja · July 3rd, 2011, 06:50 PM

when i bought my ninja back in end of may the dealers near me couldnt get them..as soon as they would come in new or used they were gone within days! one dealer had the next 3 new ones that were coming in already sold! finally found a dealer out of state that had 2 of them in stock and i jumped on it. around me the ninja 250's sell like hotcakes.

Michaeldphotography · July 3rd, 2011, 11:27 PM

I do like the digital with the clock on the cbr but from the reviews and looks I'm going with the ninja. I rode for about 30 miles on the cbr today and it was awesome. There are some good twisty roads by my house so it was interesting putting my msf skills to test. It was cool waving at the other bikers. Lol

Michaeldphotography · July 3rd, 2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

What an exciting feeling! I remember my first time taking it out on a real road...a whopping 2.5 miles to a high school parking lot to do some practicing, but what a rush it was!! Congratulations on a successful first ride!

Thanks I apreciate. I love this site!!! So much to learn and so many good people

Michaeldphotography · July 3rd, 2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Ohh I've never tried riding one, I just like the looks. it reminds me of the ducati monster, it's like the street/fighter look that I really like. (w/o the fairings)
I only took my baby to the shop 1 time, back then I had no idea how to do the oil change and the simple maintenance, and they've charged me a small fortune for something you can easily do yourself
Don't be afraid to do your own mods and maintenance because as a ninja 250 owner we have one of the best community with people who're willing to help us out.
You'll be needing to get some of your own tools and stuff to do your own mods and maintenance, that means that you have to spend a lil money on them, but I'm telling you it's gonna be much cheaper in the long run.
Something that you might want to look at [url]http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586[/

Thanks. Those are great!!!

Snorkel delete.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10090
(but you have to shimm the needles)
Is shimming gonna be right for you?
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9465
DIY shimming the carb needles.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11963
If you questions don't be afraid to ask
Good luck

kaiserz · July 5th, 2011, 12:08 PM

I'm glad you're having fun (: But don't forget your gear. Wear gear all the time please. Cause broken bones, and road rash sucks. ride safe

Honko · July 5th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

What an exciting feeling! I remember my first time taking it out on a real road...a whopping 2.5 miles to a high school parking lot to do some practicing, but what a rush it was!! Congratulations on a successful first ride!

Hahaha. This is exactly what I plan my first ride to be once my jacket comes in. Except the parking lot is only 1 mile away

ally99 · July 6th, 2011, 04:06 AM

It will be a mile you'll never forget.

Honko · July 6th, 2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

It will be a mile you'll never forget.

I don't doubt it!

June 29th, 2011, 10:06 PM	#1
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	First real ride on the road with my license!!! First day riding out of my subdivision. It felt better than I thought it would. I was surprised i was not more nervous but it was a great ride. __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

June 29th, 2011, 10:33 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/proudly moved to the ride reports section __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 30th, 2011, 07:56 AM	#7
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	thanks guys for all the love. __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

July 2nd, 2011, 04:15 AM	#14
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	What an exciting feeling! I remember my first time taking it out on a real road...a whopping 2.5 miles to a high school parking lot to do some practicing, but what a rush it was!! Congratulations on a successful first ride! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 3rd, 2011, 05:52 PM	#15
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Ninja or CBR 250 is a perfect starting/forever bike. I personally like the Ninja's lines and power better, although the new CBR's do have a shiny tachometer hahaha +1 on shim the needles and pulling out the snorkel. __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

June 29th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#3
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	Congratulations. The more you practice the more your confidence will grow.

June 30th, 2011, 07:13 AM	#5
Mizono ninjette.org member Name: David Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Ninja 250R Posts: 167	Congrats on the ride!!! just be safe and stay within your skill level and itll be all good!!!! Have fun!!

June 30th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#8
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Good Job And I love the gs500/sv650, reminds me of the duc monster. anyway once you get your ninja, don't forget to take out the snorkle and shim the needles, cause its gonna be a huge improvement.

June 30th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#12
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Ohh I've never tried riding one, I just like the looks. it reminds me of the ducati monster, it's like the street/fighter look that I really like. (w/o the fairings) I only took my baby to the shop 1 time, back then I had no idea how to do the oil change and the simple maintenance, and they've charged me a small fortune for something you can easily do yourself Don't be afraid to do your own mods and maintenance because as a ninja 250 owner we have one of the best community with people who're willing to help us out. You'll be needing to get some of your own tools and stuff to do your own mods and maintenance, that means that you have to spend a lil money on them, but I'm telling you it's gonna be much cheaper in the long run. Something that you might want to look at http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586 Snorkel delete. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10090 (but you have to shimm the needles) Is shimming gonna be right for you? http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9465 DIY shimming the carb needles. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11963 If you questions don't be afraid to ask Good luck

July 1st, 2011, 07:37 PM	#13
Outlander Systems ninjette.org Tengu Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 256	Ninja 250R > Suzuki GS500. I had an accident about 8 years ago on a GS500. The handling isn't even in the same league as the 250R. The GS500 has some nice low-end pull, but, overall, I came back to the Ninja. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=76948

July 3rd, 2011, 06:50 PM	#16
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	when i bought my ninja back in end of may the dealers near me couldnt get them..as soon as they would come in new or used they were gone within days! one dealer had the next 3 new ones that were coming in already sold! finally found a dealer out of state that had 2 of them in stock and i jumped on it. around me the ninja 250's sell like hotcakes. __________________________________________________ #1

July 3rd, 2011, 11:27 PM	#17
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	I do like the digital with the clock on the cbr but from the reviews and looks I'm going with the ninja. I rode for about 30 miles on the cbr today and it was awesome. There are some good twisty roads by my house so it was interesting putting my msf skills to test. It was cool waving at the other bikers. Lol __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

July 5th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#20
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm glad you're having fun (: But don't forget your gear. Wear gear all the time please. Cause broken bones, and road rash sucks. ride safe

July 6th, 2011, 04:06 AM	#22
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	It will be a mile you'll never forget. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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