how old are you and how much experience do you have?

maxwellca21 · December 30th, 2010, 01:20 AM

dont know if there's a thread for this yet. I just want to see what's the age range of everyone on here and how much riding experience you guys/ladies have.

im 27...riding for about 2 months (average twice a week) and i have about 500 miles. i used to dirt-bike for about 2 years.

edit* ah damn it...i forgot the set the poll option to allow multiple selections.

kkim · December 30th, 2010, 02:13 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9937

thurt88 · December 30th, 2010, 02:32 AM

Im 39. As a kid I raced MX for 5 yrs. I bought my ninja 250r new this past June with 2 miles on it. Its got right at 3996 miles now and Ive had it stored up since early November.
I plan on getting a 600-1000cc bike by the time the season starts next year.

bluepoof · December 30th, 2010, 03:59 AM

I'm 33 and have been riding for 11 years.

kashun84 · December 30th, 2010, 09:16 AM

I am 26, riding since May 2010. Have 10k miles seat time already due to commute.

TenaciousD · December 30th, 2010, 09:32 AM

39, been riding since July. Only got 750 miles on me though. I need to ride more!

Alex · December 30th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Max - I fixed the poll to allow multiple choices, but that means it did lose the few votes that were there already. I'm also going to move this to General, it's definitely on-topic and doesn't have to be here in off-topic.

/moved to general

Oh - I'm 37, have been riding for 11 years.

Zombiphone · December 30th, 2010, 11:19 AM

I just turned 23 yesterday and now I have a year and 8 months of street experience- 7 months of those being mostly track, and all of that totaling around only 10,000 miles (It'd be more, but I've scarcely touched a canyon since I started going to the track, so I don't go on as many long rides anymore). I just started riding dirt, so I now have about 2 days across 2 weeks (totaling probably 6 hours or so) of dirt experience. it's been raining like crazy lately, so I haven't been able to hit any OHV parks for a good 2 or 3 weeks now >_<

I often wish I had started sooner so I would be better and faster than I am now, but in a weird way, I'm also kind of glad motorcycles were something I got into entirely of my own volition when I was old enough to make that decision for myself.

KELPHYN · December 30th, 2010, 03:50 PM

47yrs young, got my license in 1983. Had to afew years off do to dirt biking injuries (dirt isn't that soft at 50+ mph) Decided to get back into street riding and picked the 250 to keep from get over my head to fast. Have a tendency to push the limits, when I try my buddies bikes,(600 & 1000) seem to have a hard time keeping it under 200kmph. So this way my bike reaches it's limits before I do and it's fun surprising other guys on bigger bikes once in awhile.

CC Cowboy · December 30th, 2010, 04:36 PM

I rode 4.5 hours today. I've also ridden a few times before.

V2Neal · December 30th, 2010, 05:19 PM

I'm 40 and had a MC license since 1986. I've owned and ridden everything from a Kawasaki LTD 250 single cruiser, to a Goldwing 1800 with a couple bikes in between. Also been an MSF instructor for 8 years.
My '08 Ninja 250 is scratching my racing itch for the moment and is all around a ton of fun.

kevlarorc · December 30th, 2010, 05:24 PM

20 and I've been riding for just over a year.

highpsiguy · December 30th, 2010, 09:02 PM

I am 41 years old and have been riding on street since I was 15. So that is 26 years. I still own and ride my first bike a 1981 Honda CX500. I guess I have over 225-250k miles under my belt. A majority of those done on Goldwings * maybe 150k*. I don't consider myself a "great" rider as I know guys with much better skills than mine. I am still learning... and hopefully getting better.

ahenthus · December 30th, 2010, 09:14 PM

63 going on 20. Riding for 50 years. 08 red Ninjette is the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle.

maxwellca21 · December 31st, 2010, 01:19 AM

wow! a lot of folks here been riding for a really long time and here i am keep thinking the 250R are for beginners.

SteveL · December 31st, 2010, 02:19 AM

I have been riding for a while I passed my bike test back in 1964 still learning.

Steve

johnjohn · December 31st, 2010, 04:02 AM

66 and feel a hell of a lot younger. Riding since the 70's.

scotty · December 31st, 2010, 07:41 AM

24, and been riding for 8 months now. I have about 6,000 miles of riding.

TrueFaith · December 31st, 2010, 08:34 AM

I got my motorcycle license in 1982 and will be 60 next year. I've owned 4 bikes and the biggest one was a Yamaha Seca 400. Love small bikes and am considering swapping my Ninja for a CBR250R in mid-2011. If there are any left that is.

ally99 · December 31st, 2010, 09:25 AM

32. Been riding about 2 years. :-) Wish I'd started sooner, but better late than never, I suppose.

Sailariel · December 31st, 2010, 09:35 AM

69, Been riding off and on since 1958

wild-bill · December 31st, 2010, 10:30 AM

I'm 38 and starting riding on the street at age 20. I also had a dirt bike when I was a teenager. I did not vote on the experience level 'cause there's no option for me to select. I'm a veteran but it's not that I'm too cheap to get a bigger bike-I have one. I had the 650 first, and the 250 is the best second bike I could ever have!

JeffM · January 1st, 2011, 08:58 AM

I'm 53 and have been riding for 5 years. Rode dirt ages ago when I was a kid.

JMcDonald · January 1st, 2011, 09:10 AM

22YO. Dirtbikes from Ages 10-17, commuting on bicycle til recently, and been riding the Ninjette daily for 7 Months today (brought it home the night of May 31st). And im at about 6k miles in this bike.

I got to ride a friend's 600 the other night, and actually got to get on it a bit. It was crazy fun, and I thought I'd be wanting that everytime I got on a bike, but that excitement has largely faded away. So, I think I'll still be content with the Ninjette for a while until I can legitimately afford to upgrade.

CC Cowboy · January 1st, 2011, 12:07 PM

I rode today, so I have a little more experience than I did last Thursday.

Are we talking years or miles?

Cab305 · January 1st, 2011, 12:18 PM

Im 39 been riding since July (first time ever on bike). I'm a little shy of 4,000 miles.
Have one track day and one track wreck under my belt.

road_rascal · January 1st, 2011, 01:23 PM

40 and riding since 1997. I've gone through a few bikes since then ('82 KZ440, '82 KZ750, '82 Yamaha Maxim 400, '97 Honda Nighthawk) and currently have a '94 Ninja 250, '98 Goldwing 1500 and a '99 Yamaha Razz 50cc scooter (actually the daughters scooter). I've done quite a few Iron Butt rides on my Goldwing and now sold Nighthawk. Longest ride I've done non-stop was the Great Lakes Challenge put on by TeamStrange out of Minneapolis doing 2500 miles in 48.5 hours around all 5 Great Lakes on my Nighthawk. I'm planning on another 2 week trip next July from Minneapolis to Seattle/ San Juan Islands. Did that 2 years ago and had a blast.

Rosie · January 1st, 2011, 06:07 PM

I'm 36 and got my first motorcycle license when I was 21.. but I only had about 300 miles when I had to sell the bike sooooo... I'm still a newbie and had to start all over again when I took the MSF course last August. Almost 1000 miles since I got my Ninjette

onizthegnome · January 1st, 2011, 08:00 PM

im 26 and just got my bike last october. its my first time riding and been using it to commute to work and for short errands. almost 400 miles on it so far.

carlos · January 1st, 2011, 11:40 PM

just turned 23 and first started riding in 06 on a 97 Yamaha yzf 600 and been on and off bikes ever since. but just recently purchased a 2010 250R last October and love every minute of it

JMcDonald · January 2nd, 2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onizthegnome

im 26 and just got my bike last october. its my first time riding and been using it to commute to work and for short errands. almost 400 miles on it so far.

400 miles in 14 months? Do you work one day a week? :P

onizthegnome · January 2nd, 2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMcDonald

400 miles in 14 months? Do you work one day a week? :P

last october meaning october 2010. plus work is about 4 miles away

j98sprint · January 2nd, 2011, 01:47 PM

I'm 53. Been riding since '77. Got my first bike while stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Back then didn't know a cam lobe from an ear lobe but sure had a lot of fun biking.

Now I know these bikes like I knew my M-16...and I'm still having a lot of fun biking!

j98

wyckedflesh · January 3rd, 2011, 12:56 AM

40
Riding 22+ years
Ride the 250 because it gets me to work just as fast as my 900 but I don't have to fill the tank every other day like I do the Ducati.

k-os · January 3rd, 2011, 08:22 AM

I'm 20 and have been riding for 4 years, since I got my license.

slolane · January 3rd, 2011, 12:11 PM

I'm 36 and have been riding street 20 years. Have had 40 or so bikes so far, usually 2-3 at a time. I'm now down to riding the Ninja 250 full time as my only street bike... just sold my ZX14, HD Street Glide and Yamaha WR250X. This bike does it all and is very fun and cheap.

rockNroll · January 3rd, 2011, 04:50 PM

I haven't ridden in like two months. do i hafta subtract now?

slowandlow · January 3rd, 2011, 08:04 PM

41 YO. Ridden dirt since I was 8 and street since 14.

SaintJPN · January 3rd, 2011, 10:47 PM

34/ dirt since 8 all the way to 24. Quit dirt after a bad fall during a pre race practice. Street @ 18 to present day.

jnninja250r · January 3rd, 2011, 11:08 PM

24, Took my MSF in September. It was my first time on a motorcycle. Put about 20 miles on my dad's '04 WideGlide, and purchased my '09 250 in mid October with 115 mi. on it. Got about 300 more miles on it before it was time to park it for the winter.

View Poll Results: How old are you and how much experience do you have?
age 16-19	37	9.71%
age 20-30	186	48.82%
age 31-40	86	22.57%
age 41-50	38	9.97%
age 51-i don't want you people to know!	39	10.24%
experience = noob - 1 year	144	37.80%
experience = 1 year - 2 years	75	19.69%
experience = 2 years - 4 years	54	14.17%
experience = 4 years - 6 years	21	5.51%
experience = i'm a veteran but i'm too cheap to get a bigger bike! :-)	71	18.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 381. You may not vote on this poll

December 30th, 2010, 01:20 AM	#1
maxwellca21 ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: san marcos Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 Posts: 131	how old are you and how much experience do you have? dont know if there's a thread for this yet. I just want to see what's the age range of everyone on here and how much riding experience you guys/ladies have. im 27...riding for about 2 months (average twice a week) and i have about 500 miles. i used to dirt-bike for about 2 years. edit* ah damn it...i forgot the set the poll option to allow multiple selections. __________________________________________________ ride it like you stole it! Last futzed with by maxwellca21; December 30th, 2010 at 01:28 AM. Reason: wrong poll

December 30th, 2010, 03:59 AM	#4
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I'm 33 and have been riding for 11 years. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

December 30th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#6
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	39, been riding since July. Only got 750 miles on me though. I need to ride more! __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

December 30th, 2010, 11:04 AM	#7
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	Max - I fixed the poll to allow multiple choices, but that means it did lose the few votes that were there already. I'm also going to move this to General, it's definitely on-topic and doesn't have to be here in off-topic. /moved to general Oh - I'm 37, have been riding for 11 years. __________________________________________________ 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)

December 30th, 2010, 02:13 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9937

December 30th, 2010, 02:32 AM	#3
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Im 39. As a kid I raced MX for 5 yrs. I bought my ninja 250r new this past June with 2 miles on it. Its got right at 3996 miles now and Ive had it stored up since early November. I plan on getting a 600-1000cc bike by the time the season starts next year.

December 30th, 2010, 09:16 AM	#5
kashun84 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Queens, NYC Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Lime Green 250R Posts: 82	I am 26, riding since May 2010. Have 10k miles seat time already due to commute.

December 30th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#8
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	I just turned 23 yesterday and now I have a year and 8 months of street experience- 7 months of those being mostly track, and all of that totaling around only 10,000 miles (It'd be more, but I've scarcely touched a canyon since I started going to the track, so I don't go on as many long rides anymore). I just started riding dirt, so I now have about 2 days across 2 weeks (totaling probably 6 hours or so) of dirt experience. it's been raining like crazy lately, so I haven't been able to hit any OHV parks for a good 2 or 3 weeks now >_< I often wish I had started sooner so I would be better and faster than I am now, but in a weird way, I'm also kind of glad motorcycles were something I got into entirely of my own volition when I was old enough to make that decision for myself.

December 30th, 2010, 03:50 PM	#9
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	47yrs young, got my license in 1983. Had to afew years off do to dirt biking injuries (dirt isn't that soft at 50+ mph) Decided to get back into street riding and picked the 250 to keep from get over my head to fast. Have a tendency to push the limits, when I try my buddies bikes,(600 & 1000) seem to have a hard time keeping it under 200kmph. So this way my bike reaches it's limits before I do and it's fun surprising other guys on bigger bikes once in awhile.

December 30th, 2010, 04:36 PM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I rode 4.5 hours today. I've also ridden a few times before. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 30th, 2010, 05:19 PM	#11
V2Neal Bad-ass 250 racer Name: Neal Location: Minnesnowta Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, ATK 605, Honda CR250R Posts: 91	I'm 40 and had a MC license since 1986. I've owned and ridden everything from a Kawasaki LTD 250 single cruiser, to a Goldwing 1800 with a couple bikes in between. Also been an MSF instructor for 8 years. My '08 Ninja 250 is scratching my racing itch for the moment and is all around a ton of fun. __________________________________________________ CRA #28. Just wave as you go by!

December 30th, 2010, 05:24 PM	#12
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	20 and I've been riding for just over a year. __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

December 30th, 2010, 09:02 PM	#13
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	I am 41 years old and have been riding on street since I was 15. So that is 26 years. I still own and ride my first bike a 1981 Honda CX500. I guess I have over 225-250k miles under my belt. A majority of those done on Goldwings * maybe 150k*. I don't consider myself a "great" rider as I know guys with much better skills than mine. I am still learning... and hopefully getting better. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

December 30th, 2010, 09:14 PM	#14
ahenthus ninjette.org member Name: Claude Location: SC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 1994 HD Sportster, 1975 Yamaha XS650B and many works in progress. Posts: 60	63 going on 20. Riding for 50 years. 08 red Ninjette is the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle.

December 31st, 2010, 01:19 AM	#15
maxwellca21 ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: san marcos Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 Posts: 131	wow! a lot of folks here been riding for a really long time and here i am keep thinking the 250R are for beginners. __________________________________________________ ride it like you stole it!

December 31st, 2010, 02:19 AM	#16
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	I have been riding for a while I passed my bike test back in 1964 still learning. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

December 31st, 2010, 04:02 AM	#17
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	66 and feel a hell of a lot younger. Riding since the 70's.

December 31st, 2010, 07:41 AM	#18
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	24, and been riding for 8 months now. I have about 6,000 miles of riding. __________________________________________________

December 31st, 2010, 08:34 AM	#19
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	I got my motorcycle license in 1982 and will be 60 next year. I've owned 4 bikes and the biggest one was a Yamaha Seca 400. Love small bikes and am considering swapping my Ninja for a CBR250R in mid-2011. If there are any left that is.

December 31st, 2010, 09:25 AM	#20
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	32. Been riding about 2 years. :-) Wish I'd started sooner, but better late than never, I suppose. __________________________________________________ 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

December 31st, 2010, 09:35 AM	#21
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	69, Been riding off and on since 1958 __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

December 31st, 2010, 10:30 AM	#22
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	I'm 38 and starting riding on the street at age 20. I also had a dirt bike when I was a teenager. I did not vote on the experience level 'cause there's no option for me to select. I'm a veteran but it's not that I'm too cheap to get a bigger bike-I have one. I had the 650 first, and the 250 is the best second bike I could ever have! __________________________________________________ Bill

January 1st, 2011, 08:58 AM	#23
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I'm 53 and have been riding for 5 years. Rode dirt ages ago when I was a kid. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

January 1st, 2011, 09:10 AM	#24
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	22YO. Dirtbikes from Ages 10-17, commuting on bicycle til recently, and been riding the Ninjette daily for 7 Months today (brought it home the night of May 31st). And im at about 6k miles in this bike. I got to ride a friend's 600 the other night, and actually got to get on it a bit. It was crazy fun, and I thought I'd be wanting that everytime I got on a bike, but that excitement has largely faded away. So, I think I'll still be content with the Ninjette for a while until I can legitimately afford to upgrade. Last futzed with by JMcDonald; January 1st, 2011 at 12:20 PM.

January 1st, 2011, 12:07 PM	#25
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I rode today, so I have a little more experience than I did last Thursday. Are we talking years or miles? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 1st, 2011, 12:18 PM	#26
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Im 39 been riding since July (first time ever on bike). I'm a little shy of 4,000 miles. Have one track day and one track wreck under my belt.

January 1st, 2011, 01:23 PM	#27
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	40 and riding since 1997. I've gone through a few bikes since then ('82 KZ440, '82 KZ750, '82 Yamaha Maxim 400, '97 Honda Nighthawk) and currently have a '94 Ninja 250, '98 Goldwing 1500 and a '99 Yamaha Razz 50cc scooter (actually the daughters scooter). I've done quite a few Iron Butt rides on my Goldwing and now sold Nighthawk. Longest ride I've done non-stop was the Great Lakes Challenge put on by TeamStrange out of Minneapolis doing 2500 miles in 48.5 hours around all 5 Great Lakes on my Nighthawk. I'm planning on another 2 week trip next July from Minneapolis to Seattle/ San Juan Islands. Did that 2 years ago and had a blast.

January 1st, 2011, 06:07 PM	#28
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	I'm 36 and got my first motorcycle license when I was 21.. but I only had about 300 miles when I had to sell the bike sooooo... I'm still a newbie and had to start all over again when I took the MSF course last August. Almost 1000 miles since I got my Ninjette

January 1st, 2011, 08:00 PM	#29
onizthegnome certified newbie Name: oniz Location: north carolina Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r blue Posts: 127	im 26 and just got my bike last october. its my first time riding and been using it to commute to work and for short errands. almost 400 miles on it so far. __________________________________________________ locktite ALL the things!!!

January 1st, 2011, 11:40 PM	#30
carlos ninjette.org member Name: carlos Location: long beach Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 55	just turned 23 and first started riding in 06 on a 97 Yamaha yzf 600 and been on and off bikes ever since. but just recently purchased a 2010 250R last October and love every minute of it

January 2nd, 2011, 01:47 PM	#33
j98sprint ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Crossville, Tn. Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250, '98 Triumph Sprint 900, '69 H-D Sportster XLCH 900 Posts: 80	I'm 53. Been riding since '77. Got my first bike while stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Back then didn't know a cam lobe from an ear lobe but sure had a lot of fun biking. Now I know these bikes like I knew my M-16...and I'm still having a lot of fun biking! j98

January 3rd, 2011, 12:56 AM	#34
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	40 Riding 22+ years Ride the 250 because it gets me to work just as fast as my 900 but I don't have to fill the tank every other day like I do the Ducati. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

January 3rd, 2011, 08:22 AM	#35
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I'm 20 and have been riding for 4 years, since I got my license.

January 3rd, 2011, 12:11 PM	#36
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	I'm 36 and have been riding street 20 years. Have had 40 or so bikes so far, usually 2-3 at a time. I'm now down to riding the Ninja 250 full time as my only street bike... just sold my ZX14, HD Street Glide and Yamaha WR250X. This bike does it all and is very fun and cheap.