New rider in North Idaho

gustav129 · November 20th, 2013, 11:15 PM

I thought I'd introduce myself. I've been lurking for about a week now. A little about myself, I've been an auto mechanic for the past 11 years (2 years schooling, 4 years dealership, rest side work). I'm getting out before I burn out. Now I'm going back to school for welding. Welding has been one skill I've always wanted, and once I got into auto racing, I quickly realized how much welding is really needed. In the journey of prepping to go back to school, I've learned about a Manufacturing Operations Management program, so in a few years, I'm going on to that.

Now, I've had a 1974 Pontiac Ventura for years as a project that I've never started. A friend of mine has wanted to buy it from me for a couple months, but life gets in the way. So last month, he offers a 1999 250 that runs in trade. He offered because I've neen looking for a CB as a first bike/cafe racer build.

I don't know much about motorcycles, and am not super experienced. So I'm excited for my new learning adveture.

I was referred to thos forum (by far the best I've seen) by a friend of mine in Spokane who had a newer 250.

Now all I have to do is figure out how to post pics from my cellphone with the mobile version.

-Russ
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LittleRedNinjette · November 20th, 2013, 11:40 PM

gustav129! Glad to have you aboard...

KJohnson21 · November 21st, 2013, 12:38 AM

csmith12 · November 21st, 2013, 05:50 AM

Welcome Russ!

allanoue · November 21st, 2013, 02:33 PM

Snake · November 22nd, 2013, 11:07 AM

Hello and welcome.

Motofool · November 22nd, 2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gustav129

..............I don't know much about motorcycles, and am not super experienced. So I'm excited for my new learning adventure.

Welcome to our site, Russ !!!

Please, visit our Riding Skills section.

November 20th, 2013, 11:15 PM	#1
gustav129 ninjette.org newbie Name: Russ Location: North Idaho Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250r Posts: 5	New rider in North Idaho I thought I'd introduce myself. I've been lurking for about a week now. A little about myself, I've been an auto mechanic for the past 11 years (2 years schooling, 4 years dealership, rest side work). I'm getting out before I burn out. Now I'm going back to school for welding. Welding has been one skill I've always wanted, and once I got into auto racing, I quickly realized how much welding is really needed. In the journey of prepping to go back to school, I've learned about a Manufacturing Operations Management program, so in a few years, I'm going on to that. Now, I've had a 1974 Pontiac Ventura for years as a project that I've never started. A friend of mine has wanted to buy it from me for a couple months, but life gets in the way. So last month, he offers a 1999 250 that runs in trade. He offered because I've neen looking for a CB as a first bike/cafe racer build. I don't know much about motorcycles, and am not super experienced. So I'm excited for my new learning adveture. I was referred to thos forum (by far the best I've seen) by a friend of mine in Spokane who had a newer 250. Now all I have to do is figure out how to post pics from my cellphone with the mobile version. -Russ Posted via Mobile Device

November 20th, 2013, 11:40 PM	#2
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	gustav129! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

November 21st, 2013, 12:38 AM	#3
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?

November 21st, 2013, 05:50 AM	#4
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 Russ! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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