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Tigress · August 17th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Hello everyone!! My name is Belinda and I'm a wanna be owner of a ninjette. I've been lurking on this site for some time getting information. I reside in STL, MO area with my family. I completed the MSF May 3rd and have my license.

In April, my husband convinced me to buy a 600 because he was certain I would get bored with the 250. So against my whining and better judgement, I purchased a 04 Katana 600. Long story short, I can ride, but still not as good as I think I should be. Why? I'm intimidated by that beast. Anyway, I convinced hubby that he should let me go with my gut and he said if that would get me riding more then to go for it. So I sold the Katana and now in the market for a 08 or 09 ninjette.

I want to buy one used because out the door here(when you can find one), they're about 5,000. I know I can find one slightly used for less than that. I don't want red or green because all my gear is blue/white/and black. I So I'll keep searching and I hope to have it before it gets toooooo cold around here. Wish me luck!!

Alex · August 17th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Tigress! Glad you found us...

kkim · August 17th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Aloha and welcome, Belinda.

The next time hubby wants to select something for you, agree only if he agrees to wear the underwear you pick out for him. Every rider should pick their own ride.

Snake · August 17th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hello, good luck and welcome to ya.

KJohnson21 · August 17th, 2009, 12:23 PM

AnarchoMoltov · August 17th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Definitely buy used!! the dealer will rape you........

athimmel · August 17th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Welcome, Belinda. Your sentiments about the bigger bike are understandable. When I came back to riding after 20 years, I knew I would be intimidated by a large bike. So I went with the 250 Ninja. Now, after just 6 months, I'm making plans to move up in a year or two, possibly to a new Ninja 500.

Enjoy the site!

ninjabrewer · August 17th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Aloha and welcome to the bunch, good thing that you figured out the need to go smaller before something bad happened. ride safe

nb

ninjablk08 · August 17th, 2009, 03:18 PM

welcome,and good luck finding your bike,enjoy what you find and be safe

Tigress · August 17th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

aloha and welcome, belinda.

The next time hubby wants to select something for you, agree only if he agrees to wear the underwear you pick out for him. Every rider should pick their own ride.

amen!!!!

BlueTyke · August 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM

welcome to the boards!

BlueRaven · August 17th, 2009, 04:59 PM

noche_caliente · August 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM

nice to have you here with us Belinda! And way to go for standing up to what you know is right for you

I'm sure you'll find something right for you soon!

miks · August 17th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Welcome mate, love your avatar!

Tigress · August 18th, 2009, 06:25 AM

Thanks everyone!!

cifex · August 18th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by athimmel

possibly to a new Ninja 500.

Enjoy the site!

I thought I was the only one who actually likes the looks of the Ninja 500. I just wish they would redesign that banana seat.

OldGuy · August 18th, 2009, 08:52 AM

Welcome Tigress - glad to have you with us. Keep looking you'll find your ride.

xjapa1n · September 9th, 2009, 08:46 PM

Hey, I'm new here too but welcome anyway, lol! I did want to say that I'm VERY glad I got the 250, even though I'm a taller guy. It's WAY fun, and not nearly as intimidating as other bikes! I hope you find one quick!

catherine101 · August 18th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Hi Belinda,
I just joined this group and read your introduction, because you are obviously a girl (judging by your name) like me. I made the same mistake. I had a 1983 Suzuki 450, which i had lowered, Im very short, took the MSF course and my boyfriend at the time convinced me to buy a Harley Sportster. I only weigh 103lbs and dropped that bike 3 times, always while trying to park the damn thing! I hated having to ask the guys to push me out of a parking space or stressing out when stopping on a hill. It made me fearful and not want to ride. I didnt ride for 2 years and then got the Ninja 250 and what a difference! Im confident on this bike and because of that, i ride a lot more and because of that, my riding skills have improved dramatically. Moral of the story....get a bike you feel confident on. I HIGHLY recommend the Ninja 250! You can get some great deals out there on Craigslist. I found mine on there. Its a 2009 Special Edition with about $1000.00 of aftermarket parts and low mileage for a ridiculously low price. Im going to look at another one tomorrow that a guy bought for his wife. She became fearful after dropping his 500 in a field and refuses to ride. The bike is a 2005 and has less than 1000 miles on it. My fiance has so much fun on mine, he wants to buy it. Good luck!

lockie · August 18th, 2010, 07:16 PM

welcome from the north

August 17th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#1
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	New member here! Hello everyone!! My name is Belinda and I'm a wanna be owner of a ninjette. I've been lurking on this site for some time getting information. I reside in STL, MO area with my family. I completed the MSF May 3rd and have my license. In April, my husband convinced me to buy a 600 because he was certain I would get bored with the 250. So against my whining and better judgement, I purchased a 04 Katana 600. Long story short, I can ride, but still not as good as I think I should be. Why? I'm intimidated by that beast. Anyway, I convinced hubby that he should let me go with my gut and he said if that would get me riding more then to go for it. So I sold the Katana and now in the market for a 08 or 09 ninjette. I want to buy one used because out the door here(when you can find one), they're about 5,000. I know I can find one slightly used for less than that. I don't want red or green because all my gear is blue/white/and black. I So I'll keep searching and I hope to have it before it gets toooooo cold around here. Wish me luck!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 17th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#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	Tigress! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ 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)

August 17th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#5
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?

August 17th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#8
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Aloha and welcome to the bunch, good thing that you figured out the need to go smaller before something bad happened. ride safe nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

August 17th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#9
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	welcome,and good luck finding your bike,enjoy what you find and be safe __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

August 17th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Belinda. The next time hubby wants to select something for you, agree only if he agrees to wear the underwear you pick out for him. Every rider should pick their own ride.

August 17th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#4
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, good luck and welcome to ya.

August 17th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#6
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	Definitely buy used!! the dealer will rape you........

August 17th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#7
athimmel ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sacramento area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177	Welcome, Belinda. Your sentiments about the bigger bike are understandable. When I came back to riding after 20 years, I knew I would be intimidated by a large bike. So I went with the 250 Ninja. Now, after just 6 months, I'm making plans to move up in a year or two, possibly to a new Ninja 500. Enjoy the site!

August 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#11
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	welcome to the boards! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

August 17th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#12
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

August 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#13
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	nice to have you here with us Belinda! And way to go for standing up to what you know is right for you I'm sure you'll find something right for you soon! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 17th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#14
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate, love your avatar! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

August 18th, 2009, 06:25 AM	#15
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Thanks everyone!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 18th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#17
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Tigress - glad to have you with us. Keep looking you'll find your ride. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

September 9th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#18
xjapa1n ninjette.org newbie Name: Dave Location: Okinawa, Japan Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	Hey, I'm new here too but welcome anyway, lol! I did want to say that I'm VERY glad I got the 250, even though I'm a taller guy. It's WAY fun, and not nearly as intimidating as other bikes! I hope you find one quick!

August 18th, 2010, 11:38 AM	#19
catherine101 ninjette.org newbie Name: Catherine Location: shrewsbury, nj Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 2	Hi Tigress Hi Belinda, I just joined this group and read your introduction, because you are obviously a girl (judging by your name) like me. I made the same mistake. I had a 1983 Suzuki 450, which i had lowered, Im very short, took the MSF course and my boyfriend at the time convinced me to buy a Harley Sportster. I only weigh 103lbs and dropped that bike 3 times, always while trying to park the damn thing! I hated having to ask the guys to push me out of a parking space or stressing out when stopping on a hill. It made me fearful and not want to ride. I didnt ride for 2 years and then got the Ninja 250 and what a difference! Im confident on this bike and because of that, i ride a lot more and because of that, my riding skills have improved dramatically. Moral of the story....get a bike you feel confident on. I HIGHLY recommend the Ninja 250! You can get some great deals out there on Craigslist. I found mine on there. Its a 2009 Special Edition with about $1000.00 of aftermarket parts and low mileage for a ridiculously low price. Im going to look at another one tomorrow that a guy bought for his wife. She became fearful after dropping his 500 in a field and refuses to ride. The bike is a 2005 and has less than 1000 miles on it. My fiance has so much fun on mine, he wants to buy it. Good luck!

August 18th, 2010, 07:16 PM	#20
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	welcome from the north

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