August 17th, 2009, 11:15 AM | #1 |
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
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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!!
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August 17th, 2009, 11:19 AM | #2 |
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.
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Tigress! Glad you found us...
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August 17th, 2009, 11:23 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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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. |
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August 17th, 2009, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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
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Hello, good luck and welcome to ya.
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August 17th, 2009, 12:23 PM | #5 |
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
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August 17th, 2009, 12:38 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Dan
Location: Chicago, il....
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378
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Definitely buy used!! the dealer will rape you........
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August 17th, 2009, 12:50 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Adam
Location: Sacramento area
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177
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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! |
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August 17th, 2009, 02:28 PM | #8 |
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
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Aloha and welcome to the bunch, good thing that you figured out the need to go smaller before something bad happened. ride safe
nb
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August 17th, 2009, 03:18 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: oscar
Location: antioch, ca (bay area)
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391
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welcome,and good luck finding your bike,enjoy what you find and be safe
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August 17th, 2009, 04:06 PM | #10 |
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
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amen!!!!
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August 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM | #11 |
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
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welcome to the boards!
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August 17th, 2009, 04:59 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I'm not small, I'm fun sized |
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August 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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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!
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August 17th, 2009, 10:50 PM | #14 |
I'm lovin' it.
Name: Mike
Location: Melb, Australia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome mate, love your avatar!
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August 18th, 2009, 06:25 AM | #15 |
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
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Thanks everyone!!
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August 18th, 2009, 07:35 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Z
Location: Long Island, NY
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356
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August 18th, 2009, 08:52 AM | #17 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Tigress - glad to have you with us. Keep looking you'll find your ride.
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September 9th, 2009, 08:46 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dave
Location: Okinawa, Japan
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6
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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!
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August 18th, 2010, 11:38 AM | #19 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Catherine
Location: shrewsbury, nj
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 2
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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! |
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August 18th, 2010, 07:16 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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welcome from the north
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