New girl rider progress report!

jmisto · August 22nd, 2012, 08:58 PM

I haven't posted since getting my bike and joining the forum. I've had my bike about 3 weeks now. For the first week, I did lots of parking lot practice. During the second week, I took my MSF and started practicing up and down my road. I even did a 20 mile ride with my husband and a friend. Making it to an actual destination was exciting (gas station and the park, ha!) Oh, and I hit a little rain shower too.
I did drop my bike coming out of a church parking lot

I was stopped on the hill and about to get back on the street. I put my foot down, and down, and down, and there was no pavement. I gracefully laid my bike down and walked away. It hurt my feelings more than the bike! I was sure I didn't want lowering links on my Ninja but after that, I decided to order them.
I haven't been able to ride for about a week because we had to leave town for a family emergency. However, this weekend's weather is looking perfect and I'm anxious to get in some more seat time. Maybe I'll be able to ride into town soon! We'll see! I'm so trying not to rush myself but I'm just so excited!

Here's me on a video that a friend took on our ride to the park. My husband is behind me on his Concours. I really need to make sure that my headlight is adjusted before I get out at night! (Video is pretty long and mostly uneventful. You may wanna fastfwd through some)

Link to original page on YouTube.

Monkeytofu · August 22nd, 2012, 09:40 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Fixed video link

csmith12 · August 22nd, 2012, 09:45 PM

WTF Jessica! That video was boring!!!!

Just kidding... it's perfect! Just as a should be, "uneventful". You had fun and that is what counts.

Jiggles · August 22nd, 2012, 10:02 PM

I can limp faster than you ride

Where's the crash vid??? I will forever immortalize you

Domagoj · August 22nd, 2012, 10:36 PM

Don't lower the bike. You will just have to go through the same procedure later when the reduced ground clearance starts to make you nervous.

And don't worry about tipping it. I think it has happened to all of us much more than once.

CZroe · July 1st, 2014, 08:29 PM

Not sure how I missed another Newnanite for this long. Howdy. :P

So far, we have:
me
you
@case86 (no longer has a 250)
@gilmorec61 (no longer has a 250)
@Techno250 (not sure if he ever got a 250).

Didn't recognize the roads in that video at all.

Singh2jz · July 1st, 2014, 08:45 PM

That's if she still rides..this is from like 2 years ago homiee..

CZroe · July 1st, 2014, 08:53 PM

Already acknowledged:

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Not sure how I missed ... for this long...

I just want all the Newnanites to be aware of each other. I've known case86 since he was a little kid. I bumped into Techno250 outside a restaurant in 2008. gilmorec61 and I have done a bit of work together (valves, chain, exhaust, etc). I keep trying to meet this CZroe guy but he's always evading me.

J/K

OP is the only one I'm aware of who I haven't met.

Singh2jz · July 1st, 2014, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Already acknowledged:

I just want all the Newnanites to be aware of each other. I've known case86 since he was a little kid. I bumped into Techno250 outside a restaurant in 2008. gilmorec61 and I have done a bit of work together (valves, chain, exhaust, etc). I keep trying to meet this CZroe guy but he's always evading me.

J/K

OP is the only one I'm aware of who I haven't met.

idk how I missed that! My bad!

And I understand it being a big deal cuz there's not that many newnanites? around you. Hope more become available!

Klondike1020 · July 2nd, 2014, 01:42 AM

and You brought back this thread so I could be disappointed by the lack of video evidence of the tipping of the bike.

newnanites. Newman ites … blah

poo_chucker · July 11th, 2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Already acknowledged:

I just want all the Newnanites to be aware of each other. I've known case86 since he was a little kid. I bumped into Techno250 outside a restaurant in 2008. gilmorec61 and I have done a bit of work together (valves, chain, exhaust, etc). I keep trying to meet this CZroe guy but he's always evading me.

J/K

OP is the only one I'm aware of who I haven't met.

Why is everyone in Newnan? And when are you guys getting together next? I want someone to hear this clunking my bike is making to see if anyone can figure it out.

CZroe · July 11th, 2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poo_chucker

Why is everyone in Newnan? And when are you guys getting together next? I want someone to hear this clunking my bike is making to see if anyone can figure it out.

Chris got rear-ended on his way to school and upgraded to a ZX6R FAR sooner than I am comfortable with (he's a teenager) so we haven't heard from him in a while. Casey got married and sold his bike though he still wants one of mine as soon as the Mrs will allow it. I still haven't met the OP and I don't think the other guy ever got his 250.

No get-togethers planned, I'm afraid.

I wish I had a workshop or garage to host a tech day!

salcuta88 · July 21st, 2014, 12:05 PM

Ummm, guys, this is about Jessica's first ride.

LittleRedNinjette · July 21st, 2014, 12:23 PM

"Last Activity: November 10th, 2012 04:14 PM"

ally99 · August 3rd, 2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

Ummm, guys, this is about Jessica's first ride.

Weaverville. Funny, I have a friend who lives out there.

salcuta88 · August 4th, 2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Weaverville. Funny, I have a friend who lives out there.

Hilarious, isn't it?

who is he?

ally99 · August 4th, 2014, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

Hilarious, isn't it?

who is he?

Name's Fred. He rides track and street a lot.

salcuta88 · August 7th, 2014, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Name's Fred. He rides track and street a lot.

We got a sportbikes group here. Haven't heard of him.

250rr · August 7th, 2014, 10:55 AM

Hello, Newnan.

August 22nd, 2012, 08:58 PM	#1
jmisto ninjette.org member Name: Jessica Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	New girl rider progress report! I haven't posted since getting my bike and joining the forum. I've had my bike about 3 weeks now. For the first week, I did lots of parking lot practice. During the second week, I took my MSF and started practicing up and down my road. I even did a 20 mile ride with my husband and a friend. Making it to an actual destination was exciting (gas station and the park, ha!) Oh, and I hit a little rain shower too. I did drop my bike coming out of a church parking lot I was stopped on the hill and about to get back on the street. I put my foot down, and down, and down, and there was no pavement. I gracefully laid my bike down and walked away. It hurt my feelings more than the bike! I was sure I didn't want lowering links on my Ninja but after that, I decided to order them. I haven't been able to ride for about a week because we had to leave town for a family emergency. However, this weekend's weather is looking perfect and I'm anxious to get in some more seat time. Maybe I'll be able to ride into town soon! We'll see! I'm so trying not to rush myself but I'm just so excited! Here's me on a video that a friend took on our ride to the park. My husband is behind me on his Concours. I really need to make sure that my headlight is adjusted before I get out at night! (Video is pretty long and mostly uneventful. You may wanna fastfwd through some) Link to original page on YouTube.

August 22nd, 2012, 09:45 PM	#3
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	WTF Jessica! That video was boring!!!! Just kidding... it's perfect! Just as a should be, "uneventful". You had fun and that is what counts. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 22nd, 2012, 10:02 PM	#4
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can limp faster than you ride Where's the crash vid??? I will forever immortalize you __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 1st, 2014, 08:45 PM	#7
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	That's if she still rides..this is from like 2 years ago homiee.. __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

July 2nd, 2014, 01:42 AM	#10
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	and You brought back this thread so I could be disappointed by the lack of video evidence of the tipping of the bike. newnanites. Newman ites … blah __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

August 22nd, 2012, 09:40 PM	#2
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Link to original page on YouTube. Fixed video link

August 22nd, 2012, 10:36 PM	#5
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	Don't lower the bike. You will just have to go through the same procedure later when the reduced ground clearance starts to make you nervous. And don't worry about tipping it. I think it has happened to all of us much more than once.

July 1st, 2014, 08:29 PM	#6
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Not sure how I missed another Newnanite for this long. Howdy. :P So far, we have: me you @case86 (no longer has a 250) @gilmorec61 (no longer has a 250) @Techno250 (not sure if he ever got a 250). Didn't recognize the roads in that video at all.

July 21st, 2014, 12:05 PM	#13
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	Ummm, guys, this is about Jessica's first ride.

July 21st, 2014, 12:23 PM	#14
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	"Last Activity: November 10th, 2012 04:14 PM" __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

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