September 23rd, 2011, 05:45 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Toya
Location: Brooklyn
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 11
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Just Bought My First Bike
I just joined this forum yesterday to get some information to help me make my final decision on a bike. Well today I got my blue 2009 Ninja 250r it's already lowered which is good since I'm on 5' 2. I haven't ridden it around much since I don't have my license yet, but I am scheduled to take the BRC in two weeks, and after that I'll take it out for some serious practicing. Anyway I just wanted to share my excitement with individuals who understand since my fiancee is tired of hearing me talk about my bike :-)
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September 23rd, 2011, 05:52 PM | #2 |
Kamikaze Squirrel
Name: Zach
Location: NJ
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 300
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Welcome! While you wait for BRC pick up your mom and familiarize yourself with your new bike.
Maybe pick up a book too; I recommend Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. |
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September 23rd, 2011, 05:53 PM | #3 |
Dakine...
Name: AJ
Location: DFW
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) | 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the forum There is a TON of info about our bikes. post some pics of the bike while you're at it. and good choice to take the BRC. have u purchased any gear yet?
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September 23rd, 2011, 05:54 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Mike
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): RED 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 304
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Welcome to the forum!
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September 23rd, 2011, 05:55 PM | #5 |
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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"mom" = motorcycle owners manual
If you didn't get one with the bike, there is a sticky thread at the top of the new-gen tech section where can download a pdf version of the manual.
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September 23rd, 2011, 06:02 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Toya
Location: Brooklyn
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 11
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Thanks for the welcome and the advice. I did get the mom with my bike and I an going to start reading it this weekend. Gorilla25, no gear yet but I am definitely going shopping this weekend.
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September 23rd, 2011, 06:36 PM | #7 |
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Name: Edd
Location: Los Angeles-CALI
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376
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September 23rd, 2011, 06:58 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Nick
Location: Brooklyn
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Nice!
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September 24th, 2011, 12:08 AM | #9 | |
That rider dude.
Name: Eric
Location: Orlando, Fl.
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.
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Congrats on the new bike! Waiting is going to seem like forever lol. But good job on taking the BRC, you will learn a lot. |
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September 25th, 2011, 03:36 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: D
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Honestly, I recommend you don't practice a whole lot with it until you have taken the MSF BRC. You don't want to risk injuring the bike. The nice thing about the MSF BRC is that they let you risk their bikes instead of your own.
Don't forget to get your helmet, riding jacket and gloves. And you'll need some kind of boots for the MSF BRC.
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September 25th, 2011, 01:13 PM | #11 |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Nice.
I waited to buy a bike after the BRC, just in case I was going to end up backing out of it after learning a bit of motorcycle riding. You picked a good bike, though. Pics or it didn't happen!
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October 26th, 2011, 08:06 AM | #12 | |
Racer Girl
Name: Sarah
Location: California
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 racebike, yz250f supermoto, crf150r supermoto, ktm 200 xcw, daytona 675 Posts: 38
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Totally agree! Great bike to start on! I lowered my first bike as well to help give me confidence. |
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December 19th, 2011, 11:32 PM | #13 |
Over 40 Ninjette Owner
Name: John
Location: Lancaster, Pa
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black)/2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red) SOLD BOTH Posts: 77
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Welcome to the Forum!
My fiance is also 5'2" and we managed to get her some gear online. Jafrum, Motorcycle Superstore, etc. but it seems that Jafrum puts their stuff on insane clearance sales. Her jacket was $45, removeable armor, zip out liner, black and pink with black fringe. My winter jacket and riding pants were $39 and $29 respectively. Also try Cyclegear.com. But nothing beats shopping for new clothes. Yep, I accompanied my better half to shop for her clothes, as every well trained future husband should
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December 22nd, 2011, 05:08 PM | #14 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bobbert
Location: Russell Springs, KY
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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December 22nd, 2011, 06:05 PM | #15 |
ninjaholic
Name: Dustin
Location: Oceanside, CA
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the forums... obviously we all approve of your choice of bikes The BRC will teach you quite a bit and help your confidence level. Look forward to seeing and hearing more about your bike
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