July 11th, 2013, 06:31 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Brian
Location: Fremont California
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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SF Bay Area New Member
Hi Folks,
I'm in the San Fransisco Bay Area (Fremont). I used to ride years ago, got my M1 again a couple of years ago (MSF) and have been pondering which bike to get since. Am quite charmed by the Ninja 250. Other choices are a KLR 650 or a Ninja 650. Have no plans to do any long distance riding but would just like something safe, sane, and fun. Best regards, Brian |
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July 11th, 2013, 07:01 PM | #2 |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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anotherZebra! Glad you found us...
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July 11th, 2013, 07:53 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13
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Welcome! I'm from the same city. The 250 has more than enough power for all those fun twisties nearby. Hope to see you around on whatever you choose to get.
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July 11th, 2013, 10:09 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Murrieta, California
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288
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Welcome!
There are (surprisingly) a lot of people on here from around the Bay Area. If you haven't gotten a bike yet, the best thing I could suggest would be to go to a dealership and sit on the different bikes (if you havent already) and see how you feel on each. Good luck in riding and on your purchases! And be sure to get in rides with the locals! Best!
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July 11th, 2013, 10:17 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.
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July 11th, 2013, 11:29 PM | #6 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: grayson
Location: gwinnett county
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 15
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July 12th, 2013, 12:51 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Murrieta, California
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288
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July 12th, 2013, 05:30 AM | #8 |
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
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Ninja 300
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July 12th, 2013, 07:31 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Brian
Location: Fremont California
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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Thanks for the welcome!
Grayson, I love your sig: "Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence." I used to ride a 1974 Norton Commando Interstate, when it worked. Lovely bike to ride but horrendous reliability. A friend at work has a ninjette that he is willing to let me try. I am tempted by the 300 but don't want to buy a new bike. Craigslist prices are all over the place. Saw a nice 2004 the other day but that is now gone. Decisions, decisions. I appreciate everyone sharing their opinion and experience! |
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July 12th, 2013, 07:36 AM | #10 |
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
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Having owned a ninja 300, and, 650 I'd pick the 300 any day. Yes the 650 has a lot of power, likely more than you will ever get to use on the street, but it's also 75lbs heavier. The 300 you get a fun amount of power on a light bike and you can probably get one for close to the same price of a nicer used 650.
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July 12th, 2013, 07:53 AM | #11 |
Fast-Guy wannabe
Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '13
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Anything but a Kawasaki, their crap. Try a Yamasaki 250 instead
Oh and welcome Join us for a ride when you get your bike |
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July 14th, 2013, 01:09 PM | #12 |
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 and welcome.
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August 1st, 2013, 03:21 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Brian
Location: Fremont California
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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Thanks everyone.
Well, I did it. I've found a blue 2007 Ninjette locally and will be finalizing the sale tomorrow. I will update my profile when I take delivery. I'd especially like to thank Jiggles for his post on insurance! Hopefully none of us will ever have to test our coverage. |
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August 1st, 2013, 03:59 PM | #14 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441
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Hello fellow SF Bay Area rider!
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August 1st, 2013, 07:29 PM | #15 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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Welcome... Congrats on your purchase
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August 4th, 2013, 07:58 AM | #16 |
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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