Howdy's From GA

Outlander Systems · June 19th, 2011, 07:37 AM

Just wanted to throw a shout out to everyone here. I'm new to the forum, but not to motorcycling. My name's Mike, I've been riding for 13 years, and I'm from Atlanta, Georgia.

Got my first bike when I was 17; a Black '97 EX250.

Second bike was a '00 Red EX250.

Third bike was a '00 Honda Rebel.

Fourth bike was an '02 Yellow EX250.

Currently my buddy is attempting to get it running/turn it into a Streetfighter.

Fifth bike was an '01 Suzuki GS500.

Sixth bike was an '03 Honda Shadow ACE 750.

Seventh bike was an '03 Suzuki SV650.

Eighth bike is a 2011 Ninja 250RSE.

Ninth/Wifey's is an '01 EX250R.

I rode full-time/motorcycles only from '98 - '02. I've logged easily over 50-60 thousand miles on bikes. I had my pick of the litter, in terms of scoring a new scoot, but I chose to go back to the quarter-litre Ninja, because, quite frankly, it's been my favourite bike. I often joke, "Mustang Performance - Prius Gas Mileage".

The SV650 taught me quite a bit about what is possible, at least in my area, with a lot of torque and horsepower. At 138, you've pretty much hit a turn you can't make at that speed, or, as is usually the case, you've come upon some traffic that causes a massive reduction in speed, thusly killing your buzz.

The 250 is the best handling bike I've ever owned, or ridden, and that's what really floats my boat. The only gripes I have are minor, such as the lame rear-fender, and the factory handlebars (someone recommend me some clip-ons!).

I've had two accidents in 13 years, one on the GS500, when I hit a raised concrete island at night, wearing a tinted visor, and another on the '02 EX250, when I was sitting on the windscreen with my feet on the front fender, and trying to ramp a sidewalk.

Well, that's it for the intro, just thought I'd say hey.

Alex · June 19th, 2011, 07:41 AM

Outlander Systems! Glad to have you aboard...

Outlander Systems · June 19th, 2011, 07:44 AM

Thanks, Alex.

You've done a jam-up job with the forum!

Ninja_Moose · June 19th, 2011, 08:27 AM

Welcome, I have noticed a decent amount of 250s around the Atlanta area; not sure how many are members.

Outlander Systems · June 19th, 2011, 08:44 AM

I've seen a couple of classic 250's riding around. I know there's a 2009 250R in my subdivision, but I haven't introduced myself to the owner yet.

What part of town are you in? I'm OTP North.

Ninja_Moose · June 19th, 2011, 09:29 AM

I am just OTP on the NW side. I've seen a couple near by and plenty at Tech.

ally99 · June 19th, 2011, 01:49 PM

Welcome!

Hubby and I ride and live in Athens, so good to have another neighbor on board!

kkim · June 19th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlander Systems

I've had two accidents in 13 years, one on the GS500, when I hit a raised concrete island at night, wearing a tinted visor, and another on the '02 EX250, when I was sitting on the windscreen with my feet on the front fender, and trying to ramp a sidewalk.

lol...

aloha and welcome, Mike.

Outlander Systems · June 19th, 2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_Moose

I am just OTP on the NW side. I've seen a couple near by and plenty at Tech.

Tech used to be on my city-tour riding route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Welcome!

Hubby and I ride and live in Athens, so good to have another neighbor on board!

Thanks. I've been wanting to ride out to Elberton. I seem to remember it being pretty country/scenic out that way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

lol...

aloha and welcome, Mike.

Thanks. I was being a silly kid, watching too many StarBoyz videos and getting my stuntz on.

When I burned out my clutch on the SV650 I stopped being quite as rough on bikes.

slolane · June 19th, 2011, 02:58 PM

Welcome!!

Yasko · June 19th, 2011, 09:57 PM

Welcome...

That yellow bike looks cool...

Fly'in Ninja · June 20th, 2011, 02:03 AM

Hello and Welcome from California!!

KJohnson21 · June 21st, 2011, 01:13 AM

ducducgooseit · June 21st, 2011, 02:09 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

Snake · June 30th, 2011, 02:23 PM

Hello and welcome.

June 19th, 2011, 07:37 AM	#1
Outlander Systems ninjette.org Tengu Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 256	Howdy's From GA Just wanted to throw a shout out to everyone here. I'm new to the forum, but not to motorcycling. My name's Mike, I've been riding for 13 years, and I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. Got my first bike when I was 17; a Black '97 EX250. Second bike was a '00 Red EX250. Third bike was a '00 Honda Rebel. Fourth bike was an '02 Yellow EX250. Currently my buddy is attempting to get it running/turn it into a Streetfighter. Fifth bike was an '01 Suzuki GS500. Sixth bike was an '03 Honda Shadow ACE 750. Seventh bike was an '03 Suzuki SV650. Eighth bike is a 2011 Ninja 250RSE. Ninth/Wifey's is an '01 EX250R. I rode full-time/motorcycles only from '98 - '02. I've logged easily over 50-60 thousand miles on bikes. I had my pick of the litter, in terms of scoring a new scoot, but I chose to go back to the quarter-litre Ninja, because, quite frankly, it's been my favourite bike. I often joke, "Mustang Performance - Prius Gas Mileage". The SV650 taught me quite a bit about what is possible, at least in my area, with a lot of torque and horsepower. At 138, you've pretty much hit a turn you can't make at that speed, or, as is usually the case, you've come upon some traffic that causes a massive reduction in speed, thusly killing your buzz. The 250 is the best handling bike I've ever owned, or ridden, and that's what really floats my boat. The only gripes I have are minor, such as the lame rear-fender, and the factory handlebars (someone recommend me some clip-ons!). I've had two accidents in 13 years, one on the GS500, when I hit a raised concrete island at night, wearing a tinted visor, and another on the '02 EX250, when I was sitting on the windscreen with my feet on the front fender, and trying to ramp a sidewalk. Well, that's it for the intro, just thought I'd say hey.

June 19th, 2011, 07:41 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	Outlander Systems! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ 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)

June 19th, 2011, 01:49 PM	#7
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Welcome! Hubby and I ride and live in Athens, so good to have another neighbor on board! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

June 21st, 2011, 01:13 AM	#13
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?

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