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keyvan · December 23rd, 2008, 01:33 AM

hey all,
i just got my new red 09 ninja 250r on the 14th of december. I upgraded from an 88 kawi eliminator 250. the ninja has been such a fun bike to ride. i'm working on installing a computer system on my bike complete with a 7" lcd touchscreen (in the place of the gauges) with virtual on-screen gauges, navigation system, and some of the other less important but flashy stuff you can do with a computer. i'll keep you posted.

all i've done so far to my bike is a rear fender chop with the dremel tool.

here's a couple pics of my bike the day after i bought it:

Toy Ride:

I have a better jacket now :P Red/black Dainese arizona.

Does anyone else consider riding a form of meditation?

kkim · December 23rd, 2008, 01:45 AM

Welcome to the forum, Keyvan.

computer screen sounds ambitious... def keep us posted.

If you need some DIYs to keep you busy, check out the DIYs in the new gen tech forum.

When set up and ridden properly, you should feel as one with the bike. It should act as an extension of your body that responds to your every thought input.... is that zen enough for you? That is the essence of riding.... well, it is for me.

aloha

keyvan · December 23rd, 2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

When set up and ridden properly, you should feel as one with the bike. It should act as an extension of your body that responds to your every thought input.... That is the essence of riding....

That, my friend, is beautiful and you just made my day.

as far as the computer project, it's not really so difficult--my only obstacle is the gauge conversion, the rest has been well documented for anyone who's interested at mp3car.com, really great forum there. building a computer system into my miata a few years back was a lot of practice

the pics are the two different dashboard fabrication versions i made. the computer itself is simple enough for computer geeks like me. :P

kkim · December 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9428

Ananda · January 4th, 2009, 01:58 AM

go computer geeks! carputers are cool, but on a bike? very interesting idea. i got excited to see the new ninjas have a gas gauge...

keyvan did u take that pic in OC and recently? i lived up there not too long ago, awesome to think there are ride outs that big going on

and riding a motorcycle is DEFINITELY meditative

Alex · January 4th, 2009, 02:28 AM

BlueTyke · January 4th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Welcome!

I find Riding most relaxing... as my sig says... Curves are the cherries on my Sunday ride

noche_caliente · January 4th, 2009, 10:26 AM

welcome!

keyvan · January 4th, 2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ananda

go computer geeks! carputers are cool, but on a bike? very interesting idea. i got excited to see the new ninjas have a gas gauge...

keyvan did u take that pic in OC and recently? i lived up there not too long ago, awesome to think there are ride outs that big going on

and riding a motorcycle is DEFINITELY meditative

thanks ananda, i just checked out your blog, interesting stuff.

here's the carpc i did on my miata: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...tml#post812454

i love the fact that it has a gas gauge too but reading the trip meter wasn't too hard on my old bike.

yeah that pic was in OC, at angel's stadium in anaheim for the Toy Ride. You can hear all about these events at OCMOTO.com. in fact yesterday we had a morning ride on the twisties followed by a bbq/get together at a member's house. most people went on ortega highway but me and 2 other people went to GMR (glendora mountain road) which is a little bit more intense and farther away up near LA.

you live pretty close--SD, you should join the site and come to some of the bigger events

Ananda · January 4th, 2009, 12:58 PM

keyvan thanks for reading! i'm new to the blog thing but the topic inspires me

thanks for the ocmoto tip. so many boards, so little time....

pretty sexy what u did to that miata!

leanandmean · January 4th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Welcome from another newbie to the forum

December 23rd, 2008, 01:33 AM	#1
keyvan NinjaPC<[2%]----> Name: keyvan Location: orange county Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): red 09 ninja 250r Posts: 8	new from ocmoto hey all, i just got my new red 09 ninja 250r on the 14th of december. I upgraded from an 88 kawi eliminator 250. the ninja has been such a fun bike to ride. i'm working on installing a computer system on my bike complete with a 7" lcd touchscreen (in the place of the gauges) with virtual on-screen gauges, navigation system, and some of the other less important but flashy stuff you can do with a computer. i'll keep you posted. all i've done so far to my bike is a rear fender chop with the dremel tool. here's a couple pics of my bike the day after i bought it: Toy Ride: I have a better jacket now :P Red/black Dainese arizona. Does anyone else consider riding a form of meditation?

January 4th, 2009, 02:28 AM	#6
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	__________________________________________________ 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)

January 4th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#7
BlueTyke 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	Welcome! I find Riding most relaxing... as my sig says... Curves are the cherries on my Sunday ride __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

December 23rd, 2008, 01:45 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Welcome to the forum, Keyvan. computer screen sounds ambitious... def keep us posted. If you need some DIYs to keep you busy, check out the DIYs in the new gen tech forum. When set up and ridden properly, you should feel as one with the bike. It should act as an extension of your body that responds to your every thought input.... is that zen enough for you? That is the essence of riding.... well, it is for me. aloha

December 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9428

January 4th, 2009, 01:58 AM	#5
Ananda Bliss Name: Keryna Location: San Diego Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Own: 2001 SV650S Sold: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 31	go computer geeks! carputers are cool, but on a bike? very interesting idea. i got excited to see the new ninjas have a gas gauge... keyvan did u take that pic in OC and recently? i lived up there not too long ago, awesome to think there are ride outs that big going on and riding a motorcycle is DEFINITELY meditative

January 4th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome!

January 4th, 2009, 12:58 PM	#10
Ananda Bliss Name: Keryna Location: San Diego Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Own: 2001 SV650S Sold: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 31	keyvan thanks for reading! i'm new to the blog thing but the topic inspires me thanks for the ocmoto tip. so many boards, so little time.... pretty sexy what u did to that miata!

January 4th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#11
leanandmean ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Freeland WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 & 2007 250 Ninja 1969 BMW R50/2 Posts: 14	Welcome from another newbie to the forum