New From St Louis

DCMoney · September 9th, 2013, 01:47 PM

New to the 250 racing scene, RC-Rick let me ride his street 250 months ago and I knew I needed one after that.

Wife's done a few track days on it so far. Did my first track day on it last weekend.

So far woodcraft clip-ons and SVracing rear sets have gone on, rest is stock.

Purchased air filter and jet kit from a member here this afternoon, and my suspension guy is getting me prices on fork internals and a new rear shock.

Its a blast passing bikes with 100+ more HP in the corners!

Me trying to tell my wife I need gas...

My wife coming into turn 1, dropped 5 seconds off her best time from last TD

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 01:50 PM

Awesome & Welcome!

Maybe we will get a chance to race together next season.

DCMoney · September 9th, 2013, 01:53 PM

Sorry pics are so huge... Other forums re-size them.

Looking forward to it! This past weekend the field was pretty big for the 250 class!

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 02:28 PM

If MCRA would run more than one Putnam day..... hint, hint

Hope to see Gateway many times next year though.

JohnnyBravo · September 9th, 2013, 04:15 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great pics! Enjoy the ride!!!

BlueRaven · September 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM

Welcome. Noticed that your wife's pic is much bigger than yours...us women love to get more attention

DCMoney · September 10th, 2013, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

DCMoney · September 10th, 2013, 11:40 AM

My wife did this through the chicane...

csmith12 · September 10th, 2013, 11:52 AM

Doh! That is from gettin' low right? She all good?

DCMoney · September 10th, 2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

If MCRA would run more than one Putnam day..... hint, hint

Hope to see Gateway many times next year though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Doh! That is from gettin' low right? She all good?

They use these speed bump looking sections as a chicane coming out of the last turn that leads you to the straight away to start finish.

You throw the bike hard to the left and she just caught one of the humps.

She's all good though, didn't wreck.

She said she never even felt it, just went to shift and nothing was there...

Aodrn · September 10th, 2013, 12:19 PM

I saw yall there. That is exciting for me because I didn't remember at all till I saw that picture. I'm the 250 guy that crashed in turn 7 and got a ride to the hospital.
Watch out for those pegs. That is what they said happened to me. Leaned over too far and the pegs lifted my rear and I high sided like a chump.

DCMoney · September 10th, 2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aodrn

I saw yall there. That is exciting for me because I didn't remember at all till I saw that picture. I'm the 250 guy that crashed in turn 7 and got a ride to the hospital.
Watch out for those pegs. That is what they said happened to me. Leaned over too far and the pegs lifted my rear and I high sided like a chump.

Sorry about your off, hope you recover quickly!

Turn 7 is notorious for causing high sides, there's a dip in the pavement just before the exit that sucks you down just enough to catch pegs and more likely large rear spools.

Saw your thread on MCRA's board but don't have any video of it so didn't comment.

What section were you running in, color bike?

Aodrn · September 10th, 2013, 12:52 PM

I was on a white 250 with red tank. Wearing the orange shirt for the racer clinic in intermediate.

KJohnson21 · September 10th, 2013, 10:40 PM

Nice pics!

Cool custom shifter too!

rc-rick · September 11th, 2013, 08:36 PM

Welcome. I'm doing my best getting people hooked on the 250. Drew makes number 4 or 5.

jokesonyou24 · September 12th, 2013, 05:41 AM

welcome. I swear I think I'm the only person to join who wasn't smart enough to already own a bike

JohnnyBravo · September 12th, 2013, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokesonyou24

welcome. I swear I think I'm the only person to join who wasn't smart enough to already own a bike

I didn't have one when I jumped in the forum either.

gibtzumich318 · September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokesonyou24

welcome. I swear I think I'm the only person to join who wasn't smart enough to already own a bike

I didnt own a bike when I first joined.... I was checking out the scene and then got a bike :-)

jokesonyou24 · September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM

I'll get there eventually...

Snake · September 12th, 2013, 07:26 PM

Hello and welcome.

Motofool · September 12th, 2013, 07:43 PM

Welcome to our site, Andrew !!!

You guys are a fast couple

DCMoney · September 13th, 2013, 11:03 AM

There might be something wrong with me, I've never wanted to upgrade a bike so much.

In one week since riding the 250 on the track I've bought:

Full Two Bro's exhaust
Yosh rear set Risers
stage 3 Jet Kit
Bolt on Airfilter
Stock GSXR steering dampner and mount

Still waiting on prices from my suspension guy too...

Gateway is in 3 weeks!

JohnnyBravo · September 13th, 2013, 01:47 PM

Haha... I wanted to upgrade mine before I got it. Modding is half the fun

csmith12 · September 13th, 2013, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCMoney

There might be something wrong with me, I've never wanted to upgrade a bike so much.

In one week since riding the 250 on the track I've bought:

Full Two Bro's exhaust
Yosh rear set Risers
stage 3 Jet Kit
Bolt on Airfilter
Stock GSXR steering dampner and mount

Still waiting on prices from my suspension guy too...

Gateway is in 3 weeks!

Go fast mods are fun!

greenaero · September 13th, 2013, 05:32 PM

Welcome aboard!

September 9th, 2013, 01:47 PM	#1
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	New From St Louis New to the 250 racing scene, RC-Rick let me ride his street 250 months ago and I knew I needed one after that. Wife's done a few track days on it so far. Did my first track day on it last weekend. So far woodcraft clip-ons and SVracing rear sets have gone on, rest is stock. Purchased air filter and jet kit from a member here this afternoon, and my suspension guy is getting me prices on fork internals and a new rear shock. Its a blast passing bikes with 100+ more HP in the corners! Me trying to tell my wife I need gas... My wife coming into turn 1, dropped 5 seconds off her best time from last TD

September 9th, 2013, 01:50 PM	#2
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	Awesome & Welcome! Maybe we will get a chance to race together next season. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2013, 02:28 PM	#4
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	If MCRA would run more than one Putnam day..... hint, hint Hope to see Gateway many times next year though. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2013, 04:15 PM	#5
JohnnyBravo 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	Welcome to the forum. Great pics! Enjoy the ride!!! __________________________________________________

September 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#6
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Welcome. Noticed that your wife's pic is much bigger than yours...us women love to get more attention __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

September 9th, 2013, 01:53 PM	#3
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	Sorry pics are so huge... Other forums re-size them. Looking forward to it! This past weekend the field was pretty big for the 250 class!

September 10th, 2013, 09:04 AM	#7
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	Thanks for the warm welcomes!

September 10th, 2013, 11:40 AM	#8
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	My wife did this through the chicane...

September 10th, 2013, 11:52 AM	#9
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	Doh! That is from gettin' low right? She all good? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 10th, 2013, 12:19 PM	#11
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	I saw yall there. That is exciting for me because I didn't remember at all till I saw that picture. I'm the 250 guy that crashed in turn 7 and got a ride to the hospital. Watch out for those pegs. That is what they said happened to me. Leaned over too far and the pegs lifted my rear and I high sided like a chump. __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

September 10th, 2013, 12:52 PM	#13
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	I was on a white 250 with red tank. Wearing the orange shirt for the racer clinic in intermediate. __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

September 10th, 2013, 10:40 PM	#14
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	Nice pics! Cool custom shifter too! __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

September 11th, 2013, 08:36 PM	#15
rc-rick ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: St Peters Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '09 ZX6 (street), '04 RC51 (street/track), '08 Ninja 250 (race) Posts: 104	Welcome. I'm doing my best getting people hooked on the 250. Drew makes number 4 or 5.

September 12th, 2013, 05:41 AM	#16
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	welcome. I swear I think I'm the only person to join who wasn't smart enough to already own a bike __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM	#19
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	I'll get there eventually... __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 12th, 2013, 07:26 PM	#20
Snake 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	Hello and welcome.

September 12th, 2013, 07:43 PM	#21
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to our site, Andrew !!! You guys are a fast couple __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 13th, 2013, 11:03 AM	#22
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	There might be something wrong with me, I've never wanted to upgrade a bike so much. In one week since riding the 250 on the track I've bought: Full Two Bro's exhaust Yosh rear set Risers stage 3 Jet Kit Bolt on Airfilter Stock GSXR steering dampner and mount Still waiting on prices from my suspension guy too... Gateway is in 3 weeks! __________________________________________________ MCRA.com

September 13th, 2013, 01:47 PM	#23
JohnnyBravo 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	Haha... I wanted to upgrade mine before I got it. Modding is half the fun __________________________________________________

September 13th, 2013, 05:32 PM	#25
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard!

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