New From Long Island!

YamiLionheart · January 14th, 2013, 09:13 AM

Hey Everyone,

As per the suggestion of csmith, I am introducing myself! (Maybe I'm just not polite, as it didn't dawn on me to do this before I started invading someones thread and spewing out questions :P )

Name is Mike, I live in eastern Long Island in Suffolk county, just got started on street riding. Have a bit of previous riding experience with dirt bike and trail riding around some of the great trails we have out here in the pine barrens on my old 88' Kawasaki KX250, which has definitely helped my jump right on to my new toy, a candy plasma blue 09' Kawasaki Ninja 250R!

The bike was previously owned by a girl who lived just a town over in Riverhead and was always garage kept and had 7100 miles on it at the time when I bought it. The only modifications to the bike she had made were a set of frame sliders

, fender eliminator kit, smoked zero gravity windscreen (stock size not double bubble or anything), lowering links, and a big pink fancy "A" sticker on the front (I had a few laughs as I watched my buddy take the bike home for me through town sporting the big lovely A on the front).

I brought the bike back to stock height as I'm tall, about 5'11" and the ninja already is a pretty low bike. And, alas, removed the big pink A sticker. Thinking about getting a bigger windscreen but still debating the comfort level Vs looks argument in my head. Also thinking about getting a different eliminator kit as my buddy thinks that the tail light with integrated turn signals isn't very visible and could be a hazard.

As for myself, I got my riding permit a few months ago, now I'm, just waiting for the MSA courses to start up near my in the spring so I can take that and get my full license!

Already have gotten a warm welcome feeling from the few I've encountered on here so far, and am looking forward to hearing from the rest of you!

Motofool · January 14th, 2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by YamiLionheart

.......Name is Mike, I live in eastern Long Island in Suffolk county, just got started on street riding. Have a bit of previous riding experience with dirt bike and trail riding around some of the great trails we have out here in the pine barrens on my old 88' Kawasaki KX250, .......

Welcome to the site, Mike !!!

You could not have started off any better.

YamiLionheart · January 14th, 2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Welcome to the site, Mike !!!

You could not have started off any better.

Thanks man! Glad you think so.

The ninja actually feels a bit slower than that old KX250 haha. Must be the 2 stroke engine on that dirt bike that makes it feel that way.

Either way, the ninja 250 is nice and low to the ground and has very manageable power from what I've gathered so far. Kind of wanted a 300 for the extra power, but didn't want to have to pay the larger $$ amount coupled with dealer fees and all that crap. Figure I'll upgrade to a 650 or something else after a season or two if I start to get bored on this anyway.

Hoping for the best!

EternalNewb · January 14th, 2013, 10:12 AM

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you got a good deal on your new bike. Have fun, and ride safely.

KJohnson21 · January 15th, 2013, 12:29 AM

csmith12 · January 15th, 2013, 05:53 AM

Welcome again and happy riding!

Snake · January 19th, 2013, 07:42 AM

Hello and welcome.

Old Guy on a '08 · January 30th, 2013, 05:30 AM

Hey Mike.... welcome

CC Cowboy · January 30th, 2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by YamiLionheart

Thanks man! Glad you think so.

The ninja actually feels a bit slower than that old KX250 haha. Must be the 2 stroke engine on that dirt bike that makes it feel that way.

Either way, the ninja 250 is nice and low to the ground and has very manageable power from what I've gathered so far. Kind of wanted a 300 for the extra power, but didn't want to have to pay the larger $$ amount coupled with dealer fees and all that crap. Figure I'll upgrade to a 650 or something else after a season or two if I start to get bored on this anyway.

Hoping for the best!

You could always sell it back to a girl, if you kept the pink A.

YamiLionheart · January 30th, 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You could always sell it back to a girl, if you kept the pink A.

I could've definitely listed it as a bonus, provided her name started with an A haha. Otherwise I'd have to say it just was an A for awesome

Unfortunately I couldn't get it off without it ripping in a few places. They'll just have to stick on a new one themselves! :P

BlueHairSar · January 30th, 2013, 09:00 PM

And what they said.

January 14th, 2013, 09:13 AM	#1
YamiLionheart ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Eastern LI, NY Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 166	New From Long Island! Hey Everyone, As per the suggestion of csmith, I am introducing myself! (Maybe I'm just not polite, as it didn't dawn on me to do this before I started invading someones thread and spewing out questions :P ) Name is Mike, I live in eastern Long Island in Suffolk county, just got started on street riding. Have a bit of previous riding experience with dirt bike and trail riding around some of the great trails we have out here in the pine barrens on my old 88' Kawasaki KX250, which has definitely helped my jump right on to my new toy, a candy plasma blue 09' Kawasaki Ninja 250R! The bike was previously owned by a girl who lived just a town over in Riverhead and was always garage kept and had 7100 miles on it at the time when I bought it. The only modifications to the bike she had made were a set of frame sliders , fender eliminator kit, smoked zero gravity windscreen (stock size not double bubble or anything), lowering links, and a big pink fancy "A" sticker on the front (I had a few laughs as I watched my buddy take the bike home for me through town sporting the big lovely A on the front). I brought the bike back to stock height as I'm tall, about 5'11" and the ninja already is a pretty low bike. And, alas, removed the big pink A sticker. Thinking about getting a bigger windscreen but still debating the comfort level Vs looks argument in my head. Also thinking about getting a different eliminator kit as my buddy thinks that the tail light with integrated turn signals isn't very visible and could be a hazard. As for myself, I got my riding permit a few months ago, now I'm, just waiting for the MSA courses to start up near my in the spring so I can take that and get my full license! Already have gotten a warm welcome feeling from the few I've encountered on here so far, and am looking forward to hearing from the rest of you!

January 15th, 2013, 12:29 AM	#5
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?

January 15th, 2013, 05:53 AM	#6
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	Welcome again and happy riding! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 30th, 2013, 05:30 AM	#8
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Hey Mike.... welcome __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

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