New England Newb!

ninJUH401 · March 28th, 2013, 08:44 PM

Hey! Name's Amanda! I am in the process of buying my first bike. It is a blue 2010 Ninja 250. I am actually buying it off of a friend so I trust that it is in great condition.

Why a 250 you say? Why not get something bigger you say?? My first reason for that is, although everyone says that i will get bored with the 250 quickly, i figure it's nice for a starter bike, and better to grow out of a bike than to have to grow into one. Also, coming in at a whopping 5'2", i can already barely touch the ground on a 250 lol, so I'd rather be REALLY confident in my riding skill before going for something bigger.

I am from Rhode Island, and also VERY into cars. I guess motor vehicles are kind of a hobby of mine you could say.

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Motofool · March 28th, 2013, 09:15 PM

ninJUH401! Glad to have you aboard...

csmith12 · March 28th, 2013, 09:17 PM

Welcome Amanda!

aeroblade · March 28th, 2013, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninJUH401

Why a 250 you say? Why not get something bigger you say??

Nope! No one here will ever question the pure awesomeness of the 250! It is in fact the best way to go. That bike is really forgiving unlike the bigger ones which will punish you for almost every mistake you make.

Welcome and Good luck!

CC Cowboy · March 29th, 2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninJUH401

Hey! Name's Amanda! I am in the process of buying my first bike. It is a blue 2010 Ninja 250. I am actually buying it off of a friend so I trust that it is in great condition.

Why a 250 you say? Why not get something bigger you say?? My first reason for that is, although everyone says that i will get bored with the 250 quickly, i figure it's nice for a starter bike, and better to grow out of a bike than to have to grow into one. Also, coming in at a whopping 5'2", i can already barely touch the ground on a 250 lol, so I'd rather be REALLY confident in my riding skill before going for something bigger.

I am from Rhode Island, and also VERY into cars. I guess motor vehicles are kind of a hobby of mine you could say.

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Rhode Island is a great place to ride. You can go miles without seeing another vehicle (if you choose your roads correctly). I lived in East Greenwich for years. I think I've been on every road in the state. Plus I've ridden every inch of Big River Reservoir. Gordon Razee is doing a track day with Tony's Trackdays at Loudon in June. Get some seat time and then go to the Loudon track day with Gordon and the crew and you'll have a great summer of riding.

bfpower · March 29th, 2013, 08:35 AM

Welcome!

KJohnson21 · March 30th, 2013, 11:02 AM

Snake · April 1st, 2013, 08:41 AM

Hello and welcome.

AGFE0914 · April 9th, 2013, 11:37 AM

Hi Amanda,

I'm the same height, just bought some wedge high top sneakers (not really my thing) but they add 3 inches, so when I hop on my bike tonight I'm hoping I can plant my feet on the ground.

Have you tried boots with some height?

daisha · April 9th, 2013, 11:50 AM

Welcome! Always good to see some fellow New England riders! I just bought a blue '06 250!

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGFE0914

Hi Amanda,

I'm the same height, just bought some wedge high top sneakers (not really my thing) but they add 3 inches, so when I hop on my bike tonight I'm hoping I can plant my feet on the ground.

Have you tried boots with some height?

check this tread out
Sneakers are not a good way to go

AGFE0914 · April 9th, 2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

check this tread out
Sneakers are not a good way to go

Hi allanoue, thanks for the link. These boots are nice, I will probably do some research and buy a pair.

can you tell me why sneakers are a no no?

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 03:37 PM

The fact that you are going with hightops does help, but in a crash, sneakers just do not hold up or stay on your feet very well. Over on the video section there are lots of crash videos, and it is a running joke to find the flying shoe.

AGFE0914 · April 9th, 2013, 04:09 PM

oooh, that is pretty funny (not the crash part) I have enough things to laugh at myself about don't want to be in a flying shoe video.

Thanks! Boots it is

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 04:23 PM

AGFE0914 · April 9th, 2013, 05:23 PM

JohnnyBravo · April 9th, 2013, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the club... Be safe an have fun

March 28th, 2013, 08:44 PM	#1
ninJUH401 ninjette.org newbie Name: Manda Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): none yet! Posts: 1	New England Newb! Hey! Name's Amanda! I am in the process of buying my first bike. It is a blue 2010 Ninja 250. I am actually buying it off of a friend so I trust that it is in great condition. Why a 250 you say? Why not get something bigger you say?? My first reason for that is, although everyone says that i will get bored with the 250 quickly, i figure it's nice for a starter bike, and better to grow out of a bike than to have to grow into one. Also, coming in at a whopping 5'2", i can already barely touch the ground on a 250 lol, so I'd rather be REALLY confident in my riding skill before going for something bigger. I am from Rhode Island, and also VERY into cars. I guess motor vehicles are kind of a hobby of mine you could say. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!

March 28th, 2013, 09:15 PM	#2
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	ninJUH401! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ *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

March 28th, 2013, 09:17 PM	#3
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March 30th, 2013, 11:02 AM	#7
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