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October 10th, 2010, 07:58 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: brent
Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111
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getting started
picked up a 93 ex250 with 7k miles about 3 weeks ago, got through the the first week of riding and then managed to have a low-side 35mph crash on and exit ramp on the way home. figured out that my front caliper was leaking fluid onto the pads, hence why I couldn't slow down. good news : the bike is gonna be fine and only minor injuries, the helmet did its job. picked up a parts bike earlier today and should be back on the road in another week or so. i can see this being way to addicting.
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October 10th, 2010, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Aloha and welcome, Brent.
MSF and ATGATT. 
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October 10th, 2010, 08:01 PM
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Location: SF Bay Area
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October 10th, 2010, 08:03 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: brent
Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111
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yeah, have had road-rash from high speed bicycle crashes, no fun
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October 10th, 2010, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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I take it you haven't taken an MSF course?
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October 10th, 2010, 08:14 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the forum
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October 10th, 2010, 08:15 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: brent
Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111
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actually i have, it was a double bank turned exit ramp and i was already slowing down significantly but with a car right behind you doing 65 you can only brake so much before the turn
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October 10th, 2010, 08:19 PM
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well, what I was getting at is that in the MSF course, they advise to do a walk around/quick check of your bike prior to every ride. Had you done that, you might have noticed the leaking brake caliper and avoided this altogether.
in any case, glad you're okay and found the forum.
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October 10th, 2010, 08:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: brent
Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111
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October 11th, 2010, 03:11 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ken
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October 11th, 2010, 07:12 PM
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October 12th, 2010, 04:49 PM
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Name: Lil One
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October 13th, 2010, 07:59 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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Hello and welcome.
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October 14th, 2010, 07:36 PM
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