June 19th, 2009, 07:30 PM | #1 |
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Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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Hello from Newfoundland Canada :)
I'm a Software Engineer from St. John's Newfoundland. I road on the back of a bike once last summer and I loved the free feeling it gave me. I missed it so I signed up for the motorcycle training course. I bought icon gloves and a helmet, a leather jacket, and boots. Where can I get a decent pair of ladies pants and a 'good' jacket that fits right? I've been trying to find ladies green gear but apparently it's impossible to find.
So the wait on the training course was months and well, I wasn't intending to actually buy a bike but I started researching them and had my eye on a green 2009 Ninja 250R. I went into a Kawasaki dealership, sat on one and before the dealer got a word out of his mouth I said I'll take it! So here is novice me who's never road a bike and I am suppose to pick one up tomorrow!! I don't have a clue about motors, or bikes, and this was kind of a expensive little adventure for me. I don't have any 'biking buddies' yet so I'm hoping you guys can help me out! How do I look after it? What do I do! |
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June 19th, 2009, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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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.
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EngrNewf! Glad to have you aboard...
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June 19th, 2009, 07:44 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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there are alot of newfies working in New Brunswick in the summer.
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June 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM | #4 |
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Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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Another Canadian? It's an invasion!
Welcome
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June 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM | #5 |
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Name: Mhilz
Location: Earth
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114
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Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here. Enjoy!
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June 19th, 2009, 07:59 PM | #6 |
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Aloha and welcome, TL.
Get the bike and the best gear you can afford. Any questions on how to maintain and/or mod it... we're all here to help. First order of business after you purchase the bike is to read your owner's manual, especially if you are new to bikes. Glad you decided to join us here. Hope we can be of help in the future. mahalo |
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June 19th, 2009, 08:07 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I'm secretly channeling all canadians who owns a ninja 250 to come and invade the americans and others with kindness
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June 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Bring in more Canadians. I happen to like them. One Canadian is a very good friend of mine.
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June 19th, 2009, 08:34 PM | #9 | |
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Name: Tim
Location: Portland, OR
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796
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If you're not comfortable riding it home, I would suggest asking a friend to help ride it for you, trailer it, or even ask the dealership to store it for a little while. Cause I wouldn't recommend your first ride to be on a brand new bike off the dealership... don't wanna scratch up the green with that slow color they call black And I gotta ask... what's that on your shoulder?!?! |
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June 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Ph sorry. Welcome Terri-Lynn.
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June 19th, 2009, 08:50 PM | #11 |
I'm lovin' it.
Name: Mike
Location: Melb, Australia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome mate!
Seems like the Hawaiians have stopped their invasion, and now its the Canadians!
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June 19th, 2009, 09:22 PM | #12 | ||
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Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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Thanks for all the welcoming replies people
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It's my Leopard Gecko, Skittles! Hmm did I type my name somewhere and forget or do I know you? With a name like Snake I wouldn't be surprised *yay cali kings* (because it would just be unfair to only show Skittles). What's up with that, eh?
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June 19th, 2009, 11:19 PM | #13 |
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Name: gitoy
Location: rpv, ca
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319
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terri-lynn, with an itch that needs to be scratched i can never understand going to a dealership by yourself...you need someone to negotiate...just like that you are picking up a bike the next day, sheesh..............
pretty soon you will riding like this... |
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June 20th, 2009, 05:57 AM | #14 | |
Geeket
Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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June 20th, 2009, 06:25 AM | #15 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
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Sorry, I don't speak french.
Send more pictures.
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June 20th, 2009, 06:43 AM | #16 |
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Name: Remy
Location: Moncton
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post pic of the new bike when you get it. Careful out there
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June 20th, 2009, 08:17 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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Hey Welcome from Goose Bay. Good move to have the bike delivered. If my memory serves me the dealer is way up Topsail Road. Not the best place to take your first ride.
There's a website for NL riders: RidetheRock.com They can offer some suggestions for where to ride where it's quiet. Take Care |
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June 20th, 2009, 01:06 PM | #18 |
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.
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Cool pictures of your little friends!
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June 20th, 2009, 01:57 PM | #19 | |
Geeket
Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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Je ne comprends pas. Je sais seulement des langages de programmation.
I well thanks, and I intend to! Mom already said she wanted a picture of her on my bike lol Quote:
Thanks for the website, that's exactly what I needed! Thanks. Can't forget the furry ones either.
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June 20th, 2009, 02:56 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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Bought the bike in Goose Bay. Went to F&F once to get a helmet. Nice folks but didn't have one in my size (XXXL) had to order from an online store in Texas. They had a deal on a nice German made leather coat that did fit but was still a bit out of my price range. I regret not buying it now.
Have you any experience on a snowmobile? |
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June 20th, 2009, 03:10 PM | #21 | |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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I have never been to Canada so unless you have been either to Louisiana or California I don't think we have met. Your name is shown on your post profile. Onother hardy welcome to you. |
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June 20th, 2009, 03:30 PM | #22 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome TL you are going to fit right in with this group. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.
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Geeket
Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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Me: I got a new bike! Friend: Is it one of those pocket rockets? Me: Uh...do you mean crotch rockets? Friend: What's that? Me: A kind of bike? Friend: What's a pocket rocket? And for those of you who know the answer... My new quote: Who needs a pocket rocket when you have a crotch rocket?
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June 21st, 2009, 05:45 AM | #24 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the boards!
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June 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM | #25 |
Back on the Black!
Name: Alan
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831
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aboard
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June 22nd, 2009, 05:35 AM | #26 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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Welcome aboard. We need more members to your dysfunctional family!!!
Hope you enjoy your time here Terri-Lynn!!!
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June 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM | #27 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.
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welcome to the boards terri
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