2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

ninja_sleeper · July 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM

I ride a 2009 Ninja 250r. She's red. Got her with only 3000 mi on it for $3000 about a month ago. I think it what a decent deal. Since then I have put 2000 miles on it. HA. It's my commuter, since I don't have a car. I LOVE RIDING. I have adapted pretty well, since I have only had my endorsement for about a month.

It feels weird when I sit in a car.

I tell her "bye" when I walk in to work.

I feel bad she has to be outside at night all alone.

Ya, I am a little sprung on her.

Found ninjette, and I got excited. I have tons of questions about my bike (like how to make it faster, what the hell is that ringing noise coming out of the gas tank, why does it go into neutral but the light isn't on), and I am sure I can find the answers here.

THANKS FOR READING!

Happy Riding.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 02:33 PM

Wow, you look really nice in that picture? The Ninjette that is. Welcome to the forum!!!!

ninja_sleeper · July 28th, 2011, 02:34 PM

yup that's me.

austexjg · July 28th, 2011, 02:37 PM

Welcome to the fun...

Alex · July 28th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Carrie!

choneofakind · July 28th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Welcome carrie! careful leaving it outside alone all night. I know it's "just" a 250 and no one steals those... but it's better to be safe and invest in a chain and lock at least. be safe and happy riding!

Azhyen · July 28th, 2011, 03:20 PM

hope you enjoy stay!

KJohnson21 · July 28th, 2011, 05:52 PM

oblivion007 · July 28th, 2011, 06:04 PM

Welcome to the forums! I too am new and adapting to my bike =] 4k miles on her.

I too feel weird when I sit in a car now o.o its my only ride/commuter.

I pat her good bye when I go into school.

She sits outside chained to my tree for anti-theft and I too feel bad since shes under a dusty tree.

Ringing noise coming from the gas tank, if its like a whistling noise its the gas venting, don't worry about neutral without a light I would say. My bike gets it every now and then but I know its in neutral by the feel of the shift into neutral. Don't put all your faith in the shift light or rpm because it might be lying to you =p

ducducgooseit · July 28th, 2011, 09:18 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

Mr.E · July 29th, 2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oblivion007

Ringing noise coming from the gas tank, if its like a whistling noise its the gas venting.

^^ what he said. Dealer said it has to do with the fuel being always on (if you took you msf, the bikes they use and most bike for that fact, have a switch to turn your fuel on or off.).

Welcome to the forums.

Alex · July 29th, 2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.E

^^ what he said. Dealer said it has to do with the fuel being always on (if you took you msf, the bikes they use and most bike for that fact, have a switch to turn your fuel on or off.).

At this point there are very, very few bikes on the road that still have a manual switch to turn the fuel on or off. Basically, any bike that has a fuel pump doesn't have one, and every FI bike needs a fuel pump; the fuel pump is by definition turned off when the bike is turned off.

ninja_sleeper · July 29th, 2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oblivion007

Welcome to the forums! I too am new and adapting to my bike =] 4k miles on her.

I too feel weird when I sit in a car now o.o its my only ride/commuter.

I pat her good bye when I go into school.

She sits outside chained to my tree for anti-theft and I too feel bad since shes under a dusty tree.

Phew, I thought I was the only one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

At this point there are very, very few bikes on the road that still have a manual switch to turn the fuel on or off. Basically, any bike that has a fuel pump doesn't have one, and every FI bike needs a fuel pump; the fuel pump is by definition turned off when the bike is turned off.

Hey thanks for the insight. I did read something about blowing some air through the fuel supply valve to get the ringing to stop.... sounds tricky though. Besides it makes it sound like she's talking to me.

bdavison · July 29th, 2011, 10:39 AM

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Found ninjette, and I got excited.

Yer profile pic is a little exciting too...LOL

nickjpass · July 29th, 2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bdavison

Yer profile pic is a little exciting too...LOL

That it is.

ninja_sleeper · July 29th, 2011, 12:08 PM

my b/f took some racy ones the other day <---of me on my bike. Heh heh. Those shall not be posted on the net though.

I should probably put some clothes on.

Snake · July 29th, 2011, 12:26 PM

Hello and welcome. Great Avatar...but you do have riding gear...right?
Welcome to the Ninjette community, have fun and ride safe.

onetruevibe · July 29th, 2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

I should probably put some clothes on.

Girls wearing clothes on Internet forums (and in general) is way overrated, IMHO.

Just kidding! Welcome to Ninjette and ride safe!

Kevin2109 · July 29th, 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Hello and welcome. Great Avatar...but you do have riding gear...right?
Welcome to the Ninjette community, have fun and ride safe.

I was wondering the same thing! Hope you dont ride in a bikini

But Bikini pics are always welcome

ninja_sleeper · July 29th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Hello and welcome. Great Avatar...but you do have riding gear...right?
Welcome to the Ninjette community, have fun and ride safe.

Yes I usually ride with clothes ON.

2011Ninja250R · July 30th, 2011, 05:16 PM

Trailerboy531 · July 30th, 2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

Yes I usually ride with clothes ON.

Well you just disappointed a whole forum full of (apparently) lonely guys. Just ride safe out there and welcome to Ninjette!

Snake · July 30th, 2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Well you just disappointed a whole forum full of (apparently) lonely guys. Just ride safe out there and welcome to Ninjette!

Speak for yourself Max. Most of guys have encouraged her to wear gear while riding.

ninja_sleeper · July 31st, 2011, 03:32 PM

this is where my weekend adventure has taken me....

nickjpass · July 31st, 2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

this is where my weekend adventure has taken me....

Panorama photos rule! Nice picture... definitely a wallpaper worthy picture.

ninja_sleeper · July 31st, 2011, 04:57 PM

Yup thinking of taking a road trip to the bay next weekend

kaiserz · August 1st, 2011, 07:52 AM

Welcome

ride safe, and ATGATT please (:

ninja_sleeper · August 2nd, 2011, 11:56 AM

Shto? what's ATGATT?

nickjpass · August 2nd, 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

Shto? what's ATGATT?

Was that supposed to be Russian lol? ATGATT=All The Gear, All The Time.

But I sense a bit of sarcasm. So, lol.

ninja_sleeper · August 2nd, 2011, 12:15 PM

da russki

nickjpass · August 2nd, 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

da russki

Your Russian :0?

July 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#1
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R I ride a 2009 Ninja 250r. She's red. Got her with only 3000 mi on it for $3000 about a month ago. I think it what a decent deal. Since then I have put 2000 miles on it. HA. It's my commuter, since I don't have a car. I LOVE RIDING. I have adapted pretty well, since I have only had my endorsement for about a month. It feels weird when I sit in a car. I tell her "bye" when I walk in to work. I feel bad she has to be outside at night all alone. Ya, I am a little sprung on her. Found ninjette, and I got excited. I have tons of questions about my bike (like how to make it faster, what the hell is that ringing noise coming out of the gas tank, why does it go into neutral but the light isn't on), and I am sure I can find the answers here. THANKS FOR READING! Happy Riding.

July 28th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Wow, you look really nice in that picture? The Ninjette that is. Welcome to the forum!!!! __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 02:51 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude 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. Blog Entries: 7	Carrie! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 28th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#7
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	hope you enjoy stay! __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

July 28th, 2011, 05:52 PM	#8
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?

July 28th, 2011, 02:34 PM	#3
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	yup that's me.

July 28th, 2011, 02:37 PM	#4
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Welcome to the fun...

July 28th, 2011, 03:02 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Welcome carrie! careful leaving it outside alone all night. I know it's "just" a 250 and no one steals those... but it's better to be safe and invest in a chain and lock at least. be safe and happy riding!

July 28th, 2011, 06:04 PM	#9
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Welcome to the forums! I too am new and adapting to my bike =] 4k miles on her. I too feel weird when I sit in a car now o.o its my only ride/commuter. I pat her good bye when I go into school. She sits outside chained to my tree for anti-theft and I too feel bad since shes under a dusty tree. Ringing noise coming from the gas tank, if its like a whistling noise its the gas venting, don't worry about neutral without a light I would say. My bike gets it every now and then but I know its in neutral by the feel of the shift into neutral. Don't put all your faith in the shift light or rpm because it might be lying to you =p

July 28th, 2011, 09:18 PM	#10
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

July 29th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#16
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	my b/f took some racy ones the other day <---of me on my bike. Heh heh. Those shall not be posted on the net though. I should probably put some clothes on.

July 29th, 2011, 12:26 PM	#17
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. Great Avatar...but you do have riding gear...right? Welcome to the Ninjette community, have fun and ride safe.

July 30th, 2011, 05:16 PM	#21
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330

July 31st, 2011, 03:32 PM	#24
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	this is where my weekend adventure has taken me....

July 31st, 2011, 04:57 PM	#26
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	Yup thinking of taking a road trip to the bay next weekend

August 1st, 2011, 07:52 AM	#27
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome ride safe, and ATGATT please (:

August 2nd, 2011, 11:56 AM	#28
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	Shto? what's ATGATT?

August 2nd, 2011, 12:15 PM	#30
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	da russki