New member in Portland Oregon

bnj999 · August 31st, 2014, 10:54 AM

Hi,

I have actually been reading posts on ninjette.org for many years. My wife and I owned two ninja 250, one 2004 and one 2008. We had great memories with the bikes.

I was going to build the 2008 ninja 250r into a race bike, but the plan fell through due to other commitments in life. At the moment we don't have any bike in our garage, but I am sure we will get back into riding again, hopefully soon.

Cheers!
BnJ

Klondike1020 · August 31st, 2014, 11:11 AM

Welcome. Just watch CL - 250s can be had for next to nothing over the winter months.

I literally used to leave for work early and drive home the long way picking up scrap metal and other garbage. Between scrap metal and consignment sale and CL I made a bunch of money quick. $50 here $300 there and you will have a bike in no time

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You live in portland- the motorcycle scene there is cool from what I hear. . Do you visit any of the shops or local events>?

bnj999 · August 31st, 2014, 12:04 PM

We have cyclegear in Portland. A shop called MotoSport Hillsboro is near where we live.

We used to live in the Bay Area. I went to quite a few track days when we lived there (Thunderhill, Reno Fernly, Infineon,..). Here in Portland we have PIR (Portland International Raceway). I have yet to bring a motorcycle there..

Snake · September 1st, 2014, 09:36 AM

Hello and welcome.

csmith12 · September 1st, 2014, 09:38 AM

Welcome Blake!

snot · September 1st, 2014, 11:17 AM

Welcome, keep us posted on your build.

Worldtraveller · September 2nd, 2014, 07:29 AM

Welcome aboard. You can always go watch some local races at PIR to scratch that itch. If you don't mind a couple hours drive, there's some great racing in WA too.

The 250 cup is pretty competitive around here.

bnj999 · September 2nd, 2014, 08:22 AM

Thanks! I did watch a 250R race at PIR once. It's the most-participated group of the day. It looked like so much fun!

Worldtraveller · September 2nd, 2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bnj999

Thanks! I did watch a 250R race at PIR once. It's the most-participated group of the day. It looked like so much fun!

Yeah, not only is it racing on a budget, it's really fun!

KJohnson21 · September 3rd, 2014, 11:54 PM

My wife and I were lucky enough to catch a race day at PIR when we were visiting family in the area once. Pretty cool track.

Worldtraveller · September 4th, 2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KJohnson21

My wife and I were lucky enough to catch a race day at PIR when we were visiting family in the area once. Pretty cool track.

PIR has very nice facilities too. Probably the best in the area. The two road course tracks in WA are probably more fun though.

fry1024 · September 8th, 2014, 01:43 PM

Welcome bnj999. Be warned, reading too many threads on here will cause your desire for a bike to grow exponentially!

August 31st, 2014, 10:54 AM	#1
bnj999 ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Pacific NW Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 41	New member in Portland Oregon Hi, I have actually been reading posts on ninjette.org for many years. My wife and I owned two ninja 250, one 2004 and one 2008. We had great memories with the bikes. I was going to build the 2008 ninja 250r into a race bike, but the plan fell through due to other commitments in life. At the moment we don't have any bike in our garage, but I am sure we will get back into riding again, hopefully soon. Cheers! BnJ

August 31st, 2014, 11:11 AM	#2
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Welcome. Just watch CL - 250s can be had for next to nothing over the winter months. I literally used to leave for work early and drive home the long way picking up scrap metal and other garbage. Between scrap metal and consignment sale and CL I made a bunch of money quick. $50 here $300 there and you will have a bike in no time ! You live in portland- the motorcycle scene there is cool from what I hear. . Do you visit any of the shops or local events>? __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

September 1st, 2014, 09:38 AM	#5
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 Blake! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 3rd, 2014, 11:54 PM	#10
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	My wife and I were lucky enough to catch a race day at PIR when we were visiting family in the area once. Pretty cool track. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

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bnj999 ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Pacific NW Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 41	We have cyclegear in Portland. A shop called MotoSport Hillsboro is near where we live. We used to live in the Bay Area. I went to quite a few track days when we lived there (Thunderhill, Reno Fernly, Infineon,..). Here in Portland we have PIR (Portland International Raceway). I have yet to bring a motorcycle there..

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bnj999 ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Pacific NW Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 41	Thanks! I did watch a 250R race at PIR once. It's the most-participated group of the day. It looked like so much fun!

September 8th, 2014, 01:43 PM	#12
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	Welcome bnj999. Be warned, reading too many threads on here will cause your desire for a bike to grow exponentially!