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NoobNinja · July 7th, 2009, 05:46 PM

whats up guys. new to the site and to having a street bike. decided to go with the 250r as a beginner bike to get used to riding with other people on the road. im here to learn a few things about it.

M

kkim · July 7th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Aloha and welcome, Mark.

Alex · July 7th, 2009, 05:48 PM

BlueRaven · July 7th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Mark

noche_caliente · July 7th, 2009, 06:42 PM

it's great to have you here with us Mark!

AnarchoMoltov · July 7th, 2009, 07:21 PM

NoobNinja · July 7th, 2009, 07:37 PM

thanks peeps. i just got it on the 5th and already have put alittle over 250 miles on it. im pretty happy with it. didnt think i would since it has low power but it is a nimble little bike. already have a list of mods to do to the bike so im lookin around to see whats possible.

ninjablk08 · July 7th, 2009, 07:41 PM

welcome and enjoy, be safe

NJD022588 · July 7th, 2009, 10:51 PM

miks · July 7th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Welcome mate, great avatar pic

Chamus57 · July 8th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Welcome!!!

komohana · July 8th, 2009, 09:03 AM

aloha and welcome to the forum mark

am sure i'm not the only one wondering....is that YOU in your avatar pic?

Snake · July 8th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Welcome mark good to have you at this forum.

BlueTyke · July 8th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Just sayin... :: whistles ::

Hehe welcome to the boards from Baltimore MD! I am up in PA quiet a lot actually. Been through York a few times. Hope to see you around!

NoobNinja · July 8th, 2009, 10:42 AM

yeah you'll probably see me around somewhere puttin along. how does the ninja do on the highways for long distances. i was considering riding to work but kinda weary of other drivers and how crazy things get on 83 north to harrisburg?

BlueTyke · July 8th, 2009, 10:48 AM

I don't find I have a lot of problems with her on the freeway (Sorry Highway... Ugh coasts). I just get bored ><'. I would commute on mine but work is only 10 minutes from home so its not really worth it. (granted i have to get my bike out of storage everytime I go to ride so its a lot more hassel than just poping on my bike and going...man do I need a garage). If it was Cali though I would say the best way to commute is on a bike because you can lane split. Otherwise you still have to sit in traffic and have a chance of overheating.

almost40 · July 8th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Greetings and welcome.

Theres a thread already going on how the ninja does on the highway....somewhere on here.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23847

NoobNinja · July 8th, 2009, 12:21 PM

alright well one more thing. i know how to do it but im 5'9 ish about 215 lbs stocky thick wide build if that makes a difference with weight. what would be an ideal setting for the rear tire suspension? i thinks it comes preset at 1. i know that it will affect the ride and handling a bit which im fine with

any thread links on this post them up or if its a preference thing that is fine just htought i'd ask fellow riders

noche_caliente · July 8th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Mark - use the search box to look for the threads on the rear preload, or check out the article in the wiki about it

NoobNinja · July 8th, 2009, 03:32 PM

thanks noche. i didnt even see that up there. i found the rear preload adjustment section and turned mine up a bit. i didnt really have a prob where it was at but i'll try it at a few diff settings to see what happens

kkim · July 8th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Mark, set your tire presures to the recommended levels, then bump the preoad up until it feel too stiff for your riding style, then back it down one notch.

KJohnson21 · July 9th, 2009, 12:18 PM

July 7th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#1
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	new bike owner whats up guys. new to the site and to having a street bike. decided to go with the 250r as a beginner bike to get used to riding with other people on the road. im here to learn a few things about it. M

July 7th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#3
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July 7th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#4
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July 7th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#2
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July 7th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#7
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	thanks peeps. i just got it on the 5th and already have put alittle over 250 miles on it. im pretty happy with it. didnt think i would since it has low power but it is a nimble little bike. already have a list of mods to do to the bike so im lookin around to see whats possible.

July 7th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#9
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July 7th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#10
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July 8th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#11
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July 8th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#14
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Just sayin... :: whistles :: Hehe welcome to the boards from Baltimore MD! I am up in PA quiet a lot actually. Been through York a few times. Hope to see you around! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 8th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#15
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	yeah you'll probably see me around somewhere puttin along. how does the ninja do on the highways for long distances. i was considering riding to work but kinda weary of other drivers and how crazy things get on 83 north to harrisburg? __________________________________________________ Done-Aluminum Two bros slip on, Pro grip tank pad, Vortex swingarm spools. Still in the works-Jet Kit, snorkel removal/K&N filter, Fender eliminator, L.E.D blinkers, Red wheel stripes,

July 8th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#16
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I don't find I have a lot of problems with her on the freeway (Sorry Highway... Ugh coasts). I just get bored ><'. I would commute on mine but work is only 10 minutes from home so its not really worth it. (granted i have to get my bike out of storage everytime I go to ride so its a lot more hassel than just poping on my bike and going...man do I need a garage). If it was Cali though I would say the best way to commute is on a bike because you can lane split. Otherwise you still have to sit in traffic and have a chance of overheating. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 8th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#17
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July 8th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#18
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	alright well one more thing. i know how to do it but im 5'9 ish about 215 lbs stocky thick wide build if that makes a difference with weight. what would be an ideal setting for the rear tire suspension? i thinks it comes preset at 1. i know that it will affect the ride and handling a bit which im fine with any thread links on this post them up or if its a preference thing that is fine just htought i'd ask fellow riders __________________________________________________ Done-Aluminum Two bros slip on, Pro grip tank pad, Vortex swingarm spools. Still in the works-Jet Kit, snorkel removal/K&N filter, Fender eliminator, L.E.D blinkers, Red wheel stripes,

July 8th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#19
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Mark - use the search box to look for the threads on the rear preload, or check out the article in the wiki about it __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 8th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#20
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	thanks noche. i didnt even see that up there. i found the rear preload adjustment section and turned mine up a bit. i didnt really have a prob where it was at but i'll try it at a few diff settings to see what happens __________________________________________________ Done-Aluminum Two bros slip on, Pro grip tank pad, Vortex swingarm spools. Still in the works-Jet Kit, snorkel removal/K&N filter, Fender eliminator, L.E.D blinkers, Red wheel stripes,

July 8th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#21
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Mark, set your tire presures to the recommended levels, then bump the preoad up until it feel too stiff for your riding style, then back it down one notch.

July 9th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#22
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