Hello from Kitchener, Canada!

Sebi · October 1st, 2013, 09:24 AM

Just wanted to say Hello! from Kitchener, Canada.
A little bit about me...
I'm a 16 year old guy and have been obsessed with motorcycles since I was little. Originally, I was really set on getting the Ninja 300; but due to cost I ended up getting a 250.
I got my M1 and then did the MSF. I was one of the three in my class to finish with a perfect score

. I have never dropped a bike (knock on wood) and feel very comfortable on the 250.
The bike I bought is a 2010 Ninja 250R Special Edition with about 7000km's. It cost me $2700CAD. It's name is Saki

Unfortunately, I will not be insuring it until the spring so until then I'm stuck riding on my street

I attached some pictures; I took the whole thing apart the day I bought it just for fun (broke a plastic rivet though

)
I hope I'll find this forum useful and also provide other with info to benefit us all.

On the way home...

At night in the garage

Took it apart for fun the following morning :P

Bike in the afternoon

NO I am NOT a squid, my gear is in the garage; just wanted to get a pic :P

Driveway Warrior

JohnnyBravo · October 1st, 2013, 09:26 AM

Welcome to the forum... Enjoy the ride

csmith12 · October 1st, 2013, 09:28 AM

Welcome!

JohnnyBravo · October 1st, 2013, 09:31 AM

Great helmet, I love my hjc!!! You did strip it didn't you, good stuff. You got started early, wish I had a street bike way back then. Be safe as you can and keep your head in the game. The 300 will be there when you can get it, as will whatever bike your heart is set on when you move to the next one, I'm perfectly happy on my 300, will be like most stuff I buy for myself (there till it rusts to death) def get decent gear and wear it, saves troubles and costs less than the alternatives

Good job getin a great lookin GREEN 1

Boom King · October 1st, 2013, 10:36 AM

Welcome and congrats on the bike. No doubt, the 300 is an awesome bike but you won't be disappointed with the 250 either. You will have a blast on it. Be careful riding without insurance, even if only on your street. Keep the rubber side down.

250rr · October 1st, 2013, 01:43 PM

Welcome, my friend.

KJohnson21 · October 2nd, 2013, 06:26 PM

That looks pretty clean!

Good job on getting familiar with taking off the plastics!!

crazymadbastard · October 2nd, 2013, 07:20 PM

Welcome aboard, don't forget to put the kickstand up before taking off. Jus saying

Bob2010 · October 2nd, 2013, 08:43 PM

Welcome! nice looking bike
Good thing you took it apart, and getting hands-on with your bike.

I have some buddies over there , nice place, sucks its season is almost over

Snake · October 2nd, 2013, 11:07 PM

Hello and welcome.

Motofool · October 5th, 2013, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebi

.........
I'm a 16 year old guy and have been obsessed with motorcycles since I was little...........
I got my M1 and then did the MSF. I was one of the three in my class to finish with a perfect score

. I have never dropped a bike (knock on wood) and feel very comfortable on the 250.
...........
Unfortunately, I will not be insuring it until the spring so until then I'm stuck riding on my street

.......

Welcome to our site, Sebastian !!!

You have taken very mature steps for a man of your age.

You still can do a lot of beneficial slow speed practice in your street, if traffic is low.
Check our Riding Skills section.

If not there yet, your next step will be research, select and buy protective clothing and boots.

Congratulations on everything !!!

Sebi · October 25th, 2013, 07:27 AM

Well, it snowed today so I put the bike away for good. Since I have purchased it, I have only been riding on my street as I have not yet plated/insured it. I have 262km

. I did a quick measurement of the road in front of my house I go back and forth on and its about 200m. That comes out to me going back and forth 1300 times in the past month

Cant wait for spring, started modifications to keep me sane

greenaero · October 25th, 2013, 07:35 AM

Welocome Sebi! We're lucky in CA to be able to ride almost all year. Lot s of time though to work on the bike and make sure it is in tip-top shape for the next riding season.

BlueRaven · October 25th, 2013, 06:27 PM

Welcome fellow Canadian

Sebi · October 29th, 2013, 03:57 PM

Just completed my DIY Fender Eliminator. Cost me $0

I think it turned out pretty good. Didn't use a Dremel or any power tools. Used a saw for the big parts and a sharp knife to cut the smaller pieces. If you are thinking of doing this, make SMALL THIN passes with the knife!

Final Result

Cut look OK I think...

Notice how I cut near the indicators; there are metal reinforcements which I cut over

Just another angle

JohnnyBravo · November 3rd, 2013, 09:01 AM

Looks good sebi

ve3nsv · November 3rd, 2013, 05:15 PM

Welcome aboard!

You actually called and came to see my bike before buying that one. If I still have my Ninja in the spring we'll go for a ride.

Sirref · November 3rd, 2013, 08:18 PM

welcome to the site, an excellent choice in first bike as well. I'm quite jealous that you managed to get a newgen 250 at your age as I wish I had one when I was your age. That fender elim looks sick especially with the rear seat cowl. Heck, you even got the bike in the best looking newgen color that green/white looks sick.

over the winter you may as well read up on how to do all the maintenance things, make sure it's properly winterized, and maybe some technique books while you're waiting to ride. I recommend "Twist of the Wrist II" by Keith Code for being an excellent resource on learning the proper technique to maintain control over the bike in as many situations as possible (though usually involving speed which doesn't really need to be involved until at least halfway through the first season)

on the topic of insurance, when you get it get all you can afford since in the case anything goes wrong (it can happen and if you assume it won't then it probably will as a result of arrogance/ignorance) having good coverage is worth every penny.

Best of luck putting up with the frustrations of waiting, I wouldn't have the patience to leave my bike winterized all winter even if I were in canada.

October 1st, 2013, 09:24 AM	#1
Sebi ninjette.org newbie Name: Sebastian Location: Kitchener, Ontario Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 7	Hello from Kitchener, Canada! Just wanted to say Hello! from Kitchener, Canada. A little bit about me... I'm a 16 year old guy and have been obsessed with motorcycles since I was little. Originally, I was really set on getting the Ninja 300; but due to cost I ended up getting a 250. I got my M1 and then did the MSF. I was one of the three in my class to finish with a perfect score . I have never dropped a bike (knock on wood) and feel very comfortable on the 250. The bike I bought is a 2010 Ninja 250R Special Edition with about 7000km's. It cost me $2700CAD. It's name is Saki Unfortunately, I will not be insuring it until the spring so until then I'm stuck riding on my street I attached some pictures; I took the whole thing apart the day I bought it just for fun (broke a plastic rivet though ) I hope I'll find this forum useful and also provide other with info to benefit us all. On the way home... At night in the garage Took it apart for fun the following morning :P Bike in the afternoon NO I am NOT a squid, my gear is in the garage; just wanted to get a pic :P Driveway Warrior Last futzed with by Sebi; October 1st, 2013 at 06:24 PM.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

October 1st, 2013, 09:26 AM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Welcome to the forum... Enjoy the ride __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2013, 09:28 AM	#3
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! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 1st, 2013, 09:31 AM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Great helmet, I love my hjc!!! You did strip it didn't you, good stuff. You got started early, wish I had a street bike way back then. Be safe as you can and keep your head in the game. The 300 will be there when you can get it, as will whatever bike your heart is set on when you move to the next one, I'm perfectly happy on my 300, will be like most stuff I buy for myself (there till it rusts to death) def get decent gear and wear it, saves troubles and costs less than the alternatives Good job getin a great lookin GREEN 1 __________________________________________________

October 2nd, 2013, 06:26 PM	#7
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	That looks pretty clean! Good job on getting familiar with taking off the plastics!! __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

October 1st, 2013, 10:36 AM	#5
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome and congrats on the bike. No doubt, the 300 is an awesome bike but you won't be disappointed with the 250 either. You will have a blast on it. Be careful riding without insurance, even if only on your street. Keep the rubber side down.

October 1st, 2013, 01:43 PM	#6
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

October 2nd, 2013, 07:20 PM	#8
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard, don't forget to put the kickstand up before taking off. Jus saying __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 2nd, 2013, 08:43 PM	#9
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	Welcome! nice looking bike Good thing you took it apart, and getting hands-on with your bike. I have some buddies over there , nice place, sucks its season is almost over __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

October 2nd, 2013, 11:07 PM	#10
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.

October 25th, 2013, 07:27 AM	#12
Sebi ninjette.org newbie Name: Sebastian Location: Kitchener, Ontario Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 7	Well, it snowed today so I put the bike away for good. Since I have purchased it, I have only been riding on my street as I have not yet plated/insured it. I have 262km . I did a quick measurement of the road in front of my house I go back and forth on and its about 200m. That comes out to me going back and forth 1300 times in the past month Cant wait for spring, started modifications to keep me sane

October 25th, 2013, 07:35 AM	#13
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welocome Sebi! We're lucky in CA to be able to ride almost all year. Lot s of time though to work on the bike and make sure it is in tip-top shape for the next riding season.

October 25th, 2013, 06:27 PM	#14
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Welcome fellow Canadian __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

October 29th, 2013, 03:57 PM	#15
Sebi ninjette.org newbie Name: Sebastian Location: Kitchener, Ontario Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 7	Just completed my DIY Fender Eliminator. Cost me $0 I think it turned out pretty good. Didn't use a Dremel or any power tools. Used a saw for the big parts and a sharp knife to cut the smaller pieces. If you are thinking of doing this, make SMALL THIN passes with the knife! Final Result Cut look OK I think... Notice how I cut near the indicators; there are metal reinforcements which I cut over Just another angle Last futzed with by Sebi; October 29th, 2013 at 04:02 PM. Reason: Picture Re-size

November 3rd, 2013, 09:01 AM	#16
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Looks good sebi __________________________________________________

November 3rd, 2013, 05:15 PM	#17
ve3nsv ninjette.org newbie Name: Terry Location: Cambridge, Ontario Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 2	Welcome aboard! You actually called and came to see my bike before buying that one. If I still have my Ninja in the spring we'll go for a ride.

November 3rd, 2013, 08:18 PM	#18
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	welcome to the site, an excellent choice in first bike as well. I'm quite jealous that you managed to get a newgen 250 at your age as I wish I had one when I was your age. That fender elim looks sick especially with the rear seat cowl. Heck, you even got the bike in the best looking newgen color that green/white looks sick. over the winter you may as well read up on how to do all the maintenance things, make sure it's properly winterized, and maybe some technique books while you're waiting to ride. I recommend "Twist of the Wrist II" by Keith Code for being an excellent resource on learning the proper technique to maintain control over the bike in as many situations as possible (though usually involving speed which doesn't really need to be involved until at least halfway through the first season) on the topic of insurance, when you get it get all you can afford since in the case anything goes wrong (it can happen and if you assume it won't then it probably will as a result of arrogance/ignorance) having good coverage is worth every penny. Best of luck putting up with the frustrations of waiting, I wouldn't have the patience to leave my bike winterized all winter even if I were in canada.

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