New rider '10 Ninja 250r SE

wvninja · April 20th, 2010, 10:49 AM

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to bikes in general. I picked up a '10 ninja special edition as my first bike about 2 weeks ago. Close to 600 miles so far, and I've done a synthetic oil change. I'm adding a slip on pipe, fender eliminator, and hopefully more to come. So far this sites been great for information.

Alex · April 20th, 2010, 10:51 AM

wvninja · April 20th, 2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Thanks

deezyellownutz · April 20th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Welcome and congrats! = )

Snake · April 20th, 2010, 12:00 PM

Hello and welcome.

komohana · April 20th, 2010, 03:11 PM

aloha nate!
welcome to ninjette

nice bike! keep yourself geared-up, ride safe & enjoy!

BlueRaven · April 20th, 2010, 03:24 PM

to your new addiction

Haider87 · April 20th, 2010, 03:26 PM

Sweet bike! Nice to meet you.

draco413 · April 20th, 2010, 03:36 PM

welcome nice 2010......hope ya enjoy it

cnichols79us · April 20th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Hello and Welcome Nate!!

Be careful with the Sythetic oil change so early in your Ninjette's life. Can actually keep the engine from breaking in properly.... Up to you though!! Glad you found us!

noche_caliente · April 20th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Welcome Nate! What part of WV?

Momaru · April 20th, 2010, 05:08 PM

Welcome aboard Nate. Was just over in WV a few days ago checking out some roads. Definitely be safe out there man!

wvninja · April 20th, 2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Welcome Nate! What part of WV?

North central (harrison)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

Welcome aboard Nate. Was just over in WV a few days ago checking out some roads. Definitely be safe out there man!

Thanks and I try to be.

To everyone thanks for the warm welcome. I try to be as safe as possible and I note that usually stupid things happen for stupid reasons. I should also say I don't go out unless I'm fully geared from head to toe and I ride with a few people that are experienced. I should've also said that this is my first street bike. I've been behind the bars of a dirt bike a good portion of my life. I understand just how different it is now but I still love the joy of just the ride.

OldGuy · April 20th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Welcome Nate - glad to have you with us. Have fun and ride safe.

KJohnson21 · April 21st, 2010, 12:34 PM

wvninja · May 5th, 2010, 08:23 AM

some new pics dont know if i should put them here or not

nattygirl · May 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Hello Nate,

I just got the same bike as you on Friday. I'm looking for a fender eliminator for it. Mind telling me which one you purchased? Perhaps a link?

Thanks,

Natalie

ninjabrewer · May 18th, 2010, 06:22 PM

Welcome to the wild side.

nb

dimeified · May 18th, 2010, 06:29 PM

awesome bike! fwiw i wouldnt mod exhaust or anything related to engine performance until way after the breakin period. 3200 miles on my 09, will add yoshi slipon at 5k.

lockie · May 18th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Welcome from the north

wvninja · May 18th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nattygirl

Hello Nate,

I just got the same bike as you on Friday. I'm looking for a fender eliminator for it. Mind telling me which one you purchased? Perhaps a link?

Thanks,

Natalie

There are quiet a few and all are pretty much cut meaning that you must mod (cut) part of the rear on the bike to make it fit correctly. Theres a thread on here, search for fender eliminator in the search bar, made by SHINTO which supposedly is no cut. I tried to order from him and it kept getting delayed so GL there. I will say if you can actually get it from him they look really nice. He also sells on ebay but id order by PMing here as you will get a good disscount. If your looking for something on the cheap mine actually doesnt have one in the pictures above I simply cut off the bottom half and remounted the lisence plate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Welcome to the wild side.

nb

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimeified

awesome bike! fwiw i wouldnt mod exhaust or anything related to engine performance until way after the breakin period. 3200 miles on my 09, will add yoshi slipon at 5k.

5k break in period? wow even the owners manual doesnt ask you to go that long. I used the variable rpm break in and the slip on works fine. I couldn't take not hearing my bike anymore. Note: this slip on didn't go on till around 2k miles. Yoshi's r nice but I liked the sound you get from this. I think if I do a full header back it will be Yoshi but thats further down the line. Good Luck and thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

Welcome from the north

Thank you!

dimeified · May 19th, 2010, 07:20 AM

I didn't say the break-in period ends at 5k miles. I said "i wouldnt mod exhaust or anything related to engine performance until way after the breakin period. 3200 miles on my 09, will add yoshi slipon at 5k."

Gfortunes · May 19th, 2010, 07:42 AM

welcome and congrats be safe and that is def. a hot looking bike! I may be a bit byas

tabogon · May 19th, 2010, 07:59 AM

More and more WV/VA people everyday, we definitely need to set up a group ride soon.

EDIT: Just noticed, I got that same jacket

tjkamper · May 19th, 2010, 09:13 AM

NIce looking bike. Congrats on the purchase.

wvninja · June 7th, 2010, 08:35 AM

New undertail and pics:

wvninja · June 30th, 2010, 02:49 PM

Thought I'd add a few more pics of some of the area I ride in:

0629001849.jpg 0629001851.jpg 0629001854.jpg 0629001858.jpg 0630001720.jpg

scotty · June 30th, 2010, 08:21 PM

Welcome to the site! nice pictures and nice bike! =)

Green Streak · July 1st, 2010, 08:11 PM

I like the look of the Hotbodies Undertail. I ordered one but haven't got it in. How long did it take to install it? Did you have any problems installing it?

wvninja · July 2nd, 2010, 08:42 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49212

OldGuy · July 8th, 2010, 10:08 PM

Welcome Nate - glad to have you with us. Have fun and ride safe.

CZroe · July 8th, 2010, 10:56 PM

I bought my Ninjette in WV while visiting family. Enjoy!

April 20th, 2010, 10:49 AM	#1
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	New rider '10 Ninja 250r SE Updated 5/5 Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to bikes in general. I picked up a '10 ninja special edition as my first bike about 2 weeks ago. Close to 600 miles so far, and I've done a synthetic oil change. I'm adding a slip on pipe, fender eliminator, and hopefully more to come. So far this sites been great for information. Last futzed with by wvninja; May 5th, 2010 at 08:24 AM.

April 20th, 2010, 10:51 AM	#2
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April 20th, 2010, 11:27 AM	#4
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April 20th, 2010, 03:26 PM	#8
Haider87 Learning by doing Name: Haider Location: Berkeley, Ca Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 67	Sweet bike! Nice to meet you.

April 20th, 2010, 03:36 PM	#9
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April 20th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#10
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Hello and Welcome Nate!! Be careful with the Sythetic oil change so early in your Ninjette's life. Can actually keep the engine from breaking in properly.... Up to you though!! Glad you found us!

April 20th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Nate! What part of WV? __________________________________________________ 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

April 20th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#12
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard Nate. Was just over in WV a few days ago checking out some roads. Definitely be safe out there man! __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

April 20th, 2010, 09:08 PM	#14
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Nate - glad to have you with us. Have fun and ride safe. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 21st, 2010, 12:34 PM	#15
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May 5th, 2010, 08:23 AM	#16
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	some new pics dont know if i should put them here or not __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

May 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#17
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	Hello Nate, I just got the same bike as you on Friday. I'm looking for a fender eliminator for it. Mind telling me which one you purchased? Perhaps a link? Thanks, Natalie

May 18th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#18
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May 18th, 2010, 06:29 PM	#19
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	awesome bike! fwiw i wouldnt mod exhaust or anything related to engine performance until way after the breakin period. 3200 miles on my 09, will add yoshi slipon at 5k. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 18th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#20
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Welcome from the north

May 19th, 2010, 07:20 AM	#22
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	I didn't say the break-in period ends at 5k miles. I said "i wouldnt mod exhaust or anything related to engine performance until way after the breakin period. 3200 miles on my 09, will add yoshi slipon at 5k." __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 19th, 2010, 07:42 AM	#23
Gfortunes love to ride Name: George Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Ebony/Candy Persimon Red Posts: 53	welcome and congrats be safe and that is def. a hot looking bike! I may be a bit byas

May 19th, 2010, 07:59 AM	#24
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	More and more WV/VA people everyday, we definitely need to set up a group ride soon. EDIT: Just noticed, I got that same jacket Last futzed with by tabogon; May 19th, 2010 at 10:16 AM.

May 19th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#25
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	NIce looking bike. Congrats on the purchase. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 7th, 2010, 08:35 AM	#26
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	New undertail and pics: __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja Last futzed with by wvninja; June 21st, 2010 at 09:38 AM.

June 30th, 2010, 02:49 PM	#27
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Thought I'd add a few more pics of some of the area I ride in: 0629001849.jpg 0629001851.jpg 0629001854.jpg 0629001858.jpg 0630001720.jpg __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

June 30th, 2010, 08:21 PM	#28
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the site! nice pictures and nice bike! =)

July 1st, 2010, 08:11 PM	#29
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	I like the look of the Hotbodies Undertail. I ordered one but haven't got it in. How long did it take to install it? Did you have any problems installing it? __________________________________________________

July 2nd, 2010, 08:42 AM	#30
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49212 __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

July 8th, 2010, 10:08 PM	#31
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Nate - glad to have you with us. Have fun and ride safe. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

July 8th, 2010, 10:56 PM	#32
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I bought my Ninjette in WV while visiting family. Enjoy!

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