Washington Reppin'

[TylersEM2]

Hello everyone! I live in Olympia Washington, I'm 17, I'm a running start student attending SPS, and I've been into bikes for a while.
I used to ride dirt bikes a little, just around my grandpa's property, and last year I really wanted a motorcycle. I love the new gen 250r's and they seem like the most perfect beginner, and eventually commuter bike. I remember when I first got into looking at bikes I was like, 'I CAN'T WAIT TO GET AN R6, GSXR, ZX6R, OR CBR600RR.'
But, being the researcher that I am, I concluded that I would be completely insane to try and control a bike that is way way too much for me. I stumbled upon ninja's, and I fell in love. I'm a researcher, and I looked at motorcycleusa, bestbeginnermotorcycles, and other online sites like those.

And just a side note! I'm on a ton of forums, and people tend to think that whenever their is a new member, it is the first forum they have ever used, but don't worry! I know my way around! I don't plan on asking a ton of questions that can easily be found by the magical 'search' button, and I will most likely just lurk around. Just wanted to make an account to view some pics have more lurking privileges. I'll try not to troll either.

[thurt88]

[TylersEM2]

Originally Posted by thurt88

[Trash Can Man]

Howdy and welcome to the forum.

[EthioKnight]

Welcome bro and I have to say, the wisdom you exhibited by having an understanding of your capabilities and doing your research is very commendable! Kudos to you and hope you get your ninjette soon

[TylersEM2]

Originally Posted by Trash Can Man

Howdy and welcome to the forum.

I'm excited to be here!

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Welcome bro and I have to say, the wisdom you exhibited by having an understanding of your capabilities and doing your research is very commendable! Kudos to you and hope you get your ninjette soon

Thanks man! People I know are being douches about it though. They are all like, 'why don't you just get a 600cc supersport, you can get like an 04 for like 4k.' i just simply say, 'you do you, I'll do me, we will see who lives longer, and who is a better rider next year'

[greg737]

Thanks man! People I know are being douches about it though. They are all like, 'why don't you just get a 600cc supersport, you can get like an 04 for like 4k.' i just simply say, 'you do you, I'll do me, we will see who lives longer, and who is a better rider next year'

I like your logic, and it's solid in itself, but here's the problem that we all (EX-250 riders) have to deal with: You're not going to hear macho trash-talk from the guys who ran out and got a 600cc supersport as their first bike and wrecked it. Those guys tend to keep their mouths shut on the subject. The ones that will continuously try to make you miserable are the guys who ran out and got a 600cc supersport as their first bike and somehow managed (dumb luck, guardian angels, actual skill, who knows?) not to wreck it or lose their liscense for speeding tickets. They think they're God on two wheels, and they're full of "good advice".

[TylersEM2]

Originally Posted by greg737

I like your logic, and it's solid in itself, but here's the problem that we all (EX-250 riders) have to deal with: You're not going to hear macho trash-talk from the guys who ran out and got a 600cc supersport as their first bike and wrecked it. Those guys tend to keep their mouths shut on the subject. The ones that will continuously try to make you miserable are the guys who ran out and got a 600cc supersport as their first bike and somehow managed (dumb luck, guardian angels, actual skill, who knows?) not to wreck it or lose their liscense for speeding tickets. They think they're God on two wheels, and they're full of "good advice".

Thanks man! I'm just happy there is a community that isn't going to judge me for taking the safer route!

[KJohnson21]

[Snake]

Hello and welcome.