Braaaap!!

Zombiphone · October 24th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Yay! I just welcomed a new breed of steel horse to my stable

Picked up a new to me '05 CRF230f today:

I was initially looking to get a 150f, but I couldn't find one for a decent price, and I managed to haggle this down to $1600. It's a little on the tall side- It actually feels taller than the ones I sat on in showrooms, as I'm completely on my toes in my tennis shoes rather than being on the balls of my feet- but it feels super light, so tilting it at a stand still isn't bad, and I'm sure I'll get used to it. Although, the shift lever feels really far away from the foot peg. Not sure if that's normal, or something I'll need to adjust.

I still have to pick up some body armor and goggles, and I want to change the oil and filters before I ride it much, but I'm so stoked! Sadly, between still needing gear, work, and prior obligations, it may be a few more weeks before I actually get to take it to the dirt though, so I don't really get to ride it yet, but at least I'm done vehicle shopping for a while

Oh, and while I'm posting this here, obviously I'm not actually an EX-ninjetter. I have no intention of abandoning the street. That, and I like being able to call my Ninja my big bike

Looking forward to some new adventures!

kkim · October 24th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Congrats, Tiff. Let me know when you want to rejet.

Snake · October 25th, 2010, 04:48 AM

That is way too cool Tiffani. I love dirt bikes and want to get me another one at some point. Dirt bike riding is a very fun challenge that I believe will improve your riding skills.

dubojr1 · October 25th, 2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Congrats, Tiff. Let me know when you want to rejet.

Any re-jet tricks for the 100F and 150F kkim?

backinthesaddleagain · October 25th, 2010, 07:54 AM

awesome, great pick for off-roading!

Zombiphone · October 25th, 2010, 08:33 AM

Yes! I can't wait to actually get to ride it off the road

I love how accessible everything is when you don't have fairings. I plan to get a service manual as soon as possible. Then once it stops raining so much, I'm going to put some fresh oil in there, clean the chain, and change out the filters. Eventually I want to figure out how to clean carbs, and then rejetting will be in the...... distant future

Goddamn. All these allusions of future mud and wrenching have me so giddy right now. I just have to figure out where the local OHV parks actually are, so I can do more than stare at it >_<

kkim · October 25th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Tiff,

free service manual.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bhnaro

good 230/150F forum...
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=73

Jason,
I went up one on the pilot jet to a 42 and it really helped with starting, if yours is hard to start. Many other tricks, but we wouldn't want to hijack Tiff's thread.

PM me if you're interested.

dubojr1 · November 2nd, 2010, 08:20 AM

I just picked up an 06 CRF 230F for $1700 this past week. First impressions is "it's a keeper."

October 24th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#1
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Braaaap!! Yay! I just welcomed a new breed of steel horse to my stable Picked up a new to me '05 CRF230f today: I was initially looking to get a 150f, but I couldn't find one for a decent price, and I managed to haggle this down to $1600. It's a little on the tall side- It actually feels taller than the ones I sat on in showrooms, as I'm completely on my toes in my tennis shoes rather than being on the balls of my feet- but it feels super light, so tilting it at a stand still isn't bad, and I'm sure I'll get used to it. Although, the shift lever feels really far away from the foot peg. Not sure if that's normal, or something I'll need to adjust. I still have to pick up some body armor and goggles, and I want to change the oil and filters before I ride it much, but I'm so stoked! Sadly, between still needing gear, work, and prior obligations, it may be a few more weeks before I actually get to take it to the dirt though, so I don't really get to ride it yet, but at least I'm done vehicle shopping for a while Oh, and while I'm posting this here, obviously I'm not actually an EX-ninjetter. I have no intention of abandoning the street. That, and I like being able to call my Ninja my big bike Looking forward to some new adventures!

November 2nd, 2010, 08:20 AM	#8
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I just picked up an 06 CRF 230F for $1700 this past week. First impressions is "it's a keeper." __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Congrats, Tiff. Let me know when you want to rejet.

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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	That is way too cool Tiffani. I love dirt bikes and want to get me another one at some point. Dirt bike riding is a very fun challenge that I believe will improve your riding skills.

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	awesome, great pick for off-roading!

October 25th, 2010, 08:33 AM	#6
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Yes! I can't wait to actually get to ride it off the road I love how accessible everything is when you don't have fairings. I plan to get a service manual as soon as possible. Then once it stops raining so much, I'm going to put some fresh oil in there, clean the chain, and change out the filters. Eventually I want to figure out how to clean carbs, and then rejetting will be in the...... distant future Goddamn. All these allusions of future mud and wrenching have me so giddy right now. I just have to figure out where the local OHV parks actually are, so I can do more than stare at it >_<

October 25th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Tiff, free service manual. http://www.sendspace.com/file/bhnaro good 230/150F forum... http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=73 Jason, I went up one on the pilot jet to a 42 and it really helped with starting, if yours is hard to start. Many other tricks, but we wouldn't want to hijack Tiff's thread. PM me if you're interested.