Hey there folks!

The Red Scourge · October 1st, 2013, 03:50 PM

Hey everybody. I'm a new rider in south Florida. A buddy of mine is selling me his '08 250 on saturday. I'm really excited to ride, just got a helmet today. After some searching it looks like I've found my online home for my new bike! I joined KawiForums and as great as their community is there isn't a lot of 250 talk. THEN I traipsed over to 250R.net thinking they would be more active and that was only slightly better. But it looks like you guys are on a lot and there is a thriving community dedicated to the bike I shall soon be riding.

bkh2 · October 1st, 2013, 03:54 PM

Welcome. I hope you plan on picking up more than just a helmet. Full gear is generally advocated on this forum.

NevadaWolf · October 1st, 2013, 03:54 PM

Howdy and

You're lucky down there in FL. One of our smartest members, @Motofool, is down that way and be's got one serious brain when it comes to how our bikes work and how we should ride properly.

Glad you found us and looking forward to hearing about your adventures!

The Red Scourge · October 1st, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkh2

Welcome. I hope you plan on picking up more than just a helmet. Full gear is generally advocated on this forum.

Yup, I have a jacket already but I'm going to get an armored vest soon too. Not exactly sure what that there thing is called. I've got some light gloves but plan on getting some decent race gloves once I start commuting on the freeway. Boots are coming soon too.

Thanks for the warm welcome gents!

allanoue · October 1st, 2013, 06:46 PM

welcome, and do not forget your legs, they need protection also.
ATGATT

Trailerboy531 · October 1st, 2013, 07:58 PM

Also take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. Welcome to the forum and remember to use the search function when asking for help. Whatever problem you will have has been already addressed, guaranteed!

Ride safe

KJohnson21 · October 2nd, 2013, 06:22 PM

crazymadbastard · October 2nd, 2013, 07:26 PM

Welcome! Glad you are thinking about gear.

Snake · October 2nd, 2013, 11:06 PM

Hello and welcome.

csmith12 · October 3rd, 2013, 07:07 AM

Welcome!

Kokosun · October 3rd, 2013, 07:14 AM

Welcome. It's great that you're here.

JohnnyBravo · October 3rd, 2013, 07:55 AM

Where is moto fool? I been missin his motto for the intro thread lately :/

Welcome to the forum yokel... Hehe your pic an such cracks me up! We have some active Folks and a few over active imaginations that's a fact.

Enjoy the ride

greenaero · October 3rd, 2013, 08:18 AM

Welcome aboard!!

Motofool · October 5th, 2013, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Red Scourge

.........I've got some light gloves but plan on getting some decent race gloves once I start commuting on the freeway.........

Welcome to our site, James !!!

Have you taken the MSF course yet for your license endorsement?
If not, I recommend this school at Coral Springs:
http://www.learn2ridetoday.com/

You can find some local 250's owners and mechanics in this site:
http://www.soflasportbikes.com/forum...da-track-days/

More resources:
http://motorcycles.hsmv.state.fl.us/index.cfm

http://www.bikesafer.com/sitemap.html

Please stay away from I-95 for your first six months of riding !!!
Visit our Riding Skills section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

.......You're lucky down there in FL. One of our smartest members, @Motofool, is down that way and be's got one serious brain when it comes to how our bikes work and how we should ride properly........

Kind but undeserved words, Teri

Unfortunately, I live far North from the OP.

The Red Scourge · October 5th, 2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks guys! I will be taking the MSF course and was actually planning on doing it with Learn2Ride. Thanks for all the info and I won't be on 95 too soon.

JohnnyBravo · October 5th, 2013, 07:24 PM

95 can def get nuts!

October 1st, 2013, 03:50 PM	#1
The Red Scourge ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): '76 Yamaha RD400, '71 Kawasaki G3SS, '88 Honda CBR400RR, '90 Yamaha FZR400/600 hybrid Posts: 138	Hey there folks! Hey everybody. I'm a new rider in south Florida. A buddy of mine is selling me his '08 250 on saturday. I'm really excited to ride, just got a helmet today. After some searching it looks like I've found my online home for my new bike! I joined KawiForums and as great as their community is there isn't a lot of 250 talk. THEN I traipsed over to 250R.net thinking they would be more active and that was only slightly better. But it looks like you guys are on a lot and there is a thriving community dedicated to the bike I shall soon be riding. __________________________________________________ "When in doubt, gas it!"

October 1st, 2013, 03:54 PM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Howdy and You're lucky down there in FL. One of our smartest members, @Motofool, is down that way and be's got one serious brain when it comes to how our bikes work and how we should ride properly. Glad you found us and looking forward to hearing about your adventures! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

October 1st, 2013, 07:58 PM	#6
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Also take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. Welcome to the forum and remember to use the search function when asking for help. Whatever problem you will have has been already addressed, guaranteed! Ride safe __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

October 2nd, 2013, 06:22 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	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

October 2nd, 2013, 07:26 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! Glad you are thinking about gear. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 1st, 2013, 03:54 PM	#2
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	Welcome. I hope you plan on picking up more than just a helmet. Full gear is generally advocated on this forum.

October 1st, 2013, 06:46 PM	#5
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	welcome, and do not forget your legs, they need protection also. ATGATT

October 2nd, 2013, 11:06 PM	#9
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 3rd, 2013, 07:07 AM	#10
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 3rd, 2013, 07:14 AM	#11
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Welcome. It's great that you're here.

October 3rd, 2013, 07:55 AM	#12
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	Where is moto fool? I been missin his motto for the intro thread lately :/ Welcome to the forum yokel... Hehe your pic an such cracks me up! We have some active Folks and a few over active imaginations that's a fact. Enjoy the ride __________________________________________________

October 3rd, 2013, 08:18 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.	Welcome aboard!!

October 5th, 2013, 07:09 PM	#15
The Red Scourge ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): '76 Yamaha RD400, '71 Kawasaki G3SS, '88 Honda CBR400RR, '90 Yamaha FZR400/600 hybrid Posts: 138	Thanks guys! I will be taking the MSF course and was actually planning on doing it with Learn2Ride. Thanks for all the info and I won't be on 95 too soon. __________________________________________________ "When in doubt, gas it!"

October 5th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#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	95 can def get nuts! __________________________________________________

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