Just bought my first bike! :D

bbjminardo · February 18th, 2013, 09:28 PM

My names Justin and I just got my dream bike!
All this past year I've been determined to get a bike and hunting on craigslist for a 250. I almost settled for a super nice 2006 black ninja 250 with 2k miles but with the price and it being a pre-gen I decided not buy it and kinda gave up on my dream. Then talking to my cousin about mini pocket bikes got me just checking on craigslist from time to time and BAM!! My dream bike popped up! All black 2011 Ninja 250R. I had money saved up, only 18 and still living at home so I called my grandpa and headed to check it out. Ended up having some cosmetic issues the guy didn't tell us (nothing major just stupid little stuff) about so my grandpas one of those guys who throws out crazy low balls and the guy actually accept it for $2,850 (originally listed for 3,500) and threw in an IIcon jacket, gloves, and all black helmet.
All in all I'm super excited and everything couldn't of worked out more perfect!

First bike I've ever owned but hopped right on it and started cruising around he neighborhood, I've taken it out about five times now and I'm getting really comfortable on it! Thinking I'm ready to get my motorcycles license and ready to hit the streets.

Here are some pics of my baby

xSean13 · February 18th, 2013, 09:31 PM

Take the msf course. Do you really want to mess up the bike you just bought (like the guy in the other thread) due to stupid mistakes/inexperience? Better to drop the msf course bike than yours.

Blystr842 · February 18th, 2013, 09:33 PM

Congrats on one sick ride! Your grandpa is the man!

Motofool · February 18th, 2013, 09:37 PM

Welcome to the site, Justin Minardo !!!

Yes, first thing is taking the basic MSF course.

Second thing is practicing as much as possible during daytime and away from traffic, until you become one with the controls and steering of the bike.

Read all the threads in the sub-forum Riding Skills.

Read the articles in this link:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102129

Be aware: Black bike, jacket and helmet make you invisible for car drivers.

bbjminardo · February 18th, 2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Take the msf course. Do you really want to mess up the bike you just bought (like the guy in the other thread) due to stupid mistakes/inexperience? Better to drop the msf course bike than yours.

Yea I've looked it up and its booked like crazy till the end of the summer so I'm thinking I'll still sign up but I can't wait to ride that long, my grandpa has had 3 harleys and has been riding forever so hes kinda training me and giving me solid tips and things to practice.

bbjminardo · February 18th, 2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blystr842

Congrats on one sick ride! Your grandpa is the man!

haha thanks man and yea he is! got me one heck of a deal!!

IdRatherDrum · February 18th, 2013, 09:43 PM

Very nice bike. Now take the MSF and get your license!

BlackNinja8 · February 18th, 2013, 10:10 PM

I had the same exact color and year for my first which I bought in Feb '12. Beautiful bike enjoy it. Do consider traveling a little further from home if you can find an MSF course that is available sooner. I had experience when I took the course and I learned more in that weekend than I had in the 20 or so previous times that I had ridden on my own.

StephenA · February 18th, 2013, 11:47 PM

congrats. finally getting your first bike is awesome huh? like everyone said the msf is a great investment. also, practice a bunch and remember that anything can happen at anytime so kep your head on a swivel and have fun!
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BlueHairSar · February 19th, 2013, 12:02 AM

Pretty.

ADoMinGu3z · February 20th, 2013, 06:21 PM

black new gen....ugh

mfresh · February 20th, 2013, 07:06 PM

Nice deal on the bike! Cool that he threw in some gear too.

I recommend practicing your panic (emergency) braking and low speed maneuvering in a parking lot or something to get used to the bike.

Also highly recommend reading A Twist of the Wrist 2 by Keith Code to better understand motorcycle dynamics and really important stuff like "survival reactions". Great book.

bbjminardo · February 20th, 2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADoMinGu3z

black new gen....ugh

Jealous? lol jk not a fan?
I love it!

ADoMinGu3z · February 21st, 2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbjminardo

Jealous? lol jk not a fan?
I love it!

<----- i have one

bbjminardo · February 21st, 2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADoMinGu3z

<----- i have one

Oh gotcha I wasn't even looking over there. Clearly haha

February 18th, 2013, 09:28 PM	#1
bbjminardo ninjette.org member Name: Minardo Location: indy Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 64	Just bought my first bike! :D My names Justin and I just got my dream bike! All this past year I've been determined to get a bike and hunting on craigslist for a 250. I almost settled for a super nice 2006 black ninja 250 with 2k miles but with the price and it being a pre-gen I decided not buy it and kinda gave up on my dream. Then talking to my cousin about mini pocket bikes got me just checking on craigslist from time to time and BAM!! My dream bike popped up! All black 2011 Ninja 250R. I had money saved up, only 18 and still living at home so I called my grandpa and headed to check it out. Ended up having some cosmetic issues the guy didn't tell us (nothing major just stupid little stuff) about so my grandpas one of those guys who throws out crazy low balls and the guy actually accept it for $2,850 (originally listed for 3,500) and threw in an IIcon jacket, gloves, and all black helmet. All in all I'm super excited and everything couldn't of worked out more perfect! First bike I've ever owned but hopped right on it and started cruising around he neighborhood, I've taken it out about five times now and I'm getting really comfortable on it! Thinking I'm ready to get my motorcycles license and ready to hit the streets. Here are some pics of my baby

February 18th, 2013, 09:33 PM	#3
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	Congrats on one sick ride! Your grandpa is the man! __________________________________________________ Venom RC \| Atomik RC \| FTW RC \| Caster Racing USA \| Avid Bearings

February 18th, 2013, 09:37 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to the site, Justin Minardo !!! Yes, first thing is taking the basic MSF course. Second thing is practicing as much as possible during daytime and away from traffic, until you become one with the controls and steering of the bike. Read all the threads in the sub-forum Riding Skills. Read the articles in this link: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102129 Be aware: Black bike, jacket and helmet make you invisible for car drivers. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

February 19th, 2013, 12:02 AM	#10
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	Pretty. __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

February 20th, 2013, 07:06 PM	#12
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	Nice deal on the bike! Cool that he threw in some gear too. I recommend practicing your panic (emergency) braking and low speed maneuvering in a parking lot or something to get used to the bike. Also highly recommend reading A Twist of the Wrist 2 by Keith Code to better understand motorcycle dynamics and really important stuff like "survival reactions". Great book. __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

February 18th, 2013, 09:31 PM	#2
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Take the msf course. Do you really want to mess up the bike you just bought (like the guy in the other thread) due to stupid mistakes/inexperience? Better to drop the msf course bike than yours.

February 18th, 2013, 09:43 PM	#7
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	Very nice bike. Now take the MSF and get your license!

February 18th, 2013, 10:10 PM	#8
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	I had the same exact color and year for my first which I bought in Feb '12. Beautiful bike enjoy it. Do consider traveling a little further from home if you can find an MSF course that is available sooner. I had experience when I took the course and I learned more in that weekend than I had in the 20 or so previous times that I had ridden on my own.

February 18th, 2013, 11:47 PM	#9
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	congrats. finally getting your first bike is awesome huh? like everyone said the msf is a great investment. also, practice a bunch and remember that anything can happen at anytime so kep your head on a swivel and have fun! Posted via Mobile Device

February 20th, 2013, 06:21 PM	#11
ADoMinGu3z ninjette.org member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117	black new gen....ugh

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