August 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM | #1 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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Finally found a bike!!
Ok, so I'm really geeked(do people even still say that? Hmmm)!!! Anyway, yesterday I went up to Illinois and took a look at an 09 Blue 250 totally stock. It has 82 miles on it and priced at $3600. Husband had bought it for his wife as a surprise because she kept talking about riding. Since she had started a new business, she said she didn't have time. So, he took it back to the shop he purchased it from and bought a sport bike he wanted since he already had a Harley. Sucks for her, but YEAH for me!!!
Hubby took it for a ride and was thoroughly impressed(even though he had given me much slack about getting a 250). He said it rides like his Ninja 750 and he's considering a Z14 instead of a Hyabusa now. Ok, I keep getting off topic. Long story short, I'll be going to pick it up Saturday. It's about a 50 minute ride on the highway from the shop to home. Hubby said he would ride it since I'm not comfortable on the highway yet. Question: Will that be ok since it's still under the break-in period? I can't wait!!! It's supposed to be a gorgeous weekend around here!!
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August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM | #2 |
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Congrats, Belinda.
You can ride the bike as you like, however, during the break in period, avoid long periods of the throttle at the same setting and don't lug the engine in gear. Other that that, ride it how it needs to be ridden to keep up w/ traffic. If it's a long straight shot home on the freeway, you might consider taking some secondary roads home instead. Hubby will be even more impressed. http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Break-in |
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August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM | #3 |
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
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I wouldn't hold a steady 75mph the whole way, but riding the highway will be fine. Congrats on the bike!
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August 25th, 2009, 02:37 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Jessica
Location: Calgary, Canada
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Yay, congrats!!!!!
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August 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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Congratulations
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August 25th, 2009, 06:27 PM | #6 |
dirty old man
Name: Chris
Location: Hazel Green, AL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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congrats, another new blue ninja,
nb
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August 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM | #7 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
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Blue is the color chosen by the more refined and erudite among us.
Well done. |
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August 25th, 2009, 07:31 PM | #8 |
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
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Congatulations you will enjoy your bike.
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August 25th, 2009, 11:28 PM | #9 |
2 Wheel Newb
Name: Scott
Location: Sacramento, CA
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218
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congratulations!
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August 26th, 2009, 12:05 AM | #10 |
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Name: aj
Location: New York / PA
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855
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Congrats!
practice practice practice!!
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August 26th, 2009, 05:07 AM | #11 |
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Name: Deb
Location: Philly
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295
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Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!Another blue bike!!!!! Congratulations.
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August 26th, 2009, 06:48 AM | #12 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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Thanks everyone!! I'm so excited I can hardly sleep. It's blue for now, but over the winter, I may have it painted. We'll see. I'm naming him, "The Kid"!!! Can't wait!!!
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August 26th, 2009, 09:49 AM | #13 |
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Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
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tigress, congrats! your patience has brought you great rewards, not to mention that the universe is also blessing you with a BLUE ninjette, speaks greatly of your manifesting powers. don't get me wrong...color IS very important when etched upon forum walls. glad to have another blue join the crew!
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August 26th, 2009, 08:09 PM | #14 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Way to go Belinda. Can't wait to hear your stories of first rides and even more the husbands impressions of our "little" cubs. Have fun and stay safe.
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August 26th, 2009, 08:15 PM | #15 |
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Name: addy126
Location: Tx
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.
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Congrats on the new bike!!! It's a great choice. But now comes the real fun part...... the search, study and purchase of "gear and mods"... ohhh yesssssssssssss
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August 27th, 2009, 10:55 AM | #16 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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I have the gear, but it's all in blue, black and white, so a shopping trip will ensue if I decide to paint it. (Any excuse to shop for motorcycle stuff is good). As far as mods, I have a to do list already but only for the farkles. I'll wait until next riding season to determine the performance mods based on my riding style. 2 days days to go.
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August 27th, 2009, 11:13 AM | #17 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
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Saaaay whhhhuuuuuuttt?
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August 27th, 2009, 11:42 AM | #18 |
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August 27th, 2009, 12:00 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Michael
Location: Southern NM
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Even if that were true, Kim, isn't there a saying about the slow and steady that win the race?
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August 27th, 2009, 02:58 PM | #20 |
2 Wheel Newb
Name: Scott
Location: Sacramento, CA
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yay for blue ninjas!
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August 28th, 2009, 11:13 AM | #21 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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Congrats on the bike...
And blue is the color especially in the erudite north. |
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August 28th, 2009, 12:30 PM | #22 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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I'm one step closer. I closed on the loan with the bank today. Tomorrow at 3:00 pm Central Time, I will be the proud owner of "The Kid".
Blue rules!!!
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August 28th, 2009, 03:22 PM | #23 |
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
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August 29th, 2009, 04:15 PM | #24 |
Musical Genius
Name: Belinda
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146
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The Kid is Home and I feel GOOD!!!!
Ok. Hubby rode The Kid 40 miles home. I just put about 20 on him myself. I took him for PLP first to get used to the friction zone and all the controls. I got bored with that. It was time for me to test him in traffic.
After a quarter mile, I found a comfortable way for my feet to be placed and shifting. After a few blocks, I got the feel of how much throttle The Kid would need for take off. I did well. Hubby said I did well and I only had one stall leaving from a stop light uphill. Other than that, I was flowing with traffic. I can't wait for that 600 mile mark. I have 450 to go. So the plan is to get as much saddle time without getting on the highway(again) to reach that point. Man I feel good!!!!
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August 29th, 2009, 05:59 PM | #25 | |
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Name: Anthony
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 250; 1996 Suzuki Katana GSXF 600; 80s Yamaha 650 Special; 70s Kawasaki 350 Triple Posts: 448
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8-12k rpm is where the fun is. By the time he's ready for you, hopefully you'll be ready for it. The first time I pull this with a passenger, I nearly dumped her. |
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August 31st, 2009, 11:43 AM | #26 |
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Name: J
Location: NYC
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nice price too.
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August 31st, 2009, 11:47 AM | #27 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Z
Location: Long Island, NY
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August 31st, 2009, 12:04 PM | #28 |
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Name: Michael
Location: Southern NM
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Did you know that there's almost no difference between plasma blue and thunder blue when you put them next to each other? Thunder's just a little darker.
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August 31st, 2009, 12:07 PM | #29 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Z
Location: Long Island, NY
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I spiiiit on candy plasma blue!
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August 31st, 2009, 12:08 PM | #30 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Michael
Location: Southern NM
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For no reason.
/end of thread subject hijack.
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August 31st, 2009, 04:09 PM | #31 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
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maybe in pictures, but IRL, the difference is huge!
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