250 New Guy

GONZOtheMAN · February 19th, 2014, 02:53 PM

hows it going everyone.

i'm in the process of aquiring a 2003 250 in blue. it is a gift for my Fiance. it will be our 7th anniversery in April so i'm going to have to fix this thing up before then.

a little info about myself. i've been riding for about 5 years now (24 years old now). i started on a 2010 kawi 650r then picked up an old 1981 honda cx500c and then bought a new 2012 yamaha r6. last season i hit the track for the first time and love it.

now i have a bike for my other half so we can go on road trips and maybe hit the track when she's ready. about 2 years ago i bought a yamaha ttr125 for her to learn on and last spring she took the MSF course with a friend and my father. so pretty soon our friends and familly will all be riding together. life is good.

i'll be hanging out in the clasifieds for the most part to get the parts i need. maybe eventually i'll go back to the classifieds to convert the ninja to a track bike.

thanks everyone! sorry for the long boring post lol. and i'm sorry for my spelling. i'm about to head out of work so i'm rushing.
Nathan

alex.s · February 19th, 2014, 02:54 PM

hi new guy, it's going well thanks for asking. how are you?

csmith12 · February 19th, 2014, 03:02 PM

Welcome Nathan!

GONZOtheMAN · February 19th, 2014, 03:11 PM

Alex. I'm doing good. Can't wait to tear it up on the track this season. I'm sure this 250 will help improve my corner speed.

DEFY · February 19th, 2014, 04:24 PM

welcome!!!

Klondike1020 · February 19th, 2014, 07:19 PM

haha you have started a good bike collection! keep building lol

KJohnson21 · February 19th, 2014, 10:55 PM

Motofool · February 22nd, 2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONZOtheMAN

...........a little info about myself. i've been riding for about 5 years now (24 years old now). i started on a 2010 kawi 650r then picked up an old 1981 honda cx500c and then bought a new 2012 yamaha r6. last season i hit the track for the first time and love it.

now i have a bike for my other half so we can go on road trips and maybe hit the track when she's ready. about 2 years ago i bought a yamaha ttr125 for her to learn on and last spring she took the MSF course with a friend and my father. so pretty soon our friends and familly will all be riding together. life is good.

I like you !!! ............ this world urgently needs many more persons like you .............. as it already has too many haters and complainers.

Welcome to Ninjette.org !!!

GONZOtheMAN · February 23rd, 2014, 07:30 AM

Haha thanks Hernan! Unfortunately the deal fell through. So I'm on the hunt for another ninja. I know she likes the sporty look of the 08+ ninjas so if I fine one I won't mind spending a little more cash. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm hoping to find one before April.

dcj13 · February 23rd, 2014, 09:38 AM

Welcome, Nathan! Sorry to hear you missed out on the blue '03, because I really enjoy my blue '03.

Snake · February 23rd, 2014, 05:06 PM

Hello and welcome.

GONZOtheMAN · April 21st, 2014, 06:38 AM

alright thread resurection...

this previous weekend was my fiances birthday and i was able to pick a bike up in time for her and surprise her. i have been keeping it at my sister's house to hide it. tonight i'll ride it home.

its a 2009 in blue with 5k miles. i really like it. only issues is the bodywork has cracks/scratches/broken tabs. only thing it needs is front blinkers. nothing big. the shifter is bent in a little. it fires up every time no problem. a little hesitation in the throttle but i think thats just from it sitting for so long. i think once i run some seafome/fresh gas through it and with an oil change it'll be great.

i did notice 2 things. the clutch engages pretty late in the travel. so it only catches maybe in the last 2 cm of the travel. also the shifter feels a little mooshy. i'm just hoping it needs clutch cable adjustment and fresh oil to make the shifting feel more crisp. i'm assuming this is typical for the bike being focused around beginners. when i took the MSF class all the bikes felt like this from being beaten on by noobs hahaha.

GONZOtheMAN · April 21st, 2014, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

haha you have started a good bike collection! keep building lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

I like you !!! ............ this world urgently needs many more persons like you .............. as it already has too many haters and complainers.

Welcome to Ninjette.org !!!

hey thanks guys. its funny because my friend and i have been hanging at the Harley Davidson dealership 2 weekends in a row test riding a bunch of bikes. next i want to check out the BMW enduro bikes. i dont discriminate bikes. i love them all lol

GONZOtheMAN · April 21st, 2014, 06:45 AM

and here is a picture of the bike...

crazymadbastard · April 21st, 2014, 07:00 AM

Welcome to the board!

Did you get a good deal on that 09?

GONZOtheMAN · April 21st, 2014, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Welcome to the board!

Did you get a good deal on that 09?

thank you. i believe i did. $1,980. came with a cover and an hjc helmet.

crazymadbastard · April 28th, 2014, 06:18 AM

Did good on that bike!

Klondike1020 · May 3rd, 2014, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONZOtheMAN

hey thanks guys. its funny because my friend and i have been hanging at the Harley Davidson dealership 2 weekends in a row test riding a bunch of bikes. next i want to check out the BMW enduro bikes. i dont discriminate bikes. i love them all lol

Good out look.

My opinion is if it goes I will ride it!

I am looking for an adv bike eventually.

February 19th, 2014, 02:53 PM	#1
GONZOtheMAN ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: Baltimore MD Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 R6, 1981 CX500, 2003 Ninja250 and counting Posts: 13	250 New Guy hows it going everyone. i'm in the process of aquiring a 2003 250 in blue. it is a gift for my Fiance. it will be our 7th anniversery in April so i'm going to have to fix this thing up before then. a little info about myself. i've been riding for about 5 years now (24 years old now). i started on a 2010 kawi 650r then picked up an old 1981 honda cx500c and then bought a new 2012 yamaha r6. last season i hit the track for the first time and love it. now i have a bike for my other half so we can go on road trips and maybe hit the track when she's ready. about 2 years ago i bought a yamaha ttr125 for her to learn on and last spring she took the MSF course with a friend and my father. so pretty soon our friends and familly will all be riding together. life is good. i'll be hanging out in the clasifieds for the most part to get the parts i need. maybe eventually i'll go back to the classifieds to convert the ninja to a track bike. thanks everyone! sorry for the long boring post lol. and i'm sorry for my spelling. i'm about to head out of work so i'm rushing. Nathan

February 19th, 2014, 02:54 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hi new guy, it's going well thanks for asking. how are you? __________________________________________________

February 19th, 2014, 03:02 PM	#3
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 Nathan! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 19th, 2014, 07:19 PM	#6
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	haha you have started a good bike collection! keep building lol __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

February 19th, 2014, 10:55 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?

February 19th, 2014, 03:11 PM	#4
GONZOtheMAN ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: Baltimore MD Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 R6, 1981 CX500, 2003 Ninja250 and counting Posts: 13	Alex. I'm doing good. Can't wait to tear it up on the track this season. I'm sure this 250 will help improve my corner speed.

February 19th, 2014, 04:24 PM	#5
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	welcome!!!

February 23rd, 2014, 07:30 AM	#9
GONZOtheMAN ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: Baltimore MD Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 R6, 1981 CX500, 2003 Ninja250 and counting Posts: 13	Haha thanks Hernan! Unfortunately the deal fell through. So I'm on the hunt for another ninja. I know she likes the sporty look of the 08+ ninjas so if I fine one I won't mind spending a little more cash. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm hoping to find one before April.

February 23rd, 2014, 09:38 AM	#10
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Welcome, Nathan! Sorry to hear you missed out on the blue '03, because I really enjoy my blue '03.

February 23rd, 2014, 05:06 PM	#11
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.

April 21st, 2014, 06:38 AM	#12
GONZOtheMAN ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: Baltimore MD Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 R6, 1981 CX500, 2003 Ninja250 and counting Posts: 13	alright thread resurection... this previous weekend was my fiances birthday and i was able to pick a bike up in time for her and surprise her. i have been keeping it at my sister's house to hide it. tonight i'll ride it home. its a 2009 in blue with 5k miles. i really like it. only issues is the bodywork has cracks/scratches/broken tabs. only thing it needs is front blinkers. nothing big. the shifter is bent in a little. it fires up every time no problem. a little hesitation in the throttle but i think thats just from it sitting for so long. i think once i run some seafome/fresh gas through it and with an oil change it'll be great. i did notice 2 things. the clutch engages pretty late in the travel. so it only catches maybe in the last 2 cm of the travel. also the shifter feels a little mooshy. i'm just hoping it needs clutch cable adjustment and fresh oil to make the shifting feel more crisp. i'm assuming this is typical for the bike being focused around beginners. when i took the MSF class all the bikes felt like this from being beaten on by noobs hahaha.

April 21st, 2014, 07:00 AM	#15
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the board! Did you get a good deal on that 09? __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 28th, 2014, 06:18 AM	#17
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Did good on that bike! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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