New ninja owner and first motorcycle

Chaddlee1978 · November 8th, 2015, 08:15 AM

My name is Chad and I purchased my black 2014 ninja 300 on November 6, 2015. I am 37 years old and I have wanted a motorcycle for over 12 years and just got one. I live in south Louisiana and I also enjoy hunting and fishing. If anyone lives in south Louisiana we can ride together.

InvisiBill · November 8th, 2015, 08:31 AM

Chaddlee1978! Glad to have you aboard...

csmith12 · November 8th, 2015, 09:11 AM

Welcome Chad!

Chaddlee1978 · November 8th, 2015, 09:51 AM

Thank you. Just need to break my bike in the right way. I got my gear already. Have my helmet, gloves, jacket, ce approve back protector, boots, and Bohn armor pants.

Duckfiz · November 8th, 2015, 12:45 PM

Hey Chad and Welcome!

Alex · November 8th, 2015, 01:25 PM

Pinging @Snake...

snot · November 8th, 2015, 01:56 PM

welcome

Ghostt · November 8th, 2015, 02:09 PM

Welcome Chad, here are just a few things to think about,

1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses

2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- ATGATT All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency.

3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs

4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits

5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218237

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...8&postcount=26

A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day.

Snake · November 8th, 2015, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaddlee1978

My name is Chad and I purchased my black 2014 ninja 300 on November 6, 2015. I am 37 years old and I have wanted a motorcycle for over 12 years and just got one. I live in south Louisiana and I also enjoy hunting and fishing. If anyone lives in south Louisiana we can ride together.

Welcome Chad. I live in central Louisiana in Alexandria so hopefully it's not far from you. Congratulations on the new bike, you will totally enjoy it.
Let the good times roll!

toEleven · November 9th, 2015, 12:57 PM

My name is toEleven and I'm a ninjette owner.

Reminds me of a support group...which is basically what this is. The good kind though! Glad to have you here Chad. There's lots of good stuff to read.

dcj13 · November 9th, 2015, 01:57 PM

Hi, Chad! Welcome! 37 is a good age to take up motorcycling. You're gonna have a blast!

VaFish · November 9th, 2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toEleven

My name is toEleven and I'm a ninjette owner.

Reminds me of a support group...which is basically what this is. The good kind though! Glad to have you here Chad. There's lots of good stuff to read.

My name is VAFISH and I am a ninjaholic. .....

It's been two weeks since I bought my last ninjette. .....

Welcome Chad.

Chaddlee1978 · November 9th, 2015, 03:58 PM

Yeah. I took the MSF course and will probably take the intermediate course after I get some time on the road. Yeah, I will need some help with new motorcycle.

cbinker · November 9th, 2015, 06:45 PM

Hi. Welcome!

Sirref · November 9th, 2015, 07:32 PM

Welcome! Having owned one and put a handful of miles onto it I know you've got a great bike to go out and have fun on

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

My name is VAFISH and I am a ninjaholic. .....

It's been two weeks since I bought my last ninjette. .....

I have 3, almost picked up a fourth the other day, would have filled out the 3 generation collection hahaha

I also would have cleared out racer x's garage if someone hadn't done it for me

VaFish · November 9th, 2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

Welcome! Having owned one and put a handful of miles onto it I know you've got a great bike to go out and have fun on

I have 3, almost picked up a fourth the other day, would have filled out the 3 generation collection hahaha

I also would have cleared out racer x's garage if someone hadn't done it for me

Just think of all the work and money I saved you.

Besides if you had cleaned out Racer x's garage then you would have five and I would only have two.

Besides my kids may not have shoes, but they have motorcycles to ride.

Sirref · November 9th, 2015, 08:02 PM

I mean I have shoes with holes in them that have been duct taped together, I think I'm on my 3rd or 4th insole in one of my pairs

Chaddlee1978 · November 10th, 2015, 11:52 AM

I live close to Kenner, la

Chaddlee1978 · November 15th, 2015, 11:46 AM

Finally got to ride bike for first time. It is really fun and I like how it runs and feels. Got to ride it to church and a hour and a half earlier this morning. Does anyone have troubles seeing behind them with the mirrors? I trying to find the right spot. Right now I have been putting my arms wide on handlebars and looking in between my arms.

toEleven · November 15th, 2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaddlee1978

Finally got to ride bike for first time. It is really fun and I like how it runs and feels. Got to ride it to church and a hour and a half earlier this morning. Does anyone have troubles seeing behind them with the mirrors? I trying to find the right spot. Right now I have been putting my arms wide on handlebars and looking in between my arms.

I generally treat the mirrors as a tool to keep me aware of my surroundings, but not to tell me what is an isn't there when I'm going to change lanes. I haven't spent much time on the street on my Ninja, but on my CBR I have to tuck my arms in order to see anything. They're an anticipatory tool for me - an SUV is approaching on this side, there might be a gap in a few seconds on that side, etc.

If I'm changing lanes or for any other reason need to know for sure what's there, I turn and look the same way I would without any mirrors (e.g. on the track).

Chaddlee1978 · November 15th, 2015, 05:15 PM

Yeah. I started bringing my arms in and looking around them. When I change lanes I been doing head checks. Put about 100 miles on it today. Can't wait to get it broken in. I just riding it at different RPM's and not staying at same RPM too long.

toEleven · November 15th, 2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VaFish

...Besides my kids may not have shoes, but they have motorcycles to ride.

If I see a youthful person on a motorcycle in flip flops, is it safe to assume they're yours?

xXecuterXx2 · November 15th, 2015, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toEleven

If I see a youthful person on a motorcycle in flip flops, is it safe to assume they're yours?

Yea prolly

VaFish · November 16th, 2015, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toEleven

If I see a youthful person on a motorcycle in flip flops, is it safe to assume they're yours?

No, mine would have to be barefoot.

November 8th, 2015, 08:15 AM	#1
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	New ninja owner and first motorcycle My name is Chad and I purchased my black 2014 ninja 300 on November 6, 2015. I am 37 years old and I have wanted a motorcycle for over 12 years and just got one. I live in south Louisiana and I also enjoy hunting and fishing. If anyone lives in south Louisiana we can ride together.

November 8th, 2015, 08:31 AM	#2
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	Chaddlee1978! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ * Unregistered, I'm not your mom and I'm not paying for your parts, so do whatever you want with your own bike. *

November 8th, 2015, 09:11 AM	#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 Chad! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 8th, 2015, 01:25 PM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Pinging @Snake... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 8th, 2015, 01:56 PM	#7
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

November 8th, 2015, 09:51 AM	#4
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	Thank you. Just need to break my bike in the right way. I got my gear already. Have my helmet, gloves, jacket, ce approve back protector, boots, and Bohn armor pants.

November 8th, 2015, 12:45 PM	#5
Duckfiz ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Murphy, NC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja EX250 Posts: 17	Hey Chad and Welcome!

November 8th, 2015, 02:09 PM	#8
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Welcome Chad, here are just a few things to think about, 1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses 2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- *ATGATT* All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency. 3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs 4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits 5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218237 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...8&postcount=26 A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

November 9th, 2015, 12:57 PM	#10
toEleven Slower than you. Name: toEleven Location: NoVA Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR, CB750, EX300 (半蔵) Posts: 667 MOTM - May '16	My name is toEleven and I'm a ninjette owner. Reminds me of a support group...which is basically what this is. The good kind though! Glad to have you here Chad. There's lots of good stuff to read. __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMERv1.0: There may be more info on the topic than this forum post. Conduct your own research. If another thread is linked or quoted, go read it yourself.

November 9th, 2015, 01:57 PM	#11
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Hi, Chad! Welcome! 37 is a good age to take up motorcycling. You're gonna have a blast!

November 9th, 2015, 03:58 PM	#13
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	Yeah. I took the MSF course and will probably take the intermediate course after I get some time on the road. Yeah, I will need some help with new motorcycle.

November 9th, 2015, 06:45 PM	#14
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Hi. Welcome! __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 9th, 2015, 08:02 PM	#17
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I mean I have shoes with holes in them that have been duct taped together, I think I'm on my 3rd or 4th insole in one of my pairs __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

November 10th, 2015, 11:52 AM	#18
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	I live close to Kenner, la

November 15th, 2015, 11:46 AM	#19
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	Finally got to ride bike for first time. It is really fun and I like how it runs and feels. Got to ride it to church and a hour and a half earlier this morning. Does anyone have troubles seeing behind them with the mirrors? I trying to find the right spot. Right now I have been putting my arms wide on handlebars and looking in between my arms.
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November 15th, 2015, 05:15 PM	#21
Chaddlee1978 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 ninja 300 Posts: 12	Yeah. I started bringing my arms in and looking around them. When I change lanes I been doing head checks. Put about 100 miles on it today. Can't wait to get it broken in. I just riding it at different RPM's and not staying at same RPM too long.

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