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November 1st, 2010, 04:44 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brent
Location: Pasadena CA
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54
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Pasadena CA
Hi everyone...
Just found this site yesterday and it looks like the place I should be. I'm a newbie, finished the MSF course last spring and looking to buy a 2010/11 250R in the next few weeks. Seems to be a horrible time to buy as all the '10s are gone and the '11s aren't in yet! Still wondering if I should wait to check out the Honda 250 first..... Anyway, if anyone knows of newbie riding clubs or can recommend a retailer in the Pasadena area I would really appreciate it! Thanks |
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November 1st, 2010, 04:49 PM
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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.
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 arnette! Glad you found us...
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November 1st, 2010, 05:19 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: airmax
Location: 626
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 26
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Hey there! Welcome. I'm a newbie myself that had joined this past weekend. This is actually a great time to make a purchase. There are many '10s still in the dealer's lot. They even have '09s! Don't be afraid to throw out an offer that you are comfortable with. If they don't bite, you can always walk away and a different dealer will be willing to do business with you. And you can use that great excuse that its WINTER time! Take the offer or let your bikes sit on the lot until next season. Trust me they will budge
Are you looking to purchase new? Finance? Maybe I can give you some useful advice |
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November 1st, 2010, 05:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the forum
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November 1st, 2010, 08:27 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brent
Location: Pasadena CA
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54
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Thanks everyone!
Airmax... since you asked perhaps you can give me some advice on the purchasing process. Good to hear that I might be at a good time to buy. I'll be financing, I'm pre-approved through my bank for 6.25% but will see if I can get a dealer to get me a lower rate. My bank's loan is a fixed rate with no penalties for early payoff, not so sure a dealer's rates will be so straightforward. However, I might be able to work some warranty or equipment perks into a financing deal at the dealer. I'll just need to go in there and haggle a bit. As for equipment, I've been piecemealing it together all summer... Bell helmet, Icon jacket, boots... I'm missing riding pants but am looking into vented overpants (it was 90F today in Nov!). Any newbie buying advice would be great! |
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November 1st, 2010, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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November 1st, 2010, 09:23 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: KT
Location: Left Coast
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1 of them Big Four Posts: 84
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welcome another cali'er
 , I'm a newbie too, look at my post count, lol
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November 2nd, 2010, 03:10 AM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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welcome!
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November 2nd, 2010, 09:38 AM
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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.
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November 3rd, 2010, 08:39 PM
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Name: Rose
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650
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November 4th, 2010, 03:37 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome.
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November 4th, 2010, 07:33 PM
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Name: Jonathan
Location: Beaverton OR
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891
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December 13th, 2010, 05:04 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brent
Location: Pasadena CA
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54
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I got it! Drove my new 2011 pearl white/ebony 250R home from the dealership today and it was AWESOME. My first bike so everything was super-new and exciting:
I probably rode the rear brake slightly for the 1st mile because I didn't know how to place my feet on the pegs Went on the wrong side of the double-yellow on my first turn but soon realized what I needed to do for all the rest of 'em Fairly confident and a good first-ride... I just need to smooth out my shifting and find some riding buddies! I think I lucked out b/c my ride home was almost perfectly straight! |
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December 13th, 2010, 05:37 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Scott
Location: Carlise Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.
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Hi, and welcome!
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December 13th, 2010, 09:12 PM
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Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!!
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