November 24th, 2011, 05:41 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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new member from Cathedral City CA (Riverside County)
Hello all!
I just found this forum and it seems fun and friendly, so here I am. I am a returning rider after almost 20 years (should I admit that?) I did most of my learning by trial-and-error (thankfully no big errors) on a 1989 Honda Hawk GT (650 V-twin). She's long gone but I still miss her. I got the riding bug again a few months ago after talking with a coworker and the next thing I knew I bought a 2007 250R. I had it delivered because the dealer was an hour away by freeway, but when I finally took that "first ride", the feeling was amazing - nervous, yes... exciting, oh yeah! I've spent a lot of time practicing around my quiet neighborhood. I just completed a MSF BRC last weekend. I never considered myself anything but a new rider (only had the Hawk two seasons) but I am amazed at what I was able to do in the course and what I learned from it. I plan on taking the next level as soon as I can schedule it. I mainly ride around town or the next town over (Palm Springs) but I am riding - at least right now - usually 5 days a week. I haven't done any group riding (except in the MSF course) and am not really itching to get on the freeway, but after I log some more time and miles I'll probably want to do more than cross-town trips. Looking forward to sharing the joy and learning! Roy |
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November 24th, 2011, 06:11 PM | #2 |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to Ninjette. Have any pics of the 250R?
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November 25th, 2011, 06:52 PM | #3 |
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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Hi Roy! You should cruise down 111 and visit with us. PM me or my wife Crissy/Manycavies.
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November 25th, 2011, 08:56 PM | #4 |
Name: ...
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Welcome to the 250 party.
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November 26th, 2011, 12:44 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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Here's a pic of my ride:
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November 26th, 2011, 12:59 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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Here's a couple more... other rides in the backgrounds (that huge station wagon in the right is my neighbor's - not mine!)
KJ - yeah, I'd like to meet up... just want to get a little more time and miles under my belt before I venture outside of my current "comfort zone". I was thinking it might be good for me to take a non-freeway trip and Indio seems a good destination. Let's keep in touch. |
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November 26th, 2011, 11:27 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: john
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812
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I rented an instructor from the advanced MSF course. Concentrated on MY shortcomings, 1 on 1, saved buttload of money with much higher return. Welcome, happy trails bro.
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November 26th, 2011, 06:53 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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Yeah, that's a good idea - I may do that if they can't organize the next course soon.
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November 27th, 2011, 12:29 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Waynes World
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 12 Ninja 1000 Posts: 31
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Welcome! I did the palms to pines highway on my 250 - what a freakin' awesome day!!
John |
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November 27th, 2011, 09:22 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Heru
Location: Batam, Indonesia
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 46
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Welcome to forum
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December 1st, 2011, 07:00 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Lauri
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 49
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Hey, Welcome to Ninjaland! I can tell you are loving it already. Beautiful bike. Mine is black with whitish flames.
I will be in LA (on a rented bike) Dec 21-26. If you are up to stretch your skills and hit the coast let me know. |
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December 3rd, 2011, 09:26 AM | #12 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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Thanks for the welcome everyone and thanks for the invite NinjaGirl. Sounds like a fun day but the coast is a little too far from here and I have to work straight through the week till Christmas. Drop me a line if you decide to visit the desert - it's warmer than LA!
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December 3rd, 2011, 10:09 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: andy
Location: san gabriel
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397
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welcome! I just drove pass Catherdal City last week so I know where you at.
Trip to Idyllwild one day? ;p |
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December 8th, 2011, 10:31 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Jose
Location: Southern California
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): PreGen Ninja Posts: 54
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Welcome! Please enjoy the ride.
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December 8th, 2011, 01:31 PM | #15 |
ninjaholic
Name: Dustin
Location: Oceanside, CA
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 3
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Welcome to the forums!!! Keep your eyes peeled in the group ride section as we have a pretty good group of individuals here in the SoCal area
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December 8th, 2011, 10:28 PM | #16 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Crissy
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507
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hello Mustang guy!
I am the other half Of KJ and I work in Palm Desert, be careful out there the snowbirds are back in full force! if you want to run stuff and not be alone give me a call. I'll pm you my phone number. I know 2 more that are in the same boat.
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December 9th, 2011, 08:29 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Roy
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164
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Hi Crissy - Yeah, I've already had a couple of uncomfortable encounters with snow birds... nothing new though, I almost got creamed in PS on a bicycle a while back by some idiot. I'm always "looking for trouble" though! It would be fun to ride with others. I'll be in touch - Thanks!
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December 11th, 2011, 12:22 PM | #18 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
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to Ninjette!!!
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December 11th, 2011, 04:01 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: noel
Location: Urbana,MD
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja250, 05 ninja 250 Posts: 34
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welcome!
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February 11th, 2012, 02:18 AM | #20 |
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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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