Hey From MS

hellcatthor · February 11th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Hi everyone! I am currently in the market for a 2011 and have my MSF course scheduled for tonight! This is my first bike and it took me a long time to decide whether I wanted to go with a cruiser or sport bike. At 5" tall you really have to look at seat heights, but after doing some research I finally discovered that the Ninjette was the way to go.

I currently reside in MS, but will only be here for another couple months and then I'll be off to Germany for a few years. I am hoping to explore Europe in that time and decided that a bike would be the most intersting way to do it.

So far this forum has been great for information and can't wait to be able to start doing some modifications.

Alex · February 11th, 2011, 10:23 AM

hellcatthor! Glad you found us...

Snake · February 11th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Hello and welcome.

Yasko · February 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Hello from Texas...I have family in Gulfport...Love the beach in the spring time...

wvninja · February 11th, 2011, 11:33 AM

welcome to the site. Good luck in the MSF and also .. if ride heights an issue, you can always buy a lowering link.

hellcatthor · February 11th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvninja

welcome to the site. Good luck in the MSF and also .. if ride heights an issue, you can always buy a lowering link.

I was looking into the dog bone link. I want to be sure I can flat foot it.

KJohnson21 · February 11th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Have fun and be safe with the MSF!

Make sure you keep the front and rear balanced when you do the lowering stuff.

wvninja · February 11th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellcatthor

I was looking into the dog bone link. I want to be sure I can flat foot it.

100% agree with you on that. It's why I lowered my cbr600rr.

Don't forget to lower the front also. BTW I wouldn't recommend anything over a 1" drop as it drops it a lot more than you'd think (see wiki link below). 1" took me from tip toes to flat footed on my cbr.

I'd say take it somewhere to have it done so its properly adjusted front and rear. If you do some homework on measurements you can do it yourself. Well you + someone else to help, it def takes two or three people to do right.

Edit: also don't forget that you need to adjust your kickstand (have it cut and make it smaller or buy a new one) or the bike won't sit right and may fall over unattended... Ask me how I found out ..

I personally didn't trust buying an "adjustable" link. I wanted something that was SOLID. Here's a decent looking kit.
http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/Nin.../rtll165jb.htm

You can however buy an adjustable kickstand:
http://www.soupysperformance.com/cat...00/7420224.htm

Ninjette DIY guide for lowering:
http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Lowering

hellcatthor · February 11th, 2011, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the links! This is a great place to start and I tend to prefer to do things myself. I did a lot of work on my f150 and Element before I sold them.

wvninja · February 11th, 2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellcatthor

Thanks for the links! This is a great place to start and I tend to prefer to do things myself. I did a lot of work on my f150 and Element before I sold them.

Most of us do

gl with your class

vnranger · February 11th, 2011, 05:40 PM

scotty · February 11th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Welcome!!

ninjabrewer · February 13th, 2011, 08:15 AM

Welcome and good luck with the mods.

nb

TenaciousD · February 13th, 2011, 06:36 PM

I'm 5'4" and I had to lower mine to get my feet down. It really helps with your feeling of confidence while you're learning. Later you can raise it back up a bit, if you want to. Welcome to the forum. I have family in that neck of the woods, too. My Dad was stationed at Keesler back in the 50's and stayed there when he got out. I grew up right around there.

slolane · February 13th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Welcome, glad to hear your taking the MSF course.

wvninja · February 13th, 2011, 08:15 PM

Actually how did your class go? I would guess it's over by now since they mostly run friday - sunday.

Pass?

hellcatthor · February 19th, 2011, 07:52 AM

I passed now I am working on getting my license endorsed, but probably won't be able to go until Tuesday.

I actually went and looked at bikes yesterday and have my heart set on something other than a ninjette

but it is still a Kawi. I am looking at the ER-6N, they had a really great deal on one that was a new '09.

@TenaciousD Yeah I was really not looking forward to being down in the south. I love the mountains of Colorado and was not really looking forward to the humidity, but it is not as bad as I thought.

February 11th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#1
hellcatthor ninjette.org newbie Name: Thor Location: Keesler AFB Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 4	Hey From MS Hi everyone! I am currently in the market for a 2011 and have my MSF course scheduled for tonight! This is my first bike and it took me a long time to decide whether I wanted to go with a cruiser or sport bike. At 5" tall you really have to look at seat heights, but after doing some research I finally discovered that the Ninjette was the way to go. I currently reside in MS, but will only be here for another couple months and then I'll be off to Germany for a few years. I am hoping to explore Europe in that time and decided that a bike would be the most intersting way to do it. So far this forum has been great for information and can't wait to be able to start doing some modifications.

February 11th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#2
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	hellcatthor! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ 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)

February 11th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#5
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	welcome to the site. Good luck in the MSF and also .. if ride heights an issue, you can always buy a lowering link. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 11th, 2011, 12:21 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	Have fun and be safe with the MSF! Make sure you keep the front and rear balanced when you do the lowering stuff. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

February 11th, 2011, 05:59 PM	#12
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Welcome!! __________________________________________________

February 11th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#3
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.

February 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM	#4
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Hello from Texas...I have family in Gulfport...Love the beach in the spring time...

February 11th, 2011, 12:38 PM	#9
hellcatthor ninjette.org newbie Name: Thor Location: Keesler AFB Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 4	Thanks for the links! This is a great place to start and I tend to prefer to do things myself. I did a lot of work on my f150 and Element before I sold them.

February 11th, 2011, 05:40 PM	#11
vnranger ninjette.org sage 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

February 13th, 2011, 08:15 AM	#13
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome and good luck with the mods. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

February 13th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#14
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	I'm 5'4" and I had to lower mine to get my feet down. It really helps with your feeling of confidence while you're learning. Later you can raise it back up a bit, if you want to. Welcome to the forum. I have family in that neck of the woods, too. My Dad was stationed at Keesler back in the 50's and stayed there when he got out. I grew up right around there. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

February 13th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#15
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome, glad to hear your taking the MSF course.

February 13th, 2011, 08:15 PM	#16
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Actually how did your class go? I would guess it's over by now since they mostly run friday - sunday. Pass? __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 19th, 2011, 07:52 AM	#17
hellcatthor ninjette.org newbie Name: Thor Location: Keesler AFB Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 4	I passed now I am working on getting my license endorsed, but probably won't be able to go until Tuesday. I actually went and looked at bikes yesterday and have my heart set on something other than a ninjette but it is still a Kawi. I am looking at the ER-6N, they had a really great deal on one that was a new '09. @TenaciousD Yeah I was really not looking forward to being down in the south. I love the mountains of Colorado and was not really looking forward to the humidity, but it is not as bad as I thought.

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