First Year - What I've Learned

wvninjamom · August 10th, 2012, 12:51 PM

I won my bike year ago and thought I would do a post on what I've learned in the first year as a noob.

MSF - take it. You won't be the only one there who has very little experience.
ATGATT - why wouldn't you want to do this? Most of your body parts cannot be restored to like new.
ATIATT - once again, not worth saving a few bucks if you ever do have to use it.
This site is great for asking questions and getting information - lots of people here who have mountains of information. Don't be afraid to ask!
Seat time is the best teacher! The only way to get comfortable on your bike and learn how it handles is by riding it.
Do not ride above your level and don't let other people push you to ride above your level. If it feels uncomfortable, don't do it. You'll get better as time passes.
Riding with other bikes - this has helped me with knowing when to brake, downshift, etc. It's especially helpful if you have headset communication and have someone who is willing to answer questions about what they're doing on the bike and why as you're going down the road.
Hot tar is slippery, rain gear is important, defensive riding/driving is critical.
Check your equipment every time you ride!

AND MOST OF ALL - WHAT A GREAT WAY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!

Alex · August 12th, 2012, 05:36 PM

csmith12 · August 12th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Hellz yea!

JELY1990 · August 12th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Congrats on your first year of riding!

W.Roworth · August 13th, 2012, 12:32 AM

What kinda checks should ya do before ya ride? Everything or just certain important bits?

csmith12 · August 13th, 2012, 03:47 AM

T-Clock pre-ride checklist from MSF

http://www.movriders.com/scrcmov/chklist.htm

userjh160 · August 13th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Great post Robbie

August 10th, 2012, 12:51 PM	#1
wvninjamom ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Kingwood, WV Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R, 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager Posts: 84	First Year - What I've Learned I won my bike year ago and thought I would do a post on what I've learned in the first year as a noob. MSF - take it. You won't be the only one there who has very little experience. ATGATT - why wouldn't you want to do this? Most of your body parts cannot be restored to like new. ATIATT - once again, not worth saving a few bucks if you ever do have to use it. This site is great for asking questions and getting information - lots of people here who have mountains of information. Don't be afraid to ask! Seat time is the best teacher! The only way to get comfortable on your bike and learn how it handles is by riding it. Do not ride above your level and don't let other people push you to ride above your level. If it feels uncomfortable, don't do it. You'll get better as time passes. Riding with other bikes - this has helped me with knowing when to brake, downshift, etc. It's especially helpful if you have headset communication and have someone who is willing to answer questions about what they're doing on the bike and why as you're going down the road. Hot tar is slippery, rain gear is important, defensive riding/driving is critical. Check your equipment every time you ride! AND MOST OF ALL - WHAT A GREAT WAY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!

August 12th, 2012, 05:36 PM	#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	__________________________________________________ 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)

August 12th, 2012, 05:44 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	Hellz yea! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 13th, 2012, 03:47 AM	#6
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	T-Clock pre-ride checklist from MSF http://www.movriders.com/scrcmov/chklist.htm __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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JELY1990 Boring is my middle name. Name: Jason Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258	Congrats on your first year of riding!

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userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Great post Robbie