Took the first leap!

ForceofWill · November 7th, 2011, 03:30 PM

I've been wanting a bike for a long time now and finally took my first big step. Scheduled my MSF class for the 5th of Dec. and ordered all my gear. I'm soo excited, I can't wait to get back home! Still looking at bikes, but won't be able to pull the trigger until I get back. It seems people still want ridiculous prices for used 250's in my area. Hopefully that will calm down by Thanksgiving.

Gear Ordered:
Helmet: Bell Star Cerwinskie w/the Photochromatic Visor

Gloves: Knox Handroids

Boots: Dainese Axial Pro In

Jacket: Dainese New Delmar Leather(Non-perf)

Pants: Dainese Delta Pro(Non-perf)

Went with a white/black theme, I don't mind looking like a stormtrooper

I read good things about Knox cold killers stuff as well. Since I plan on riding through the winters here I picked up, the Cold Killers Balaclava/Gloves/Jacket/Pants. I'm hoping that underneath the leathers should keep me sufficiently warm during our winters here. Never really gets much colder than the high 20's at worst.

Did quite a bit of research for gear and think this should be fine for all seasons in my area. I know non-perf leather can get hot in the summer, but I'm pretty warm blooded. Plus once you get used to the heat out here in the Arabian Gulf, I think you can take anything in the States lol.

Too excited, had to post!

Alex · November 7th, 2011, 04:00 PM

ForceofWill! Glad to have you aboard...

csmith12 · November 7th, 2011, 04:01 PM

That is a nice set of gear, have fun during the MSF and good luck finding a bike.

ducducgooseit · November 7th, 2011, 04:15 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

massacremasses · November 7th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Im all black and white too

MotoED · November 7th, 2011, 04:52 PM

good luck in msf. Ride Safe

rusninja · November 7th, 2011, 04:55 PM

welcome :]

KJohnson21 · November 7th, 2011, 07:02 PM

little fish · November 10th, 2011, 02:20 PM

a big salute and thanks for your sacrafice...is this your first deployment ( i've been 3 times)

Snake · November 11th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Hello and welcome.

akima · November 11th, 2011, 04:43 AM

Great to hear of your excitement and even better to hear you've already bought yourself head-to-toe protection in gear

I love putting all my gear on before a ride.

Are you planning on buying a back protector? I'm going to get a good one as soon as I've got the money.

ForceofWill · November 11th, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Great to hear of your excitement and even better to hear you've already bought yourself head-to-toe protection in gear

I love putting all my gear on before a ride.

Are you planning on buying a back protector? I'm going to get a good one as soon as I've got the money.

Good call Akima, I actually had overlooked the back protector. Just added a Dainese back protector that will slide in that jacket.

saxnbass · November 11th, 2011, 02:04 PM

November 7th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#1
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Took the first leap! I've been wanting a bike for a long time now and finally took my first big step. Scheduled my MSF class for the 5th of Dec. and ordered all my gear. I'm soo excited, I can't wait to get back home! Still looking at bikes, but won't be able to pull the trigger until I get back. It seems people still want ridiculous prices for used 250's in my area. Hopefully that will calm down by Thanksgiving. Gear Ordered: Helmet: Bell Star Cerwinskie w/the Photochromatic Visor Gloves: Knox Handroids Boots: Dainese Axial Pro In Jacket: Dainese New Delmar Leather(Non-perf) Pants: Dainese Delta Pro(Non-perf) Went with a white/black theme, I don't mind looking like a stormtrooper I read good things about Knox cold killers stuff as well. Since I plan on riding through the winters here I picked up, the Cold Killers Balaclava/Gloves/Jacket/Pants. I'm hoping that underneath the leathers should keep me sufficiently warm during our winters here. Never really gets much colder than the high 20's at worst. Did quite a bit of research for gear and think this should be fine for all seasons in my area. I know non-perf leather can get hot in the summer, but I'm pretty warm blooded. Plus once you get used to the heat out here in the Arabian Gulf, I think you can take anything in the States lol. Too excited, had to post!

November 7th, 2011, 04:00 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	ForceofWill! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ 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 7th, 2011, 04:01 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	That is a nice set of gear, have fun during the MSF and good luck finding a bike. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 7th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#5
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Im all black and white too __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

November 7th, 2011, 04:52 PM	#6
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	good luck in msf. Ride Safe __________________________________________________ [#4]

November 7th, 2011, 04:15 PM	#4
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

November 7th, 2011, 04:55 PM	#7
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	welcome :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

November 7th, 2011, 07:02 PM	#8
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	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

November 10th, 2011, 02:20 PM	#9
little fish ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: middle Ga. Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Nija, 1984 es200 ATC Posts: 44 Blog Entries: 1	a big salute and thanks for your sacrafice...is this your first deployment ( i've been 3 times)

November 11th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#10
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.

November 11th, 2011, 04:43 AM	#11
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Great to hear of your excitement and even better to hear you've already bought yourself head-to-toe protection in gear I love putting all my gear on before a ride. Are you planning on buying a back protector? I'm going to get a good one as soon as I've got the money.

November 11th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#13
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1

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