Back in the Saddle Again!

Green Streak · June 3rd, 2010, 07:08 PM

I have found many articles in this forum to be very helpful and informative. It is really a wealth of information and I look forward to being a part of it.

As for myself, I have been a die hard Kawi fan since childhood and I spent many years chewing dirt with my KX125s. A friend once told me, "If I cut you, I bet you'd bleed green."

He is a Suzuki guy, so what does he know.

But the only street bikes I have ever owned are Ninjas. My first street bike was a Ninja 600R, then I had a couple of ZX6s. But I hadn't ridden for years (except for my friend's GSX-R 750 once in a while). Yes, I know... I hold my nose.

I'm kidding, it's a nice bike.

I recently decided to get back into riding and started to researching (BTW, I found ninjette.org to be a very good resource). My friend tried to get me to buy his GSX-R, but I wanted to get into something a bit more... well... GREEN!!! So I looked around and really liked the looks of the 2009 SE. So I test drove one and bought it on the spot.

I don't care about impressing anyone by breaking the sound barrier or getting to 80 mph before I get out of in 3rd gear. I don't feel the need to go over 140 and get arrested on the spot. I just wanted something that looks good and has enough power to get to highway speeds fast enough so I don't get run over. These new 250s look soooo much better than they used to (in my opinion). I like that it gets such good gas milage and the price was nice too.

I really like my 250 and can't wait until it is broken in. I am following the factory recommended break in and am keeping it under 6,000 RPM. Which is very hard form me to do. It feels like taking a bird for a walk on a leash. I WANT TO LET IT FREE!!!

I may just take a long road trip up to the mountains and just get that out of the way.

Sorry I got a bit carried away there and wrote a novel... Anyway, thank you for bringing me onboard. Aiken, SC.

Alex · June 3rd, 2010, 07:11 PM

Green Streak! Glad to have you aboard...

kkim · June 3rd, 2010, 07:15 PM

Aloha and welcome, Rick.

Have you seen the break in info in our wiki? Most say that you don't really need to follow Kawi's recommended break in procedure, but that's entirely up to you.

My suggestion is to ride the bike as it needs to be ridden and change the oil often during the first 1k miles.

Green Streak · June 3rd, 2010, 07:50 PM

I did read the many different views on break in. I have 'tried' to stay within the Manufacturer's break in parameters as best I can. But honestly, it is pretty unrealistic. But I vary my engine speed alot throughout all of the gears, and I don't 'get on it' but for very short bursts and only after it has thoroughly warmed up. That is the best I have been able to do.

slolane · June 3rd, 2010, 07:50 PM

Nice bike, I think that's my favorite color too.

BlueRaven · June 4th, 2010, 07:12 AM

tjkamper · June 4th, 2010, 07:52 AM

noche_caliente · June 4th, 2010, 11:22 AM

welcome Rick

KJohnson21 · June 4th, 2010, 12:14 PM

backinthesaddleagain · June 4th, 2010, 06:34 PM

As Aerosmith sang "back in the saddle again"
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backinthesaddleagain · June 4th, 2010, 06:36 PM

I thought my name was being called.
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bobguy · June 4th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Welcome man, glad you are back on two wheels.

lockie · June 5th, 2010, 03:29 AM

Welcome from the north

Snake · June 5th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Hello and wlcome.

Sailariel · June 5th, 2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Aloha and welcome, Rick.

Have you seen the break in info in our wiki? Most say that you don't really need to follow Kawi's recommended break in procedure, but that's entirely up to you.

My suggestion is to ride the bike as it needs to be ridden and change the oil often during the first 1k miles.

Rick,Welcome to the GREEN Family!
Kelly, I love the subtile way you put things. When I got my Green Ninja, I rode it the way it needed to be ridden since Maine is not flat. Riding home from the dealer, it felt like I was crossing two mountain ranges. I let her rip and changed the oil and filter when I got home (50 miles) I changed the oil and filter five times until I hit 1000 miles---changed to synthetic, and now change every 2000 miles. The bike burns no oil and runs flawlessly. It also only gets highway miles--60 mph+

ninjabrewer · June 5th, 2010, 12:45 PM

Aloha and welcome back to the insane asylum from another SC native, I grew up in Spartanburg county.

nb

Green Streak · June 6th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Thank you all for the welcome.

Chris, I have lived in SC for about 10 yrs, but I am not actually a native. I am actually from Maine originally. That is where I spent most of my years motorcycling. So I can relate to riding the hills in Maine mentioned by Alex. But I do not regret moving for a second. I like the weather much better down here. We don't have to shovel/plow snow and it is not nearly so buggy either. If you are out in the woods up there in the spring/summer for any length of time, you will come out with about a pint less blood.

I do miss snomobiling and downhill skiing sometimes though. But I just think of the shoveling and it passes quickly.

June 3rd, 2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	Back in the Saddle Again! I have found many articles in this forum to be very helpful and informative. It is really a wealth of information and I look forward to being a part of it. As for myself, I have been a die hard Kawi fan since childhood and I spent many years chewing dirt with my KX125s. A friend once told me, "If I cut you, I bet you'd bleed green." He is a Suzuki guy, so what does he know. But the only street bikes I have ever owned are Ninjas. My first street bike was a Ninja 600R, then I had a couple of ZX6s. But I hadn't ridden for years (except for my friend's GSX-R 750 once in a while). Yes, I know... I hold my nose. I'm kidding, it's a nice bike. I recently decided to get back into riding and started to researching (BTW, I found ninjette.org to be a very good resource). My friend tried to get me to buy his GSX-R, but I wanted to get into something a bit more... well... GREEN!!! So I looked around and really liked the looks of the 2009 SE. So I test drove one and bought it on the spot. I don't care about impressing anyone by breaking the sound barrier or getting to 80 mph before I get out of in 3rd gear. I don't feel the need to go over 140 and get arrested on the spot. I just wanted something that looks good and has enough power to get to highway speeds fast enough so I don't get run over. These new 250s look soooo much better than they used to (in my opinion). I like that it gets such good gas milage and the price was nice too. I really like my 250 and can't wait until it is broken in. I am following the factory recommended break in and am keeping it under 6,000 RPM. Which is very hard form me to do. It feels like taking a bird for a walk on a leash. I WANT TO LET IT FREE!!! I may just take a long road trip up to the mountains and just get that out of the way. Sorry I got a bit carried away there and wrote a novel... Anyway, thank you for bringing me onboard. Aiken, SC.

June 3rd, 2010, 07:11 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	Green Streak! 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)

June 4th, 2010, 07:12 AM	#6
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 4th, 2010, 07:52 AM	#7
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 4th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome Rick __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 3rd, 2010, 07:15 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Rick. Have you seen the break in info in our wiki? Most say that you don't really need to follow Kawi's recommended break in procedure, but that's entirely up to you. My suggestion is to ride the bike as it needs to be ridden and change the oil often during the first 1k miles.

June 3rd, 2010, 07:50 PM	#4
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	I did read the many different views on break in. I have 'tried' to stay within the Manufacturer's break in parameters as best I can. But honestly, it is pretty unrealistic. But I vary my engine speed alot throughout all of the gears, and I don't 'get on it' but for very short bursts and only after it has thoroughly warmed up. That is the best I have been able to do.

June 3rd, 2010, 07:50 PM	#5
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Nice bike, I think that's my favorite color too.

June 4th, 2010, 12:14 PM	#9
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?

June 4th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#10
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	As Aerosmith sang "back in the saddle again" Posted via Mobile Device

June 4th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#11
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I thought my name was being called. Posted via Mobile Device

June 4th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#12
bobguy ninjette.org member Name: steve Location: central virginia Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	Welcome man, glad you are back on two wheels. __________________________________________________ "An armed society is a polite society"

June 5th, 2010, 03:29 AM	#13
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Welcome from the north

June 5th, 2010, 05:13 AM	#14
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 wlcome.

June 5th, 2010, 12:45 PM	#16
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	Aloha and welcome back to the insane asylum from another SC native, I grew up in Spartanburg county. 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

June 6th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#17
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	Thank you all for the welcome. Chris, I have lived in SC for about 10 yrs, but I am not actually a native. I am actually from Maine originally. That is where I spent most of my years motorcycling. So I can relate to riding the hills in Maine mentioned by Alex. But I do not regret moving for a second. I like the weather much better down here. We don't have to shovel/plow snow and it is not nearly so buggy either. If you are out in the woods up there in the spring/summer for any length of time, you will come out with about a pint less blood. I do miss snomobiling and downhill skiing sometimes though. But I just think of the shoveling and it passes quickly. __________________________________________________

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