Hello from Newfoundland Canada :)

EngrNewf · June 19th, 2009, 07:30 PM

I'm a Software Engineer from St. John's Newfoundland. I road on the back of a bike once last summer and I loved the free feeling it gave me. I missed it so I signed up for the motorcycle training course. I bought icon gloves and a helmet, a leather jacket, and boots. Where can I get a decent pair of ladies pants and a 'good' jacket that fits right? I've been trying to find ladies green gear but apparently it's impossible to find.

So the wait on the training course was months and well, I wasn't intending to actually buy a bike but I started researching them and had my eye on a green 2009 Ninja 250R. I went into a Kawasaki dealership, sat on one and before the dealer got a word out of his mouth I said I'll take it! So here is novice me who's never road a bike and I am suppose to pick one up tomorrow!! I don't have a clue about motors, or bikes, and this was kind of a expensive little adventure for me.

I don't have any 'biking buddies' yet so I'm hoping you guys can help me out! How do I look after it?

What do I do!

Alex · June 19th, 2009, 07:44 PM

EngrNewf! Glad to have you aboard...

BlueRaven · June 19th, 2009, 07:44 PM

there are alot of newfies working in New Brunswick in the summer.

noche_caliente · June 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Another Canadian? It's an invasion!
Welcome

ironglory · June 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here. Enjoy!

kkim · June 19th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Aloha and welcome, TL.

Get the bike and the best gear you can afford. Any questions on how to maintain and/or mod it... we're all here to help. First order of business after you purchase the bike is to read your owner's manual, especially if you are new to bikes.

Glad you decided to join us here. Hope we can be of help in the future.

mahalo

BlueRaven · June 19th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Another Canadian? It's an invasion!
Welcome

I'm secretly channeling all canadians who owns a ninja 250 to come and invade the americans and others with kindness

Snake · June 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Bring in more Canadians. I happen to like them. One Canadian is a very good friend of mine.

Nemy · June 19th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngrNewf

and I am suppose to pick one up tomorrow!! I don't have a clue about motors, or bikes, and this was kind of a expensive little adventure for me.

I don't have any 'biking buddies' yet so I'm hoping you guys can help me out! How do I look after it?

What do I do!

Hey newfie! welcome to the forums! think we're gonna outnumber the americans soon

Green is the best color - you'll be well received on this forum!

If you're not comfortable riding it home, I would suggest asking a friend to help ride it for you, trailer it, or even ask the dealership to store it for a little while. Cause I wouldn't recommend your first ride to be on a brand new bike off the dealership... don't wanna scratch up the green with that slow color they call black

And I gotta ask... what's that on your shoulder?!?!

Snake · June 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Ph sorry. Welcome Terri-Lynn.

miks · June 19th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Welcome mate!

Seems like the Hawaiians have stopped their invasion, and now its the Canadians!

EngrNewf · June 19th, 2009, 09:22 PM

Thanks for all the welcoming replies people

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I'm secretly channeling all canadians who owns a ninja 250 to come and invade the americans and others with kindness

*waits for care bear count down*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

Hey newfie! welcome to the forums! think we're gonna outnumber the americans soon

Green is the best color - you'll be well received on this forum!

If you're not comfortable riding it home, I would suggest asking a friend to help ride it for you, trailer it, or even ask the dealership to store it for a little while. Cause I wouldn't recommend your first ride to be on a brand new bike off the dealership... don't wanna scratch up the green with that slow color they call black

And I gotta ask... what's that on your shoulder?!?!

Haha green is the best! My hair is green and orange actually (you can kind of see it in the profile pic). And the dealership is dropping it off in a truck here apparently. They're not so keen on the idea of keeping it there. Is there anything I should ask them to do before/when it arrives here?

It's my Leopard Gecko, Skittles!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Ph sorry. Welcome Terri-Lynn.

Hmm did I type my name somewhere and forget or do I know you? With a name like Snake I wouldn't be surprised *yay cali kings* (because it would just be unfair to only show Skittles).

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Welcome mate!

Seems like the Hawaiians have stopped their invasion, and now its the Canadians!

What's up with that, eh?

gitoy · June 19th, 2009, 11:19 PM

terri-lynn, with an itch that needs to be scratched i can never understand going to a dealership by yourself...you need someone to negotiate...just like that you are picking up a bike the next day, sheesh..............

pretty soon you will riding like this...

Link to original page on Vimeo.

EngrNewf · June 20th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gitoy

terri-lynn, with an itch that needs to be scratched i can never understand going to a dealership by yourself...you need someone to negotiate...just like that you are picking up a bike the next day, sheesh..............

pretty soon you will riding like this...

Link to original page on Vimeo.

I would have if I knew anyone that would have went with me!

CC Cowboy · June 20th, 2009, 06:25 AM

Sorry, I don't speak french.

Send more pictures.

Rayme · June 20th, 2009, 06:43 AM

post pic of the new bike when you get it. Careful out there

lockie · June 20th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Hey Welcome from Goose Bay. Good move to have the bike delivered. If my memory serves me the dealer is way up Topsail Road. Not the best place to take your first ride.

There's a website for NL riders:
RidetheRock.com

They can offer some suggestions for where to ride where it's quiet.

Take Care

KJohnson21 · June 20th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Cool pictures of your little friends!

EngrNewf · June 20th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Sorry, I don't speak french.

Send more pictures.

Je ne comprends pas. Je sais seulement des langages de programmation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayme

post pic of the new bike when you get it. Careful out there

I well thanks, and I intend to! Mom already said she wanted a picture of her on my bike lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

Hey Welcome from Goose Bay. Good move to have the bike delivered. If my memory serves me the dealer is way up Topsail Road. Not the best place to take your first ride.

There's a website for NL riders:
RidetheRock.com

They can offer some suggestions for where to ride where it's quiet.

Take Care

Glad to hear from someone close to home! I was born in Lab City but I've been in St. John's for forever. Yeah, I pretty much work across the street from fun and fast in Mount Pearl and it's not a very nice place to be in a car let alone a bike. There were ambulances in front of the place on my first day of work. Have you been to many of the dealerships in town?

Thanks for the website, that's exactly what I needed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

Cool pictures of your little friends!

Thanks. Can't forget the furry ones either.

lockie · June 20th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Bought the bike in Goose Bay. Went to F&F once to get a helmet. Nice folks but didn't have one in my size (XXXL) had to order from an online store in Texas. They had a deal on a nice German made leather coat that did fit but was still a bit out of my price range. I regret not buying it now.

Have you any experience on a snowmobile?

Snake · June 20th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engrnewf

Hmm did I type my name somewhere and forget or do I know you? With a name like Snake I wouldn't be surprised *yay cali kings* (because it would just be unfair to only show Skittles).

I have never been to Canada so unless you have been either to Louisiana or California I don't think we have met. Your name is shown on your post profile.

Onother hardy welcome to you.

OldGuy · June 20th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Welcome TL you are going to fit right in with this group. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

EngrNewf · June 20th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

Bought the bike in Goose Bay. Went to F&F once to get a helmet. Nice folks but didn't have one in my size (XXXL) had to order from an online store in Texas. They had a deal on a nice German made leather coat that did fit but was still a bit out of my price range. I regret not buying it now.

Have you any experience on a snowmobile?

They are nice folks...I've been to a couple other places and man do the others have attitude problems. I don't know if it's against Newbies or women or what. And I love Scrunchin at fun and fast.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I have never been to Canada so unless you have been either to Louisiana or California I don't think we have met. Your name is shown on your post profile.

Onother hardy welcome to you.

Haha and here I was trying to figure out where I posted it. Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Welcome TL you are going to fit right in with this group. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

Thanks! And I'm already enjoying the adventure. I went in and got a bike cover, another jacket (joe rocket), and boots today! I'll have to get a pic when I get all the pieces together (waiting on a different helmet now). I didn't want to bring it home yet because I'm waiting on the cover (had to order it in) and I can't ride until I do the course anyway. I sat on it and turned it on and I'm so happy with my giant expensive vibrator.

Me: I got a new bike!
Friend: Is it one of those pocket rockets?
Me: Uh...do you mean crotch rockets?
Friend: What's that?
Me: A kind of bike?
Friend: What's a pocket rocket?

And for those of you who know the answer...

My new quote: Who needs a pocket rocket when you have a crotch rocket?

BlueTyke · June 21st, 2009, 05:45 AM

Welcome to the boards!

Strider · June 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM

aboard

Apex · June 22nd, 2009, 05:35 AM

Welcome aboard. We need more members to your dysfunctional family!!!

Hope you enjoy your time here Terri-Lynn!!!

komohana · June 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM

welcome to the boards terri

June 19th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#1
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	Hello from Newfoundland Canada :) I'm a Software Engineer from St. John's Newfoundland. I road on the back of a bike once last summer and I loved the free feeling it gave me. I missed it so I signed up for the motorcycle training course. I bought icon gloves and a helmet, a leather jacket, and boots. Where can I get a decent pair of ladies pants and a 'good' jacket that fits right? I've been trying to find ladies green gear but apparently it's impossible to find. So the wait on the training course was months and well, I wasn't intending to actually buy a bike but I started researching them and had my eye on a green 2009 Ninja 250R. I went into a Kawasaki dealership, sat on one and before the dealer got a word out of his mouth I said I'll take it! So here is novice me who's never road a bike and I am suppose to pick one up tomorrow!! I don't have a clue about motors, or bikes, and this was kind of a expensive little adventure for me. I don't have any 'biking buddies' yet so I'm hoping you guys can help me out! How do I look after it? What do I do!

June 19th, 2009, 07:44 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	EngrNewf! 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 19th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#3
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	there are alot of newfies working in New Brunswick in the summer. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Another Canadian? It's an invasion! Welcome __________________________________________________ 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 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#5
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

June 19th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, TL. Get the bike and the best gear you can afford. Any questions on how to maintain and/or mod it... we're all here to help. First order of business after you purchase the bike is to read your owner's manual, especially if you are new to bikes. Glad you decided to join us here. Hope we can be of help in the future. mahalo

June 19th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#8
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	Bring in more Canadians. I happen to like them. One Canadian is a very good friend of mine.

June 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#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	Ph sorry. Welcome Terri-Lynn.

June 19th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#11
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate! Seems like the Hawaiians have stopped their invasion, and now its the Canadians! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 19th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#13
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	terri-lynn, with an itch that needs to be scratched i can never understand going to a dealership by yourself...you need someone to negotiate...just like that you are picking up a bike the next day, sheesh.............. pretty soon you will riding like this... Link to original page on Vimeo.

June 20th, 2009, 06:25 AM	#15
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Sorry, I don't speak french. Send more pictures. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 20th, 2009, 06:43 AM	#16
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	post pic of the new bike when you get it. Careful out there

June 20th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#17
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Hey Welcome from Goose Bay. Good move to have the bike delivered. If my memory serves me the dealer is way up Topsail Road. Not the best place to take your first ride. There's a website for NL riders: RidetheRock.com They can offer some suggestions for where to ride where it's quiet. Take Care

June 20th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#18
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	Cool pictures of your little friends! __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

June 20th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#20
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Bought the bike in Goose Bay. Went to F&F once to get a helmet. Nice folks but didn't have one in my size (XXXL) had to order from an online store in Texas. They had a deal on a nice German made leather coat that did fit but was still a bit out of my price range. I regret not buying it now. Have you any experience on a snowmobile?

June 20th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#22
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome TL you are going to fit right in with this group. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 21st, 2009, 05:45 AM	#24
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June 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM	#25
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June 22nd, 2009, 05:35 AM	#26
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard. We need more members to your dysfunctional family!!! Hope you enjoy your time here Terri-Lynn!!! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#27
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