My new Ninja fits me like a sexy glove...

MasterProcrastinator · August 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM

Hello,

I bought an 09' 250R a month ago and I am so in love with it, I 'd marry it if I could!

This is actually the 3rd bike I've bought and tried out since I first got my endorsement last year. I first bought an 04' Suzuki GS500 but since I'm rather vertically challenged (5' 3/4"), even with lowering bones, shaving the seat and the tallest boots I could find, I was still on my toes...not to mention practically laying on the tank. I did ok with it but wasn't really gaining much confidence.

Enter my very uncharacteristic impulse buy...an 09' Buell Blast early this summer. With its low profile seat, the bike fit me perfectly right off the show room floor. and it was still a 500...though...a THUMPER 500...which rides quite different. While I was much safer and did gain a lot more confidence on it, I'm not really a thumper fan and could not quit kicking myself for making such an impulse purchase for a bike that I simply did not love. I put about 500 miles on it and was lucky enough to find someone to buy it from me. Considering it was brand new, I came out very lucky on the deal.

I had had an adversion to owning a "mere" 250, wanting a "manly man" bike. But as my fiance' pointed out to me, I'm NOT exactly a manly man! I eventually fell in love with the new Ninja. I could hardly even touch my toes to the ground leaning the bike over on the showroom floor. But surprisingly, just dropping it an inch put it right smack in between the height of my other two bikes. And with the smaller tank size, it fit me much safer than the Suzuki. And I have to say...having ridden the 2 different 500's versus the 250r, it keeps up just as well. It doesn't have the torque that the Buell has and its geared VERY very differently, but it picks up and goes and has all the power I ever need and keeps up with the big boys just fine.

The only thing I've done with it so far is to have custom graphics made for it to match my Shoei Helmet. I know, I know...a very GIRLY thing to start with. Now that its all girl....I plan on making it more "manly" next spring with some more beefy mods. But for now...I'm very content....and having put 700 miles on it in the 5 weeks I've owned it....I'm very in love with my Ninja.

Alex · August 2nd, 2009, 05:01 PM

Strider · August 2nd, 2009, 05:06 PM

Julie! Glad you found us

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterProcrastinator

Hello,
I bought an 09' 250R a month ago and I am so in love with it, I 'd marry it if I could!

Good one

BlueRaven · August 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM

BlueTyke · August 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM

Welcome to the boards!

Momaru · August 2nd, 2009, 06:52 PM

Welcome a-board!

ninjablk08 · August 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

welcome and enjoy your new love lol

emt250 · August 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

real men ride whatever freakin bike they want to! Welcome!

Snake · August 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM

Hello and welcome.

Blue Ninja 250R · August 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

Welcome

DarkNinja52 · August 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM

Welcome, id marry my ninja if i could also

miks · August 2nd, 2009, 11:13 PM

Welcome mate.

richierich781 · August 2nd, 2009, 11:40 PM

hello there washingtonian, welcome to the board.

Chamus57 · August 2nd, 2009, 11:50 PM

Welcome!!!

KJohnson21 · August 3rd, 2009, 12:17 PM

MasterProcrastinator · August 3rd, 2009, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the warm welcomes! One of the reasons I loved the idea of learning to ride so much was the great camaraderie of riders everywhere!

BLUEHAWAII · August 4th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Welcome!

tjkamper · August 4th, 2009, 05:14 AM

almost40 · August 4th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Welcome and check out the DYI when it comes time to mod your machine.

demp · August 4th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Congratz on getting the ninja

noche_caliente · August 4th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Hi Julie! It's really great to have you here with us

I'm glad you're happy with your new love

istreefitty · August 4th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Welcome to the forums

Grn99Kawi · August 4th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Welcome. Glad you love your bike!

August 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM	#1
MasterProcrastinator ninjette.org newbie Name: Julie Location: Spokane Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250R, 09' Buell Blast, 04' Suzuki GS500 Posts: 5	My new Ninja fits me like a sexy glove... Hello, I bought an 09' 250R a month ago and I am so in love with it, I 'd marry it if I could! This is actually the 3rd bike I've bought and tried out since I first got my endorsement last year. I first bought an 04' Suzuki GS500 but since I'm rather vertically challenged (5' 3/4"), even with lowering bones, shaving the seat and the tallest boots I could find, I was still on my toes...not to mention practically laying on the tank. I did ok with it but wasn't really gaining much confidence. Enter my very uncharacteristic impulse buy...an 09' Buell Blast early this summer. With its low profile seat, the bike fit me perfectly right off the show room floor. and it was still a 500...though...a THUMPER 500...which rides quite different. While I was much safer and did gain a lot more confidence on it, I'm not really a thumper fan and could not quit kicking myself for making such an impulse purchase for a bike that I simply did not love. I put about 500 miles on it and was lucky enough to find someone to buy it from me. Considering it was brand new, I came out very lucky on the deal. I had had an adversion to owning a "mere" 250, wanting a "manly man" bike. But as my fiance' pointed out to me, I'm NOT exactly a manly man! I eventually fell in love with the new Ninja. I could hardly even touch my toes to the ground leaning the bike over on the showroom floor. But surprisingly, just dropping it an inch put it right smack in between the height of my other two bikes. And with the smaller tank size, it fit me much safer than the Suzuki. And I have to say...having ridden the 2 different 500's versus the 250r, it keeps up just as well. It doesn't have the torque that the Buell has and its geared VERY very differently, but it picks up and goes and has all the power I ever need and keeps up with the big boys just fine. The only thing I've done with it so far is to have custom graphics made for it to match my Shoei Helmet. I know, I know...a very GIRLY thing to start with. Now that its all girl....I plan on making it more "manly" next spring with some more beefy mods. But for now...I'm very content....and having put 700 miles on it in the 5 weeks I've owned it....I'm very in love with my Ninja. __________________________________________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever...live as if you'll die today." James Dean

August 2nd, 2009, 05:01 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 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM	#4
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

August 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM	#5
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Welcome to the boards! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

August 2nd, 2009, 06:52 PM	#6
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August 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM	#7
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August 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM	#8
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	real men ride whatever freakin bike they want to! Welcome! __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM	#9
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.

August 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM	#10
Blue Ninja 250R ninjette.org member Name: Stanley Location: Kedah, Malaysia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2008 Posts: 80	Welcome

August 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM	#11
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Welcome, id marry my ninja if i could also __________________________________________________

August 2nd, 2009, 11:13 PM	#12
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

August 2nd, 2009, 11:40 PM	#13
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August 2nd, 2009, 11:50 PM	#14
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August 3rd, 2009, 12:17 PM	#15
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?

August 3rd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#16
MasterProcrastinator ninjette.org newbie Name: Julie Location: Spokane Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250R, 09' Buell Blast, 04' Suzuki GS500 Posts: 5	Thanks for the warm welcomes! One of the reasons I loved the idea of learning to ride so much was the great camaraderie of riders everywhere! __________________________________________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever...live as if you'll die today." James Dean

August 4th, 2009, 04:43 AM	#17
BLUEHAWAII ninjette.org member Name: STACEY Location: DALTON, GA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 KAWASAKI NINJA 250R Posts: 28	Welcome! __________________________________________________ Don't get MAD, get EVEN!

August 4th, 2009, 05:14 AM	#18
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August 4th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#19
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Welcome and check out the DYI when it comes time to mod your machine. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

August 4th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#20
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	Congratz on getting the ninja

August 4th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#21
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Hi Julie! It's really great to have you here with us I'm glad you're happy with your new love __________________________________________________ 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

August 4th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#22
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August 4th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#23
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