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July 15th, 2013, 09:15 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Lisa
Location: Conshy PA
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 4
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It's been 6 years but I'm back!!
I taught myself how to ride 8 years ago and back then I started out on a Honda Rebel 250 which was a great starter bike at the time. I did grow out of it quickly and I moved up to a Honda Shadow 600. I had a great time riding but had to stop once I became pregnant with my second child. Well 6 years and 3 girls later... I'm back! But this time I wanted to get a bike that I felt fit me better. I'm short at only 5ft tall and I have little options in the way of a bike. I could have easily gone back to my last two bikes but the Rebel was just not powerful enough to do any fun riding (not to mention it looks rather dorky, lol) and the Shawdow is just too bulky and frankly not my style. When I first saw the Ninja 250 a couple of months ago I instantly fell in love. After some time and searching I found a 2009 EX250J Black Metallic in my area for sale. It even had some of the changes already done to it that I would have done anyway. Two Brothers exhaust, Corbin seat and fairing guards. I was concerned that I would still have to lower it 1-2" due to my short frame. Good news is... I purchased it this past Friday and I have been riding it all over since! No need to lower the bike, I can handle the height just fine. Backing it up is a little tricky but I just need to try to stay away from situations where I need to back it up.
Overall... the 250 Ninja is the PERFECT bike for me! It's small and lightweight and still has great power to keep up with her bigger brothers!! I'm so happy and I can't wait to get home from work and take her out again!! 
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July 15th, 2013, 09:18 AM
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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July 15th, 2013, 09:23 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Lisa
Location: Conshy PA
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 4
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Thanks!
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July 15th, 2013, 09:43 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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How much fun is the Schuylkill Expressway on a bike? More PA Folks 
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July 15th, 2013, 10:28 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Lisa
Location: Conshy PA
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 4
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Thanks!!! And I'll admit I don't have the balls to get on 76 yet. LOL. I don't even like that highway in my car.
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July 15th, 2013, 11:25 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
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Welcome back, my friend.
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July 15th, 2013, 11:26 AM
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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You guys should put up a SE PA ride in August. There are some good roads stretching from Exton PA down to and around Kennett Square.
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July 15th, 2013, 02:44 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: grayson
Location: gwinnett county
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 15
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welcome back
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Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence. 
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July 15th, 2013, 09:58 PM
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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
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< ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name? 
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July 19th, 2013, 11:29 PM
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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
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Hello and welcome.
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July 20th, 2013, 04:31 AM
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Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15
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Once a rider, always a rider.
Welcome back!
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Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson |
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July 20th, 2013, 01:40 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Lisa
Location: Conshy PA
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 4
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Thanks everyone!!
Much appreciated!
It's been a week now and I've had it out on the roads as much as possible. It certainly didn't take me long to get back into the swing of it. Now that I own a bike again I'm going to sign up for the advanced riders course so I can learn some more. I took the riders course before and got my license that way and I really enjoyed the class. |
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