Hi from Canada!

BlownWideOpen · March 28th, 2013, 12:11 PM

What's going on all, just bought my first bike at the start of the month, took delivery of it on Tuesday. Bike is a Black 2008 Ninja 250R w/ 5500 on it. Wasn't going to get onto a "sport" bike at all as I am more interested in cruisers, but anything above 250CC would be horrendous on insurance and anything 250CC would make me look like a dog screwing a football :] So I went on the hunt for my first bike, choices were the Ninja 250 and the CBR 250. Decided to get the Ninja because of the extra power which would make hauling my fat arse (6'1 220) around a lot easier than the CBR. Plus it was way, way less expensive (and better looking) in my opinion. Only think I disliked was the underpinnings of a somewhat dated bike, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Anyways, here it is...

Already managed to break my left rear signal while transporting

So I'm on the hunt for one right now, was going to go with the integrated tail but would look goofy without front flush mounts, and I don't have money for both soooo I'll just repair it for now

Either way if anyone has one let me know!

Edit: Have already acquired rear seat cowl, smoked windshield.

csmith12 · March 28th, 2013, 12:39 PM

Welcome Artie!

Nice! Bummer about the signal though.

fatestkid · March 28th, 2013, 12:44 PM

Welcome fellow canadian! What city are you in? Ride smart and safe, have fun

Motofool · March 28th, 2013, 01:02 PM

Hi from Florida, Artie !!!

BlownWideOpen · March 28th, 2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatestkid

Welcome fellow canadian! What city are you in? Ride smart and safe, have fun

I'm just north of Toronto!

Thanks guys, really looking forward to riding this year, has been a dream of mine since the young age of 9

KJohnson21 · March 28th, 2013, 03:28 PM

Asspire · March 28th, 2013, 04:15 PM

welcome, and good choice.

and do you mean huntsville north or barrie north? maybe richmond hill north? always looking for another 250 to ride with when it warms up.

BlownWideOpen · March 28th, 2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asspire

welcome, and good choice.

and do you mean huntsville north or barrie north? maybe richmond hill north? always looking for another 250 to ride with when it warms up.

Markham/Stouffville area! Once I get comfy on a bike we can ride for sure.

Snake · April 1st, 2013, 08:40 AM

Hello and welcome.

CC Cowboy · April 1st, 2013, 08:43 AM

Listen here buster, this is a Kawi site and we don't like pictures of Yamaha bags in the background of any pictures. Clean it up bub!

Slick_Stevo · April 1st, 2013, 08:44 AM

Welcome, I'm east of you in the Bowmanville area, I have recently joined a facebook group for GTA Ninja 250 riders, send me a message and I'll shoot you the link, If you are interested.

psych0hans · April 1st, 2013, 09:10 AM

Welcome aboard M8Y!!! Hope you enjoy your new ride... I know you won't regret it.

BlownWideOpen · April 2nd, 2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Listen here buster, this is a Kawi site and we don't like pistures of Yamaha bags in the background of any pictures. Clean it up bub!

That was from the sellers garage, he had a handful of bikes :P

BlownWideOpen · April 2nd, 2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick_Stevo

Welcome, I'm east of you in the Bowmanville area, I have recently joined a facebook group for GTA Ninja 250 riders, send me a message and I'll shoot you the link, If you are interested.

Sounds good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Welcome aboard M8Y!!! Hope you enjoy your new ride... I know you won't regret it.

Thanks brother!

CC Cowboy · April 2nd, 2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlownWideOpen

That was from the sellers garage, he had a handful of bikes :P

And the bum didn't leave you any!

March 28th, 2013, 12:11 PM	#1
BlownWideOpen ninjette.org guru Name: Artie Location: Canada Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): Stuff Posts: 284	Hi from Canada! What's going on all, just bought my first bike at the start of the month, took delivery of it on Tuesday. Bike is a Black 2008 Ninja 250R w/ 5500 on it. Wasn't going to get onto a "sport" bike at all as I am more interested in cruisers, but anything above 250CC would be horrendous on insurance and anything 250CC would make me look like a dog screwing a football :] So I went on the hunt for my first bike, choices were the Ninja 250 and the CBR 250. Decided to get the Ninja because of the extra power which would make hauling my fat arse (6'1 220) around a lot easier than the CBR. Plus it was way, way less expensive (and better looking) in my opinion. Only think I disliked was the underpinnings of a somewhat dated bike, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Anyways, here it is... Already managed to break my left rear signal while transporting So I'm on the hunt for one right now, was going to go with the integrated tail but would look goofy without front flush mounts, and I don't have money for both soooo I'll just repair it for now Either way if anyone has one let me know! Edit: Have already acquired rear seat cowl, smoked windshield.

March 28th, 2013, 12:39 PM	#2
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	Welcome Artie! Nice! Bummer about the signal though. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 28th, 2013, 12:44 PM	#3
fatestkid ninjette.org member Name: fatty Location: ottawa ontario Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	Welcome fellow canadian! What city are you in? Ride smart and safe, have fun __________________________________________________ Work smart, play stupid.

March 28th, 2013, 01:02 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Hi from Florida, Artie !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 28th, 2013, 03:28 PM	#6
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?

March 28th, 2013, 04:15 PM	#7
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	welcome, and good choice. and do you mean huntsville north or barrie north? maybe richmond hill north? always looking for another 250 to ride with when it warms up.

April 1st, 2013, 08:40 AM	#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.

April 1st, 2013, 08:43 AM	#10
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	Listen here buster, this is a Kawi site and we don't like pictures of Yamaha bags in the background of any pictures. Clean it up bub! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; April 2nd, 2013 at 05:05 PM.

April 1st, 2013, 08:44 AM	#11
Slick_Stevo ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '13 GSX-R600, '09 Ninja 250, 04 SV 650 (track) Posts: 157	Welcome, I'm east of you in the Bowmanville area, I have recently joined a facebook group for GTA Ninja 250 riders, send me a message and I'll shoot you the link, If you are interested.

April 1st, 2013, 09:10 AM	#12
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard M8Y!!! Hope you enjoy your new ride... I know you won't regret it. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

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