New from KC

Art Vandelay · September 1st, 2011, 01:40 PM

I just got my first bike, an '07. It has been dropped once, but looks to be in great shape otherwise. I'm taking the the MSF course in a few weeks and it will have to sit until then. I'm a bit nervous, but excited to get started.

My wife is really nervous about me riding. Any advice?

Alex · September 1st, 2011, 01:52 PM

Art Vandelay! Glad you found us...

ducducgooseit · September 1st, 2011, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

KJohnson21 · September 1st, 2011, 05:31 PM

cerberusrex25 · September 1st, 2011, 07:21 PM

Why would the wife of one of the the biggest names in Import/Export and CEO of one of the biggest Latex suppliers worry about him riding? You are Art Vandelay one of the most powerful men in the world, and most certainly the luckiest. I am belittled at your presence and welcome you to this humble forum. BTW, my friend George is about to land a job at Vandelay Industries, hope he gets it and you guys hit it off.

MotoED · September 3rd, 2011, 01:33 AM

my advice is to take it easy I practiced riding around my neighborhood before going on bigger streets. And get some gear!

Snake · September 4th, 2011, 10:04 PM

Hello and welcome.

Firehorse · September 5th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Welcome and advice-wise....get the best gear you can buy and keep the lovely wife in the loop - share your excitement! Nothing more disheartening that a bike-widow.

Good on you for taking the course - an empty vessel holds more

vnranger · September 6th, 2011, 08:23 PM

dubojr1 · October 7th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Welcome aboard Shawn. I see you have already jumped right in on the front and back brake discussion. FWIW, I feel you are correct.

VengeanceB4U · October 7th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Welcome bro!

gfloyd2002 · October 7th, 2011, 09:12 PM

Welcome, Art. Don't let the tone of that brake discussion get you down. Its not all that common, and we've got some great people here.

Safety on the bike really is within your control for the most part. Check out the 50 Ways to Save Your Life article, and the keys studies on motorcycle safety, like the NHTSA study, the Hurt Report, and the MAIDS study. You'll be shocked at how many motorcycle accidents are the result of lack of simple rider care. Driving while intoxicated, single vehicle motorcycle accidents caused by excessive corner speed, etc. You'll also be surprised at what a strong impact wearing reflective and light colored gear can have on improving your safety.

My wife felt a lot better about me riding when I explained that I very carefully remove many of the risk factors to riding, and am still able to have a great time winding the 250 up on the back roads. Again, welcome, I hope to continue to see you around the forums.

Zyconic17 · October 15th, 2011, 04:22 PM

nice bike! have fun!

September 1st, 2011, 01:40 PM	#1
Art Vandelay ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: KC Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '07 Posts: 22	New from KC I just got my first bike, an '07. It has been dropped once, but looks to be in great shape otherwise. I'm taking the the MSF course in a few weeks and it will have to sit until then. I'm a bit nervous, but excited to get started. My wife is really nervous about me riding. Any advice?

September 1st, 2011, 01:52 PM	#2
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September 1st, 2011, 05:31 PM	#4
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?

September 3rd, 2011, 01:33 AM	#6
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	my advice is to take it easy I practiced riding around my neighborhood before going on bigger streets. And get some gear! __________________________________________________ [#4]

October 7th, 2011, 11:38 AM	#10
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard Shawn. I see you have already jumped right in on the front and back brake discussion. FWIW, I feel you are correct. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 1st, 2011, 04:17 PM	#3
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

September 1st, 2011, 07:21 PM	#5
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	Why would the wife of one of the the biggest names in Import/Export and CEO of one of the biggest Latex suppliers worry about him riding? You are Art Vandelay one of the most powerful men in the world, and most certainly the luckiest. I am belittled at your presence and welcome you to this humble forum. BTW, my friend George is about to land a job at Vandelay Industries, hope he gets it and you guys hit it off.

September 4th, 2011, 10:04 PM	#7
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.

September 5th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#8
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Welcome and advice-wise....get the best gear you can buy and keep the lovely wife in the loop - share your excitement! Nothing more disheartening that a bike-widow. Good on you for taking the course - an empty vessel holds more

September 6th, 2011, 08:23 PM	#9
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

October 7th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#11
VengeanceB4U Cajun Ninja Rider Name: Cory Location: Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black Ninja 250 Posts: 26	Welcome bro! __________________________________________________ Never argue with an idiot, they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

October 7th, 2011, 09:12 PM	#12
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Welcome, Art. Don't let the tone of that brake discussion get you down. Its not all that common, and we've got some great people here. Safety on the bike really is within your control for the most part. Check out the 50 Ways to Save Your Life article, and the keys studies on motorcycle safety, like the NHTSA study, the Hurt Report, and the MAIDS study. You'll be shocked at how many motorcycle accidents are the result of lack of simple rider care. Driving while intoxicated, single vehicle motorcycle accidents caused by excessive corner speed, etc. You'll also be surprised at what a strong impact wearing reflective and light colored gear can have on improving your safety. My wife felt a lot better about me riding when I explained that I very carefully remove many of the risk factors to riding, and am still able to have a great time winding the 250 up on the back roads. Again, welcome, I hope to continue to see you around the forums. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

October 15th, 2011, 04:22 PM	#13
Zyconic17 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Arvada Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Track bike, Honda CRF250r Dirt bike Posts: 137	nice bike! have fun!