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March 1st, 2013, 12:11 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Marcus
Location: Kansas City, MO
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 205r Posts: 28
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New Rider and Ninja 250 Owner from KC, MO!
Hey guys! I've been lurking for a month or so since I bought my 09 Ninja 250, but I figured I should introduce myself. I have wanted to get into riding for a very long time, but for one reason or another was not able to get a bike. I got the OK from the wife and decided to go with a nice starter Sport bike...the rest is history.
I have been taking it slow as I learn the basics, and read/watch instructional videos about safe riding. Friends, this website, and others have been very helpful guides to being a safe rider. I have gotten comfortable with the operation of the bike and am building road awareness (avoiding cagers) on short rural rides. I have an 7 week old daughter, so ATGATT is very important to me and I have invested accordingly. Once I get more experience, if there are any other Kansas City riders out there we should go for a ride! My 2009 Ninja 250r w/Givi T431 saddlebags.  My 7 week old daughter 
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March 1st, 2013, 12:42 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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 MARCUSMARC! Glad you found us...We highly recommend taking the MSF basic course, even if not mandatory in your area. Congratulations on the bike and best for your family and you !!!
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March 2nd, 2013, 11:02 AM
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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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Look into MSF. I took it after riding for 20+ years and it cleaned up some things that I "thought" I had under control. I like your saddle bags. Cute kid!! 
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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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March 2nd, 2013, 11:05 AM
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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.
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Welcome! Beautiful babies you got there.
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Goal: Shake A Million Hands | Look through the corners | Track Day Prep | Closest track? | The Mid-Ohio School |
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March 2nd, 2013, 12:55 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Randy
Location: Springfield, MO
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): EX 300 Posts: 18
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Congrats on the daughter, keep her on your mind when you ride, be safe!
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March 2nd, 2013, 12:56 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Eastern LI, NY
Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 166
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Welcome
 Congrats on your baby and your other baby! As others have said, the MSF course is a great idea. I will be taking it in April both for the knowledge, and for my full license. Best of luck with your new ninja and baby! |
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March 2nd, 2013, 02:46 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Marcus
Location: Kansas City, MO
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 205r Posts: 28
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Thanks guys! I'm going to look into the MSF course soon, but I'll probably still do the cone test for my license (I like a challenge).
. I like the saddle bags a lot, but the right side does hit the exhaust when it's expanded out. It's 48* tomorrow, so I'm hoping to go for a ride!
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March 4th, 2013, 08:48 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: S
Location: CA/MA, usually
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.
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Welcome! Nice bike. How do you like the Givi Saddlebags?
And very cute daughter. |
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March 5th, 2013, 07:14 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Marcus
Location: Kansas City, MO
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 205r Posts: 28
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The bags are great, they go very well with the lines of the bike. The only thing I don't like is that they kind of look like this from the back. \ Bike / |
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March 5th, 2013, 07:23 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Anthony
Location: Marble Hill, MO
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231
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Congrats on the bike and the daughter too! Oh and Welcome to the Site also!
Tony
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March 17th, 2013, 07:57 AM
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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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