June 20th, 2009, 09:58 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Waterford, MI
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186
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Hello from Metro Detroit
Hi everyone, I'm Matt from Waterford, Michigan, near detroit. This is my first year riding, I picked up my 09 250r in early may. I'm always lurking forums while at work, but since this place is dedicated to 250r's, I had to sign up and join the group.
I've put about 2500 miles on the bike so far. Just did a trip to Ohio with my dad, he took his Goldwing 1500 trike to a rally. It was a pretty small rally, and not another sportsbike in sight, but it was about the first interstate trip for me anyway. I was pretty impressed that the little bike kept up, never had a problem with power while doing 70, so upgrading the bike wont be a high priority to me. Dropping the RPMs (sprocket change, or upgrading to a 600) and maybe a new windscreen would make interstate travel a little smooth, not to mention a seat pad. I'm more of the cruiser type, but I prefer the sportsbike style (and price) over other bike styles. I love the speed and the corning too, maybe I'll try the track one day, but I'm in no rush. Btw, There are no good twisties in southeast michigan... My coworker took the cycle saftey class with me, but he backed out when it came time to buy the bike. So if anyone around the metro detroit area wants to do some aimless cruising, hit me up! -Matt |
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June 20th, 2009, 10:00 AM | #2 |
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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.
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June 20th, 2009, 10:03 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Aloha and welcome, Matt.
Be sure to check out the member's map to see if there is anyone in your area. Add yourself, as well, while you're there. Mahalo |
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June 20th, 2009, 10:24 AM | #4 |
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Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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June 20th, 2009, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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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Welcome.
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June 20th, 2009, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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
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I thought you guys were flooded out?
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June 20th, 2009, 01:01 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Waterford, MI
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 186
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a little rain wont keep me from riding for too long. It's been very wet around here latley, but it dried out nice today.
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June 20th, 2009, 01:02 PM | #8 |
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.
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June 20th, 2009, 06:26 PM | #9 |
Geeket
Name: Terri-Lynn
Location: Newfoundland
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175
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250s are great Welcome to the forum!
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June 20th, 2009, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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Name: Lil One
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June 20th, 2009, 07:15 PM | #11 |
I'm lovin' it.
Name: Mike
Location: Melb, Australia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome mate.
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June 21st, 2009, 11:17 AM | #12 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the boards!
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June 21st, 2009, 04:30 PM | #13 |
Back on the Black!
Name: Alan
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831
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aboard!
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June 24th, 2009, 12:39 PM | #14 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Mhilz
Location: Earth
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114
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I was ready to buy a GSXR 600 until I found this community. Its gonna be a Lime Green 250 for me. I might have probably switch by brothers as well. One tried to make me stick with the plan until he saw the specs & had read a few threads. There's 3 of us that was going for a 600. I think its a good decision.
Welcome to the forum Matt & enjoy the community. Enjoy & safe ridin'.
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