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May 27th, 2017, 08:50 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Mike
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2004 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Posts: 3
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New Biker in the Family
Hello!
I am from Cochrane, AB. My girlfriend has decided to get into motorcycling and has bought herself a 2012 Ninja 250R. She got an amazing deal on it, and barring a few replacement parts (Clutch cable, levers, shifter) and a set of lowering links, both her and the bike are ready to go! I'm sure she will introduce herself on this page soon enough, but I'm bursting with excitement for her and couldn't wait to tell the ninja250 community! I've ridden for 7 years now, and currently own a 2004 VFR00 Interceptor. Previously I owned a Suzuki GS500F which met an untimely demise... RIP Flick. I love to head out on the twisties through the rockies and have a particular fondness for surprising the 600 supersports on a "touring" bike  Once my gf gets trained up, we will be out riding together all the time. We hope to see you out there and look forward to meeting more members of the riding community! |
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May 27th, 2017, 08:58 PM
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Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Aug '15
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Welcome, Mike.
Hope you and the girlfriend have a blast! |
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May 27th, 2017, 09:05 PM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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My daughter can barely handle the height of the '05 250 I have, but I wouldn't consider lowering it because she occasionally scrapes the peg feelers, even after stiffening up the front and rear suspension. You might consider trying it as-is before lowering it.
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May 27th, 2017, 10:39 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Mike
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2004 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Posts: 3
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May 28th, 2017, 09:26 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.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Welcome!
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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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May 28th, 2017, 10:13 PM
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
MOTM - May '17
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May 29th, 2017, 04:00 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Welcome
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May 31st, 2017, 10:46 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome!
Your girlfriend may find some help in putting lifts on her boots to help "reach" a bit better. There are a couple women in the club my hubby and I belong to who do that. |
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June 1st, 2017, 04:28 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Mike
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2004 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Posts: 3
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June 2nd, 2017, 06:42 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '16
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My daughter is 5'1" tall.
On her 1989 Ninja 250 she felt like it was too tall when she first got it, because she was on tippy toes at ever stop. So I put in lowering links. That got her flat foot, but she was scraping the center stand in corners. Which made her feel more uncomfortable. We sold the bike, with the lowering links installed, to a short friend. She has been happy with it so far. (her 6'2 275 lb husband hates it) My daughters new bike is a Harley Sportster with the normal or tall shocks on it. She is still on tip toes, but she won't let me lower it. I'm all for using lowering kits to give a new rider the confident feeling of being flat footed at a stop, but I think like training wheels on a bicycle the lowering links should also be removed as the riders confidence grows. |
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June 5th, 2017, 09:54 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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