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November 6th, 2012, 12:25 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jaime
Location: West Hills, CA
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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New rider from SoCal!
Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum (and riding) but it helped me a lot when deciding on my bike so I figured I would join. I'm taking the MSF course this weekend and i'm getting my bike (hopefully) today. It's an 08 black ninja 250...so excited. I will post pictures when I have it
 I can't wait to finally get to ride WITH my boyfriend and not just on the back. Once I become proficient at riding am I going to have a lot of issues keeping up with his CBR 600? and any other advice you guys have? I look forward to talking with you all!
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November 6th, 2012, 12:55 PM
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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
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November 6th, 2012, 01:01 PM
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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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I'd say don't worry about keeping up with him, because that may lead to you riding beyond your comfort. From what I've seen, that leads to accidents really quickly, and everyone hates seeing a rider down. But shiny on the new bike and license! Maybe I'll see you around on the road once I have more experience.
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November 6th, 2012, 01:02 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jaime
Location: West Hills, CA
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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yeah definitely! ever heard of the snake? its a really fun twisty road called mulholland hwy..we go up there every weekend.
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November 6th, 2012, 01:05 PM
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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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Oh, some of my car meet friends have told me about Mulholland time and again. I'll have to come out and check it out myself sometime. Maybe I'll see you guys out there.
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November 6th, 2012, 01:11 PM
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Gear crash test dummy
Name: Max
Location: South Bay (So. Cal)
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.
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November 6th, 2012, 01:37 PM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 5
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hi thar. good job on getting your own ride! don't push yourself at first. go slow. it may feel fine going quick on the back but when you are in control it is easy to make mistakes when you are new to the skill so just be careful and ride your own ride. don't try to keep up with anyone. i would say spend a month or two practicing before you try to hit the snake or gmr or anything like that
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November 6th, 2012, 01:49 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jaime
Location: West Hills, CA
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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Oh yeah I definitely plan to wait on roads like that haha I will stick to the back of the bike for that stuff. and I definitely plan on taking it easy but thanks for all the advice!
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November 6th, 2012, 11:20 PM
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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.
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November 11th, 2012, 07:09 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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November 18th, 2012, 10:16 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jaime
Location: West Hills, CA
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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Hey guys! So I have my license now and i've been riding like crazy. It is such an incredible feeling I can't even believe it. My boyfriend has been coaching me..taking me places like topanga canyon to practice the twistys. We didn't get to go to mulholland, "the snake," yesterday due to very heavy rain but we might try today after work. Anyway just checkin in to let you guys know how I'm doing! Pics will soon follow I promise
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November 18th, 2012, 10:19 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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Awesome! Sound like you're having a blast. Congrats on the license, and be safe out there!
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