Reluctant Good-bye to my Ninjette

Sailariel · November 16th, 2010, 10:00 PM

Today I took posession of a 2010 Honda NT 700V-nice bike. Had the Ninja for two years and logged 12000mi. It was a bit much for my aging bod. in light of a recent back injury--I should have hired a contractor. Hind sight is always 20-20. There was no way that I was going to give up motorcycling. Will still participate in the forum. Paulette said that she would track me down if I left.

backinthesaddleagain · November 16th, 2010, 10:31 PM

Looking forward to pics. Best of luck with the NT.

tapdiggy · November 16th, 2010, 11:12 PM

Congratulations on a new bike. Is it the one from North Country? Very appealing motorcycle.

kkim · November 17th, 2010, 02:05 AM

Alex, we gots to do what we gots to do. Hope the new bike treats you well and your back improves.

Enjoy in good health, my friend.

HKr1 · November 17th, 2010, 06:30 AM

bob706 · November 17th, 2010, 06:32 AM

Congrats on the new bike

CZroe · November 17th, 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Today I took posession of a 2010 Honda NT 700V-nice bike. Had the Ninja for two years and logged 12000mi. It was a bit much for my aging bod. in light of a recent back injury--I should have hired a contractor. Hind sight is always 20-20. There was no way that I was going to give up motorcycling. Will still participate in the forum. Paulette said that she would track me down if I left.

I'm scared of her too!

Sailariel · November 17th, 2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tapdiggy

Congratulations on a new bike. Is it the one from North Country? Very appealing motorcycle.

Truong, It is the one from North Country--the red one. Now if it would stop raining---

Sailariel · November 17th, 2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

Alex, we gots to do what we gots to do. Hope the new bike treats you well and your back improves.

Enjoy in good health, my friend.

Kelly, It does not handle as well as the Ninja. I have already touched the centrestand in a curve. I do like my leans.

backinthesaddleagain · November 17th, 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Truong, It is the one from North Country--the red one. Now if it would stop raining---

stopped raining in RI around 10am so good weather should be heading north. man it poured last night!

Sound Wave · November 17th, 2010, 03:59 PM

congrats on the new bike. you planning on getting the larger saddlebag lids so you can fit your helmet?

i really love honda's build quality. i also really like that the nt700v has a shaft drive. looking for that in my next bike whenever that will be.

Sailariel · November 17th, 2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

congrats on the new bike. you planning on getting the larger saddlebag lids so you can fit your helmet?

i really love honda's build quality. i also really like that the nt700v has a shaft drive. looking for that in my next bike whenever that will be.

I would like to get the larger lids--unfortunately they are not yet available in the US. It would also make transporting my laptop back and forth a lot easier.

Sound Wave · November 17th, 2010, 05:18 PM

is yours the bloom red metallic?

i bought some stuff from david silver spares for my VFR and their shipping is really reasonable.... even to hawaii.

it won't let me put a direct link to the page with the parts, but this is the part number for that color. just paste it into the search by part number section.

08L52-MEW-860

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/p...y-part-number/

i am not sure if that code is for just one side. or if that is for both. i am a bit confused about that bit..... seems like it is for both.

if you contact them, they will be able to help you more. i ordered a decal from them that wasn't on their website.

Bleak21 · November 17th, 2010, 06:10 PM

congrats on the new bike!

camaroz1985 · November 18th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Congrats on the new bike Alex. Glad to see you are still riding. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it, as I was considering one, but opted for the Versys instead.

Sailariel · November 18th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Gary, My bike is the red metallic--the colour of a fine Merlot. I have a sister who lives in Austria. She can get those lids for me if they don't come to the US soon. My sister (she is an MD) gave me the NT as a present for hitting the six year mark cancer free. Many many years ago I helped to finance her college education. We have always been very close. She retired two years ago, and with another MD friend, started a clinic in Kenya not only treating patients but also training people to be paramedics who can funtion in an area without doctors. I am very proud of my younger sister. She is all about giving back--seems to be a family thing. Right now my retirement thing is to run a Soup Kitchen that puts out between 110 and 120 meals Mon. through Fri. Those of us who have been blessed really need to help those who have not been as fortunate.

kkim · November 18th, 2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Those of us who have been blessed really need to help those who have not been as fortunate.

A great motto to live one's life.

CZroe · November 18th, 2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

A great motto to live one's life.

Just watched Pay it Forward.

November 16th, 2010, 10:00 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Reluctant Good-bye to my Ninjette Today I took posession of a 2010 Honda NT 700V-nice bike. Had the Ninja for two years and logged 12000mi. It was a bit much for my aging bod. in light of a recent back injury--I should have hired a contractor. Hind sight is always 20-20. There was no way that I was going to give up motorcycling. Will still participate in the forum. Paulette said that she would track me down if I left. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 16th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#3
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Congratulations on a new bike. Is it the one from North Country? Very appealing motorcycle. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

November 18th, 2010, 02:14 PM	#16
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Gary, My bike is the red metallic--the colour of a fine Merlot. I have a sister who lives in Austria. She can get those lids for me if they don't come to the US soon. My sister (she is an MD) gave me the NT as a present for hitting the six year mark cancer free. Many many years ago I helped to finance her college education. We have always been very close. She retired two years ago, and with another MD friend, started a clinic in Kenya not only treating patients but also training people to be paramedics who can funtion in an area without doctors. I am very proud of my younger sister. She is all about giving back--seems to be a family thing. Right now my retirement thing is to run a Soup Kitchen that puts out between 110 and 120 meals Mon. through Fri. Those of us who have been blessed really need to help those who have not been as fortunate. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Looking forward to pics. Best of luck with the NT.

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Alex, we gots to do what we gots to do. Hope the new bike treats you well and your back improves. Enjoy in good health, my friend.

November 17th, 2010, 06:30 AM	#5
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Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	congrats on the new bike. you planning on getting the larger saddlebag lids so you can fit your helmet? i really love honda's build quality. i also really like that the nt700v has a shaft drive. looking for that in my next bike whenever that will be.

November 17th, 2010, 05:18 PM	#13
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	is yours the bloom red metallic? i bought some stuff from david silver spares for my VFR and their shipping is really reasonable.... even to hawaii. it won't let me put a direct link to the page with the parts, but this is the part number for that color. just paste it into the search by part number section. 08L52-MEW-860 http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/p...y-part-number/ i am not sure if that code is for just one side. or if that is for both. i am a bit confused about that bit..... seems like it is for both. if you contact them, they will be able to help you more. i ordered a decal from them that wasn't on their website.

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Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	congrats on the new bike!

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