Returning Rider +1 (Wall of text.)

Ninja Bob · April 9th, 2014, 01:28 PM

Hey all!

My name is Shawn and have been called Bob by my circle of friends for quite some time. They also throw in the Ninja part when I do something along the lines of scaling a tree. The names came way before the riding.

Riding started out by chance for me. About 3-4 years ago, a friend was going to take the written test and I decided to tag along and take it with him. Never been on a motorcycle prior and hadn't put much thought into it. Somehow he failed and I passed by one question. I walked into a booked up MSF class and got my name drawn from a hat to replace no-shows. Passed the class, and next thing I knew I had my endorsement within a week of motorcycles not even being on my mind.

The class was enough to get me hooked on riding and I was eyeing every bike I saw for sale. I happened to pass by this 1982 Suzuki GS 750 in a front yard asking 800 and talked him into giving it to me for 600.

When I got the GS, it needed to be push started, it didn't have a muffler, it had a strange handlebar, and had several electrical issues. Boy did I learn way more about motorized vehicles than I ever wanted when I owned this thing. But, after fixing the above problems on my own, and dropping it a few times, and fixing it again, I decided to save up the money to buy a gently used '09 Ninja.

I loved that one. It was my only means of transportation. Low sided once, but the damage wasn't extensive and I was wearing all my gear. Took it to Jersey with me when I moved for a job. Ended up in an extremely suburban area and needed a car to get around in the winter. Silly me, I sold the bike for cash for a down-payment on a brand new cage. In hind sight, I should have kept the bike and bought a beater for the winter. But, what's done is done.

I have since returned to my homeland of Cleveland. I still have my cage, but between the visceral reaction I was getting every time a bike went by and the fact that my current partner is also buying a bike, I decided exactly where to dump my tax return.

This is the first one we bought (2010 SE) and we're buying a black one. I'm going to let her pick a color and I'll take the other. I'm 95% sure she's gonna go for the black and I'm gonna end up with this one. (I'm happy to ride either, tbh.)

She's a new rider and I anticipate we're going to have a lot of questions in regards to gear, maintenance, and mods.

I'll be (and have been) trolling the forum and wiki, but any input on this stuff would be great. We're both young professionals and don't have a huge budget, so we're not gonna buy the cheapest trash out there, but we are looking for the most bang for our buck.

That wall-o-text being said, I've greatly enjoyed browsing the forum and look forward to contributing. Can't wait to post pictures of both bikes side by side. Can't wait to ride my Ninja everywhere I go.

Alex · April 9th, 2014, 01:44 PM

Ninja Bob! Glad to have you aboard...

NevadaWolf · April 9th, 2014, 02:27 PM

Howdy Shawn / Bob (how'd the nick name come about if I may ask?)

Sucks getting rid of a bike then watching everyone else ride, huh? Leaves an ache in you that nothing can replace. Been there, done that!

Welcome aboard!

misfitsailor · April 9th, 2014, 02:59 PM

Bob, welcome to the forum!

Ninja Bob · April 9th, 2014, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Howdy Shawn / Bob (how'd the nick name come about if I may ask?)

Sucks getting rid of a bike then watching everyone else ride, huh? Leaves an ache in you that nothing can replace. Been there, done that!

Welcome aboard!

Yes! That ache was something fierce. I didn't realize how bad it was until someone pointed out the pained expression I had when I saw some go by and I mentioned I used to ride.

Bob came from high school. When I first met the group I ended up spending my days with after high school, they were all calling each other some weird names. So I wasn't sure if I should tell them my real name. Told em I was Bob. When they found out my real name, they decided it sucked. As for the ninja part, I had a reputation for climbing trees and such to break into locked places I needed or wanted to be. They mostly just call me Bob. I'm cool with whatever.

Joshua95 · April 9th, 2014, 06:49 PM

Lol Bob I happen to be the same. I hadn't put much thought about riding motorcycle before, but on December last year I decided to take the class for no reason because I just thought it be a great idea to have a motorcycle license as well as car lol. Then I just bought my beautiful baby 09 ninja 250 3 some weeks ago, and I've been riding it since then and I LOVE IT.

JohnnyBravo · April 9th, 2014, 07:50 PM

He said threesome

bob. Gear up an ride green!

KJohnson21 · April 9th, 2014, 11:15 PM

Ninja Bob · April 10th, 2014, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua95

Lol Bob I happen to be the same. I hadn't put much thought about riding motorcycle before, but on December last year I decided to take the class for no reason because I just thought it be a great idea to have a motorcycle license as well as car lol. Then I just bought my beautiful baby 09 ninja 250 3 some weeks ago, and I've been riding it since then and I LOVE IT.

Grats on your new/awesome hobby!

Also, thanks for the welcomes everyone.

(love these damn smileys)

psych0hans · April 11th, 2014, 11:11 AM

250rr · April 11th, 2014, 12:13 PM

Welcome, my friend.

Sirref · April 11th, 2014, 12:36 PM

welcome
you got my favorite 250 paint scheme
love that white on green 2010 se, almost bought one a few years back but ended up getting a pregen instead

greenaero · April 11th, 2014, 03:27 PM

welcome Ninja Bob!

Motofool · April 14th, 2014, 07:01 PM

Welcome to Ninjette.org, Shawn !!!

Snake · April 15th, 2014, 06:40 PM

Hello and welcome.

Ninja Bob · May 14th, 2014, 08:41 AM

Forgot to post a picture now that we've got both home.

OTinyOne · May 14th, 2014, 09:12 AM

There's my baby!!!!!

There's nothing more painful than having her with me and not being able to ride until I finish my classes.

cbinker · May 15th, 2014, 09:39 AM

Hi, ShawnBob.

April 9th, 2014, 01:28 PM	#1
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Returning Rider +1 (Wall of text.) Hey all! My name is Shawn and have been called Bob by my circle of friends for quite some time. They also throw in the Ninja part when I do something along the lines of scaling a tree. The names came way before the riding. Riding started out by chance for me. About 3-4 years ago, a friend was going to take the written test and I decided to tag along and take it with him. Never been on a motorcycle prior and hadn't put much thought into it. Somehow he failed and I passed by one question. I walked into a booked up MSF class and got my name drawn from a hat to replace no-shows. Passed the class, and next thing I knew I had my endorsement within a week of motorcycles not even being on my mind. The class was enough to get me hooked on riding and I was eyeing every bike I saw for sale. I happened to pass by this 1982 Suzuki GS 750 in a front yard asking 800 and talked him into giving it to me for 600. When I got the GS, it needed to be push started, it didn't have a muffler, it had a strange handlebar, and had several electrical issues. Boy did I learn way more about motorized vehicles than I ever wanted when I owned this thing. But, after fixing the above problems on my own, and dropping it a few times, and fixing it again, I decided to save up the money to buy a gently used '09 Ninja. I loved that one. It was my only means of transportation. Low sided once, but the damage wasn't extensive and I was wearing all my gear. Took it to Jersey with me when I moved for a job. Ended up in an extremely suburban area and needed a car to get around in the winter. Silly me, I sold the bike for cash for a down-payment on a brand new cage. In hind sight, I should have kept the bike and bought a beater for the winter. But, what's done is done. I have since returned to my homeland of Cleveland. I still have my cage, but between the visceral reaction I was getting every time a bike went by and the fact that my current partner is also buying a bike, I decided exactly where to dump my tax return. This is the first one we bought (2010 SE) and we're buying a black one. I'm going to let her pick a color and I'll take the other. I'm 95% sure she's gonna go for the black and I'm gonna end up with this one. (I'm happy to ride either, tbh.) She's a new rider and I anticipate we're going to have a lot of questions in regards to gear, maintenance, and mods. I'll be (and have been) trolling the forum and wiki, but any input on this stuff would be great. We're both young professionals and don't have a huge budget, so we're not gonna buy the cheapest trash out there, but we are looking for the most bang for our buck. That wall-o-text being said, I've greatly enjoyed browsing the forum and look forward to contributing. Can't wait to post pictures of both bikes side by side. Can't wait to ride my Ninja everywhere I go. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob* Last futzed with by Ninja Bob; May 14th, 2014 at 08:23 AM. Reason: ID'd my first bike.

April 9th, 2014, 01:44 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude 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. Blog Entries: 7	Ninja Bob! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 9th, 2014, 02:27 PM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Howdy Shawn / Bob (how'd the nick name come about if I may ask?) Sucks getting rid of a bike then watching everyone else ride, huh? Leaves an ache in you that nothing can replace. Been there, done that! Welcome aboard! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 9th, 2014, 02:59 PM	#4
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Bob, welcome to the forum! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

April 9th, 2014, 11:15 PM	#8
KJohnson21 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	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

April 9th, 2014, 06:49 PM	#6
Joshua95 ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: wellington Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 41	Lol Bob I happen to be the same. I hadn't put much thought about riding motorcycle before, but on December last year I decided to take the class for no reason because I just thought it be a great idea to have a motorcycle license as well as car lol. Then I just bought my beautiful baby 09 ninja 250 3 some weeks ago, and I've been riding it since then and I LOVE IT.

April 9th, 2014, 07:50 PM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	He said threesome bob. Gear up an ride green!

April 11th, 2014, 11:11 AM	#10
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

April 11th, 2014, 12:13 PM	#11
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

April 11th, 2014, 12:36 PM	#12
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	welcome you got my favorite 250 paint scheme love that white on green 2010 se, almost bought one a few years back but ended up getting a pregen instead

April 11th, 2014, 03:27 PM	#13
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	welcome Ninja Bob! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 14th, 2014, 07:01 PM	#14
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to Ninjette.org, Shawn !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 15th, 2014, 06:40 PM	#15
Snake 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	Hello and welcome.

May 14th, 2014, 08:41 AM	#16
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Forgot to post a picture now that we've got both home. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*
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May 14th, 2014, 09:12 AM	#17
OTinyOne Pocket-size fun Name: Jess Location: Cleveland, Ohio Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 9	There's my baby!!!!! There's nothing more painful than having her with me and not being able to ride until I finish my classes. __________________________________________________ Hear me rawrrrrrrrrr
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May 15th, 2014, 09:39 AM	#18
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Hi, ShawnBob. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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