The New Guy

Artood2s · December 9th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Hello, new member/ newish rider here (started July 2008). The 250R is my first bike and clearly one of the best buys I have ever made. I have always had an interest in motorcycles, but I was always too afraid to try them. A good part of that could be the doing of loving, but sometimes over-protective parents and a shaky self-esteem throughout high school. I always played it safe (I know, getting a little personal, lol). Thankfully, the last few years of my life have been some of my most cherished. I have broken many of my earlier fears and have learned to overcome them. You might have heard that "the only thing to fear is fear itself." I know, kind of cliché/campy, but there is nothing in the world that is more true. My little Ninjette signifies my independence from my own fears. When I ride, the only thing that I care about is riding. Fast, slow; it does not matter. I feel isolated and the same time and integral part of my surroundings. It's hard to describe it, but I'm sure most of you feel the same way. Anyways, I hope to continue riding for many years and learn as much as I can.

As for the bike:

2008 Ninja 250R- Kawi Green
Bridgestone BT-016 Tires
LP Flush Mount Turn Signals
Zartan's Exhaust Hanger (Removed Pass. Pegs)
Kawi Seat Cowl
LED Tailight
DYI Fender Elimination
Painted Stock Muffler (Black)

I'll have to take some pictures with my wife's Christmas present. Without her knowing of course, lol

Alex · December 9th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Glad to have you aboard!

kkim · December 9th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Welcome, R2!

Glad you could finally make it. Sounds like the bike was just the ticket for helping you grow in many ways. Nothing wrong with overprotective parents... it's just that much more work one must do when they leave the nest.

Aloha!

Artood2s · December 9th, 2008, 11:09 AM

Yeah, definitely nothing wrong with it. I love them to death and I am certainly a better person for them. You should have been there when I told them I was buying a bike, lol

kkim · December 9th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artood2s

Yeah, definitely nothing wrong with it. I love them to death and I am certainly a better person for them. You should have been there when I told them I was buying a bike, lol

lol... I have been.

BlueTyke · December 12th, 2008, 10:43 AM

welcome to the board!

VeX · December 12th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Greetings!

Hey, you should put up that smokin' hot honey avatar you used to have on KF back when. It made me happy

grandmaster · December 12th, 2008, 12:28 PM

I like your introduction, well written.

December 9th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#1
Artood2s ninjette.org newbie Name: Arturo Location: Miami, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (The fast color) Posts: 9	The New Guy Hello, new member/ newish rider here (started July 2008). The 250R is my first bike and clearly one of the best buys I have ever made. I have always had an interest in motorcycles, but I was always too afraid to try them. A good part of that could be the doing of loving, but sometimes over-protective parents and a shaky self-esteem throughout high school. I always played it safe (I know, getting a little personal, lol). Thankfully, the last few years of my life have been some of my most cherished. I have broken many of my earlier fears and have learned to overcome them. You might have heard that "the only thing to fear is fear itself." I know, kind of cliché/campy, but there is nothing in the world that is more true. My little Ninjette signifies my independence from my own fears. When I ride, the only thing that I care about is riding. Fast, slow; it does not matter. I feel isolated and the same time and integral part of my surroundings. It's hard to describe it, but I'm sure most of you feel the same way. Anyways, I hope to continue riding for many years and learn as much as I can. As for the bike: 2008 Ninja 250R- Kawi Green Bridgestone BT-016 Tires LP Flush Mount Turn Signals Zartan's Exhaust Hanger (Removed Pass. Pegs) Kawi Seat Cowl LED Tailight DYI Fender Elimination Painted Stock Muffler (Black) I'll have to take some pictures with my wife's Christmas present. Without her knowing of course, lol

December 9th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#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	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)

December 12th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#6
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	welcome to the board! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

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December 9th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Welcome, R2! Glad you could finally make it. Sounds like the bike was just the ticket for helping you grow in many ways. Nothing wrong with overprotective parents... it's just that much more work one must do when they leave the nest. Aloha!

December 9th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#4
Artood2s ninjette.org newbie Name: Arturo Location: Miami, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (The fast color) Posts: 9	Yeah, definitely nothing wrong with it. I love them to death and I am certainly a better person for them. You should have been there when I told them I was buying a bike, lol

December 12th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#7
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Greetings! Hey, you should put up that smokin' hot honey avatar you used to have on KF back when. It made me happy

December 12th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#8
grandmaster ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: St. George, Utah Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, CR125R Posts: 191	I like your introduction, well written.