Hi from TN! Now quit emasculating my bike.

KnoxNinja · December 5th, 2008, 07:41 PM

I joined this forum despite the fact that I find the term "Ninjette" to be an offensive slur against my '89 250. I bought the bike to learn on toward the end of the summer and it's been a fun ride. Aside from the first day anyway, when the throttle stuck and I panicked and ate pavement. Lesson learned: "Project bike" and "learner bike" should never be the same bike! But I love the little 250 and will proudly stand up for it when the guy at the parts store says "I didn't know they made Ninjas that small."

A couple days ago I did what seems to be standard operating procedure and bought a bigger bike - an '89 500R. It wasn't that I thought my 250 wasn't enough. It was that it was down for maintenance (see "project bike") and I could feel myself forgetting how to ride. I saw a deal I couldn't pass up. I like the 500R, but I quickly realized that it doesn't corner like the 250. I can't even imagine how fat liter bikes must feel in corners and at low speeds. The 250 has actually spoiled me a bit in the controlability aspect.

So anyway, hello two-fiddy owners. Ride with pride!

Throttle Rocket · December 5th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Hello and welcome ! Some nice riding out your way. Do you ever get out by Gatlinburg ? Some of those roads going into the Smokey Mt. Nat. Park are outrageous. I think that's the only place I've ever come across a corner that seems to never end. It goes in a complete circle, because it gains elevation you go right back over the corners starting point. Crazy stuff ! All bikes are good. Enjoy your 250 and your 500.

kkim · December 5th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Welcome, Jimi!

Great to have you here. Interested in hearing about the 2 bikes back to back once the 250 is up and running again. Anything we can do to help, just ask.

Alex · December 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Jim! My wife isn't a big fan of the nickname either, but it's a catchy title and differentiates us a bit from all of the other ninja 250 sites out there... There are a whole bunch of other domain names that point to this same exact site if you'd like to use them as the first link instead. (more info here) Unfortunately they just forward you back to this main site though. But your bookmarks might be more to your preference.

KnoxNinja · December 5th, 2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Throttle Rocket

Hello and welcome ! Some nice riding out your way. Do you ever get out by Gatlinburg ? Some of those roads going into the Smokey Mt. Nat. Park are outrageous. I think that's the only place I've ever come across a corner that seems to never end. It goes in a complete circle, because it gains elevation you go right back over the corners starting point. Crazy stuff ! All bikes are good. Enjoy your 250 and your 500.

Yes! That's my favorite turn in the universe. It is actually labeled "The Loop" on tourist maps you can get at the Gatlinburg welcome center. It's a full 360 degree turn that loops through a tunnel and then back over itself on US 441. I hit it every time I go to Newfound Gap. I've yet to ride it on a bike though. There's a lot of very infamous spots out here. We may be near last in education, but we have some sweet roads.

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. I can live with the name. I just won't put "Ninjette" decals on my bikes

I'll hopefully have the 250 back on the road soon after all this holiday mess clears up. I'll post up something when I have an update on it.

VeX · December 6th, 2008, 05:27 AM

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Welcome

KnoxNinja · December 6th, 2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VeX

Ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette!

Welcome

Jerky McJerkins!

Thanks.

Alex · December 6th, 2008, 04:45 PM

You can continue to refer to it as your Ninjasaurus Rex; we won't stop you.

dino.jpg

KnoxNinja · December 6th, 2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

You can continue to refer to it as your Ninjasaurus Rex; we won't stop you.

That's kinda funny... I used to call one of my RX-7's "Rotorsaurus Rex" because it was purple and had less displacement than some bikes. Although it was faster than my 250.

I think the 250 is more like a velociraptor, and the 500 feels like a T-Rex. Especially with the Muzzi exhaust.

jdesiano1 · December 12th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Hey knox. Good to see ya over here! Cool that ya got a bigger bike. Welcome!

KnoxNinja · December 12th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jdesiano1

Hey knox. Good to see ya over here! Cool that ya got a bigger bike. Welcome!

Hey thanks. Now if only we could get some decent riding weather around here. I guess there's always next year, right?

jdesiano1 · December 16th, 2008, 06:02 AM

yeah I am constantly like ok 55 is kinda warm right? Nope. It sucks. Then when it does get in the 60's its raining! Guess its just time to mod!

kkim · December 16th, 2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jdesiano1

Guess its just time to mod!

whatcha thinkin' of doin??!

jdesiano1 · December 17th, 2008, 08:11 AM

well My santa is supposed to bring me a Two Bros CF slip on and a seat cowl and rim tape. Not much but it's sumthin!

BlueTyke · December 17th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the boards!

BlueTyke · December 17th, 2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

You can continue to refer to it as your Ninjasaurus Rex; we won't stop you.

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December 5th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#1
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	Hi from TN! Now quit emasculating my bike. I joined this forum despite the fact that I find the term "Ninjette" to be an offensive slur against my '89 250. I bought the bike to learn on toward the end of the summer and it's been a fun ride. Aside from the first day anyway, when the throttle stuck and I panicked and ate pavement. Lesson learned: "Project bike" and "learner bike" should never be the same bike! But I love the little 250 and will proudly stand up for it when the guy at the parts store says "I didn't know they made Ninjas that small." A couple days ago I did what seems to be standard operating procedure and bought a bigger bike - an '89 500R. It wasn't that I thought my 250 wasn't enough. It was that it was down for maintenance (see "project bike") and I could feel myself forgetting how to ride. I saw a deal I couldn't pass up. I like the 500R, but I quickly realized that it doesn't corner like the 250. I can't even imagine how fat liter bikes must feel in corners and at low speeds. The 250 has actually spoiled me a bit in the controlability aspect. So anyway, hello two-fiddy owners. Ride with pride!

December 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#4
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	Jim! My wife isn't a big fan of the nickname either, but it's a catchy title and differentiates us a bit from all of the other ninja 250 sites out there... There are a whole bunch of other domain names that point to this same exact site if you'd like to use them as the first link instead. (more info here) Unfortunately they just forward you back to this main site though. But your bookmarks might be more to your preference. __________________________________________________ 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 6th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#8
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	You can continue to refer to it as your Ninjasaurus Rex; we won't stop you. dino.jpg __________________________________________________ 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 17th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#15
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 boards! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

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December 5th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#2
Throttle Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: Gold Bar, Wa. Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 2008 KLR 650 2003 Speed Triple Posts: 15	Hello and welcome ! Some nice riding out your way. Do you ever get out by Gatlinburg ? Some of those roads going into the Smokey Mt. Nat. Park are outrageous. I think that's the only place I've ever come across a corner that seems to never end. It goes in a complete circle, because it gains elevation you go right back over the corners starting point. Crazy stuff ! All bikes are good. Enjoy your 250 and your 500.

December 5th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Welcome, Jimi! Great to have you here. Interested in hearing about the 2 bikes back to back once the 250 is up and running again. Anything we can do to help, just ask.

December 6th, 2008, 05:27 AM	#6
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette ninjette! Welcome

December 12th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#10
jdesiano1 Stealth like Ninja, Lol Name: Jessica Location: East Tn (round Knoxville) Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Red 2008 250 Posts: 88	Hey knox. Good to see ya over here! Cool that ya got a bigger bike. Welcome!

December 16th, 2008, 06:02 AM	#12
jdesiano1 Stealth like Ninja, Lol Name: Jessica Location: East Tn (round Knoxville) Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Red 2008 250 Posts: 88	yeah I am constantly like ok 55 is kinda warm right? Nope. It sucks. Then when it does get in the 60's its raining! Guess its just time to mod!

December 17th, 2008, 08:11 AM	#14
jdesiano1 Stealth like Ninja, Lol Name: Jessica Location: East Tn (round Knoxville) Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Red 2008 250 Posts: 88	well My santa is supposed to bring me a Two Bros CF slip on and a seat cowl and rim tape. Not much but it's sumthin!