Shiny New Ninjette!!

akima · July 27th, 2011, 03:18 PM

I bought my first ever Ninjette today. It's also my first ever motorcycle. Really happy with it. They look so much nicer than in the pictures. Heavier than I imagine too. At the shop it was positioned near some much-bigger-engine bikes, and didn't look out of place.

It's a 2011 edition. It has had one prior owner who only rode it for ~350 miles before selling. It looks like the previous owner made 3 [all desirable] modifications. He added a seat cowl, a tank scratch protector and he got one of those trimmed down number plate holders installed so there isn't that long bit of plastic that hangs over the back wheel.

I haven't ridden it yet because I've still got to complete a course I'm doing before I'm allowed to ride anything bigger than a 125CC bike. Can't wait to give it a go.

Transporting it from the shop in a van was pretty difficult. There weren't enough decent points to tie the straps too. I ended up doing the best I could with the straps then padding out the van with used motorcycle tires. I spent most of the 3 hour drive staring at it to make sure it didn't tip: the Ninjette toughed out the bumpy ride just fine. I think the shop owner was pretty chuffed to have got rid of those old tires too that were just lying around

-Super Happy Akima

bob706 · July 27th, 2011, 03:27 PM

Congrats and happy riding

blink · July 27th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Fly'in Ninja · July 27th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Looks Great!! Enjoy!!

Albach · July 27th, 2011, 04:06 PM

Congrats! I know how your feeling - got a good deal on an 06 and signed up for MSF this weekend. I have ridden mine though!

akima · July 27th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albach

I have ridden mine though!

Jealous! I fired up the engine a couple of times and I swear, through the deep rumbling engine noises I could hear a feint voice saying: "ride me... ride me...".

Congrats on getting your Ninjette too and take care out on the road.

Darling Ninja · July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Congrats! Hurry up and finish the course, so you can start enjoying your Ninjette!

nickjpass · July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM

For what it's worth, you can ride it on your property. Can't get a ticket for that

ducducgooseit · July 27th, 2011, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

akima · July 27th, 2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darling Ninja

Hurry up and finish the course, so you can start enjoying your Ninjette!

I'm tryin', I'm tryin'!

Love your sig btw.

Mr.E · July 27th, 2011, 11:47 PM

Congrats on the new bike. Too bad you cant sit on it though. x-( The sticker says it was sold. Oh... wait.... lol jkjk. Congrats. great looking bike.

zartan · July 27th, 2011, 11:50 PM

Congrats and welcome to Team Green!!

Snake · July 28th, 2011, 02:11 AM

Great looking bike.

rockNroll · July 28th, 2011, 03:10 AM

SOLDPLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THIS MOTORCYCLE

Congrats!!

akima · July 28th, 2011, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

SOLDPLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THIS MOTORCYCLE

Obey the sticker! I guess I'll have to stick to riding it standing on the pegs.

rockNroll · July 28th, 2011, 03:28 AM

We need pictures of that!

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

We need pictures of that!

More pics of your pretty Ninjette please

akima · July 28th, 2011, 08:23 AM

I'm going to take more pictures when I'm riding it. I want to play that picture game that's going on in one of the threads. It looks fun.

akima · July 28th, 2011, 08:30 AM

Ok. 1 more!

The only benefit I can see of the 2011 edition over the 2008,9 and 10 editions is that this one has white dials on the dash - looks good!

akima · July 28th, 2011, 08:32 AM

I actually prefer the red Ninjettes, but they don't sell them here. If I scratch mine up or suddenly get loaded I'll get some red fairings shipped here. I guess I'd have to get the tank sprayed too.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 08:33 AM

Or you can leave the tank red and have a Christmas color based bike

CThunder-blue · July 28th, 2011, 09:25 AM

Congrats! Ride safe. I still remember how excited I was. It was better than opening gifts during Christmas.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Congrats! Ride safe. I still remember how excited I was. It was better than opening gifts during Christmas.

Unless your gift was a Ninjette

2011Ninja250R · July 28th, 2011, 09:43 AM

I have the same bike. Love it. Congrats.

Honko · July 28th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I bought my first ever Ninjette today. It's also my first ever motorcycle. Really happy with it. They look so much nicer than in the pictures. Heavier than I imagine too. At the shop it was positioned near some much-bigger-engine bikes, and didn't look out of place.

It's a 2011 edition. It has had one prior owner who only rode it for ~350 miles before selling. It looks like the previous owner made 3 [all desirable] modifications. He added a seat cowl, a tank scratch protector and he got one of those trimmed down number plate holders installed so there isn't that long bit of plastic that hangs over the back wheel.

I haven't ridden it yet because I've still got to complete a course I'm doing before I'm allowed to ride anything bigger than a 125CC bike. Can't wait to give it a go.

Transporting it from the shop in a van was pretty difficult. There weren't enough decent points to tie the straps too. I ended up doing the best I could with the straps then padding out the van with used motorcycle tires. I spent most of the 3 hour drive staring at it to make sure it didn't tip: the Ninjette toughed out the bumpy ride just fine. I think the shop owner was pretty chuffed to have got rid of those old tires too that were just lying around

-Super Happy Akima

Hopefully this is soon. I bought my bike about 2-3 weeks before I actually got on it. It was painfully long and saddening walking past it every morning to get in my car and drive to work.

kaiserz · July 28th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Nice bike

Tony B · July 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Congratulations on that ! I know how frustrating it can be, I got a Honda 400/4 when I was 17 before my test, and I did take it for one sneaky ride up the A30 whilst my folks were out shopping

Scared the life out of me

(That was 32 years ago

).

akima · July 28th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony B

Congratulations on that ! I know how frustrating it can be, I got a Honda 400/4 when I was 17 before my test, and I did take it for one sneaky ride up the A30 whilst my folks were out shopping

Scared the life out of me

(That was 32 years ago

).

I bet the roads were nice and clear 32 years ago. Too many humans now.

akima · July 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honko

Hopefully this is soon. I bought my bike about 2-3 weeks before I actually got on it. It was painfully long and saddening walking past it every morning to get in my car and drive to work.

It's currently resting at my Aunty's house so at least I don't see it all the time. It seems to pop into my head at least once every hour though.

I'm not sure why it is so satisfying pressing that starter button and hearing the engine

there's got to be some primal reason behind it! Large mammalian predators often make similar noises I suppose - loud and deep growling. With that in mind, surely hearing the bike should be a scary thing, not a nice thing.

Maybe it's to do with the thought that you are in control of the bike, ie - in control of the beast. I don't know.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM

I think I know why it is so thrilling. It's a motorcycle. Motorcycle=Awesome.

Tony B · July 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I bet the roads were nice and clear 32 years ago.

.....and you're much too polite to say 'back in the old days' .....

akima · July 28th, 2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony B

.....and you're much too polite to say 'back in the old days' .....

I was gonna say "stone age", but I suspected that Honda dated further back than that. Just kidding

coondog · July 28th, 2011, 04:09 PM

I spent 10 days in ireland visiting all the folks and cousins a bit back and rode a de-restricted nsr125, awesome. We don't get many smaller displacement bikes for asphalt here. I was shocked at what they were asking for the ninjettes. So it's nice to see somone purchase such a fine roadbike there. Congradulations Bro and welcome from an islander. I'll never forget all the burned out 125 engines from being maxxed out riding, won't happen to you for sure.

akima · July 28th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coondog

I spent 10 days in ireland visiting all the folks and cousins a bit back and rode a de-restricted nsr125, awesome. We don't get many smaller displacement bikes for asphalt here. I was shocked at what they were asking for the ninjettes. So it's nice to see somone purchase such a fine roadbike there. Congradulations Bro and welcome from an islander. I'll never forget all the burned out 125 engines from being maxxed out riding, won't happen to you for sure.

Thanks.

I see young people all the time here on 50cc and 125cc bikes riding along with the poor little engine running at max revs giving off a constant high pitch whirr.

They are more expensive here than in the states. I got a really good deal on mine but it still wasn't cheap... that's all my savings gone.

I wanted something reliable as I plan to ride through France on it quite soon. I figure it's also safer to be on a modern bike like this with decent breaks, handling and power.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Thanks.

I see young people all the time here on 50cc and 125cc bikes riding along with the poor little engine running at max revs giving off a constant high pitch whirr.

They are more expensive here than in the states. I got a really good deal on mine but it still wasn't cheap... that's all my savings gone.

I wanted something reliable as I plan to ride through France on it quite soon. I figure it's also safer to be on a modern bike like this with decent breaks, handling and power.

You've got that right

July 27th, 2011, 03:18 PM	#1
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Shiny New Ninjette!! I bought my first ever Ninjette today. It's also my first ever motorcycle. Really happy with it. They look so much nicer than in the pictures. Heavier than I imagine too. At the shop it was positioned near some much-bigger-engine bikes, and didn't look out of place. It's a 2011 edition. It has had one prior owner who only rode it for ~350 miles before selling. It looks like the previous owner made 3 [all desirable] modifications. He added a seat cowl, a tank scratch protector and he got one of those trimmed down number plate holders installed so there isn't that long bit of plastic that hangs over the back wheel. I haven't ridden it yet because I've still got to complete a course I'm doing before I'm allowed to ride anything bigger than a 125CC bike. Can't wait to give it a go. Transporting it from the shop in a van was pretty difficult. There weren't enough decent points to tie the straps too. I ended up doing the best I could with the straps then padding out the van with used motorcycle tires. I spent most of the 3 hour drive staring at it to make sure it didn't tip: the Ninjette toughed out the bumpy ride just fine. I think the shop owner was pretty chuffed to have got rid of those old tires too that were just lying around -Super Happy Akima Last futzed with by akima; July 27th, 2011 at 03:18 PM. Reason: typo

July 27th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#3
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July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#7
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	Congrats! Hurry up and finish the course, so you can start enjoying your Ninjette! __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#8
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	For what it's worth, you can ride it on your property. Can't get a ticket for that __________________________________________________

July 27th, 2011, 11:50 PM	#12
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Congrats and welcome to Team Green!! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

July 27th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#2
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Congrats and happy riding

July 27th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#4
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Looks Great!! Enjoy!!

July 27th, 2011, 04:06 PM	#5
Albach ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Denver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 21	Congrats! I know how your feeling - got a good deal on an 06 and signed up for MSF this weekend. I have ridden mine though!

July 27th, 2011, 04:17 PM	#9
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

July 27th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#11
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the new bike. Too bad you cant sit on it though. x-( The sticker says it was sold. Oh... wait.... lol jkjk. Congrats. great looking bike.

July 28th, 2011, 02:11 AM	#13
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	Great looking bike.

July 28th, 2011, 03:10 AM	#14
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	SOLDPLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THIS MOTORCYCLE Congrats!! __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

July 28th, 2011, 03:28 AM	#16
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	We need pictures of that! __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

July 28th, 2011, 08:23 AM	#18
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I'm going to take more pictures when I'm riding it. I want to play that picture game that's going on in one of the threads. It looks fun.

July 28th, 2011, 08:30 AM	#19
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Ok. 1 more! The only benefit I can see of the 2011 edition over the 2008,9 and 10 editions is that this one has white dials on the dash - looks good!

July 28th, 2011, 08:32 AM	#20
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I actually prefer the red Ninjettes, but they don't sell them here. If I scratch mine up or suddenly get loaded I'll get some red fairings shipped here. I guess I'd have to get the tank sprayed too.

July 28th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Or you can leave the tank red and have a Christmas color based bike __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 09:25 AM	#22
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Congrats! Ride safe. I still remember how excited I was. It was better than opening gifts during Christmas. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 28th, 2011, 09:43 AM	#24
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Sweet I have the same bike. Love it. Congrats.

July 28th, 2011, 09:58 AM	#26
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice bike

July 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM	#27
Tony B ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Surrey UK Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): GPX250 + many others! Posts: 184	Congratulations on that ! I know how frustrating it can be, I got a Honda 400/4 when I was 17 before my test, and I did take it for one sneaky ride up the A30 whilst my folks were out shopping Scared the life out of me (That was 32 years ago ).

July 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM	#30
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I think I know why it is so thrilling. It's a motorcycle. Motorcycle=Awesome. __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#33
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	I spent 10 days in ireland visiting all the folks and cousins a bit back and rode a de-restricted nsr125, awesome. We don't get many smaller displacement bikes for asphalt here. I was shocked at what they were asking for the ninjettes. So it's nice to see somone purchase such a fine roadbike there. Congradulations Bro and welcome from an islander. I'll never forget all the burned out 125 engines from being maxxed out riding, won't happen to you for sure.

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