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September 2nd, 2013, 08:09 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rich
Location: SW Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 1
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New rider / owner in SW Colorado
OK, I'll try to keep this short. Decades ago when I was a teenager, I rode the neighbors dirt bike about 1/4 mile... and thought it was interesting. I never pursued riding until two months ago when a new friend insisted I learn to ride one of his dirt bikes. I was on a Honda 250... he was on a 450. Of course I couldn't keep up and I really wasn't into the dirt bike thing. We then got onto pavement to ride out to the Hovenweep ruins (there is absolutely nothing out here... wasn't really worried that I was not licensed to be on the street) and that is when I got bit by the bug.... the bug of riding a motorcycle on the road. I liked it so much, I quickly took a MSF class, passed and started my search for something to ride. My friend was disappointed that I didn't want a dirt bike, but I told him to take the class and get a street bike... we'll see. Anyway, after much deliberation, I found a mint condition 2012 candy apple green Ninja 250R on craigslist (posted by a dealer) with a bit over 2400 miles. Drove the pickup to Montrose, checked it out as best I could, paid $3500 and took it home. Back at home and after seconds of examination, my friend said "Hey, the right fork has a leaking seal" and sure enough it does. Damn dealers. It's my fault for not knowing what to look for. First MC and it has a mechanical issue. Live and Learn. It goes in this week to have the seals redone. However, in the meantime, I have been having fun building my confidence on this Ninja. I live in farm country, so I have a bit over 2 miles of harsh gravel and hard dirt to ride over (at 15 MPH or slower) before I get to the highway where it is 65MPH or get run over. I seriously need to practice some 20-50MPH riding techniques, but there is nowhere around here. All of the churches and school yards have no paved areas. The nearest town with paved areas is Cortez, 1/2 hour away, and when the fork seals are done, I'll give that a try. Sorry for the long-winded entry, but I wanted to get it all out there and let everyone know owning a Ninja is a blast, even with one leaky seal.......
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September 2nd, 2013, 08:40 PM
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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
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 subcutaneous! Glad to have you aboard...
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September 2nd, 2013, 08:50 PM
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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
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Welcome to the forum an two wheels!
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September 2nd, 2013, 08:54 PM
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Your face
Name: Wes
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Rich!! Poo pop on that dealer for not telling you there were mechanical issues
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September 3rd, 2013, 04:25 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Welcome!
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September 3rd, 2013, 12:04 PM
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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
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Hello and welcome.
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September 3rd, 2013, 01:12 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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welcome
It does look good. |
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September 3rd, 2013, 05:17 PM
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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
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September 4th, 2013, 01:08 PM
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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
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I need to get back down your way to go tourist mode for awhile. I do love Mesa Verde and was just passing through Cortez a few weeks ago (got rained on as I left Durango and it was off an on until about Mancos). Beautiful country to be in on a bike!
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September 7th, 2013, 06:54 AM
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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
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Welcome to our site !!!
Don't miss our Riding Skills section out 
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September 7th, 2013, 03:03 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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