September 9th, 2013, 01:47 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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New From St Louis
New to the 250 racing scene, RC-Rick let me ride his street 250 months ago and I knew I needed one after that.
Wife's done a few track days on it so far. Did my first track day on it last weekend. So far woodcraft clip-ons and SVracing rear sets have gone on, rest is stock. Purchased air filter and jet kit from a member here this afternoon, and my suspension guy is getting me prices on fork internals and a new rear shock. Its a blast passing bikes with 100+ more HP in the corners! Me trying to tell my wife I need gas... My wife coming into turn 1, dropped 5 seconds off her best time from last TD |
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September 9th, 2013, 01:50 PM | #2 |
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.
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Awesome & Welcome!
Maybe we will get a chance to race together next season.
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September 9th, 2013, 01:53 PM | #3 |
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Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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Sorry pics are so huge... Other forums re-size them.
Looking forward to it! This past weekend the field was pretty big for the 250 class! |
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September 9th, 2013, 02:28 PM | #4 |
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.
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If MCRA would run more than one Putnam day..... hint, hint Hope to see Gateway many times next year though.
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September 9th, 2013, 04:15 PM | #5 |
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Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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Welcome to the forum. Great pics! Enjoy the ride!!!
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September 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM | #6 |
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Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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Welcome. Noticed that your wife's pic is much bigger than yours...us women love to get more attention
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September 10th, 2013, 09:04 AM | #7 |
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Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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Thanks for the warm welcomes!
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September 10th, 2013, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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Name: Andrew
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September 10th, 2013, 11:52 AM | #9 |
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.
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Doh! That is from gettin' low right? She all good?
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September 10th, 2013, 12:00 PM | #10 | |
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Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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You throw the bike hard to the left and she just caught one of the humps. She's all good though, didn't wreck. She said she never even felt it, just went to shift and nothing was there... |
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September 10th, 2013, 12:19 PM | #11 |
It's a long boring story
Name: Ryan
Location: St. Louis
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167
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I saw yall there. That is exciting for me because I didn't remember at all till I saw that picture. I'm the 250 guy that crashed in turn 7 and got a ride to the hospital.
Watch out for those pegs. That is what they said happened to me. Leaned over too far and the pegs lifted my rear and I high sided like a chump.
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September 10th, 2013, 12:49 PM | #12 | |
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Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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Turn 7 is notorious for causing high sides, there's a dip in the pavement just before the exit that sucks you down just enough to catch pegs and more likely large rear spools. Saw your thread on MCRA's board but don't have any video of it so didn't comment. What section were you running in, color bike? |
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September 10th, 2013, 12:52 PM | #13 |
It's a long boring story
Name: Ryan
Location: St. Louis
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I was on a white 250 with red tank. Wearing the orange shirt for the racer clinic in intermediate.
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#41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that. |
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September 10th, 2013, 10:40 PM | #14 |
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Nice pics! Cool custom shifter too!
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September 11th, 2013, 08:36 PM | #15 |
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Name: Rick
Location: St Peters
Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '09 ZX6 (street), '04 RC51 (street/track), '08 Ninja 250 (race) Posts: 104
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Welcome. I'm doing my best getting people hooked on the 250. Drew makes number 4 or 5.
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September 12th, 2013, 05:41 AM | #16 |
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welcome. I swear I think I'm the only person to join who wasn't smart enough to already own a bike
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September 12th, 2013, 07:21 AM | #17 |
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Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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I didn't have one when I jumped in the forum either.
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September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM | #18 |
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I didnt own a bike when I first joined.... I was checking out the scene and then got a bike :-)
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September 12th, 2013, 07:34 AM | #19 |
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I'll get there eventually...
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September 12th, 2013, 07:26 PM | #20 |
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Hello and welcome.
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September 12th, 2013, 07:43 PM | #21 |
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Welcome to our site, Andrew !!!
You guys are a fast couple
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September 13th, 2013, 11:03 AM | #22 |
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Name: Andrew
Location: St Louis
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There might be something wrong with me, I've never wanted to upgrade a bike so much.
In one week since riding the 250 on the track I've bought: Full Two Bro's exhaust Yosh rear set Risers stage 3 Jet Kit Bolt on Airfilter Stock GSXR steering dampner and mount Still waiting on prices from my suspension guy too... Gateway is in 3 weeks!
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September 13th, 2013, 01:47 PM | #23 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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Haha... I wanted to upgrade mine before I got it. Modding is half the fun
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September 13th, 2013, 02:03 PM | #24 | |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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September 13th, 2013, 05:32 PM | #25 |
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Welcome aboard!
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