Hello friends

Black Vulture · November 8th, 2015, 03:03 AM

Hello, I'm from Hobart, Tasmania. (the sourthern most state of Australia) I'm new to riding and my 2011 Ninja 250 is my first bike. I am currently carrying out a major service and some minor repairs on the bike and I have yet to take it out for my first ride. I'm hopeful I should get all the parts I need to put it back together but the end of this week. I found ninjette.org as I was searching for general information about the bike.

NevadaWolf · November 8th, 2015, 03:25 AM

Black Vulture! Glad to have you aboard...

Charb · November 8th, 2015, 04:19 AM

Hello and Welcome!

Geezer-60 · November 8th, 2015, 05:20 AM

Welcome aboard! We have the same bike, I think you'll like it!

Black Vulture · November 8th, 2015, 05:32 AM

Thank you. I used a 2011 ninja 250 during the training course for my learners permit and really enjoyed the bike. Everyone I have spoken to about it have told me that it's a great bike. My bike has been a little neglected by its previous owner but is now safe in my caring hands.

Geezer-60 · November 8th, 2015, 05:40 AM

Previous owner of my bike took great care to lighten all the fairings with an asphalt rasp. Other than that, it was in pretty good shape. Now that winter is approaching here, I might get the gumption to clean the carbs.

Did you get your riding gear yet?

Black Vulture · November 8th, 2015, 06:52 AM

I had that issue with my bike but luckily I have a friend who does plastic welding. I do have all my riding gear, didn't go for the top of the line gear but it's all compliant with safety standards here. Boots, gloves, jeans with Kevlar and knee armour, jacket is textile with Kevlar with and armour on elbows, shoulders and a removable thermal liner for the colder months, helmet is very basic but fits well and is comfortable... Just lacks features. If I'm loving riding (as much as I think I will) in a couple of years time I will upgrade my bike and my gear, will have a better idea of what I really want and need to spend the proper money on at that stage.

cbinker · November 8th, 2015, 06:54 AM

hi.

csmith12 · November 8th, 2015, 07:09 AM

Welcome Andy!

Geezer-60 · November 8th, 2015, 08:41 AM

Good plan and good luck! Keep that rubber side down under. (somebody had to say it...)

snot · November 8th, 2015, 01:54 PM

welcome

Snake · November 10th, 2015, 06:05 AM

Hello and welcome.

VaFish · November 10th, 2015, 08:52 AM

Welcome,

I spent a couple weeks in Tasmania in 1996. Beautiful Island and great trout fishing.

EternalNewb · November 10th, 2015, 11:06 AM

Welcome aboard, Andy!

November 8th, 2015, 03:03 AM	#1
Black Vulture ninjette.org newbie Name: Andy Location: Tasmania Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r - Black Posts: 3	Hello friends Hello, I'm from Hobart, Tasmania. (the sourthern most state of Australia) I'm new to riding and my 2011 Ninja 250 is my first bike. I am currently carrying out a major service and some minor repairs on the bike and I have yet to take it out for my first ride. I'm hopeful I should get all the parts I need to put it back together but the end of this week. I found ninjette.org as I was searching for general information about the bike.

November 8th, 2015, 03:25 AM	#2
NevadaWolf 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	Black Vulture! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

November 8th, 2015, 05:20 AM	#4
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Welcome aboard! We have the same bike, I think you'll like it! __________________________________________________ Inertia shouldn't define potential.

November 8th, 2015, 05:40 AM	#6
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Previous owner of my bike took great care to lighten all the fairings with an asphalt rasp. Other than that, it was in pretty good shape. Now that winter is approaching here, I might get the gumption to clean the carbs. Did you get your riding gear yet? __________________________________________________ Inertia shouldn't define potential.

November 8th, 2015, 06:54 AM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	hi. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 8th, 2015, 04:19 AM	#3
Charb ninjette.org newbie Name: Charb Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r 2012 Posts: 5	Hello and Welcome!

November 8th, 2015, 05:32 AM	#5
Black Vulture ninjette.org newbie Name: Andy Location: Tasmania Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r - Black Posts: 3	Thank you. I used a 2011 ninja 250 during the training course for my learners permit and really enjoyed the bike. Everyone I have spoken to about it have told me that it's a great bike. My bike has been a little neglected by its previous owner but is now safe in my caring hands.

November 8th, 2015, 06:52 AM	#7
Black Vulture ninjette.org newbie Name: Andy Location: Tasmania Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r - Black Posts: 3	I had that issue with my bike but luckily I have a friend who does plastic welding. I do have all my riding gear, didn't go for the top of the line gear but it's all compliant with safety standards here. Boots, gloves, jeans with Kevlar and knee armour, jacket is textile with Kevlar with and armour on elbows, shoulders and a removable thermal liner for the colder months, helmet is very basic but fits well and is comfortable... Just lacks features. If I'm loving riding (as much as I think I will) in a couple of years time I will upgrade my bike and my gear, will have a better idea of what I really want and need to spend the proper money on at that stage.

November 8th, 2015, 07:09 AM	#9
csmith12 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	Welcome Andy! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 8th, 2015, 08:41 AM	#10
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Good plan and good luck! Keep that rubber side down under. (somebody had to say it...) __________________________________________________ Inertia shouldn't define potential.

November 8th, 2015, 01:54 PM	#11
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

November 10th, 2015, 06:05 AM	#12
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	Hello and welcome.

November 10th, 2015, 08:52 AM	#13
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Welcome, I spent a couple weeks in Tasmania in 1996. Beautiful Island and great trout fishing.

November 10th, 2015, 11:06 AM	#14
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard, Andy!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What friends are for :)	Ninjinsky	Off-Topic	3	January 7th, 2015 04:33 PM
From Argentina Hello friends	Sisindrai	New Members	14	February 28th, 2014 08:28 PM
Why am i friends with such a person?	jack_bm	Videos	17	May 23rd, 2012 07:18 PM
Dear Friends	Kevin2109	General Motorcycling Discussion	15	January 28th, 2012 04:06 PM
Looking for some new friends in the SF Bay!	02ninjaeastbay	New Members	18	April 16th, 2011 01:24 AM