New 250 in Georgetown, Texas

Bryant001 · April 7th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Hi all. My name is John Paul. I'm the proud new owner of a 2009 Black, Ninja 250r. I've had it about a week and love it so far. I'm a rookie rider and I only got into this to save $ on gas. Now, It's fun too. I turn 41 this year and I'm catching a lot of flak about hitting my midlife crisis. I keep telling them it's not midlife, I'm just cheap and $75/week in my truck doesn't make sense.

I look forward to talking to you all in the forums.

Alex · April 7th, 2011, 07:40 AM

Yasko · April 7th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Welcome... Be safe, take the MFS soon, and have fun...

Bryant001 · April 7th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Took the MSF last weekend. Would have preferred to do it on my own bike(in retrospect). I've been spending some time practicing on the back streets and in parking lots.

I rode dirt bikes when I was a kid. This is definitely more fun. Except my chest hurts from laying over the tank. LOL I may be too old for a sport bike.

slolane · April 7th, 2011, 09:48 AM

Welcome

Congrats on getting back on a bike. A buddy of mine did the same thing last year and saves a good bit of money per month rather than commuting in his Subaru. It's a great hobby that spans commuting, fun rides, etc... as far as midlife crisis, even if it is there are much worse options... like heroin, LOL.

For comfort (leaning, body position and the like) there are several things you can do, search around on here for some ideas. For me I did the following (coming from a guy pushing 40

)... Taller windscreen to get the air up and over me, bar risers to raise the bars (less lean), learn to relax your arms/grip and grip the bike with your legs/core support, Corbin seat made for my inseam and preferences (less lean, flatter/wider). That should give you some ideas to start with.

austexjg · April 7th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Welcome to the forum... Get some riding in now because the heat in traffic can be a b*tch around here in summer.

Bryant001 · April 7th, 2011, 10:03 AM

I was wondering about the heat. I only commute 16 miles but some days it can take 30+ minutes to get home. I may be putting icepacks in my helmet...

AMMOCAN · April 7th, 2011, 01:15 PM

bob706 · April 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the forum

KJohnson21 · April 7th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Snake · April 9th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Hello and welcome.

vnranger · April 9th, 2011, 10:13 PM

April 7th, 2011, 07:36 AM	#1
Bryant001 Texas Newbie Name: John Paul Location: Georgetown Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 3	New 250 in Georgetown, Texas Hi all. My name is John Paul. I'm the proud new owner of a 2009 Black, Ninja 250r. I've had it about a week and love it so far. I'm a rookie rider and I only got into this to save $ on gas. Now, It's fun too. I turn 41 this year and I'm catching a lot of flak about hitting my midlife crisis. I keep telling them it's not midlife, I'm just cheap and $75/week in my truck doesn't make sense. I look forward to talking to you all in the forums.

April 7th, 2011, 07:40 AM	#2
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April 7th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#4
Bryant001 Texas Newbie Name: John Paul Location: Georgetown Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 3	Thanks Took the MSF last weekend. Would have preferred to do it on my own bike(in retrospect). I've been spending some time practicing on the back streets and in parking lots. I rode dirt bikes when I was a kid. This is definitely more fun. Except my chest hurts from laying over the tank. LOL I may be too old for a sport bike.

April 7th, 2011, 10:03 AM	#7
Bryant001 Texas Newbie Name: John Paul Location: Georgetown Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 3	Summer Heat I was wondering about the heat. I only commute 16 miles but some days it can take 30+ minutes to get home. I may be putting icepacks in my helmet...

April 7th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#8
AMMOCAN SLIME-R Name: AMMOCAN Location: Maryland Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): SOLD '10 Kawasaki 250R SE A.K.A. SLIME-R SOLD Posts: 596	__________________________________________________

April 7th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#3
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Welcome... Be safe, take the MFS soon, and have fun...

April 7th, 2011, 09:48 AM	#5
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome Congrats on getting back on a bike. A buddy of mine did the same thing last year and saves a good bit of money per month rather than commuting in his Subaru. It's a great hobby that spans commuting, fun rides, etc... as far as midlife crisis, even if it is there are much worse options... like heroin, LOL. For comfort (leaning, body position and the like) there are several things you can do, search around on here for some ideas. For me I did the following (coming from a guy pushing 40 )... Taller windscreen to get the air up and over me, bar risers to raise the bars (less lean), learn to relax your arms/grip and grip the bike with your legs/core support, Corbin seat made for my inseam and preferences (less lean, flatter/wider). That should give you some ideas to start with.

April 7th, 2011, 09:59 AM	#6
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Welcome to the forum... Get some riding in now because the heat in traffic can be a b*tch around here in summer.

April 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#9
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.	Welcome to the forum

April 7th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#10
KJohnson21 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	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

April 9th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#11
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.

April 9th, 2011, 10:13 PM	#12
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

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