July 27th, 2011, 03:18 PM | #1 |
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Name: Akima
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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 |
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July 27th, 2011, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Congrats and happy riding
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July 27th, 2011, 03:55 PM | #3 |
Always.
Name: Alex
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July 27th, 2011, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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Name: Al
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Looks Great!! Enjoy!!
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July 27th, 2011, 04:06 PM | #5 |
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Name: Andrew
Location: Denver
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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!
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July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM | #7 |
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Name: Annette
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Congrats! Hurry up and finish the course, so you can start enjoying your Ninjette!
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July 27th, 2011, 04:16 PM | #8 |
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Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
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For what it's worth, you can ride it on your property. Can't get a ticket for that
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July 27th, 2011, 04:17 PM | #9 |
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Welcome to the 250 party.
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July 27th, 2011, 11:47 PM | #11 |
That rider dude.
Name: Eric
Location: Orlando, Fl.
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.
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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.
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July 27th, 2011, 11:50 PM | #12 |
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Congrats and welcome to Team Green!!
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July 28th, 2011, 02:11 AM | #13 |
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Name: Rick
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Great looking bike.
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July 28th, 2011, 03:10 AM | #14 |
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Name: rock
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SOLDPLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THIS MOTORCYCLE
Congrats!!
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July 28th, 2011, 03:28 AM | #16 |
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We need pictures of that!
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July 28th, 2011, 07:28 AM | #17 |
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Name: nickypoo
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More pics of your pretty Ninjette please
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July 28th, 2011, 08:23 AM | #18 |
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Name: Akima
Location: England
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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.
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July 28th, 2011, 08:32 AM | #20 |
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Name: Akima
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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.
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July 28th, 2011, 08:33 AM | #21 |
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Or you can leave the tank red and have a Christmas color based bike
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July 28th, 2011, 09:25 AM | #22 |
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Congrats! Ride safe. I still remember how excited I was. It was better than opening gifts during Christmas.
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July 28th, 2011, 09:37 AM | #23 |
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Unless your gift was a Ninjette
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July 28th, 2011, 09:43 AM | #24 |
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Name: Brad
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Sweet
I have the same bike. Love it. Congrats.
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July 28th, 2011, 09:54 AM | #25 |
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Name: Hyon
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July 28th, 2011, 09:58 AM | #26 |
There's a limit to s2pdty
Name: A.D.
Location: NoVa the burg
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Nice bike
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July 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM | #27 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Surrey UK
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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 ). |
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July 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM | #29 | |
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Name: Akima
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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. |
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July 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM | #30 |
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I think I know why it is so thrilling. It's a motorcycle. Motorcycle=Awesome.
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July 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM | #31 |
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July 28th, 2011, 04:09 PM | #33 |
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Name: john
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire
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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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July 28th, 2011, 04:20 PM | #34 | |
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Name: Akima
Location: England
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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. |
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