Howdy from Fort Lauderdale

gogoKawi · September 7th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Saying I'm a new member wouldn't exactly be true. I've been lurking on the site for almost a month now. I'm a little shy. What can I say...

I bought a green 2008 250. My first bike. It is just what I wanted, an easy bike to ride where I couldn't get myself into too much trouble. So far, so good. My only complaint is how bad the wind affects the bike on the highway. I did not realize it was as bad as it is. If the wind blows from the left, it feels like I have to put all of my weight on the left just to keep it up.

My only worry is that I am developing the itch. Yes, the itch for more power. What makes it twice as bad is my riding partners all have 750s and 1000s, which means I am usually the last one to make it to our destination. But, it's all good. I got the 250 to prevent me from speeding, but still enjoying the ride.

I look forward to contributing a bit more than I already have.

Alex · September 7th, 2009, 04:10 AM

miks · September 7th, 2009, 05:16 AM

Welcome mate

KJohnson21 · September 7th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Tigress · September 7th, 2009, 07:24 AM

Welcome!! There is a ton to learn on here and lots of fun to be had!

noche_caliente · September 7th, 2009, 08:14 AM

it's great to have you with us Andre.... I know y'all are hurting for twisties down there, but if you hit some of those with your buddies on the bigger bikes, they'll find it a lot harder to pull away!

Snake · September 7th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Hello and welcome.

gogoKawi · September 8th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

it's great to have you with us Andre.... I know y'all are hurting for twisties down there, but if you hit some of those with your buddies on the bigger bikes, they'll find it a lot harder to pull away!

You are so right! There are no twisty roads, or hills (unless you count the landfills and on-ramps). I'll be moving to DC in the next 2 months. I plan on taking full advantage of the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia roads. Can't wait! I really need to work on my confidence in the turns.

Thanks for the welcoming everyone!

OldGuy · September 8th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Welcome Andre - glad your with us. Don't worry about the big boys. Anybody can go fast in a straight line - even us old guys

September 7th, 2009, 04:04 AM	#1
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Howdy from Fort Lauderdale Saying I'm a new member wouldn't exactly be true. I've been lurking on the site for almost a month now. I'm a little shy. What can I say... I bought a green 2008 250. My first bike. It is just what I wanted, an easy bike to ride where I couldn't get myself into too much trouble. So far, so good. My only complaint is how bad the wind affects the bike on the highway. I did not realize it was as bad as it is. If the wind blows from the left, it feels like I have to put all of my weight on the left just to keep it up. My only worry is that I am developing the itch. Yes, the itch for more power. What makes it twice as bad is my riding partners all have 750s and 1000s, which means I am usually the last one to make it to our destination. But, it's all good. I got the 250 to prevent me from speeding, but still enjoying the ride. I look forward to contributing a bit more than I already have.

September 7th, 2009, 04:10 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 7th, 2009, 05:16 AM	#3
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

September 7th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#4
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?

September 7th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#5
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Welcome!! There is a ton to learn on here and lots of fun to be had! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

September 7th, 2009, 08:14 AM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	it's great to have you with us Andre.... I know y'all are hurting for twisties down there, but if you hit some of those with your buddies on the bigger bikes, they'll find it a lot harder to pull away! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 7th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#7
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.

September 8th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#9
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Andre - glad your with us. Don't worry about the big boys. Anybody can go fast in a straight line - even us old guys __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

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