Just wanted to say hi

MDStroup · March 12th, 2016, 06:58 PM

I just wanted to say hi. I was an occasional lurker in the past. But today i finally joined. What finally pushed me was that i have wanted a motorcycle ever since i could walk.
The ninja 250 was actually of the motorcycles that pulled me back into the motorcycle scene after drifting away with prices way out of my league. But then i discovered the ninja
300. It seemed perfect for me. Great gas mileage, enough power for what i need, looks good, cheap insurance. Whats not to love. Well i decided i should go to college while i
had the chance so the 300 now is out of my budget. So that brings me here again. As a first bike i am looking for a used 250 or a dual sport of some sort. So i want to learn
all i can from you guys here to make sure i do it right.

My hobbies and passions are:
-Cars
-Motorcycles
-Bicycles
-Guns, especially long range precision shooting
-Video games
-Computer building
-Straight razors
-Fountain pens
-History
-Math

I am currently a mechanical and civil engineering student.
I am also dyslexic, so forgive and spelling errors in the future. As you can see, i had to edit my first post!

CynicalC · March 12th, 2016, 07:13 PM

MDStroup! Glad to have you aboard...

CaliGrrl · March 12th, 2016, 07:45 PM

Welcome! I have a thing for fountain pens, too. Pens of all varieties, really, but there's something about a beautiful fountain pen...

MDStroup · March 12th, 2016, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

Welcome! I have a thing for fountain pens, too. Pens of all varieties, really, but there's something about a beautiful fountain pen...

Yes, i like them all as well. But there is just something about fountain pens that draws me towards them. Maybe it is just the engineer in me.
Maybe when i get my 250 i should name it fountain pen so i can write all over the roads!

crazymadbastard · March 12th, 2016, 08:35 PM

Welcome!

csmith12 · March 12th, 2016, 08:50 PM

Welcome!

snot · March 13th, 2016, 09:24 AM

Welcome

Snake · March 13th, 2016, 10:32 AM

Hello and welcome!

HoneyBadgerRy · March 13th, 2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDStroup

My hobbies and passions are:
-Cars
-Motorcycles
-Bicycles
-Guns, especially long range precision shooting
-Video games
-Computer building
-Straight razors
-Fountain pens
-History
-Math

I am currently a mechanical and civil engineering student.
I am also dyslexic, so forgive and spelling errors in the future. As you can see, i had to edit my first post!

Besides History, foutian pens, and dyslexia we sound like we share the same hobbies. I took a bunch if college level engineering classes, but I decided to join the marines as an aircraft mechanic instead of going to college.

Always, its good to hear you are looking to learn on a 250 and not going to get yourself hurt. Looking forward to hearing you getting a bike.

MDStroup · March 13th, 2016, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

Besides History, foutian pens, and dyslexia we sound like we share the same hobbies. I took a bunch if college level engineering classes, but I decided to join the marines as an aircraft mechanic instead of going to college.

Always, its good to hear you are looking to learn on a 250 and not going to get yourself hurt. Looking forward to hearing you getting a bike.

Thanks for the welcome.
I hope i can get one soon. I did see someone actually post a 1999 ninja 250 for sale for 430 dollars some what close to me. It is missing a few parts. But it looks like it is missing everything i was going to take off.
That is a great job as well. I was going to job the military as well but then i became diabetic(cue the price is right fail music).
I have to ask then, did you get your user name from the AAC honeybadger?

VaFish · March 13th, 2016, 03:04 PM

Welcome,

Used Ninja 250's, especially the pre-gens 1988-2007 are easy and cheap to find and still a great bike with plenty of power.

HoneyBadgerRy · March 13th, 2016, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDStroup

Thanks for the welcome.
I hope i can get one soon. I did see someone actually post a 1999 ninja 250 for sale for 430 dollars some what close to me. It is missing a few parts. But it looks like it is missing everything i was going to take off.
That is a great job as well. I was going to job the military as well but then i became diabetic(cue the price is right fail music).
I have to ask then, did you get your user name from the AAC honeybadger?

No, I got my nickname from hanging out at a friends house and trying to chose an Xbox username. I said "I don't give a ****, I just need something so we can play halo." And it reminded them of the honey badger don't give a **** video that was popular at the time, and it just kinda stuck.

Edit: aperently I don't know how to link a YouTube video, so here is a link instead.

MDStroup · March 13th, 2016, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

No, I got my nickname from hanging out at a friends house and trying to chose an Xbox username. I said "I don't give a ****, I just need something so we can play halo." And it reminded them of the honey badger don't give a **** video that was popular at the time, and it just kinda stuck.

Edit: aperently I don't know how to link a YouTube video, so here is a link instead.

I remember that! I saw it first on Snipershide.
You should see the honey badger political party video then. It is narrated by the same person.

DEFY · March 16th, 2016, 04:49 AM

Welcome!!!

Racer x · March 16th, 2016, 05:55 AM

Welcome
We have many similar interests. I am also sylsdexic. I have to edit most of my posts not because im dyslexic but because the spell check puts different words in my sentence.

I love cars and bikes and bicycles.
I have raced them all. .

I have had many guns but sold them to race.
I now shoot percision airguns in a sport called Field Target

I collect watched and pens .
My latest is a Caran D'ache. Ball point. A gift from my wife.

http://www.penporium.com/CARAN-D-ACH...495-p/2582.htm

And I like to watch knife making. But would cut myself if I had a streight razor. Wow they are sharp.

I also love history and use math everyday.

MDStroup · March 16th, 2016, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

Welcome
We have many similar interests. I am also sylsdexic. I have to edit most of my posts not because im dyslexic but because the spell check puts different words in my sentence.

I love cars and bikes and bicycles.
I have raced them all. .

I have had many guns but sold them to race.
I now shoot percision airguns in a sport called Field Target

I collect watched and pens .
My latest is a Caran D'ache. Ball point. A gift from my wife.

http://www.penporium.com/CARAN-D-ACH...495-p/2582.htm

And I like to watch knife making. But would cut myself if I had a streight razor. Wow they are sharp.

I also love history and use math everyday.

I love airguns as well. That is actually something i forgot to list. My first one was a Crosman XT storm break barrel in .177 cal i was given many years ago. It is long gone(not by my doing as i loved that thing), but i am in the process of getting or building my first PCP. I think i am going to do a short .22cal 2260 PCP using a Cothran Machine SS tube and breech. I have never tried Field Target. How do you like it?

taz · March 16th, 2016, 08:10 AM

holly cow those pens can get expensive.

CaliGrrl · March 16th, 2016, 10:51 PM

Yes. For the good ones. But they feel great in the hand!

taz · June 30th, 2017, 10:07 AM

here is a titanium pen

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...?ref=discovery

Ram Jet · June 30th, 2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDStroup

I just wanted to say hi. I was an occasional lurker in the past. But today i finally joined. What finally pushed me was that i have wanted a motorcycle ever since i could walk.
The ninja 250 was actually of the motorcycles that pulled me back into the motorcycle scene after drifting away with prices way out of my league. But then i discovered the ninja
300. It seemed perfect for me. Great gas mileage, enough power for what i need, looks good, cheap insurance. Whats not to love. Well i decided i should go to college while i
had the chance so the 300 now is out of my budget. So that brings me here again. As a first bike i am looking for a used 250 or a dual sport of some sort. So i want to learn
all i can from you guys here to make sure i do it right.

My hobbies and passions are:
-Cars
-Motorcycles
-Bicycles
-Guns, especially long range precision shooting
-Video games
-Computer building
-Straight razors
-Fountain pens
-History
-Math

I am currently a mechanical and civil engineering student.
I am also dyslexic, so forgive and spelling errors in the future. As you can see, i had to edit my first post!

You came to the right place, there are some knowledgeable and pleasant people here.

I'll bet you'd love my Springfield Armory M1A and my Sporterized M98 Mauser in 7mm Rem Mag.

Welcome,

Bill

marbus76 · July 12th, 2017, 01:07 PM

welcome!

March 12th, 2016, 06:58 PM	#1
MDStroup ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: Mar 2016 Motorcycle(s): None yet! Posts: 5	Just wanted to say hi I just wanted to say hi. I was an occasional lurker in the past. But today i finally joined. What finally pushed me was that i have wanted a motorcycle ever since i could walk. The ninja 250 was actually of the motorcycles that pulled me back into the motorcycle scene after drifting away with prices way out of my league. But then i discovered the ninja 300. It seemed perfect for me. Great gas mileage, enough power for what i need, looks good, cheap insurance. Whats not to love. Well i decided i should go to college while i had the chance so the 300 now is out of my budget. So that brings me here again. As a first bike i am looking for a used 250 or a dual sport of some sort. So i want to learn all i can from you guys here to make sure i do it right. My hobbies and passions are: -Cars -Motorcycles -Bicycles -Guns, especially long range precision shooting -Video games -Computer building -Straight razors -Fountain pens -History -Math I am currently a mechanical and civil engineering student. I am also dyslexic, so forgive and spelling errors in the future. As you can see, i had to edit my first post!

March 12th, 2016, 07:13 PM	#2
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	MDStroup! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

March 12th, 2016, 08:35 PM	#5
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Welcome! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

March 12th, 2016, 08:50 PM	#6
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! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 13th, 2016, 09:24 AM	#7
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

March 12th, 2016, 07:45 PM	#3
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Welcome! I have a thing for fountain pens, too. Pens of all varieties, really, but there's something about a beautiful fountain pen...

March 13th, 2016, 10:32 AM	#8
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!

March 13th, 2016, 03:04 PM	#11
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, Used Ninja 250's, especially the pre-gens 1988-2007 are easy and cheap to find and still a great bike with plenty of power.

March 16th, 2016, 04:49 AM	#14
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!! __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

March 16th, 2016, 05:55 AM	#15
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Welcome We have many similar interests. I am also sylsdexic. I have to edit most of my posts not because im dyslexic but because the spell check puts different words in my sentence. I love cars and bikes and bicycles. I have raced them all. . I have had many guns but sold them to race. I now shoot percision airguns in a sport called Field Target I collect watched and pens . My latest is a Caran D'ache. Ball point. A gift from my wife. http://www.penporium.com/CARAN-D-ACH...495-p/2582.htm And I like to watch knife making. But would cut myself if I had a streight razor. Wow they are sharp. I also love history and use math everyday. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

March 16th, 2016, 08:10 AM	#17
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	holly cow those pens can get expensive.

March 16th, 2016, 10:51 PM	#18
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Yes. For the good ones. But they feel great in the hand!

June 30th, 2017, 10:07 AM	#19
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	here is a titanium pen https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...?ref=discovery

July 12th, 2017, 01:07 PM	#21
marbus76 ninjette.org member Name: DK Location: SF Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 27	welcome!

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