Ninjette Forum Appreciation Thread

kappuru · April 14th, 2009, 02:52 PM

So over the last few weeks, I'd been researching bikes.. ended up surfing over here from kawiforums and you guys have been a huge help, just reading people's experiences, what not to do, common mistakes, mods, everything.

Too many disparate threads to name names, but the the result is another blue ninja on the roads, picked it up today.

This forum is a great resource and I can actually participate in threads now that I've got my wheels. Keep on being awesome, everyone.

Alex · April 14th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Congratulations on the new scoot!

sombo · April 14th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Welcome to the family of ninjette owners!!!

Snake · April 14th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Congadulations on the new bike. Looks nice and shiny.
I would ditch the sneakers and get some riding boots. ATGATT !

xTKx · April 14th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Lookin good kappuru!

Congrats on the purchase (I know how it feels)!!

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Israel,

Welcome neighbor. Congratulations on the ride. Which part of the city do you live in?

kappuru · April 14th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Israel,

Welcome neighbor. Congratulations on the ride. Which part of the city do you live in?

i actually live near franconia-springfield on the metro. it's just easier to say "DC" than anything else.

athimmel · April 14th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Welcome to the realm of the blue streak!

kappuru · April 14th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

Congadulations on the new bike. Looks nice and shiny.
I would ditch the sneakers and get some riding boots. ATGATT !

I'm looking for boots, but I don't want Timberlands or construction boots.. these are high tops and reinforced with leather on the inside (extra sown in), so its ok for now.

Boot/riding shoe recommendations that I could actually walk around in would be welcome though.

islanderman7 · April 14th, 2009, 04:31 PM

kudos and

sombo · April 14th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kappuru

I'm looking for boots, but I don't want Timberlands or construction boots.. these are high tops and reinforced with leather on the inside (extra sown in), so its ok for now.

Boot/riding shoe recommendations that I could actually walk around in would be welcome though.

Here's a few suggestions for riding shoes that I was deciding between. I went with the Shift racing shoe (just ordered so I haven't gotten it yet).

Shift Racing fuel street shoes.

Sidi Doha Boot.

Alpinestars S-MX 1 riding shoes.

Alpinestars Octane riding shoes.

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kappuru

I'm looking for boots, but I don't want Timberlands or construction boots.. these are high tops and reinforced with leather on the inside (extra sown in), so its ok for now.

Boot/riding shoe recommendations that I could actually walk around in would be welcome though.

Check out here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15906

Flashmonkey · April 14th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

Alpinestars Octane riding shoes.

I use the A* Octane's myself. Super comfortable for walking around in and they definitely offer more protection than sneakers. Modest ankle protection. I'd say these are the bare minimum in terms of foot protection.

Fantastic looking bike btw! Thats a great colour!!

miks · April 14th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Nice bike mate! looks awesome.

Syphen · April 14th, 2009, 07:42 PM

congrats!! But, you could have participated even before you owned the bike. Its a pretty welcoming forum here.

sometimesido · April 14th, 2009, 09:04 PM

that blue on the jacket matches the bike pretty well!

Sound Wave · April 14th, 2009, 09:33 PM

congrats on the new ride! sweet jacket! i don't think i ever saw a real photo of it. seems like the ads only have illustrations of it. you got any other pics of it?

now you just need the exhaust to match it.

oh, and at least a pair of riding jeans.

Nemy · April 14th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Welcome! Since you got the jacket already, when are you getting the yoshi pipe?

Kurosaki · April 14th, 2009, 11:06 PM

I love you guys

Except Kelly

I only like him a lot.

Kurosaki · April 14th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Alex is aight too.

kkim · April 14th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

I love you guys

Except Kelly

I only like him a lot.

whew... thank you!!!

kappuru · April 14th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

Welcome! Since you got the jacket already, when are you getting the yoshi pipe?

Soon maybe.. I'm trying to decide if its worth the 350 bucks. I know its not going to make a difference in HP that much, but does it really matter for throttle response?

hieuster · April 14th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Lol ^^.. Welcome and congrats!! There can never be enough blue bikes out there! It looks real nice.

kappuru · April 14th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

congrats on the new ride! sweet jacket! i don't think i ever saw a real photo of it. seems like the ads only have illustrations of it. you got any other pics of it?

now you just need the exhaust to match it.

oh, and at least a pair of riding jeans.

I'll take some pictures of it soon for you. It's not a bad one, I got it for around 50$ because the tag was mislabeled (the size was wrong on the tags so it was on clearance) but I really want this one :

Verus Cidere · April 14th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Glad to see another blue bike on board! Good choice! Welcome to the group of the fastest ninjettes out there!

BlueTyke · April 15th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Yay Blue!! I am bias of course cause the blue is so sexy! Certainly drool worthy!

Also... Hi neighbor! I am up north a bit from you (I also say Baltimore because it is easier

)

OldGuy · April 15th, 2009, 07:54 AM

kappuru - nice looking ride.

Nemy · April 15th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kappuru

Soon maybe.. I'm trying to decide if its worth the 350 bucks. I know its not going to make a difference in HP that much, but does it really matter for throttle response?

unfortunately, what little hp you gain is what little extra throttle you're gonna get from it

Otherwise it's always good for looks and sound.

Shimming the needles, though, is gonna give you more of a throttle response if that's, indeed, what you're looking for.

SpyderGirl · April 16th, 2009, 08:04 AM

Congrats! Blue is the best color.

sugarbear · April 17th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Another one for the Blue Team! Welcome!

April 14th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#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	Congratulations on the new scoot! __________________________________________________ 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)

April 14th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#5
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Lookin good kappuru! Congrats on the purchase (I know how it feels)!! __________________________________________________ -2009 Red Ninja 250R- Intuitive frame sliders, comp werkes fender eliminator ...

April 14th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#10
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	kudos and __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

April 14th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#14
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nice bike mate! looks awesome. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 14th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#15
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	congrats!! But, you could have participated even before you owned the bike. Its a pretty welcoming forum here. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 14th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the family of ninjette owners!!!

April 14th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#4
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	Congadulations on the new bike. Looks nice and shiny. I would ditch the sneakers and get some riding boots. ATGATT !

April 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#6
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Israel, Welcome neighbor. Congratulations on the ride. Which part of the city do you live in?

April 14th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#8
athimmel ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sacramento area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177	Welcome to the realm of the blue streak!

April 14th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#16
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	that blue on the jacket matches the bike pretty well! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 14th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#17
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	congrats on the new ride! sweet jacket! i don't think i ever saw a real photo of it. seems like the ads only have illustrations of it. you got any other pics of it? now you just need the exhaust to match it. oh, and at least a pair of riding jeans.

April 14th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#18
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Welcome! Since you got the jacket already, when are you getting the yoshi pipe?

April 14th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#19
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	I love you guys Except Kelly I only like him a lot.

April 14th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#20
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Alex is aight too.

April 14th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#23
hieuster ninjette.org member Name: Danny Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Lol ^^.. Welcome and congrats!! There can never be enough blue bikes out there! It looks real nice.

April 14th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#25
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Glad to see another blue bike on board! Good choice! Welcome to the group of the fastest ninjettes out there! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 15th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#26
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Yay Blue!! I am bias of course cause the blue is so sexy! Certainly drool worthy! Also... Hi neighbor! I am up north a bit from you (I also say Baltimore because it is easier ) __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 15th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#27
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	kappuru - nice looking ride. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 16th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#29
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Congrats! Blue is the best color. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 17th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#30
sugarbear ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Roseville, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144	Another one for the Blue Team! Welcome!

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