Newbie in IL

mandeec54 · April 27th, 2014, 01:05 PM

Decided to finally throw in the towel and join! First things first my name is Amanda and I live in Illinois. I will admit that I sadly do NOT own a Ninja (YET!) I do however ride. As a birthday gift to myself I bought a 83 Yahama Virago 500! All the 250's in my area weren't worth the money and or looking like they were on there last leg. I know what y'all are thinking why in the world would I join a ninja forum? The thing is all the forums that I found for my bike were full of nothing but creepy old guys

so I really joined to find some female and male riders to go on group rides with. I'm still a newbie to the whole bike thing and would love to meet up with fellow females and males riders like myself and just get more experience,put some miles on my bike and make new friends. So if it's okay with all the Ninja riders I would love to stay and meet up for group rides!

Sirref · April 27th, 2014, 01:21 PM

mandeec54! Glad to have you aboard...

thisisbenji · April 27th, 2014, 02:27 PM

Welcome, I'm also from the Waukegan area.

csmith12 · April 27th, 2014, 02:41 PM

Welcome Amanda!

dcj13 · April 27th, 2014, 03:40 PM

Welcome, Amanda! Plenty of creepy old guys on all web sites. But this group is pretty good overall.

Look for the deal of your life on a Ninjette in September or October. In the meantime, enjoy your Yamaha and enjoy this group of folks and postings.

crazymadbastard · April 28th, 2014, 06:23 AM

Welcome!

KJohnson21 · April 29th, 2014, 12:03 AM

Kscreations08 · April 29th, 2014, 01:34 AM

Viragos have so much potential in them! Chop it into a sexy little bobber lol. If I ever went to a cruiser, Viragos are were its at. Keep in mind, they have a history of starter issues, especially the 80's models. If yours hasn't been fiddled with, be careful.

mandeec54 · April 29th, 2014, 04:02 PM

I love my bike! And Kscreations08 you read my mind! I was thinking of learning really learning how to ride it before I did anything but I would love to turn her into a cafe racer or a rat rod/streetfighter type of look! And I actually got really lucky I found a decent guy who was in a position where he just had to practically give it away. Before he did, he had just bought a brand new starter and rebuilt the one and had all the receipts to prove it. Every issue that I was able to find with the bike the guy I bought it off had already had the issue and replaced the part and rebuilt most of the old parts and threw everything in as an added bonus!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kscreations08

Viragos have so much potential in them! Chop it into a sexy little bobber lol. If I ever went to a cruiser, Viragos are were its at. Keep in mind, they have a history of starter issues, especially the 80's models. If yours hasn't been fiddled with, be careful.

Kscreations08 · April 29th, 2014, 07:35 PM

mmmmmm

Sounds like you got quite a steal lol
Maybe I'll start looking for one too

Snake · April 30th, 2014, 12:27 AM

Hello and welcome.

warlord · April 30th, 2014, 01:14 AM

I couldn't help but check this thread to see where in IL you're from.

After reading your post I'm just left thinking that you should have posted up before I got rid of my 2011 250, she definitely was not on her last leg and I would have given you a good deal just for posting here! Anyway, I'm on a baby Panigale now so I'm no longer a Ninja owner, but I'm also only just a town over from you. TBH, I haven't seen many 250r riders in the area that are on this forum. I've only met one person that was on this forum and they were only here temporarily stationed at Great lakes. I have run into a couple others while just out and about but we never put together a ninjette group.

Anyway, welcome to ninjette. If you see a red Panigale 899 zipping around make sure you wave!

Benji, I was a volunteer firefighter paramedic at Newport in Wadworth... small world.

auntymunga · April 30th, 2014, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandeec54

Decided to finally throw in the towel and join! First things first my name is Amanda and I live in Illinois. I will admit that I sadly do NOT own a Ninja (YET!) I do however ride. As a birthday gift to myself I bought a 83 Yahama Virago 500! All the 250's in my area weren't worth the money and or looking like they were on there last leg. I know what y'all are thinking why in the world would I join a ninja forum? The thing is all the forums that I found for my bike were full of nothing but creepy old guys

so I really joined to find some female and male riders to go on group rides with. I'm still a newbie to the whole bike thing and would love to meet up with fellow females and males riders like myself and just get more experience,put some miles on my bike and make new friends. So if it's okay with all the Ninja riders I would love to stay and meet up for group rides!

Welcome! This is the right place for you

misfitsailor · April 30th, 2014, 10:51 AM

Welcome to the forum!

thisisbenji · June 5th, 2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warlord

I couldn't help but check this thread to see where in IL you're from.

After reading your post I'm just left thinking that you should have posted up before I got rid of my 2011 250, she definitely was not on her last leg and I would have given you a good deal just for posting here! Anyway, I'm on a baby Panigale now so I'm no longer a Ninja owner, but I'm also only just a town over from you. TBH, I haven't seen many 250r riders in the area that are on this forum. I've only met one person that was on this forum and they were only here temporarily stationed at Great lakes. I have run into a couple others while just out and about but we never put together a ninjette group.

Anyway, welcome to ninjette. If you see a red Panigale 899 zipping around make sure you wave!

Benji, I was a volunteer firefighter paramedic at Newport in Wadworth... small world.

Where are you at now? If your close enough we could get a ex-ninjette riders ride together.

EternalNewb · June 5th, 2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandeec54

I love my bike! And Kscreations08 you read my mind! I was thinking of learning really learning how to ride it before I did anything but I would love to turn her into a cafe racer or a rat rod/streetfighter type of look!

This one has sense in her yet! Welcome! Sorry I'm across the nation, but totally happy to have you aboard. I sure don't mind a non-ninja rider around, so have fun, and welcome.

mandeec54 · June 5th, 2014, 07:56 PM

North Chicago! And yeah that actually sounds like a lot of fun especially now that the weather is finally starting to get nice! If you organize anything just let me know

cbinker · June 6th, 2014, 05:35 AM

Well, this is late, but welcome to the forum. only 6 posts? what is up with that?

JohnnyBravo · June 6th, 2014, 08:28 AM

It's not to late to run... But if not, welcome

April 27th, 2014, 01:05 PM	#1
mandeec54 CruiserChick Name: Amanda Location: North Chicago,IL Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 83 Yahama Virago 500 Posts: 6	Newbie in IL Decided to finally throw in the towel and join! First things first my name is Amanda and I live in Illinois. I will admit that I sadly do NOT own a Ninja (YET!) I do however ride. As a birthday gift to myself I bought a 83 Yahama Virago 500! All the 250's in my area weren't worth the money and or looking like they were on there last leg. I know what y'all are thinking why in the world would I join a ninja forum? The thing is all the forums that I found for my bike were full of nothing but creepy old guys so I really joined to find some female and male riders to go on group rides with. I'm still a newbie to the whole bike thing and would love to meet up with fellow females and males riders like myself and just get more experience,put some miles on my bike and make new friends. So if it's okay with all the Ninja riders I would love to stay and meet up for group rides! Last futzed with by mandeec54; April 27th, 2014 at 02:49 PM.

April 27th, 2014, 01:21 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	mandeec54! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 27th, 2014, 02:27 PM	#3
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Welcome, I'm also from the Waukegan area. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 27th, 2014, 02:41 PM	#4
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 Amanda! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 28th, 2014, 06:23 AM	#6
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

April 27th, 2014, 03:40 PM	#5
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Welcome, Amanda! Plenty of creepy old guys on all web sites. But this group is pretty good overall. Look for the deal of your life on a Ninjette in September or October. In the meantime, enjoy your Yamaha and enjoy this group of folks and postings.

April 29th, 2014, 12:03 AM	#7
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 29th, 2014, 01:34 AM	#8
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	Viragos have so much potential in them! Chop it into a sexy little bobber lol. If I ever went to a cruiser, Viragos are were its at. Keep in mind, they have a history of starter issues, especially the 80's models. If yours hasn't been fiddled with, be careful. __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

April 29th, 2014, 07:35 PM	#10
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	mmmmmm Sounds like you got quite a steal lol Maybe I'll start looking for one too __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

April 30th, 2014, 12:27 AM	#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 30th, 2014, 01:14 AM	#12
warlord ninjette.org guru Name: war Location: north chicago burbs Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325	I couldn't help but check this thread to see where in IL you're from. After reading your post I'm just left thinking that you should have posted up before I got rid of my 2011 250, she definitely was not on her last leg and I would have given you a good deal just for posting here! Anyway, I'm on a baby Panigale now so I'm no longer a Ninja owner, but I'm also only just a town over from you. TBH, I haven't seen many 250r riders in the area that are on this forum. I've only met one person that was on this forum and they were only here temporarily stationed at Great lakes. I have run into a couple others while just out and about but we never put together a ninjette group. Anyway, welcome to ninjette. If you see a red Panigale 899 zipping around make sure you wave! Benji, I was a volunteer firefighter paramedic at Newport in Wadworth... small world.

April 30th, 2014, 10:51 AM	#14
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to the forum! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

June 5th, 2014, 07:56 PM	#17
mandeec54 CruiserChick Name: Amanda Location: North Chicago,IL Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 83 Yahama Virago 500 Posts: 6	North Chicago! And yeah that actually sounds like a lot of fun especially now that the weather is finally starting to get nice! If you organize anything just let me know

June 6th, 2014, 05:35 AM	#18
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Well, this is late, but welcome to the forum. only 6 posts? what is up with that? __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

June 6th, 2014, 08:28 AM	#19
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	It's not to late to run... But if not, welcome

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