Final check before I buy my bike

lavid2002 · June 8th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Heres my list.

*Ninja 250R 2009 Red
*Kawasaki textile jacket
*HJC CL15 helmet red
*Alpinestar SPS gloves black
*Joe rocket pants 7.0
*Progressive insurance

Then once I have my bike I will add (As I make money)
*Headlight modulator
*HID beams
*Fender eliminator
MAYBE
*2 bros exhaust

What do you guys think? Am I missing anything? I already have my motorcycle endorsement and I have taken the BRC. I also ALWAYS wear steel toed boots... to school, to work, etc... So riding will be natural with them on. (Why boots aren't on the list)

Thanks

-Dave

tinng321 · June 8th, 2009, 01:10 PM

you're good to go Dave.
just head out and pick up that ninja already.
it has ur name all over it..

ARF07 · June 8th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Looks good man, glad to see you're getting your bike

IlBLisSlI · June 8th, 2009, 01:55 PM

you are missing a reservation to go take the MSF class

Snake · June 8th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Looks like you have everything covered but I would go with an Area P exhaust.

djindia23 · June 8th, 2009, 02:09 PM

two bros all the way... hahaha sorry rick im just biased.... but good luck dave... and hope you get the bike soon so you can get out there... just remember to be safe...

OldGuy · June 8th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlBLisSlI

you are missing a reservation to go take the MSF class

I think that is what his BRC is . . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

I already have my motorcycle endorsement and I have taken the BRC.

noche_caliente · June 8th, 2009, 02:48 PM

While you said you have steel toe boots - you would be better off investing in some motorcycle boots - the construction is different - and you want all the protection you can get!

Grn99Kawi · June 8th, 2009, 02:50 PM

I wouldnt do a headlight modulator with the HID kit.. most bilevel HID kits go to highbeam by angling the bulb up a bit using a small motor.. repeated high/low/high might wear it out.. do one or the other.. JMO

lavid2002 · June 8th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

I wouldnt do a headlight modulator with the HID kit.. most bilevel HID kits go to highbeam by angling the bulb up a bit using a small motor.. repeated high/low/high might wear it out.. do one or the other.. JMO

Ill start a new thread :P I want bright bulbs AND modulation. I heard the stock bulbs are no good.

NaughtyusMaximus · June 8th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Frame sliders?

miks · June 8th, 2009, 07:59 PM

The only thing I would suggest would be proper motorbike boots/shoes. You need to protect that ankle of yours.

NaughtyusMaximus · June 8th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Yeah, like Mike says, if you only have one ankle, it is especially important that you protect it. Maybe you can get a deal by only having to buy one.

Sound Wave · June 8th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaughtyusMaximus

Yeah, like Mike says, if you only have one ankle, it is especially important that you protect it. Maybe you can get a deal by only having to buy one.

but yeah, with a steel toe boot, i guess your toes will be fine in a crash, but how is the support for your ankle(s)?

i am excited for you!! glad you are finally getting your bike.

miks · June 8th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaughtyusMaximus

Yeah, like Mike says, if you only have one ankle, it is especially important that you protect it. Maybe you can get a deal by only having to buy one.

We have two for a reason, if one is gone we have a backup!

Kolya1981 · June 8th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Modulating HID's is a very bad idea. If the bulbs even fully ignite, it will be extremely hard on the ballasts. You're going to have to pick one or the other. Personally, I don't find the headlight on the Ninja that bad...I just don't ride that fast at night which I wouldn't do anyway with deer and all the other night hazards out here. And you can always use Silverstar or PIAA bulbs if you want brighter bulbs.

smcbride11 · June 8th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

I heard the stock bulbs are no good.

I dunno... I constantly have people asking me why my high beams are on - and they're not. Maybe the factory misaligned my bulbs, but they seem to be at roughly the right height.

Definitely wait to see the bulbs on your bike before you start replacing things.

beowuff · June 10th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Motorcycle boots are very different from steel toed boots. As talked about above, they are primarily to protect your ankle from either popping out of it's socket or getting crushed if you wreak. You should be able to find them for the same or not much more then a good pair of steel toed boots.

Safety Rule #1 - Don't skimp on your gear!

lavid2002 · June 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM

alright, ill buy riding boots after i get everything settled. right now I need over 5k for gear, bike, and insurance : O! madness.....

addy126 · June 12th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Brake light modulator is extremely useful... and alarm to keep the people off your bike! Ditto too on frame sliders.

lavid2002 · June 12th, 2009, 07:20 PM

word ill get one then

andrewwoo · June 14th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Good luck!

June 8th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	While you said you have steel toe boots - you would be better off investing in some motorcycle boots - the construction is different - and you want all the protection you can get! __________________________________________________ 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

June 8th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#9
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I wouldnt do a headlight modulator with the HID kit.. most bilevel HID kits go to highbeam by angling the bulb up a bit using a small motor.. repeated high/low/high might wear it out.. do one or the other.. JMO __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 8th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#12
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	The only thing I would suggest would be proper motorbike boots/shoes. You need to protect that ankle of yours. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 8th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#16
Kolya1981 Generic User Title Name: Nick Location: PA, USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110	Modulating HID's is a very bad idea. If the bulbs even fully ignite, it will be extremely hard on the ballasts. You're going to have to pick one or the other. Personally, I don't find the headlight on the Ninja that bad...I just don't ride that fast at night which I wouldn't do anyway with deer and all the other night hazards out here. And you can always use Silverstar or PIAA bulbs if you want brighter bulbs. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250R Kawi Green - Bikelitez Fiberglass Undertail w/LED Turn Signals, Carbon Fiber Tank Protector 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Matte Graphite - Arrow Titanium Exhaust, Belly Pan

June 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#19
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	alright, ill buy riding boots after i get everything settled. right now I need over 5k for gear, bike, and insurance : O! madness..... __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 8th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#1
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Final check before I buy my bike Heres my list. Ninja 250R 2009 Red Kawasaki textile jacket HJC CL15 helmet red Alpinestar SPS gloves black Joe rocket pants 7.0 Progressive insurance Then once I have my bike I will add (As I make money) Headlight modulator HID beams Fender eliminator MAYBE 2 bros exhaust What do you guys think? Am I missing anything? I already have my motorcycle endorsement and I have taken the BRC. I also ALWAYS wear steel toed boots... to school, to work, etc... So riding will be natural with them on. (Why boots aren't on the list) Thanks -Dave __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 8th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#2
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	you're good to go Dave. just head out and pick up that ninja already. it has ur name all over it..

June 8th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#3
ARF07 ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: West Georgia Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 Posts: 145	Looks good man, glad to see you're getting your bike

June 8th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#4
IlBLisSlI i'm a cow killer Name: Drew Location: Daytona FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142	you are missing a reservation to go take the MSF class

June 8th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#5
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	Looks like you have everything covered but I would go with an Area P exhaust.

June 8th, 2009, 02:09 PM	#6
djindia23 Ride or Die Ninja Name: Kichu Location: New Jersey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue Ninja 250R (the fastest color) Posts: 90	two bros all the way... hahaha sorry rick im just biased.... but good luck dave... and hope you get the bike soon so you can get out there... just remember to be safe...

June 8th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#11
NaughtyusMaximus ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Calgary Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ex250 Posts: 98	Frame sliders?

June 8th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#13
NaughtyusMaximus ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Calgary Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ex250 Posts: 98	Yeah, like Mike says, if you only have one ankle, it is especially important that you protect it. Maybe you can get a deal by only having to buy one.

June 10th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#18
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	Motorcycle boots are very different from steel toed boots. As talked about above, they are primarily to protect your ankle from either popping out of it's socket or getting crushed if you wreak. You should be able to find them for the same or not much more then a good pair of steel toed boots. Safety Rule #1 - Don't skimp on your gear!

June 12th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#20
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Brake light modulator is extremely useful... and alarm to keep the people off your bike! Ditto too on frame sliders.

June 12th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#21
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	word ill get one then __________________________________________________ -Dave

June 14th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#22
andrewwoo WHEE! Name: Andrew Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Kawi 250R Posts: 91	Good luck! __________________________________________________ 2009 Metallic Diablo Black Ninja 250R 6000K H7 HIDs \| Targa Fender Eliminator Pazzo Levers \| PROGRIP Tank Pad

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