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KBanksAZ · March 14th, 2012, 01:08 PM

What's up! I'm Kelly from Phoenix, AZ. I'm a man (name fail not my fault).

Anyway, I'm looking at getting a commuter bike and I've kind of settled on the 250. I had an '01 ZX6-R in college but let it go after riding in Phoenix for awhile. I'm about to acquire a 120 mile round trip commute daily for work and my 86 Maxima wagon is eating my lunch. I figured between $6-7k a year in fuel alone. My co-workers, a bunch have tried commuting, have all advised against what I'm about to do but I'm hard headed.

I work as a test driver in vehicle development at the Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds, own a small shop that I'm about to shut down called Kamikaze BottleRockets and do some amateur drifting on the side.

Hope I can bring something useful here even it's just someone new to laugh at.

nickjpass · March 14th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Hi kelly !

csmith12 · March 14th, 2012, 01:19 PM

Welcome Kelly!

Cool job you got there.

KBanksAZ · March 14th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks! Some days I can't imagine why someone would pay me to do the stuff they ask me to. One of the protocols I ran recently said (in Janglish), Drive the course at the limit basically, when steady acheived, produce the drift out maneuver. Evaluate the feeling of control.

I had to notify a supervisor just so I wouldn't get fired for what I was about to go do haha!

250rr · March 14th, 2012, 05:42 PM

Welcome, Kelly! If I can steal your job, I will.

etiainen · March 14th, 2012, 06:21 PM

Highway commute?

KJohnson21 · March 14th, 2012, 07:59 PM

massacremasses · March 14th, 2012, 08:19 PM

luuuuuuuuuuuuuuucky.

you seem cool.

I approve.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 15th, 2012, 12:12 AM

Sup Kel! Welcome.

Sounds like a cool job and that commute of 120 miles might seem like a bit much. But can be enjoyable. Just consider fatigue while riding, Only concern is have. Working long days and hoping on the bike for a ride home I prefer to be alert versus tired on a bike.

You'll def save on gas.
Have fun in the forums !!

KBanksAZ · March 15th, 2012, 10:06 AM

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=W+...sz=15&t=m&z=10

It's a biznatch of a ride but if it allows me to spend more money on tires for my drift car, I'll do it. Was on the Ramen diet until the whole cancer thing became obvious. I'm stupid sure, just not batsh!t crazy.

Question if anyone is still reading this thread. Do I go with an older 250 or try to get a newer 250R but still used? I'm in love with street fighters so there's a chance I will destroy my first 250 in an attempt to make it look somewhat exciting. Being a drifter we tend to make the most irrational decisions, it's in our training manual.

massacremasses · March 15th, 2012, 10:15 AM

haha fuuuuuuu

dude idk if you want a street fighter get an older one. I think they look better when you street fighter them. but idk thats just me.

newer ones look sexier as is imo...

KBanksAZ · March 15th, 2012, 10:40 AM

So true. I've been lurking on customfighter and can't seem to keep my jaw off the floor.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 15th, 2012, 12:03 PM

I would go for a newer ninja 250r that is new. Anything 2008 and up! Prolly find a good deal for around 3k if you can. The key thing is clean title and already well maintenanced. There are deals out there just got to find it. With the long commute, something reliable is key!

choneofakind · March 15th, 2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProdigyRacingLA

something reliable is key!

...aaaaaaand a bike made in 2008 is more reliable than a bike made in 2007 how? besides costing more money...

etiainen · March 15th, 2012, 03:15 PM

There are well maintained pregens out there...you just have to look!

choneofakind · March 15th, 2012, 03:18 PM

^^heck yeah!
Exhibit A:

I can assure you that my 1999 ninja 250 is in loads better condition than a buddy's 2008. He didn't even lube the chain. All rusty and nasty.

I got my bike in completely spotless condition. It had all the maintenance done by a dealership. Valves, oil, uni-track, everything. It had 6400 miles and was completely 100% stock. I've done all the maintenance since then.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 15th, 2012, 03:42 PM

To all my pre-gen brothers out there. Did not attempt to bash pre-gens at all.
I do understand it doesn't matter what type of bike. The newer style I suggested is strictly cosmetic.
I do understand that something reliable and well maintenanced is all you need.
If preventative maintenance is done to any bike your set.

Safe riding guys!

choneofakind · March 15th, 2012, 03:48 PM

No worries @ProdigyRacingLA! I'm not butthurt

both bikes are great! I just think it's silly when people try to justify a new bike on reliability. I totally understand the cosmetics argument though. I'm just too cheap to pay for good looks.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 15th, 2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

No worries @ProdigyRacingLA! I'm not butthurt

both bikes are great! I just think it's silly when people try to justify a new bike on reliability. I totally understand the cosmetics argument though. I'm just too cheap to pay for good looks.

Haha good to hear, I didn't want to fall into the category of knuckleheads that think only new bikes are better, but I didn't make it clear enough. Lol
Glad I clarified further.

The looks are more pricey but I guarantee the riding experience is just as fun. Which is all that really matters.

Nice pic BTW!

KBanksAZ · March 16th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Damn Craigslist. Bought a 98 last night after work. Has 4,500 miles on it (or at least on the cluster) and seems to be in pretty good shape. Made the ride to work this morning no hassle. My friggin kneecaps were frozen solid by the time I made it to my desk hahahaha!! Heading to the DMV after work and picking up riding gear next week.

That feeling of being more aware of my surroundings and not bombarded by BS on the radio is so great.

ProdigyRacingLA · March 16th, 2012, 02:52 PM

"My friggin kneecapswerefrozen solid by the time I made it to my desk hahahaha!!"

Hahaha so true. I rode for a while last night, was around 50 degrees in la.
My balls were frozen when I got done riding. XD

Snake · March 16th, 2012, 08:30 PM

Hello and welcome.

KBanksAZ · March 20th, 2012, 12:36 PM

So the guy gave me the title that was given to him when he bought the bike. Since he never registered the damn thing in his name, he owes all kinds of crap to the state. Also, the bike hasn't been registered in over five years, so it's been purged from the system. Basically, I have to find a way to get he and I both to the MVD, which is only open while I'm at work, and figure this ish out. After that, I get to go to emissions and hope that the thing passes. I'm planning on taking it to a dealer anyway to have it gone through but I'm starting to think I should have just bought a damn new one. FML!!!

KBanksAZ · March 23rd, 2012, 12:47 PM

Wonder how much this headache is worth parting out?

ProdigyRacingLA · March 24th, 2012, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBanksAZ

So the guy gave me the title that was given to him when he bought the bike. Since he never registered the damn thing in his name, he owes all kinds of crap to the state. Also, the bike hasn't been registered in over five years, so it's been purged from the system. Basically, I have to find a way to get he and I both to the MVD, which is only open while I'm at work, and figure this ish out. After that, I get to go to emissions and hope that the thing passes. I'm planning on taking it to a dealer anyway to have it gone through but I'm starting to think I should have just bought a damn new one. FML!!!

Damn, sounds like a big headache. You have four options.. pay to keep it, part out, or re sell it on Craigslist. Also, find the douchebag who sold it to you and take him/ her to small claims court and sort this out. ha
Good luck bro!

KBanksAZ · March 28th, 2012, 12:26 PM

Going to part it out most likely. It's the easiest way to get around the whole title issue. I think I just lost about $500 if not more. It's like going to Vegas, without the titties, alcohol, gambling, night clubs, food and all the other generally good ****. FAAAAKKKKKKKK!!!!!

ProdigyRacingLA · March 28th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBanksAZ

Going to part it out most likely. It's the easiest way to get around the whole title issue. I think I just lost about $500 if not more. It's like going to Vegas, without the titties, alcohol, gambling, night clubs, food and all the other generally good ****. FAAAAKKKKKKKK!!!!!

Alright, somethings better than nothing bro.
Goodluck with it all.

March 14th, 2012, 01:08 PM	#1
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	Noobsauce What's up! I'm Kelly from Phoenix, AZ. I'm a man (name fail not my fault). Anyway, I'm looking at getting a commuter bike and I've kind of settled on the 250. I had an '01 ZX6-R in college but let it go after riding in Phoenix for awhile. I'm about to acquire a 120 mile round trip commute daily for work and my 86 Maxima wagon is eating my lunch. I figured between $6-7k a year in fuel alone. My co-workers, a bunch have tried commuting, have all advised against what I'm about to do but I'm hard headed. I work as a test driver in vehicle development at the Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds, own a small shop that I'm about to shut down called Kamikaze BottleRockets and do some amateur drifting on the side. Hope I can bring something useful here even it's just someone new to laugh at.

March 14th, 2012, 01:17 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Hi kelly ! __________________________________________________

March 14th, 2012, 01:19 PM	#3
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 Kelly! Cool job you got there. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 14th, 2012, 07:59 PM	#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?

March 14th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#8
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	luuuuuuuuuuuuuuucky. you seem cool. I approve. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 14th, 2012, 02:03 PM	#4
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	Thanks! Some days I can't imagine why someone would pay me to do the stuff they ask me to. One of the protocols I ran recently said (in Janglish), Drive the course at the limit basically, when steady acheived, produce the drift out maneuver. Evaluate the feeling of control. I had to notify a supervisor just so I wouldn't get fired for what I was about to go do haha!

March 14th, 2012, 05:42 PM	#5
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, Kelly! If I can steal your job, I will.

March 14th, 2012, 06:21 PM	#6
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Highway commute?

March 15th, 2012, 12:12 AM	#9
ProdigyRacingLA ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 93	Sup Kel! Welcome. Sounds like a cool job and that commute of 120 miles might seem like a bit much. But can be enjoyable. Just consider fatigue while riding, Only concern is have. Working long days and hoping on the bike for a ride home I prefer to be alert versus tired on a bike. You'll def save on gas. Have fun in the forums !!

March 15th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#10
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=W+...sz=15&t=m&z=10 It's a biznatch of a ride but if it allows me to spend more money on tires for my drift car, I'll do it. Was on the Ramen diet until the whole cancer thing became obvious. I'm stupid sure, just not batsh!t crazy. Question if anyone is still reading this thread. Do I go with an older 250 or try to get a newer 250R but still used? I'm in love with street fighters so there's a chance I will destroy my first 250 in an attempt to make it look somewhat exciting. Being a drifter we tend to make the most irrational decisions, it's in our training manual.

March 15th, 2012, 10:15 AM	#11
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	haha fuuuuuuu dude idk if you want a street fighter get an older one. I think they look better when you street fighter them. but idk thats just me. newer ones look sexier as is imo... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 15th, 2012, 10:40 AM	#12
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	So true. I've been lurking on customfighter and can't seem to keep my jaw off the floor.

March 15th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#13
ProdigyRacingLA ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 93	I would go for a newer ninja 250r that is new. Anything 2008 and up! Prolly find a good deal for around 3k if you can. The key thing is clean title and already well maintenanced. There are deals out there just got to find it. With the long commute, something reliable is key!

March 15th, 2012, 03:15 PM	#15
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	There are well maintained pregens out there...you just have to look!

March 15th, 2012, 03:18 PM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^heck yeah! Exhibit A: I can assure you that my 1999 ninja 250 is in loads better condition than a buddy's 2008. He didn't even lube the chain. All rusty and nasty. I got my bike in completely spotless condition. It had all the maintenance done by a dealership. Valves, oil, uni-track, everything. It had 6400 miles and was completely 100% stock. I've done all the maintenance since then.

March 15th, 2012, 03:42 PM	#17
ProdigyRacingLA ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 93	To all my pre-gen brothers out there. Did not attempt to bash pre-gens at all. I do understand it doesn't matter what type of bike. The newer style I suggested is strictly cosmetic. I do understand that something reliable and well maintenanced is all you need. If preventative maintenance is done to any bike your set. Safe riding guys!

March 15th, 2012, 03:48 PM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	No worries @ProdigyRacingLA! I'm not butthurt both bikes are great! I just think it's silly when people try to justify a new bike on reliability. I totally understand the cosmetics argument though. I'm just too cheap to pay for good looks.

March 16th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#20
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	Damn Craigslist. Bought a 98 last night after work. Has 4,500 miles on it (or at least on the cluster) and seems to be in pretty good shape. Made the ride to work this morning no hassle. My friggin kneecaps were frozen solid by the time I made it to my desk hahahaha!! Heading to the DMV after work and picking up riding gear next week. That feeling of being more aware of my surroundings and not bombarded by BS on the radio is so great. __________________________________________________ www.KamikazeBottleRockets.com I be Facebooking too ho! (insert urban style grunting noise)

March 16th, 2012, 02:52 PM	#21
ProdigyRacingLA ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 93	"My friggin kneecapswerefrozen solid by the time I made it to my desk hahahaha!!" Hahaha so true. I rode for a while last night, was around 50 degrees in la. My balls were frozen when I got done riding. XD

March 16th, 2012, 08:30 PM	#22
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 20th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#23
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	So the guy gave me the title that was given to him when he bought the bike. Since he never registered the damn thing in his name, he owes all kinds of crap to the state. Also, the bike hasn't been registered in over five years, so it's been purged from the system. Basically, I have to find a way to get he and I both to the MVD, which is only open while I'm at work, and figure this ish out. After that, I get to go to emissions and hope that the thing passes. I'm planning on taking it to a dealer anyway to have it gone through but I'm starting to think I should have just bought a damn new one. FML!!! __________________________________________________ www.KamikazeBottleRockets.com I be Facebooking too ho! (insert urban style grunting noise)

March 23rd, 2012, 12:47 PM	#24
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	Wonder how much this headache is worth parting out? __________________________________________________ www.KamikazeBottleRockets.com I be Facebooking too ho! (insert urban style grunting noise)

March 28th, 2012, 12:26 PM	#26
KBanksAZ ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Phoenix, AZ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 9	Going to part it out most likely. It's the easiest way to get around the whole title issue. I think I just lost about $500 if not more. It's like going to Vegas, without the titties, alcohol, gambling, night clubs, food and all the other generally good ****. FAAAAKKKKKKKK!!!!! __________________________________________________ www.KamikazeBottleRockets.com I be Facebooking too ho! (insert urban style grunting noise)