Jim in NC

Triple Jim · July 17th, 2016, 04:08 PM

I bought an '05 EX250R last summer so my newly licensed daughter would have something to ride, and find that when she's not visiting, I often choose it over bigger, more power motorcycles I have. Now I'm thinking of getting another one just for the track.

We had decided to buy one that had cosmetic problems and turn it into a "standard". Here's my daughter riding it on the Dragon this spring:

csmith12 · July 17th, 2016, 04:12 PM

Welcome Jim!

Ghostt · July 17th, 2016, 07:09 PM

Welcome

CaliGrrl · July 17th, 2016, 09:27 PM

Welcome!

VaFish · July 18th, 2016, 09:17 AM

Welcome, These little things are addictive.

Triple Jim · July 18th, 2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VaFish

Welcome, These little things are addictive.

Thanks for all the welcomes. Addictive, yes. The first time I rode mine after bringing it home and getting it legal, I was almost dumbfounded at what a great overall motorcycle it is. I've been riding for 40 years, and have often heard what a great beginner bike "X" is, but when I hear that about a Ninja 250 it seems like an injustice. It's a great beginner bike, and a great bike for experienced riders too. One of the guys on the Moto Guzzi board just rode over 700 miles on his Ninja 250 in one day.

Anyway, you guys know all this already.

snot · July 18th, 2016, 06:38 PM

Welcome

Snake · July 21st, 2016, 02:38 PM

Hello and welcome!!!!

Gregg_VA · July 23rd, 2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Thanks for all the welcomes. Addictive, yes. The first time I rode mine after bringing it home and getting it legal, I was almost dumbfounded at what a great overall motorcycle it is. I've been riding for 40 years, and have often heard what a great beginner bike "X" is, but when I hear that about a Ninja 250 it seems like an injustice. It's a great beginner bike, and a great bike for experienced riders too. One of the guys on the Moto Guzzi board just rode over 700 miles on his Ninja 250 in one day.

Anyway, you guys know all this already.

Welcome. I have done two SaddleSores on my Gen 2 (1,000 miles under 24 hours). I will be doing more.

Triple Jim · July 23rd, 2016, 10:10 AM

Impressive, Gregg. I know a few guys who are into the Iron Butt rides. I occasionally ride a Century on my bicycle, and that's enough torture for me.

But a Ninja 250 is well suited for a SaddleSore 1,000, especially with its range on a tank of gas. About where in VA are you? I'm not far from the border, off route 85.

EternalNewb · July 23rd, 2016, 10:58 AM

Welcome, Jim! I'm always envious of families that ride together.

Gregg_VA · July 23rd, 2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

About where in VA are you? I'm not far from the border, off route 85.

I live in Virginia Beach.

Triple Jim · July 23rd, 2016, 05:52 PM

OK, not close but not terribly far. If I'm ever heading out your way I'll send a PM.

July 17th, 2016, 04:08 PM	#1
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Jim in NC I bought an '05 EX250R last summer so my newly licensed daughter would have something to ride, and find that when she's not visiting, I often choose it over bigger, more power motorcycles I have. Now I'm thinking of getting another one just for the track. We had decided to buy one that had cosmetic problems and turn it into a "standard". Here's my daughter riding it on the Dragon this spring:
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

July 17th, 2016, 04:12 PM	#2
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 Jim! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 17th, 2016, 07:09 PM	#3
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Welcome __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

July 18th, 2016, 06:38 PM	#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

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Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Impressive, Gregg. I know a few guys who are into the Iron Butt rides. I occasionally ride a Century on my bicycle, and that's enough torture for me. But a Ninja 250 is well suited for a SaddleSore 1,000, especially with its range on a tank of gas. About where in VA are you? I'm not far from the border, off route 85.

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Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	OK, not close but not terribly far. If I'm ever heading out your way I'll send a PM.