New member, future 250 owner from houston, TX

A is 4 PiMp · July 17th, 2011, 08:18 AM

Hello everybody!

I've been wanting to get a bike my entire life but i've always been too scared to go through with it (hearing crash stories/seeing results of crashes with people not wearing helmets in my area).

But then I was talking with a few coworkers of mine (they both ride) and they basically told me its GOOD to be scared, the fear will keep you in check from doing anything stupid. I mean its not like I was going to start popping wheelies on the freeway during rush hour or anything, thats just retarded

At first I was looking into the Honda CBR 600, but then I realized maybe a 600 as a 1st bike with no previous riding experience isnt such a good idea. Then I noticed people suggesting the 250r as a starter bike, they are cheaper, look like a blast to ride and supposedly insurance would be cheaper than insuring a 600. SOLD, ill take it

So yeah, im not too good with introductions but I hope I can FINALLY start riding sometime before the end of this year!

KJohnson21 · July 17th, 2011, 08:25 AM

Check for MSF in your area.

clintalmighty · July 17th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Welcome. I am from H-town area as well! And I also currently own a 250 and a CBR600RR... It goes without saying that the 600 is NOT for a noob with no experience on two wheels. Put a solid season or two on the 250 then get that sexy 600. You will be glad you did as you will be able to control the 600, and appreciate all of the power that much more than if you started on one and it was all you knew. Too many people start on a 600 and baby it forever; Learn how to wring the 250 out. Once you learn to ride the 250 fast, you will be stupid fast on the 600 (on the track, of course)

And if you haven't taken the MSF yet, check out Awesome Cycles. It is by far the best MSF destination in the Houston area

Good luck on getting a Ninja soon!

bob706 · July 17th, 2011, 09:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

A is 4 PiMp · July 17th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clintalmighty

Welcome. I am from H-town area as well! And I also currently own a 250 and a CBR600RR... It goes without saying that the 600 is NOT for a noob with no experience on two wheels. Put a solid season or two on the 250 then get that sexy 600. You will be glad you did as you will be able to control the 600, and appreciate all of the power that much more than if you started on one and it was all you knew. Too many people start on a 600 and baby it forever; Learn how to wring the 250 out. Once you learn to ride the 250 fast, you will be stupid fast on the 600 (on the track, of course)

And if you haven't taken the MSF yet, check out Awesome Cycles. It is by far the best MSF destination in the Houston area

Good luck on getting a Ninja soon!

Thanks for the advice! I've never heard of Awesome Cycles but I will definately look into taking a course in the coming months!

grandelatte · July 17th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Welcome from another H-Town rider!

clintalmighty · July 17th, 2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A is 4 PiMp

Thanks for the advice! I've never heard of Awesome Cycles but I will definately look into taking a course in the coming months!

Here you go... http://www.awesomecycles.com/

kaiserz · July 17th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Welcome! :Thumbup: Take MSF, all the (proper)gear all the time please, also try reading some motorcycle books. and ride safe.

slolane · July 17th, 2011, 03:07 PM

Welcome!!

ducducgooseit · July 17th, 2011, 04:25 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

Green Streak · July 19th, 2011, 12:41 PM

Welcome!

Snake · July 19th, 2011, 06:17 PM

Hello and welcome.

A is 4 PiMp · July 24th, 2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Welcome! :Thumbup: Take MSF, all the (proper)gear all the time please, also try reading some motorcycle books. and ride safe.

The other day I read some motorcycle saftey booklet from cover to cover, I can't remember what it was called for the life of me but I believe its for the texas motorcyle license test, it helped clear up some of the questions that I had also

vnranger · July 28th, 2011, 01:28 AM

July 17th, 2011, 08:18 AM	#1
A is 4 PiMp ninjette.org newbie Name: Alva Location: TX Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): None....yet Posts: 3	New member, future 250 owner from houston, TX Hello everybody! I've been wanting to get a bike my entire life but i've always been too scared to go through with it (hearing crash stories/seeing results of crashes with people not wearing helmets in my area). But then I was talking with a few coworkers of mine (they both ride) and they basically told me its GOOD to be scared, the fear will keep you in check from doing anything stupid. I mean its not like I was going to start popping wheelies on the freeway during rush hour or anything, thats just retarded At first I was looking into the Honda CBR 600, but then I realized maybe a 600 as a 1st bike with no previous riding experience isnt such a good idea. Then I noticed people suggesting the 250r as a starter bike, they are cheaper, look like a blast to ride and supposedly insurance would be cheaper than insuring a 600. SOLD, ill take it So yeah, im not too good with introductions but I hope I can FINALLY start riding sometime before the end of this year!

July 17th, 2011, 08:25 AM	#2
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	Check for MSF in your area. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 17th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#6
grandelatte Go Pack Go! Name: Jim Location: houston-ish Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 07 XL1200L Posts: 39	Welcome from another H-Town rider! __________________________________________________ 09 Ninja 250R (commuter) 07 XL1200L (weekend fun) 02 SV650S (totaled by an idiot cager) & others

July 19th, 2011, 12:41 PM	#11
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