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November 5th, 2015, 06:49 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Andy
Location: Las Vegas
Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 3
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Fledgling Ninjette - Hi Yall!
New to bike riding, just bought my baby. Its a 2006 ex250. Red, with black under seat trim. Previous owner dropped it at a high speed and never rode it again. It's got some problems with the left side(bent handlebar, clutch lever, shifter, and such).
She needs loving, and I luv IT! |
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November 5th, 2015, 06:50 PM
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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
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Congrats! and welcome!
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November 5th, 2015, 06:59 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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 Andy
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November 5th, 2015, 08:05 PM
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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
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Welcome Andy!
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November 5th, 2015, 08:13 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Central Arkansas
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 CBR1100XX, 1989 Ninja 250, 1993 KDX200 Posts: 37
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Welcome! Most Ninja 250s have some form of damage history, but we gotta give them the TLC they deserve
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November 5th, 2015, 08:24 PM
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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
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Welcome, and congrats on your new toy. The Ninjette is a surprisingly quick and nimble, best bang for the buck is dialing in the suspension.
Fortunately Kawasaki didn't change the bike for 19 years, so parts are plentiful and inexpensive. And now my standard greeting, Welcome, here are just a few things to think about, 1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses 2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- ATGATT All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency. 3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs 4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits 5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218237 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...8&postcount=26 A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day.
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November 5th, 2015, 09:24 PM
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Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Aug '15
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Hi, Andy! Welcome! You're gonna have fun with that bike. Lots of nice folks and collective knowledge on this forum.
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November 5th, 2015, 10:13 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Andy
Location: Las Vegas
Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 3
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Wow! Thanks guys
Yall are cool peoples. never expected a reply this soon, wow a whole came thru though.
Ghost: I went through the msf2 course at csn the first weekend i owned the bike. My cert card gave me a discount at Cycle Gear where i bought some Bilt armored gloves and some new iridium plugs.  I still need some type of lower protection + its winter time. Any good recommendations for online stores or vegas locations? I never go anywhere without strapping my helmet. I have been told countless gruesome stories of motorcycle wrecks from my friends and such that for a long time i held off buying a bike. After my last car was totaled(not my fault, no injuries), i decided its time to go with my gut feeling. Now I am hardcore into it. I do nothing but read tech articles(thank you ninja250.org) and window shop for pieces i can replace or change. I'm in love!My neighbor rides, he has a huge zx-14. I am scared shitless just thinking about starting it. Whenever he talks crap about "my scooter", i just show him how i can stand next to it and lean the bike over holding it by the handlebar.  Lightweight, great on gas, easy to work on, inexpensive parts, gets me where i need to go, fast as i wanna go, and looks cool. Whats not to love? I'm living that Ninjette life! |
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November 5th, 2015, 10:50 PM
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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
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revzilla.com
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November 5th, 2015, 10:51 PM
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Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 16
MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14
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Howdy neighbor!
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Totally go ride Valley of Fire, especially out towards Mouse's Tank. Also the ride around toward Blue Diamond is beautiful. When they get some of the damage cleaned up, Death Valley is a fantastic ride with Artists Drive being the best and Hwy 190 from Stovepipe to the park boundary and great little twisty section.
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November 6th, 2015, 08:54 AM
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Slower than you.
Name: toEleven
Location: NoVA
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR, CB750, EX300 (半蔵) Posts: 667
MOTM - May '16
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Welcome!
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Oh, and the Gear section of the forum has links to lots of online distributors. I'm also fond of Revzilla, but it pays to shop around. Revzilla will price match if you find a cheaper US based seller.
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November 6th, 2015, 11:22 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jonathan
Location: tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): gsxr 600 2012 Posts: 120
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Welcome
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Motorcycles are stable, I am not. RELAX-Keith code |
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November 6th, 2015, 11:32 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Andy
Location: Las Vegas
Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 3
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Awesome
I will go riding one of the location you gave this weekend probably. Thank you for the shop reference I haven't heard of revzilla yet. I've already experienced somebody being aggressive with their driving. My first weekend on the bike a guy cut in front of me and slammed on his brakes when there was nobody in our Lane. It wasn't a turning lane or anything. The back wheel locked up and I slid for a bit all squirrely. Instinct from riding a BMX bike kicked in and I regained control thankfully. I'll just say that I let him have a piece of my mind.
 Gotta get back to work now hopefully I'll see you Vegas riders out there! |
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November 6th, 2015, 02:23 PM
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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
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welcome
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November 7th, 2015, 06:56 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Christina
Location: Sarasota
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): R1, R6, SV1000, SV650, ZX7R Posts: 19
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...welcome...love your enthusiasm, keep that up!
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November 7th, 2015, 09:50 AM
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ChocolateMilk Addict
Name: Maurice
Location: McDonough
Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329
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Welcome!!! Also
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November 10th, 2015, 06:04 AM
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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
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Hello and welcome.
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November 10th, 2015, 08:55 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '16
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And welcome Andy! |
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