Noobie from Madera, CA

villamia · November 18th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Hola todos...Hey everyone.

My story...I got "let go" from my job about 2 mths ago and thot to myself what to do now???? Aha! Perfect time to learn to Ride and spend money I don't have! I've been riding for over a mth and put over a 1K miles on my 2009 Ninja 250r. I got her only 4 day after passing the MSF. I had zero prior riding exp & even less knowledge about motorcycles and their mechanics. I absolutely LOVE riding and the reaction I get when people discover its a girl on that bike! jajajaja! Unfortunately, the weather is changing here in the central valley and I'm dreading not riding. I'm a bit gunshy about riding when windy or raining but I love a good challenge so with a bit of encouraging & brainwashing on my part, I know I'll be doing both sooner than later in order to keep adding riding miles.

I did joined a local forum to try to connect w/local riders, however, for good Ninja talk/knowledge Ninjette.org, of course is the forum. I've been checking out the forum since before getting my bike/certification to get educated. I hope to learn a lot more from everyone. I welcome any and all questions, suggestions, ideas, recommendations and advise. Please don't hold back. If anyone has any mod recommendations or DIY ideas send them my way.

My "BabyBlue" for the most part is stock. Only mods are the flushed side blinkers and cut fender. The previous owner did DIY smoke the windshield and painted the stock exhausted black which makes it a bit distinct from others local bikes. As far as gear. Not much there. Financially hard to get all that I'd need. Do have the 2 pairs of gloves. One pair lightweight and other Frank Thomas winter glove. Frank Thomas winter rider jacket. Not sure on the specifics. Shoei 1000 helmet. Again not sure on all specific. Sorry, if I don't have all the biker language/term down yet. I hope that changes with time and knowledge

Anyway, that's part of my story. Hope to make new friends and if anyone is in, near or around my home town and wants to connect let me know. I have a lot of free time right now (lol) and wod like to take advantage of all the riding time I can get. I have yet to group ride, but am looking forward to my first partner ride this weekend.

Thnx and I look forward to talking to everyone.

NEVER STOP RIDING!

Alex · November 18th, 2009, 02:03 PM

OldGuy · November 18th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Welcome Maria - glad to have you in the family and good luck.

kkim · November 18th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Aloha and welcome, Maria.

Be sure to check out the membership map for other forum members in your area. Add yourself, as well, when you're there.

Have fun, be safe.

Snake · November 18th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Hola Maria & bien venido. Norte California es muy bonito.

DEXSPEED · November 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM

welcome home!

BlueRaven · November 18th, 2009, 05:50 PM

bob706 · November 18th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Welcome to the forum

noche_caliente · November 18th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Welcome Maria! Since you've been lurking for a while, you've probably seen some links for inexpensive places to buy gear - check them out

KJohnson21 · November 19th, 2009, 11:04 PM

November 18th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#1
villamia KawiNewbie Name: Maria Location: Madera, CA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 15	Noobie from Madera, CA Hola todos...Hey everyone. My story...I got "let go" from my job about 2 mths ago and thot to myself what to do now???? Aha! Perfect time to learn to Ride and spend money I don't have! I've been riding for over a mth and put over a 1K miles on my 2009 Ninja 250r. I got her only 4 day after passing the MSF. I had zero prior riding exp & even less knowledge about motorcycles and their mechanics. I absolutely LOVE riding and the reaction I get when people discover its a girl on that bike! jajajaja! Unfortunately, the weather is changing here in the central valley and I'm dreading not riding. I'm a bit gunshy about riding when windy or raining but I love a good challenge so with a bit of encouraging & brainwashing on my part, I know I'll be doing both sooner than later in order to keep adding riding miles. I did joined a local forum to try to connect w/local riders, however, for good Ninja talk/knowledge Ninjette.org, of course is the forum. I've been checking out the forum since before getting my bike/certification to get educated. I hope to learn a lot more from everyone. I welcome any and all questions, suggestions, ideas, recommendations and advise. Please don't hold back. If anyone has any mod recommendations or DIY ideas send them my way. My "BabyBlue" for the most part is stock. Only mods are the flushed side blinkers and cut fender. The previous owner did DIY smoke the windshield and painted the stock exhausted black which makes it a bit distinct from others local bikes. As far as gear. Not much there. Financially hard to get all that I'd need. Do have the 2 pairs of gloves. One pair lightweight and other Frank Thomas winter glove. Frank Thomas winter rider jacket. Not sure on the specifics. Shoei 1000 helmet. Again not sure on all specific. Sorry, if I don't have all the biker language/term down yet. I hope that changes with time and knowledge Anyway, that's part of my story. Hope to make new friends and if anyone is in, near or around my home town and wants to connect let me know. I have a lot of free time right now (lol) and wod like to take advantage of all the riding time I can get. I have yet to group ride, but am looking forward to my first partner ride this weekend. Thnx and I look forward to talking to everyone. NEVER STOP RIDING!

November 18th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 18th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#3
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Maria - glad to have you in the family and good luck. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 18th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#7
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

November 18th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#9
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Maria! Since you've been lurking for a while, you've probably seen some links for inexpensive places to buy gear - check them out __________________________________________________ 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

November 18th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Maria. Be sure to check out the membership map for other forum members in your area. Add yourself, as well, when you're there. Have fun, be safe.

November 18th, 2009, 04:10 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	Hola Maria & bien venido. Norte California es muy bonito.

November 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#6
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	welcome home!

November 18th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#8
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum

November 19th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#10
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?

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