Hello everyone. Where to...

OgreEddy · February 7th, 2012, 08:44 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm a new member and a new rider...

well not just yet. I am planning to buy a Ninja 250R soon. I just received my certification from AMO. The teacher from the class told me there are certain dealerships you can go to in order to see the deals of the shop and use the discount from AMO or MSF. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find any information about this, like any websites? I'm planning to buy gear also (I'm looking for the gear first) and I plan to use my discount to see if it actually helps out alot. My helmet size is medium, but I can't really trust buying helmets online because people told me helmets may be different for all people. During the MSF course, I was using a Scorpion brand helmet and it was pretty comfortable. But, I plan on buying a Shoei or Icon brand helmets? Any recommendations would help

.

Thank you,

OgreEddy

Alex · February 7th, 2012, 09:07 PM

/moved to new member area

alex.s · February 7th, 2012, 09:09 PM

welcome. dont trust dealers they just want your money. what part of cali are you in?

NDspd · February 7th, 2012, 09:16 PM

Well hey there, welcome man!!! It may be different in various states, but the only slight discount I got using the MSF card was a little deduction in cost in insurance.

As for gear and all, it's a matter of what you like, the level of protection, looks and what your budget is looking like. I started off with a basic yet protective textile jacket, they are cheaper than leather, they breath well, but they don't protect as well as leather. They will still hold up in case of an accident though. I also went with a cheaper helmet, like HJC, Scorpion, etc., but if you can afford the Shoei off hand, go for it. Gloves are another important thing you must have. I'd recommend a full gauntlet style over the shorties, because of wrist and abrasion protection. I prefer leather, from Icon, Teknic, or Alpinestars, all are good brands, but it's up to the look and money.

Take a look through the Gear Related section, and you'll find tons of threads of info.

As for most gear, go to a dealer or a store and try on the stuff before you actually buy it. It'll save you a lot of time and money...trust me, I found out the hard way

Again, welcome!!

DSpinler · February 7th, 2012, 09:22 PM

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OgreEddy · February 7th, 2012, 10:38 PM

I'm at the Los Angeles area

. Well, I'm planning to spend a decent amount on a helmet because that's what everyone recommends. Look is not an option for me, I just need the most affordable and safest

. Does anyone know if I can get any discount on gear with the MSF card

?

Thanks

KJohnson21 · February 7th, 2012, 11:22 PM

Trailerboy531 · February 8th, 2012, 12:34 AM

You wont get a gear discount with the MSF card and the discount you'll get on a NEW bike is not worth it. Best to buy a used 250 from craigslist.

Between Icon and Shoei... get a Shoei. I had an Icon Airframe and loved it, but the thing was definitely a boulder (see: heavy). Shoeis aren't as heavy, fit well, have a great field of vision, and vent wonderfully.

What part of LA are you in? I'm in the beach cities area, if you're near by I can help you out.

OgreEddy · February 8th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Thanks Trailer. So the MSF card does not provide any discount at all for motorcycle gears

... And I am in the heart of LA

(Downtown).

Trailerboy531 · February 8th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Do you have any motorcycle gear stores nearby? I go to school up in Hollywood so I could possibly roll through when im off of school and give you some pointers on gear if you need it. If you find a used bike you want to look at but don't know what to look for PM me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to come help you out.

greenaero · February 8th, 2012, 06:36 PM

Welcome OgreEddy! Definitely buy a helmet you can try on in person. If your funds are limited, I'd look at sales of a new full-face coverage helmet with the latest DOT certification. One of the major motorcycle magazines ( Motorcyclist? ) did a great story a few years ago in conjunction with helmet safety guru Dr. Harry Hurt. It concluded that the much more expensive Snell certified helmets allowed more force to be transmitted to the head in simulated crashes than cheaper DOT cert only helmets. Absolutely no correlation between price paid and the protection rendered.
If its your first MC , I definitely recommend looking at lightly used MCs.
good luck and ride safe.

Snake · February 14th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Hello and welcome.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 09:15 PM

to Ninjette!!!

!!!

Keep the shiny side up!

February 7th, 2012, 08:44 PM	#1
OgreEddy ninjette.org newbie Name: Ogre Eddy Location: California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Totaled) Posts: 6	Hello everyone. Where to... Hello everyone, I'm a new member and a new rider... well not just yet. I am planning to buy a Ninja 250R soon. I just received my certification from AMO. The teacher from the class told me there are certain dealerships you can go to in order to see the deals of the shop and use the discount from AMO or MSF. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find any information about this, like any websites? I'm planning to buy gear also (I'm looking for the gear first) and I plan to use my discount to see if it actually helps out alot. My helmet size is medium, but I can't really trust buying helmets online because people told me helmets may be different for all people. During the MSF course, I was using a Scorpion brand helmet and it was pretty comfortable. But, I plan on buying a Shoei or Icon brand helmets? Any recommendations would help . Thank you, OgreEddy

February 7th, 2012, 09:07 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	/moved to new member area __________________________________________________ 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)

February 7th, 2012, 09:09 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	welcome. dont trust dealers they just want your money. what part of cali are you in? __________________________________________________

February 7th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#5
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February 7th, 2012, 11:22 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?

February 7th, 2012, 09:16 PM	#4
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Well hey there, welcome man!!! It may be different in various states, but the only slight discount I got using the MSF card was a little deduction in cost in insurance. As for gear and all, it's a matter of what you like, the level of protection, looks and what your budget is looking like. I started off with a basic yet protective textile jacket, they are cheaper than leather, they breath well, but they don't protect as well as leather. They will still hold up in case of an accident though. I also went with a cheaper helmet, like HJC, Scorpion, etc., but if you can afford the Shoei off hand, go for it. Gloves are another important thing you must have. I'd recommend a full gauntlet style over the shorties, because of wrist and abrasion protection. I prefer leather, from Icon, Teknic, or Alpinestars, all are good brands, but it's up to the look and money. Take a look through the Gear Related section, and you'll find tons of threads of info. As for most gear, go to a dealer or a store and try on the stuff before you actually buy it. It'll save you a lot of time and money...trust me, I found out the hard way Again, welcome!!

February 7th, 2012, 10:38 PM	#6
OgreEddy ninjette.org newbie Name: Ogre Eddy Location: California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Totaled) Posts: 6	I'm at the Los Angeles area . Well, I'm planning to spend a decent amount on a helmet because that's what everyone recommends. Look is not an option for me, I just need the most affordable and safest . Does anyone know if I can get any discount on gear with the MSF card ? Thanks

February 8th, 2012, 12:34 AM	#8
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	You wont get a gear discount with the MSF card and the discount you'll get on a NEW bike is not worth it. Best to buy a used 250 from craigslist. Between Icon and Shoei... get a Shoei. I had an Icon Airframe and loved it, but the thing was definitely a boulder (see: heavy). Shoeis aren't as heavy, fit well, have a great field of vision, and vent wonderfully. What part of LA are you in? I'm in the beach cities area, if you're near by I can help you out.

February 8th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#9
OgreEddy ninjette.org newbie Name: Ogre Eddy Location: California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Totaled) Posts: 6	Thanks Trailer. So the MSF card does not provide any discount at all for motorcycle gears ... And I am in the heart of LA (Downtown).

February 8th, 2012, 06:06 PM	#10
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Do you have any motorcycle gear stores nearby? I go to school up in Hollywood so I could possibly roll through when im off of school and give you some pointers on gear if you need it. If you find a used bike you want to look at but don't know what to look for PM me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to come help you out.

February 8th, 2012, 06:36 PM	#11
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome OgreEddy! Definitely buy a helmet you can try on in person. If your funds are limited, I'd look at sales of a new full-face coverage helmet with the latest DOT certification. One of the major motorcycle magazines ( Motorcyclist? ) did a great story a few years ago in conjunction with helmet safety guru Dr. Harry Hurt. It concluded that the much more expensive Snell certified helmets allowed more force to be transmitted to the head in simulated crashes than cheaper DOT cert only helmets. Absolutely no correlation between price paid and the protection rendered. If its your first MC , I definitely recommend looking at lightly used MCs. good luck and ride safe.

February 14th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#12
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.

February 16th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#13
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