The geezer has arrived

PlaneGuy · September 3rd, 2011, 11:37 AM

It has been 35 years since I last rode a bike and 40 years since I raced (desert and motocross). Just picked up a used 2006 Ninja 250 at the recommendation of a friend who is a serious rider and a restorer of bikes. The goal is to get comfortable on a bike again before thinking about moving up to a touring bike. (A BMW R1100<something> is on the distant radar.)

So far I have spent the time putting the bike back to stock. The previous owner didn't know a lot about tuning small four-strokes and I am having to undo his work. Regardless, the bike seems to work well. More than enough for me for now.

I will be using it to commute and do some wandering around the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento. Currently trying to figure out how to carry stuff around with me without breaking the bank. Maybe we can ride together.

Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

Alex · September 3rd, 2011, 11:47 AM

PlaneGuy! Glad to have you aboard...

Lou · September 3rd, 2011, 12:05 PM

WELCOME!!! I have dreams of touring on a packed ninjette that looks like a space ship one day LOL

PlaneGuy · September 3rd, 2011, 12:06 PM

Thanks Alex. If it runs on internal combustion, I do it. Airplanes, cars (on and off the track), and now bikes (again). Looking forward to learning from the other members.

After 57 years I have learned that I no longer need to make all the mistakes all by myself.

Brian (PlaneGuy, the Geezer, Pinky)

PlaneGuy · September 3rd, 2011, 12:12 PM

Well Lou, my bike-building friend has challenged me to complete an IBA SS1K on my Ninjette. Wanna come?

http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm

Here are the specifics on the SS1K:

http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1

At first I said, "Sure, no problem." Then I went riding yesterday for a couple of hours. Hmm, not too bad but clearly not able to do it for 24 hours.

Definitely going to have to fashion a thermal memory foam saddle or do some serious exercises to strengthen the ol' gluteus maximus!

Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

Lou · September 3rd, 2011, 12:21 PM

Much modding must be done for sure. As for exercise, i could use that too lol.

ducducgooseit · September 3rd, 2011, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

MotoED · September 3rd, 2011, 03:17 PM

bob706 · September 3rd, 2011, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the family

PlaneGuy · September 3rd, 2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

AznJoJo · September 3rd, 2011, 06:41 PM

Welcome welcome!

rusninja · September 3rd, 2011, 07:15 PM

welcome :]

ally99 · September 4th, 2011, 04:11 AM

aboard! Glad you found us!

Mocha Man · September 4th, 2011, 07:24 AM

Gulf1 · September 4th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Strength in numbers! Welcome!

nickjpass · September 4th, 2011, 10:56 AM

to the forum

Zyconic17 · September 4th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Welcome. and Congrats on the 06

PlaneGuy · September 4th, 2011, 05:58 PM

Thank you. Time to get a picture up so you can see that I too am basking in the glory of Ninjette coolness.

Is it true that it will help with me charm women? God knows I need all the help I can get!

(Does anyone know the emoticon for sardonic humor?

)

dark_beaverezt · September 4th, 2011, 08:25 PM

great to have you!!!! welcome aboard!!

KJohnson21 · September 5th, 2011, 10:55 PM

vnranger · September 6th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Snake · September 7th, 2011, 12:11 AM

Hello and welcome.

kyrider · September 7th, 2011, 10:07 PM

Welcome!

I also own an 06 and love it!

Racer x · September 8th, 2011, 02:37 AM

Welcome aboard
I have a 1988 with 140k on the clock. And an 08 . Great bikes

PlaneGuy · September 8th, 2011, 07:04 AM

Wow, 140kmi? I would have thought the bike would have turned to dust by then.

I am really happy with the '06 Ninjette. I was originally planning on a circa-600cc standard or sport-touring bike but a good friend who collects old bikes and restores them really pushed me toward the Ninjette.

I was not going spend over $2,000 on something I wasn't sure I was going to like so it had to be something I could get into cheaply and then get out of again without losing my money. A new bike was NOT in the cards. We must have covered 25 different makes and models of semi-vintage bikes that were in my price range. Regardless, he kept coming back to the Ninjette. I was skeptical at first but now after having put over 300mi on my bike in a week without any freeway riding (oh, plus a lot of wrenching to undo a lot of things the previous owner "fixed"), I have a real appreciation for this little wonder of a bike.

If I stay interested there is probably a BMW R1100RS in my future, but for now, I plan to enjoy the Ninjette.

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Toly · September 8th, 2011, 07:37 AM

Welcome! Put a Wankel Rotary in it

PlaneGuy · September 8th, 2011, 07:42 AM

Wankels are too inefficient.

Toly · September 8th, 2011, 08:35 AM

Yes, but they are fun

September 3rd, 2011, 11:37 AM	#1
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	The geezer has arrived It has been 35 years since I last rode a bike and 40 years since I raced (desert and motocross). Just picked up a used 2006 Ninja 250 at the recommendation of a friend who is a serious rider and a restorer of bikes. The goal is to get comfortable on a bike again before thinking about moving up to a touring bike. (A BMW R1100<something> is on the distant radar.) So far I have spent the time putting the bike back to stock. The previous owner didn't know a lot about tuning small four-strokes and I am having to undo his work. Regardless, the bike seems to work well. More than enough for me for now. I will be using it to commute and do some wandering around the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento. Currently trying to figure out how to carry stuff around with me without breaking the bank. Maybe we can ride together. Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

September 3rd, 2011, 11:47 AM	#2
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September 3rd, 2011, 03:17 PM	#8
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September 3rd, 2011, 03:36 PM	#9
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September 3rd, 2011, 06:41 PM	#11
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September 3rd, 2011, 12:05 PM	#3
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	WELCOME!!! I have dreams of touring on a packed ninjette that looks like a space ship one day LOL

September 3rd, 2011, 12:06 PM	#4
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks Alex. If it runs on internal combustion, I do it. Airplanes, cars (on and off the track), and now bikes (again). Looking forward to learning from the other members. After 57 years I have learned that I no longer need to make all the mistakes all by myself. Brian (PlaneGuy, the Geezer, Pinky)

September 3rd, 2011, 12:12 PM	#5
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Well Lou, my bike-building friend has challenged me to complete an IBA SS1K on my Ninjette. Wanna come? http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm Here are the specifics on the SS1K: http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1 At first I said, "Sure, no problem." Then I went riding yesterday for a couple of hours. Hmm, not too bad but clearly not able to do it for 24 hours. Definitely going to have to fashion a thermal memory foam saddle or do some serious exercises to strengthen the ol' gluteus maximus! Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

September 3rd, 2011, 12:21 PM	#6
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Much modding must be done for sure. As for exercise, i could use that too lol.

September 3rd, 2011, 01:42 PM	#7
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

September 3rd, 2011, 04:41 PM	#10
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks for the welcome everyone! Brian (PlaneGuy, The Geezer, Pinky)

September 3rd, 2011, 07:15 PM	#12
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	welcome :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 4th, 2011, 04:11 AM	#13
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	aboard! Glad you found us! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

September 4th, 2011, 07:24 AM	#14
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816

September 4th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#15
Gulf1 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 80	Strength in numbers! Welcome! __________________________________________________ It's all about the information.

September 4th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	to the forum __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#17
Zyconic17 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Arvada Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Track bike, Honda CRF250r Dirt bike Posts: 137	Welcome. and Congrats on the 06

September 4th, 2011, 05:58 PM	#18
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Thank you. Time to get a picture up so you can see that I too am basking in the glory of Ninjette coolness. Is it true that it will help with me charm women? God knows I need all the help I can get! (Does anyone know the emoticon for sardonic humor? ) __________________________________________________ Brian -- World domination through science!

September 4th, 2011, 08:25 PM	#19
dark_beaverezt ninjette.org member Name: JOHAN Location: PHILIPPInes Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): YAMAHA X1, YAMAHA SNIPER 135LC, KawasaKi ninja 250r Posts: 185	great to have you!!!! welcome aboard!!

September 5th, 2011, 10:55 PM	#20
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?

September 6th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#21
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September 7th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#22
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.

September 7th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#23
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome! I also own an 06 and love it!

September 8th, 2011, 02:37 AM	#24
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Welcome aboard I have a 1988 with 140k on the clock. And an 08 . Great bikes

September 8th, 2011, 07:04 AM	#25
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Wow, 140kmi? I would have thought the bike would have turned to dust by then. I am really happy with the '06 Ninjette. I was originally planning on a circa-600cc standard or sport-touring bike but a good friend who collects old bikes and restores them really pushed me toward the Ninjette. I was not going spend over $2,000 on something I wasn't sure I was going to like so it had to be something I could get into cheaply and then get out of again without losing my money. A new bike was NOT in the cards. We must have covered 25 different makes and models of semi-vintage bikes that were in my price range. Regardless, he kept coming back to the Ninjette. I was skeptical at first but now after having put over 300mi on my bike in a week without any freeway riding (oh, plus a lot of wrenching to undo a lot of things the previous owner "fixed"), I have a real appreciation for this little wonder of a bike. If I stay interested there is probably a BMW R1100RS in my future, but for now, I plan to enjoy the Ninjette. Thanks for the welcome everyone! __________________________________________________ Brian -- World domination through science! Last futzed with by PlaneGuy; September 8th, 2011 at 01:24 PM. Reason: fixing a typo -- I'm anal.

September 8th, 2011, 07:37 AM	#26
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Welcome! Put a Wankel Rotary in it

September 8th, 2011, 07:42 AM	#27
PlaneGuy Annoying gadfly Name: Brian Location: Cameron Park, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja EX250R Posts: 52 Blog Entries: 5	Wankels are too inefficient. __________________________________________________ Brian -- World domination through science!

September 8th, 2011, 08:35 AM	#28
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Yes, but they are fun

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