Just Completed MSF

jnninja250r · October 3rd, 2010, 08:47 PM

Took my MSF course over the weekend. Passed

It was my first time really riding, and I learned quite a bit. Plus, I had a blast. The best part were the bikes though. All 2010 Ninja 250's. After getting several hours of seat time on one, I'm reassured that a Ninja is what I want to get.

ally99 · October 4th, 2010, 04:56 AM

Wow, how lucky to have such incredible new bikes for your class. My MSF put us on OLD crappy 125CC suzukis. lol! Welcome and ride safe!

JMcDonald · October 4th, 2010, 05:20 AM

Yeah, a friend of mine took the MSF course on all new ninja 250s. Aaargh. Most of our bikes were old Rebels and such. Mine even had a bent handlebar :-/ . However, he took it through the military so I bet they chose those so all the young military guys would feel cooler :P (not joking though).

On the other hand, I am surprised people would use 250Rs, given their seat height. It isn't super high, but there were several people at my course who I am sure wouldn't have been able to get a solid hold on the ground even on the Ninjette, vs the ~26" seat height of the bikes we had.

Did they have frame sliders?

g21-30 · October 4th, 2010, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnninja250r

Took my MSF course over the weekend. Passed

It was my first time really riding, and I learned quite a bit. Plus, I had a blast. The best part were the bikes though. All 2010 Ninja 250's. After getting several hours of seat time on one, I'm reassured that a Ninja is what I want to get.

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!

bob706 · October 4th, 2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jnninja250r

a Ninja is what I want to get.

ahhhhh......another addict. Welcome to the forum

JMcDonald · October 4th, 2010, 05:51 AM

Funny thing is, that friend justified his purchase of a brand new CBR600RR by saying "well, I started on a Ninja 250 like you." He thought a few hours of parking lot experience meant he was ready for an "upgrade."

He's gone down twice now...

Snake · October 4th, 2010, 07:01 AM

Congratulations on passing the class. Remember that the learning doesn't stop after you pass the MSF course. I have been riding for many years and learn something every time I ride.

Blackwidow · October 4th, 2010, 07:14 AM

congrats. so when are you getting your bike?

jnninja250r · October 4th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Yeah I was relieved when I saw the bikes we would be using. The class here in Lincoln is apparently partly sponsored by Kawasaki, and held in the parking lot of their local rail car plant, so that might be why we had all new Kawasaki bikes.
Anyway, I'd like to find one over the next month or so. The local dealer doesn't really have any new or used right now, but there are a few out in the western part of the state. Guess I've got some shopping around to do. If not its about to the end of the season here, so I'll have most of the winter to look.

Snake · October 4th, 2010, 12:18 PM

The end of bike riding season is a very good time to shop for a bike as dealers and private sellers are more likely to lower their prices since the bikes go slower during this time. You should also be able to get a good deal on a 2010 bike because the dealers are trying to make room for the 2011 models. Happy hunting.

jnninja250r · October 14th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Well it's been a frustrating couple weeks of bike shopping. Seems like every stealership I walk into is hell bent on getting me on a 650R. The have have very limited selections of 250s.
What I've looked at so far:
Kaufman Kawasaki: New '10 250R (Green SE) $3999, but trying hard to push me towards a new 650R
StarCity: Will be getting 12 slightly used '10 250R's in assorted colors from the local MSF class on 11/1, but won't discuss price until then. Trying to get me on an '07 650R with 11,100mi for $4450. Seems a bit pricey to me compared to others in the area.
Several other places I checked had nothing that interested me, except for the Thruxton 900 at Omaha's Triumph dealer. That was one sweet bike, though most likely more engine and more money than I should get in a first bike.

highpsiguy · October 14th, 2010, 09:13 PM

Don't let THEM *stealership* spend YOUR money! Forget a dealership!!! Craigslist and the local paper. Find someone who has alot of bike buying experience and get them to help you.

MikeCG23 · October 14th, 2010, 10:02 PM

Wow! 2010 Ninja to learn on is awesome. I had a pre-gen to learn on so I'm glad to have rode a pre-gen and a new-gen.

setasai · October 15th, 2010, 11:49 AM

Not fair! All mine had were rebels and being 6ft and new made the rebels extremely tricky to ride on. I felt like I was on a tricycle it was so small. Legs were sore for days after that. Lucky. You'll love the 250. I paid quite a bit more for mine 2009 SE Green back then. While it's important to get a good deal on it. I promise you, you wont care the day after you take it home. :-)

TrueFader · October 15th, 2010, 03:20 PM

no fair, when i took the msf i dont think a ninja redesign was even a twinkle in a jr engineer's eye, i was stuck on some 125 cruiser with a shotty transmission. first time i went to put my feet on the pegs i aimed for under my ass and missed completely.

Rosie · October 15th, 2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFader

first time i went to put my feet on the pegs i aimed for under my ass and missed completely.

Ditto!! I did my MSF class on a Honda Rebel and kept missing the foot pegs too!!

Shwig · October 18th, 2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnninja250r

Took my MSF course over the weekend. Passed

It was my first time really riding, and I learned quite a bit. Plus, I had a blast. The best part were the bikes though. All 2010 Ninja 250's. After getting several hours of seat time on one, I'm reassured that a Ninja is what I want to get.

lucky i had to take mine on a honda night hawk that was used and abused. congrats

TeamGreen · October 19th, 2010, 12:58 AM

One more here for lucky to use 2010 ninjas. We got beat rebels and some 125 cruisers, think they were kawis. One rebel I had would die every time i came to a stop. Finally got them to get me a different bike.

SVBS · October 27th, 2010, 10:07 AM

you're a lucky SOB, all we got were rebel and GZ250,

supermanzdead · October 28th, 2010, 07:18 PM

I just did my MSF last weekend, we did it at the Harley shop on Buell Blasts...

October 3rd, 2010, 08:47 PM	#1
jnninja250r Qtr Ltr Name: Jeremy Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 64	Just Completed MSF Took my MSF course over the weekend. Passed It was my first time really riding, and I learned quite a bit. Plus, I had a blast. The best part were the bikes though. All 2010 Ninja 250's. After getting several hours of seat time on one, I'm reassured that a Ninja is what I want to get.

October 4th, 2010, 04:56 AM	#2
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	Wow, how lucky to have such incredible new bikes for your class. My MSF put us on OLD crappy 125CC suzukis. lol! Welcome and ride safe! __________________________________________________ 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

October 4th, 2010, 07:14 AM	#8
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	congrats. so when are you getting your bike? __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 14th, 2010, 09:13 PM	#12
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Don't let THEM stealership spend YOUR money! Forget a dealership!!! Craigslist and the local paper. Find someone who has alot of bike buying experience and get them to help you. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

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October 4th, 2010, 05:20 AM	#3
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	Yeah, a friend of mine took the MSF course on all new ninja 250s. Aaargh. Most of our bikes were old Rebels and such. Mine even had a bent handlebar :-/ . However, he took it through the military so I bet they chose those so all the young military guys would feel cooler :P (not joking though). On the other hand, I am surprised people would use 250Rs, given their seat height. It isn't super high, but there were several people at my course who I am sure wouldn't have been able to get a solid hold on the ground even on the Ninjette, vs the ~26" seat height of the bikes we had. Did they have frame sliders?

October 4th, 2010, 05:51 AM	#6
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	Funny thing is, that friend justified his purchase of a brand new CBR600RR by saying "well, I started on a Ninja 250 like you." He thought a few hours of parking lot experience meant he was ready for an "upgrade." He's gone down twice now...

October 4th, 2010, 07:01 AM	#7
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	Congratulations on passing the class. Remember that the learning doesn't stop after you pass the MSF course. I have been riding for many years and learn something every time I ride.

October 4th, 2010, 09:57 AM	#9
jnninja250r Qtr Ltr Name: Jeremy Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 64	Yeah I was relieved when I saw the bikes we would be using. The class here in Lincoln is apparently partly sponsored by Kawasaki, and held in the parking lot of their local rail car plant, so that might be why we had all new Kawasaki bikes. Anyway, I'd like to find one over the next month or so. The local dealer doesn't really have any new or used right now, but there are a few out in the western part of the state. Guess I've got some shopping around to do. If not its about to the end of the season here, so I'll have most of the winter to look.

October 4th, 2010, 12:18 PM	#10
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	The end of bike riding season is a very good time to shop for a bike as dealers and private sellers are more likely to lower their prices since the bikes go slower during this time. You should also be able to get a good deal on a 2010 bike because the dealers are trying to make room for the 2011 models. Happy hunting.

October 14th, 2010, 09:08 PM	#11
jnninja250r Qtr Ltr Name: Jeremy Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 64	Well it's been a frustrating couple weeks of bike shopping. Seems like every stealership I walk into is hell bent on getting me on a 650R. The have have very limited selections of 250s. What I've looked at so far: Kaufman Kawasaki: New '10 250R (Green SE) $3999, but trying hard to push me towards a new 650R StarCity: Will be getting 12 slightly used '10 250R's in assorted colors from the local MSF class on 11/1, but won't discuss price until then. Trying to get me on an '07 650R with 11,100mi for $4450. Seems a bit pricey to me compared to others in the area. Several other places I checked had nothing that interested me, except for the Thruxton 900 at Omaha's Triumph dealer. That was one sweet bike, though most likely more engine and more money than I should get in a first bike.

October 14th, 2010, 10:02 PM	#13
MikeCG23 Ride this! Name: Mike Location: Salt Lake City, UT Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 78	Wow! 2010 Ninja to learn on is awesome. I had a pre-gen to learn on so I'm glad to have rode a pre-gen and a new-gen.

October 15th, 2010, 11:49 AM	#14
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Not fair! All mine had were rebels and being 6ft and new made the rebels extremely tricky to ride on. I felt like I was on a tricycle it was so small. Legs were sore for days after that. Lucky. You'll love the 250. I paid quite a bit more for mine 2009 SE Green back then. While it's important to get a good deal on it. I promise you, you wont care the day after you take it home. :-)

October 15th, 2010, 03:20 PM	#15
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	no fair, when i took the msf i dont think a ninja redesign was even a twinkle in a jr engineer's eye, i was stuck on some 125 cruiser with a shotty transmission. first time i went to put my feet on the pegs i aimed for under my ass and missed completely.

October 19th, 2010, 12:58 AM	#18
TeamGreen ninjette.org member Name: Keven Location: San Diego Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160	One more here for lucky to use 2010 ninjas. We got beat rebels and some 125 cruisers, think they were kawis. One rebel I had would die every time i came to a stop. Finally got them to get me a different bike.

October 27th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#19
SVBS ninjette.org member Name: KT Location: Left Coast Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1 of them Big Four Posts: 84	you're a lucky SOB, all we got were rebel and GZ250,

October 28th, 2010, 07:18 PM	#20
supermanzdead ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Omaha, NE Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: 2011 ZX6r Owned: 2010 EX250R "Special Edition" Posts: 71	I just did my MSF last weekend, we did it at the Harley shop on Buell Blasts...