Wooohooo! first bike

Arraffe · February 20th, 2012, 03:06 PM

I just got my ninja today, and yeah I'm super excited to ride it. It's still a bit too cold to ride yet though. I just had 2 questions. I have a rear stand, should i keep it on the rear stand for storage or the kickstand? And also what size are the bolts i need for the license plate? I don't have any pictures now and it is too dark to take any. I will have some up by tomorrow. Thanks for any help

Xoulrath · February 20th, 2012, 03:16 PM

I wouldn't store it on the rear stand. The kick stand is more than suffucient. It wouldn't hurt anything unless your rear stand sucks. It just isn't necessary.

Your bike should have come with bolts for the license plate. Talk to your dealer if it didn't.

koenigcitizen · February 20th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Congrats on the bike!!!

I keep my bike on front and rear stands, even though I ride it at least once a week right now. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Sorry cant help you with the bolt size.

Pics of your bike!!!!!!

EthioKnight · February 20th, 2012, 03:27 PM

I think stands are preferable...I read somewhere that tires will rot if left on a surface for a prolonged period (I can't corroborate that though), but if you have a stand, USE IT!!

(and do some maintenance while you're at it..like reversing the axle, lubing the chain..and so forth)
'congratz on the new bike brother...I remember and cherish the feeling.

NDspd · February 20th, 2012, 04:46 PM

congrats on the bike man!!

saxnbass · February 20th, 2012, 05:14 PM

I'd store it on the kickstand, it's what it's there for

raybolic · February 20th, 2012, 08:17 PM

I'd assume the stand would tilt the bike's weight more towards the front, putting more weight to it over a prolonged time wouldnt be good. Correct me if I'm wrong.

greenaero · February 20th, 2012, 09:32 PM

COngrats on the new bike

BlackNinja8 · February 20th, 2012, 09:45 PM

Not sure about the size of the bolts, but I bought these anti-theft bolts and they work well. http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Theft-Chr...9799423&sr=8-6

nickjpass · February 20th, 2012, 11:20 PM

Welcome!

EthioKnight · February 21st, 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Not sure about the size of the bolts, but I bought these anti-theft bolts and they work well. http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Theft-Chr...9799423&sr=8-6

dude...never knew there was such a thing as "plate theft". Tnx for dousing me in an 'eye opening' spray of cold water

BlackNinja8 · February 21st, 2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

dude...never knew there was such a thing as "plate theft". Tnx for dousing me in an 'eye opening' spray of cold water

You would be surprised. Folks who ride illegally (suspended license, no insurance, etc.) will steal your plate and use it on their bikes. If you ever find yourself a victim make sure you call the police and report your plate stolen. You don't want the FBI knocking on your door questioning you about a bank robbery involving your plate no. lol

Arraffe · February 21st, 2012, 01:20 PM

Here are a few pictures, please excuse the quality, they were taken in a small, dark garage with a cameraphone.

The last picture is something I had a question about. There is a relatively large gap (.5-1cm) betweenn the end of the hand grip and the end of the handlebar, there is no gap on the left side. Is this normal or something to worry about?

Also I like to lock the handlebars (makes me feel a little safer my garage doesn't lock) is it ok to have them turned while it is on the rear stand? it doesn't seem any less stable than with the bars straight.

akima · February 21st, 2012, 01:54 PM

Mmmm, lovely red ninjette. Savor that lovely first bike feeling: you only get it once!

akshay11 · February 21st, 2012, 02:06 PM

Get frame sliders!

Arraffe · February 21st, 2012, 02:07 PM

Shogun frame sliders are in the mail, they should be here tomorrow

Arraffe · February 22nd, 2012, 02:41 PM

Mounted the license plate and took my first ride today, it was magical! Also bought myself a torque wrench, looking forward to doing some loving service on it myself.

akima · February 23rd, 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arraffe

Mounted the license plate and took my first ride today, it was magical!

Congrats!

February 20th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#1
Arraffe ninjette.org newbie Name: Gareth Location: New Hampshire Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Wooohooo! first bike I just got my ninja today, and yeah I'm super excited to ride it. It's still a bit too cold to ride yet though. I just had 2 questions. I have a rear stand, should i keep it on the rear stand for storage or the kickstand? And also what size are the bolts i need for the license plate? I don't have any pictures now and it is too dark to take any. I will have some up by tomorrow. Thanks for any help

February 20th, 2012, 03:16 PM	#2
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I wouldn't store it on the rear stand. The kick stand is more than suffucient. It wouldn't hurt anything unless your rear stand sucks. It just isn't necessary. Your bike should have come with bolts for the license plate. Talk to your dealer if it didn't. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

February 20th, 2012, 03:18 PM	#3
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Congrats on the bike!!! I keep my bike on front and rear stands, even though I ride it at least once a week right now. It only takes a couple of minutes. Sorry cant help you with the bolt size. Pics of your bike!!!!!! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

February 20th, 2012, 11:20 PM	#10
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February 20th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#4
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	I think stands are preferable...I read somewhere that tires will rot if left on a surface for a prolonged period (I can't corroborate that though), but if you have a stand, USE IT!! (and do some maintenance while you're at it..like reversing the axle, lubing the chain..and so forth) 'congratz on the new bike brother...I remember and cherish the feeling.

February 20th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#5
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.	congrats on the bike man!!

February 20th, 2012, 05:14 PM	#6
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I'd store it on the kickstand, it's what it's there for

February 20th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#7
raybolic ninjette.org member Name: Rei Location: HK Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250R Posts: 63	I'd assume the stand would tilt the bike's weight more towards the front, putting more weight to it over a prolonged time wouldnt be good. Correct me if I'm wrong.

February 20th, 2012, 09:32 PM	#8
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	COngrats on the new bike

February 20th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#9
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Not sure about the size of the bolts, but I bought these anti-theft bolts and they work well. http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Theft-Chr...9799423&sr=8-6

February 21st, 2012, 01:20 PM	#13
Arraffe ninjette.org newbie Name: Gareth Location: New Hampshire Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Here are a few pictures, please excuse the quality, they were taken in a small, dark garage with a cameraphone. The last picture is something I had a question about. There is a relatively large gap (.5-1cm) betweenn the end of the hand grip and the end of the handlebar, there is no gap on the left side. Is this normal or something to worry about? Also I like to lock the handlebars (makes me feel a little safer my garage doesn't lock) is it ok to have them turned while it is on the rear stand? it doesn't seem any less stable than with the bars straight.

February 21st, 2012, 01:54 PM	#14
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Mmmm, lovely red ninjette. Savor that lovely first bike feeling: you only get it once!

February 21st, 2012, 02:06 PM	#15
akshay11 ninjette.org member Name: Akshay Location: Lakeville,MN Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 146	Get frame sliders!

February 21st, 2012, 02:07 PM	#16
Arraffe ninjette.org newbie Name: Gareth Location: New Hampshire Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Shogun frame sliders are in the mail, they should be here tomorrow

February 22nd, 2012, 02:41 PM	#17
Arraffe ninjette.org newbie Name: Gareth Location: New Hampshire Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Mounted the license plate and took my first ride today, it was magical! Also bought myself a torque wrench, looking forward to doing some loving service on it myself.