Finally found a bike!!

Tigress · August 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Ok, so I'm really geeked(do people even still say that? Hmmm)!!! Anyway, yesterday I went up to Illinois and took a look at an 09 Blue 250 totally stock. It has 82 miles on it and priced at $3600. Husband had bought it for his wife as a surprise because she kept talking about riding. Since she had started a new business, she said she didn't have time. So, he took it back to the shop he purchased it from and bought a sport bike he wanted since he already had a Harley. Sucks for her, but YEAH for me!!!

Hubby took it for a ride and was thoroughly impressed(even though he had given me much slack about getting a 250). He said it rides like his Ninja 750 and he's considering a Z14 instead of a Hyabusa now.

Ok, I keep getting off topic. Long story short, I'll be going to pick it up Saturday. It's about a 50 minute ride on the highway from the shop to home. Hubby said he would ride it since I'm not comfortable on the highway yet. Question: Will that be ok since it's still under the break-in period?

I can't wait!!! It's supposed to be a gorgeous weekend around here!!

kkim · August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Congrats, Belinda.

You can ride the bike as you like, however, during the break in period, avoid long periods of the throttle at the same setting and don't lug the engine in gear.

Other that that, ride it how it needs to be ridden to keep up w/ traffic.

If it's a long straight shot home on the freeway, you might consider taking some secondary roads home instead. Hubby will be even more impressed.

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Break-in

rockNroll · August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM

I wouldn't hold a steady 75mph the whole way, but riding the highway will be fine. Congrats on the bike!

Talonne · August 25th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Yay, congrats!!!!!

noche_caliente · August 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Congratulations

ninjabrewer · August 25th, 2009, 06:27 PM

congrats, another new blue ninja,

nb

adouglas · August 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Blue is the color chosen by the more refined and erudite among us.

Well done.

Snake · August 25th, 2009, 07:31 PM

Congatulations you will enjoy your bike.

emt250 · August 25th, 2009, 11:28 PM

congratulations!

DarkNinja52 · August 26th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Congrats!
practice practice practice!!

talldrink · August 26th, 2009, 05:07 AM

Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!Another blue bike!!!!! Congratulations.

Tigress · August 26th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Thanks everyone!! I'm so excited I can hardly sleep. It's blue for now, but over the winter, I may have it painted. We'll see. I'm naming him, "The Kid"!!! Can't wait!!!

komohana · August 26th, 2009, 09:49 AM

tigress, congrats! your patience has brought you great rewards, not to mention that the universe is also blessing you with a BLUE ninjette, speaks greatly of your manifesting powers. don't get me wrong...color IS very important when etched upon forum walls. glad to have another blue join the crew!

OldGuy · August 26th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Way to go Belinda. Can't wait to hear your stories of first rides and even more the husbands impressions of our "little" cubs. Have fun and stay safe.

addy126 · August 26th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Congrats on the new bike!!! It's a great choice. But now comes the real fun part...... the search, study and purchase of "gear and mods"... ohhh yesssssssssssss

Tigress · August 27th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

Congrats on the new bike!!! It's a great choice. But now comes the real fun part...... the search, study and purchase of "gear and mods"... ohhh yesssssssssssss

I have the gear, but it's all in blue, black and white, so a shopping trip will ensue if I decide to paint it.

(Any excuse to shop for motorcycle stuff is good). As far as mods, I have a to do list already but only for the farkles.

I'll wait until next riding season to determine the performance mods based on my riding style. 2 days days to go.

Apex · August 27th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Blue is the color chosen by the more refined and erudite among us.

Well done.

Saaaay whhhhuuuuuuttt?

kkim · August 27th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Saaaay whhhhuuuuuuttt?

erudite= slow.

Verus Cidere · August 27th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Even if that were true, Kim, isn't there a saying about the slow and steady that win the race?

emt250 · August 27th, 2009, 02:58 PM

yay for blue ninjas!

lockie · August 28th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Congrats on the bike...
And blue is the color especially in the erudite north.

Tigress · August 28th, 2009, 12:30 PM

I'm one step closer. I closed on the loan with the bank today. Tomorrow at 3:00 pm Central Time, I will be the proud owner of "The Kid".

Blue rules!!!

rockNroll · August 28th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigress

I'm one step closer. I closed on the loan with the bank today. Tomorrow at 3:00 pm Central Time, I will be the proud owner of "The Kid".

Blue rules!!!

Oh man... you're makin' me giddy here...... go to sleep early and Santa will come sooner!

Tigress · August 29th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Ok. Hubby rode The Kid 40 miles home. I just put about 20 on him myself.

I took him for PLP first to get used to the friction zone and all the controls. I got bored with that.

It was time for me to test him in traffic.

After a quarter mile, I found a comfortable way for my feet to be placed and shifting. After a few blocks, I got the feel of how much throttle The Kid would need for take off. I did well. Hubby said I did well and I only had one stall leaving from a stop light uphill. Other than that, I was flowing with traffic. I can't wait for that 600 mile mark.

I have 450 to go.

So the plan is to get as much saddle time without getting on the highway(again) to reach that point. Man I feel good!!!!

Anthony_marr · August 29th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigress

Ok. Hubby rode The Kid 40 miles home. I just put about 20 on him myself.

I took him for PLP first to get used to the friction zone and all the controls. I got bored with that.

It was time for me to test him in traffic.

After a quarter mile, I found a comfortable way for my feet to be placed and shifting. After a few blocks, I got the feel of how much throttle The Kid would need for take off. I did well. Hubby said I did well and I only had one stall leaving from a stop light uphill. Other than that, I was flowing with traffic. I can't wait for that 600 mile mark.

I have 450 to go.

So the plan is to get as much saddle time without getting on the highway(again) to reach that point. Man I feel good!!!!

I've congratulated you for your bike. Now let me be the first to congratulate you for your ride.

8-12k rpm is where the fun is. By the time he's ready for you, hopefully you'll be ready for it. The first time I pull this with a passenger, I nearly dumped her.

Kawasabi · August 31st, 2009, 11:43 AM

nice price too.

cifex · August 31st, 2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Blue is the color chosen by the more refined and erudite among us.

Well done.

Yeah but not Plasma blue.....yuck.

Verus Cidere · August 31st, 2009, 12:04 PM

Did you know that there's almost no difference between plasma blue and thunder blue when you put them next to each other? Thunder's just a little darker.

cifex · August 31st, 2009, 12:07 PM

I spiiiit on candy plasma blue!

Verus Cidere · August 31st, 2009, 12:08 PM

For no reason.

/end of thread subject hijack.

noche_caliente · August 31st, 2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

Did you know that there's almost no difference between plasma blue and thunder blue when you put them next to each other? Thunder's just a little darker.

maybe in pictures, but IRL, the difference is huge!

August 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#1
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Finally found a bike!! Ok, so I'm really geeked(do people even still say that? Hmmm)!!! Anyway, yesterday I went up to Illinois and took a look at an 09 Blue 250 totally stock. It has 82 miles on it and priced at $3600. Husband had bought it for his wife as a surprise because she kept talking about riding. Since she had started a new business, she said she didn't have time. So, he took it back to the shop he purchased it from and bought a sport bike he wanted since he already had a Harley. Sucks for her, but YEAH for me!!! Hubby took it for a ride and was thoroughly impressed(even though he had given me much slack about getting a 250). He said it rides like his Ninja 750 and he's considering a Z14 instead of a Hyabusa now. Ok, I keep getting off topic. Long story short, I'll be going to pick it up Saturday. It's about a 50 minute ride on the highway from the shop to home. Hubby said he would ride it since I'm not comfortable on the highway yet. Question: Will that be ok since it's still under the break-in period? I can't wait!!! It's supposed to be a gorgeous weekend around here!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#5
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Congratulations __________________________________________________ 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

August 25th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#6
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	congrats, another new blue ninja, nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

August 25th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#9
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	congratulations! __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 26th, 2009, 12:05 AM	#10
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Congrats! practice practice practice!! __________________________________________________

August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Congrats, Belinda. You can ride the bike as you like, however, during the break in period, avoid long periods of the throttle at the same setting and don't lug the engine in gear. Other that that, ride it how it needs to be ridden to keep up w/ traffic. If it's a long straight shot home on the freeway, you might consider taking some secondary roads home instead. Hubby will be even more impressed. http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Break-in

August 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#3
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't hold a steady 75mph the whole way, but riding the highway will be fine. Congrats on the bike!

August 25th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#4
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	Yay, congrats!!!!!

August 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Blue is the color chosen by the more refined and erudite among us. Well done.

August 25th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#8
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	Congatulations you will enjoy your bike.

August 26th, 2009, 05:07 AM	#11
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!Another blue bike!!!!! Congratulations. __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

August 26th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#12
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Thanks everyone!! I'm so excited I can hardly sleep. It's blue for now, but over the winter, I may have it painted. We'll see. I'm naming him, "The Kid"!!! Can't wait!!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 26th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#13
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	tigress, congrats! your patience has brought you great rewards, not to mention that the universe is also blessing you with a BLUE ninjette, speaks greatly of your manifesting powers. don't get me wrong...color IS very important when etched upon forum walls. glad to have another blue join the crew! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

August 26th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#14
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Way to go Belinda. Can't wait to hear your stories of first rides and even more the husbands impressions of our "little" cubs. Have fun and stay safe. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

August 26th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#15
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the new bike!!! It's a great choice. But now comes the real fun part...... the search, study and purchase of "gear and mods"... ohhh yesssssssssssss

August 27th, 2009, 12:00 PM	#19
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Even if that were true, Kim, isn't there a saying about the slow and steady that win the race? __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

August 27th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#20
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	yay for blue ninjas! __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 28th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#21
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Congrats on the bike... And blue is the color especially in the erudite north.

August 28th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#22
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	I'm one step closer. I closed on the loan with the bank today. Tomorrow at 3:00 pm Central Time, I will be the proud owner of "The Kid". Blue rules!!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 29th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#24
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	The Kid is Home and I feel GOOD!!!! Ok. Hubby rode The Kid 40 miles home. I just put about 20 on him myself. I took him for PLP first to get used to the friction zone and all the controls. I got bored with that. It was time for me to test him in traffic. After a quarter mile, I found a comfortable way for my feet to be placed and shifting. After a few blocks, I got the feel of how much throttle The Kid would need for take off. I did well. Hubby said I did well and I only had one stall leaving from a stop light uphill. Other than that, I was flowing with traffic. I can't wait for that 600 mile mark. I have 450 to go. So the plan is to get as much saddle time without getting on the highway(again) to reach that point. Man I feel good!!!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

August 31st, 2009, 11:43 AM	#26
Kawasabi ninjette.org member Name: J Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): RED 250R Posts: 112	nice price too.

August 31st, 2009, 12:04 PM	#28
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Did you know that there's almost no difference between plasma blue and thunder blue when you put them next to each other? Thunder's just a little darker. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

August 31st, 2009, 12:07 PM	#29
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	I spiiiit on candy plasma blue!

August 31st, 2009, 12:08 PM	#30
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	For no reason. /end of thread subject hijack. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

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