July 21st, 2012, 02:32 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tyler
Location: CT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 18
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New 250 owner in CT
Hey everyone! I am the proud owner of a blue 2009 Ninja. I am 20 years old and this is my first motorcycle. I picked it up a few weeks ago for $3400 with 3800 miles on it. It's in great shape. I finally got to the DMV on Tuesday and got my license and got it registered. I've put about 175 miles on it since then. It's so much fun! Riding came pretty naturally to me since I do a lot of mountain biking too. I still need to work on my shifts though .
Here are some pics: The previous owner installed a fender eliminator kit. I like the look but I don't like the way the blinkers are attached. Any suggestions on that? They also had a lowering kit installed which I removed today to return it to stock height. I like the stance a lot better, but i now found out that the PO had shortened the kickstand. The bike leans over way too much now so I'm on the hunt for a replacement stand. Other than that I'm just going to apply some blue rim tape and a reflective Air Force logo and enjoy the heck out of it! |
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July 21st, 2012, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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Name: Alex
Location: Providence, RI
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 76
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Welcome. Nice bike. Best color too.
(I may be bias because I have the same one ) |
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July 21st, 2012, 04:02 PM | #3 |
Super Noob
Name: Alex
Location: Mobile, AL
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.
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welcome aboard and congrats on the new bike! Good to see a newbie with enough sense to wear gear!
As to the blinkers, you could always get an integrated tail light and be done with them. ATGATT and ride safe.
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July 21st, 2012, 04:14 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
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CT is a great state to ride in. There are so many twisty windy roads with no traffic. Enjoy!
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July 21st, 2012, 05:12 PM | #5 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Welcome! +1 on the gear too!
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July 21st, 2012, 05:25 PM | #6 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tyler
Location: CT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 18
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Thanks! I'm looking forward to exploring some of them |
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July 21st, 2012, 05:31 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tyler
Location: CT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 18
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yeah I may be young but I'm not stupid! well not when it comes to gear at least. haha. I don't have riding pants or boots but i at least wear jeans and boots with ankle support. it's all the budget allows for now
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July 21st, 2012, 06:31 PM | #8 |
YMCMBillionaire
Name: Kyle
Location: Tulsa, OK
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81
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Welcome Welcome!
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July 21st, 2012, 06:42 PM | #9 |
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Name: Bob
Location: NY
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730
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I love that color. I was almost about to buy one but the seller had stop responding
Looks great. I like the look of the fender eliminator |
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July 21st, 2012, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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July 21st, 2012, 09:57 PM | #11 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
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Excellent!
I'm in CT also, in Fairfield County. Drop me a PM if you'd like to go riding. As it happens I'm on vacation this week. Mine's blue too… and has some cool stuff done to it that you might like. |
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July 21st, 2012, 10:02 PM | #12 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
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Is that Stevenson Dam in Oxford? Very close to me if so….
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July 21st, 2012, 11:01 PM | #13 |
Laser Quest
Name: Austin
Location: Ventura county
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245
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Hail traveler
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July 22nd, 2012, 11:59 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tyler
Location: CT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 18
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July 23rd, 2012, 07:36 PM | #15 |
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Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
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August 1st, 2012, 12:26 PM | #16 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome.
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August 5th, 2012, 07:24 PM | #17 |
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Name: Malinda
Location: Jonesboro, LA
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Hi Tyler and Welcome
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