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July 18th, 2012, 07:08 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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Here comes a slow guy from Ottawa Ontario (Canada)
Hey guys/gals
So I figured I should introduce myself. I just graduated and became an engineer and decided to fulfill my wish that I've had since I was 16. I bought a black ninja 250r at the beginning of June So I'm located in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Unfortunately due to the way the system is set-up here it takes a while to get up and running so I haven't had a chance to actually ride it but by the end of July I should be on the road. I did the MSF course which was so informative and fun and I bought all the protective gear already so its just a waiting game now. Other things about me, I'm a guy, under 25. I have been doing long distance bicycling for a long time and so I think I will enjoy being on a motorcycle. I obviously have a desire to go fast on two wheels, so I decided to do myself a favor. Hence the purchase of a 250r rather than a 600SS. I have taken it out for a spin on the back roads and yes the very stable and linear acceleration isn't mind boggling but it is still a ton of fun. The corners should be awesome fun once I actually have the skills (read:balls) to go fast around them. Edit: For reference I have an M2 license and first time riding and I'm paying $1400/year for liability and comprehensive (no collision) If you have any other questions let me know. ciao Last futzed with by fatestkid; July 18th, 2012 at 07:17 AM. Reason: added insurance info |
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July 18th, 2012, 07:12 AM
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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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July 18th, 2012, 07:14 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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Some pics
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July 18th, 2012, 07:19 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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July 18th, 2012, 08:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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July 18th, 2012, 09:12 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL |
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July 18th, 2012, 01:22 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mel
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 126
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Welcome and congrats with the new bike
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July 18th, 2012, 01:36 PM
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Land of Bagged Milk
Name: Brian
Location: Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ZX-6R 2012 Passion Red Posts: 91
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Welcome Fastk,
Ahhhh Ottawa, my home town. Congrats on the new bike! I am around the same spot as you (just a number of years older), just don't have my bike (that's a day or two away). I got my M1 in June and did my course on the Canada Day weekend. I can go in and get my M2 in 3 weeks. Wish I was still that way, I think there are tons of great roads around Ottawa and even into Hull that would be amazing for learning to ride. Be safe! Have fun! |
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July 18th, 2012, 05:49 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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Good luck with your M2 and happy/safe riding to you!
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July 18th, 2012, 06:41 PM
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Welcome and congrats from another engineer, only I graduated some 26 years ago and also got a bike but of course not my current Ninja!
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July 19th, 2012, 09:16 AM
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Land of Bagged Milk
Name: Brian
Location: Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ZX-6R 2012 Passion Red Posts: 91
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July 19th, 2012, 01:17 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: fatty
Location: ottawa ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114
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July 19th, 2012, 09:28 PM
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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.
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July 29th, 2012, 06:44 PM
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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
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Hello and welcome.
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