August 22nd, 2012, 08:58 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Jessica
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 57
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New girl rider progress report!
I haven't posted since getting my bike and joining the forum. I've had my bike about 3 weeks now. For the first week, I did lots of parking lot practice. During the second week, I took my MSF and started practicing up and down my road. I even did a 20 mile ride with my husband and a friend. Making it to an actual destination was exciting (gas station and the park, ha!) Oh, and I hit a little rain shower too.
I did drop my bike coming out of a church parking lot I was stopped on the hill and about to get back on the street. I put my foot down, and down, and down, and there was no pavement. I gracefully laid my bike down and walked away. It hurt my feelings more than the bike! I was sure I didn't want lowering links on my Ninja but after that, I decided to order them. I haven't been able to ride for about a week because we had to leave town for a family emergency. However, this weekend's weather is looking perfect and I'm anxious to get in some more seat time. Maybe I'll be able to ride into town soon! We'll see! I'm so trying not to rush myself but I'm just so excited! Here's me on a video that a friend took on our ride to the park. My husband is behind me on his Concours. I really need to make sure that my headlight is adjusted before I get out at night! (Video is pretty long and mostly uneventful. You may wanna fastfwd through some) |
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August 22nd, 2012, 09:40 PM | #2 |
I told you bro
Name: Noor
Location: Austin, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680
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Link to original page on YouTube. |
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August 22nd, 2012, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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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WTF Jessica! That video was boring!!!!
Just kidding... it's perfect! Just as a should be, "uneventful". You had fun and that is what counts.
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August 22nd, 2012, 10:02 PM | #4 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
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I can limp faster than you ride
Where's the crash vid??? I will forever immortalize you
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August 22nd, 2012, 10:36 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Domagoj
Location: Rijeka, Croatia
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396
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Don't lower the bike. You will just have to go through the same procedure later when the reduced ground clearance starts to make you nervous.
And don't worry about tipping it. I think it has happened to all of us much more than once. |
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July 1st, 2014, 08:29 PM | #6 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Not sure how I missed another Newnanite for this long. Howdy. :P
So far, we have: me you @case86 (no longer has a 250) @gilmorec61 (no longer has a 250) @Techno250 (not sure if he ever got a 250). Didn't recognize the roads in that video at all. |
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July 1st, 2014, 08:53 PM | #8 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Already acknowledged:
I just want all the Newnanites to be aware of each other. I've known case86 since he was a little kid. I bumped into Techno250 outside a restaurant in 2008. gilmorec61 and I have done a bit of work together (valves, chain, exhaust, etc). I keep trying to meet this CZroe guy but he's always evading me. J/K OP is the only one I'm aware of who I haven't met. |
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July 1st, 2014, 09:04 PM | #9 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Inderveer
Location: San Jose
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And I understand it being a big deal cuz there's not that many newnanites? around you. Hope more become available! |
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July 2nd, 2014, 01:42 AM | #10 |
Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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and You brought back this thread so I could be disappointed by the lack of video evidence of the tipping of the bike.
newnanites. Newman ites … blah
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July 11th, 2014, 01:41 PM | #11 | |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rob
Location: Atlanta
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July 11th, 2014, 01:51 PM | #12 | |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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No get-togethers planned, I'm afraid. I wish I had a workshop or garage to host a tech day! |
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July 21st, 2014, 12:05 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Vlad
Location: Weaverville, NC
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404
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Ummm, guys, this is about Jessica's first ride.
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July 21st, 2014, 12:23 PM | #14 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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"Last Activity: November 10th, 2012 04:14 PM"
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August 3rd, 2014, 03:36 PM | #15 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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Weaverville. Funny, I have a friend who lives out there.
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August 4th, 2014, 02:42 PM | #16 |
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Name: Vlad
Location: Weaverville, NC
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August 4th, 2014, 04:19 PM | #17 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
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Name's Fred. He rides track and street a lot.
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August 7th, 2014, 10:23 AM | #18 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Vlad
Location: Weaverville, NC
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August 7th, 2014, 10:55 AM | #19 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
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Hello, Newnan.
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