Hello from (rainy) Georgia

LuxMundi · October 6th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Hi, new rider here, just picked up an '09 ninjette with 125 miles on it; lady had bought it to ride w/ her bf, but she didn't like riding.

Took the whole family to meet the PO, and before I could stop her, my 5yo ran up and touched the only shiny part of the bike...

She got blisters on fingers, but kids are so resilient.

My first thought on taking off is "this little bike is fast", "oh no, the speedometer is broken, it's only showing 30mph" yeah, I'm that much of a newbie!

We had all kinds of plans this weekend, so I rode in front with my wife and kids in the support cage behind. She was complaining that I was going so slow and stacking up cars, but in my mind, I was leading a parade

in honor of my new ride.

Got my first "wave", first caught in a rainstorm, and learned that wearing leathers is the easiest way in the world to meet people. (A guy at waffle house told me his life story.)

I have a thousand questions, but I'm trying to search, as I'm sure they've been answered a million times. I am in the Newnan area if any NW GA folks want to get together.

Alex · October 6th, 2009, 11:15 AM

KJohnson21 · October 6th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxMundi

my 5yo ran up and touched the only shiny part of the bike...

I did the same thing when I was six or seven and I saw a dune buggy for the first time (It's shiney!), except I knew I wasn't supposed to touch anything, so I did it discreetly. I'm pretty sure I tried to keep the reaction discreet too (OW!!), because I knew what I'd get otherwise. (Haven't I told you!?!)

Hedge36 · October 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Howdy, Newnan dude

komohana · October 6th, 2009, 11:26 AM

aloha josh, welcome to the forum

glad to have you aboard. am sure you'll find the answers and info
you're looking for here. be safe and enjoy!

DEXSPEED · October 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM

welcome to the community!!!

Chamus57 · October 6th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Welcome!!!

noche_caliente · October 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Hi Josh and welcome! We have a time keeping my son who is 4 away from it sometimes too! You know, it is a wonderful reason to upgrade to CF however! You can touch it even when it's been running a couple of hours and won't burn yourself! I think it gets hotter from the sun than from the engine

OldGuy · October 6th, 2009, 02:44 PM

Welcome Josh - glad to have you with us. Pictures when you can.

CZroe · October 7th, 2009, 03:18 AM

You mean MW GA.

I'll let you know if I'm ever back in Newnan... I drove my Ninjette out to San Diego last December and haven't been back. Yup. I'm a born and raised Newnanite right here and I know I'll end up back there someday.

I had to drive up to WV to get my Ninjette because the Newnan dealership screwed me (sold my bike to another customer) and the only other dealership expecting an '08 in metro Atlanta canceled my deposit when Kawi canceled the order. I still blame the Newnan dealership... Cycle City knew they had double-booked it and figured that they could up sell me if they BS'ed me for a few months until it was too late to get one elsewhere. They didn't realize just how far I'd go.

Anyway, I remember experiencing all that on my terrifying 600mi ride home from the dealership. It poured rain before I even got to the first service station to fill her up. Luckily I had just bought a rain suit, but sweat was pouring out of my sleeve toward the open gas tank! My shirt was SOAKED (I could literally wring cups of water from my shirt). I've heard a TON of life-stories since then too! I took it to a friend's house and his 2yo ran right out and grabbed the exhaust too! I plan to powder coat it black when I can get the cash.

Maybe that'll help.

I worked at PETsMART Warehouse FDC20 (now DC20) with a "Josh" who had a kid about 4-5 years ago. You wouldn't happen to be Josh Spence would you?

I actually rode through the lot at the new facility a couple times looking to say goodbye to some old friends and didn't see any I recognized, though I ran into a few around town.

ninjabrewer · October 7th, 2009, 05:23 AM

Welcome to the crazy house from a SC native. Enjoy and ride safe.

nb

Snake · October 7th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Welcome and hello.

Kawasabi · October 7th, 2009, 07:03 PM

600 miles for a bike, damn! Hats off sir!
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vet415 · October 7th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Hi and welcome. From Mcdonough here, so not too far. Need to meet up and ride down to Pine Mtn. or Warm Springs. Pretty good ride down there.

kermit01-250 · October 8th, 2009, 03:40 AM

welcome

CANTFUNCTION · October 9th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Welcome Josh

Zero260 · October 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Welcome

I work in Columbus, GA

October 6th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#1
LuxMundi ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Black Posts: 45	Hello from (rainy) Georgia Hi, new rider here, just picked up an '09 ninjette with 125 miles on it; lady had bought it to ride w/ her bf, but she didn't like riding. Took the whole family to meet the PO, and before I could stop her, my 5yo ran up and touched the only shiny part of the bike... She got blisters on fingers, but kids are so resilient. My first thought on taking off is "this little bike is fast", "oh no, the speedometer is broken, it's only showing 30mph" yeah, I'm that much of a newbie! We had all kinds of plans this weekend, so I rode in front with my wife and kids in the support cage behind. She was complaining that I was going so slow and stacking up cars, but in my mind, I was leading a parade in honor of my new ride. Got my first "wave", first caught in a rainstorm, and learned that wearing leathers is the easiest way in the world to meet people. (A guy at waffle house told me his life story.) I have a thousand questions, but I'm trying to search, as I'm sure they've been answered a million times. I am in the Newnan area if any NW GA folks want to get together.

October 6th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 6th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#5
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.	aloha josh, welcome to the forum glad to have you aboard. am sure you'll find the answers and info you're looking for here. be safe and enjoy! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

October 6th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Hi Josh and welcome! We have a time keeping my son who is 4 away from it sometimes too! You know, it is a wonderful reason to upgrade to CF however! You can touch it even when it's been running a couple of hours and won't burn yourself! I think it gets hotter from the sun than from the engine __________________________________________________ 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

October 6th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#9
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Josh - glad to have you with us. Pictures when you can. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

October 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#4
Hedge36 SooperChikkin. Name: Scott Location: Northern CA Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW R1200GS Adventure, '07 250 Ninja Posts: 107	Howdy, Newnan dude

October 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#6
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	welcome to the community!!!

October 6th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#7
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Welcome!!!

October 7th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#10
CZroe 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.	You mean MW GA. I'll let you know if I'm ever back in Newnan... I drove my Ninjette out to San Diego last December and haven't been back. Yup. I'm a born and raised Newnanite right here and I know I'll end up back there someday. I had to drive up to WV to get my Ninjette because the Newnan dealership screwed me (sold my bike to another customer) and the only other dealership expecting an '08 in metro Atlanta canceled my deposit when Kawi canceled the order. I still blame the Newnan dealership... Cycle City knew they had double-booked it and figured that they could up sell me if they BS'ed me for a few months until it was too late to get one elsewhere. They didn't realize just how far I'd go. Anyway, I remember experiencing all that on my terrifying 600mi ride home from the dealership. It poured rain before I even got to the first service station to fill her up. Luckily I had just bought a rain suit, but sweat was pouring out of my sleeve toward the open gas tank! My shirt was SOAKED (I could literally wring cups of water from my shirt). I've heard a TON of life-stories since then too! I took it to a friend's house and his 2yo ran right out and grabbed the exhaust too! I plan to powder coat it black when I can get the cash. Maybe that'll help. I worked at PETsMART Warehouse FDC20 (now DC20) with a "Josh" who had a kid about 4-5 years ago. You wouldn't happen to be Josh Spence would you? I actually rode through the lot at the new facility a couple times looking to say goodbye to some old friends and didn't see any I recognized, though I ran into a few around town. Last futzed with by CZroe; October 7th, 2009 at 06:02 AM.

October 7th, 2009, 05:23 AM	#11
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	Welcome to the crazy house from a SC native. Enjoy and ride safe. 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

October 7th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#12
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	Welcome and hello.

October 7th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#13
Kawasabi ninjette.org member Name: J Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): RED 250R Posts: 112	600 miles for a bike, damn! Hats off sir! Posted via Mobile Device

October 7th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#14
vet415 ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: McDonough, Ga Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 YZ250, '06 Katana 600, 06 Ninja 250, '06 YZ250 Posts: 61	Hi and welcome. From Mcdonough here, so not too far. Need to meet up and ride down to Pine Mtn. or Warm Springs. Pretty good ride down there.

October 8th, 2009, 03:40 AM	#15
kermit01-250 ninjette.org newbie Name: scott Location: abilene Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 kawasaki ninja 250-green Posts: 9	welcome __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#16
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Welcome Josh

October 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#17
Zero260 ninjette.org member Name: Zero Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 56	Welcome I work in Columbus, GA

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