Hello from California.

IdRatherDrum · May 1st, 2012, 09:58 PM

Hello guys! I am a new person to this forum obviously. I have joined to learned as much about motorcycles (specifically ninjas) as I can. Currently I have no motorcycle and I have no idea when I will be getting one. Reason being is that I am only 16 and am having trouble convincing my parents. I really need help in convincing them. It is understandable that it is dangerous but I am willing to take the risk.

xMoises831 · May 1st, 2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IdRatherDrum

Hello guys! I am a new person to this forum obviously. I have joined to learned as much about motorcycles (specifically ninjas) as I can. Currently I have no motorcycle and I have no idea when I will be getting one. Reason being is that I am only 16 and am having trouble convincing my parents. I really need help in convincing them. It is understandable that it is dangerous but I am willing to take the risk.

muahaha hello! you know me already kuz i told u to sign up

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 10:16 PM

alotta damn 16 yr olds on here...

xMoises831 · May 1st, 2012, 10:19 PM

and a lot of people that CAN walk (;

Luvninja · May 1st, 2012, 11:00 PM

^^^^^ bahahahahahaha

ajcadoo · May 1st, 2012, 11:02 PM

I'd suggest a full year of driving before getting a motorcycle just to know how other drivers operate. Once you understand this, the scope of biking will be more clear.

Operating a motorcycle in California is a death sentence without properly knowing how others will drive. Get a bike when you are 18 bro, and for the next two years, ride around in a Used Honda Civic or something.

KJohnson21 · May 1st, 2012, 11:26 PM

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 11:27 PM

Well at least I have a motorcycle, oh no wait, I have three, how many do you have???

IdRatherDrum · May 2nd, 2012, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the welcomes...at least some of you. I am already driving around my dads old car which was my sisters old car and is now mine.

Stingray1000 · May 2nd, 2012, 07:34 AM

Welcome to the forum and ajcadoo is right. Drive the car for a bit, than take a motorcycle safety course. And dont mind jiggles he was dropped on his head as a baby then again last june......

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 09:46 AM

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Well at least I have a motorcycle, oh no wait, I have three, how many do you have???

same as you none that i can ride muahhaah

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 09:49 AM

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same as you none that i can ride muahhaah

Well at least I can stare at them, and pet them

And welcome op I'll just guess that you're from Watsonville

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 09:52 AM

It's still rideable

Renner · May 2nd, 2012, 10:34 AM

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alotta damn 16 yr olds on here...

no **** right...I feel so old being 33

mustang5.0 · May 2nd, 2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Renner

no **** right...I feel so old being 33

same here.. maybe i should sell and get a street triple R

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 10:54 AM

no he's not i met him on YT told him to sign up so he could learn more...

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 11:07 AM

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no he's not i met him on YT told him to sign up so he could learn more...

Que?

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Que?

haha hes a guy a met on YouTube in the comments and he is really interested in ninjas so i told him to sign up and look around

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 11:18 AM

Oh, I figured he was your friend and lived in watsonville. I'm trying to get a gang of 250s together to terrorize the establishment.

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 11:18 AM

Where you from @IdRatherDrum?

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 11:26 AM

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Oh, I figured he was your friend and lived in watsonville. I'm trying to get a gang of 250s together to terrorize the establishment.

im in!

in a few months

i should be ready to go by the time you all good to go .. would u ever consider never riding a motorcycle again?

Jiggles · May 2nd, 2012, 11:28 AM

If I had to choose between motorcycling and sex, I would choose sex on a motorcycle

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 11:31 AM

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If I had to choose between motorcycling and sex, I would choose sex on a motorcycle

good 1 lol

sze5003 · May 2nd, 2012, 02:50 PM

Welcome! I would get a used stick shift and just drive that around. I was driving at the age of 15 and just recently started wanting a bike. You could always convince them to get a permit if you want. Even at my age now I probably would not tell my mother I have a bike lol, they will never agree.

IdRatherDrum · May 2nd, 2012, 02:52 PM

I am from California, near LA.

xMoises831 · May 2nd, 2012, 04:41 PM

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There is a pretty big socal group here. Once you finally get a bike and get off the learners permit (iirc CA makes you have that for 6 months no matter what if you are under 21) you can probably go on some rides with them. The prohibition on freeways while on a learners permit makes it hard to go almost anywhere in/near LA without taking a freeway somewhere.

yerp hahaha that sucks i live in watsonville i can get to where i want just fine (:

IdRatherDrum · May 4th, 2012, 01:58 PM

yeah I mean I probably wouldn't take freeways in the beginning either because I would want a good feel for the bike.

xMoises831 · May 4th, 2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IdRatherDrum

yeah I mean I probably wouldn't take freeways in the beginning either because I would want a good feel for the bike.

i wan a learn to take the highways a couple months after i get my bike so i can go to Santa Cruz blah blah damn i need to sign up for CMSP already! ! i seen a ninja at my school i want to get on it so bad 1 lol

Cazper · May 4th, 2012, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the forums... as mentioned we have a great group in the SoCal area (I know it says I'm in Afghanistan but I'm from Oceanside) even if you don't have a bike you can go to a get together and check out bikes and ask questions and what not... I won't be back till later in the year, but I look forward to meeting up with you at some point!

xMoises831 · May 4th, 2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trixter

dont put a time limit on it. Do it when you are ready. You will really need good slow speed skills in case there is any traffic or other issue that causes a slowdown/halt (accident, construction, whatever).

You will also need high speed skills. You will need to be competent looking for hazards (cars often drive over stuff that will ruin your day so you gotta keep distance but also look at how they are moving to see if they are trying to drive over stuff).

These things come with experience but how quickly depends on the individual, what and how they practice, etc. An arbitrary deadline puts on extra pressure which may not be a good thing.

thats what i meant

250rr · May 4th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Welcome, my friend.

IdRatherDrum · May 5th, 2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xMoises831

i wan a learn to take the highways a couple months after i get my bike so i can go to Santa Cruz blah blah damn i need to sign up for CMSP already! ! i seen a ninja at my school i want to get on it so bad 1 lol

Thanks guys! That sounds good for me to go to a meetup without actually owning a motorcycle. And this kid at my school has a ninja but he is selling it because he has a cruiser that is 1300cc and he wants a green bike. I want to buy it so bad but I don't know how I can afford it!

nst416 · May 5th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Take everything in steps. Start with an MSF course. And if you're really going to get a bike, consider all the things you will need to buy, like gear (price will add up quick), the bike, insurance is a big thing too and also the MSF class, DMV fees (like registration and permit fees, blah blah blah).

xMoises831 · May 5th, 2012, 04:28 PM

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After the initial purchase there is insurance and maintenance. Maintenance can be a gotcha for people that can barely afford the bike and insurance. You want to make sure you do oil changes, replace tires, etc. This is not something you want to scrimp on since failure can cause bad things to happen not just to the bike but to you.

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Originally Posted by IdRatherDrum

Thanks guys! That sounds good for me to go to a meetup without actually owning a motorcycle. And this kid at my school has a ninja but he is selling it because he has a cruiser that is 1300cc and he wants a green bike. I want to buy it so bad but I don't know how I can afford it!

he's right but maybe he will let you do payments for it but you have to get your parents to let you get one first and maybe you won't even like being on one maybe your not the type of person that can control your want to go fast to show off thats were you get yourself hurt

xMoises831 · May 5th, 2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nst416

Take everything in steps. Start with an MSF course. And if you're really going to get a bike, consider all the things you will need to buy, like gear (price will add up quick), the bike, insurance is a big thing too and also the MSF class, DMV fees (like registration and permit fees, blah blah blah).

yep im guna get one and I'm going to be 16 in 3 months
MSF COURSE-$150
Gear-at least $500 for some ok gear
insurance-around $100
the rest... registration around $400
and how much your bike is going to cost ..
and Gas but gas won't be to bad thats a nice chunk of change

xMoises831 · May 5th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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Cool. Since you're under 18, wont you need your parents approval to take the MSF course? And last I read was you still needed to convince them to let you ride.

haha me? no my parents already know I'm going to take the classes to get my permit .. you must have confused me

idratherdrum needs to convince his parents still

nst416 · May 5th, 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xMoises831

haha me? no my parents already know I'm going to take the classes to get my permit .. you must have confused me

idratherdrum needs to convince his parents still

Yea you're right, my mistake haha

xMoises831 · May 5th, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Yea you're right, my mistake haha

yea its all good tho haha hows your 250?

nst416 · May 5th, 2012, 05:01 PM

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yea its all good tho haha hows your 250?

It's good, but needs an nice exhaust. Looking for a slip-on TBR exhaust but don't want to go through the hassle of rejetting the carb.

Jiggles · May 5th, 2012, 05:08 PM

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insurance-around $100

good luck with that

May 1st, 2012, 09:58 PM	#1
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	Hello from California. Hello guys! I am a new person to this forum obviously. I have joined to learned as much about motorcycles (specifically ninjas) as I can. Currently I have no motorcycle and I have no idea when I will be getting one. Reason being is that I am only 16 and am having trouble convincing my parents. I really need help in convincing them. It is understandable that it is dangerous but I am willing to take the risk.

May 1st, 2012, 10:16 PM	#3
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	alotta damn 16 yr olds on here... __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 1st, 2012, 11:26 PM	#7
KJohnson21 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. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

May 1st, 2012, 11:27 PM	#8
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Well at least I have a motorcycle, oh no wait, I have three, how many do you have??? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 2nd, 2012, 07:34 AM	#10
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum and ajcadoo is right. Drive the car for a bit, than take a motorcycle safety course. And dont mind jiggles he was dropped on his head as a baby then again last june...... __________________________________________________ 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

May 1st, 2012, 10:19 PM	#4
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	and a lot of people that CAN walk (;

May 1st, 2012, 11:00 PM	#5
Luvninja ninjette.org member Name: Gabriela Location: Battle Ground W.A Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140	^^^^^ bahahahahahaha

May 1st, 2012, 11:02 PM	#6
ajcadoo Towster ['__'`,-, Name: Josh Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green Ninja 250 SE Posts: 379	I'd suggest a full year of driving before getting a motorcycle just to know how other drivers operate. Once you understand this, the scope of biking will be more clear. Operating a motorcycle in California is a death sentence without properly knowing how others will drive. Get a bike when you are 18 bro, and for the next two years, ride around in a Used Honda Civic or something.

May 2nd, 2012, 07:18 AM	#9
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	Thanks for the welcomes...at least some of you. I am already driving around my dads old car which was my sisters old car and is now mine.

May 2nd, 2012, 09:52 AM	#13
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	It's still rideable __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 2nd, 2012, 10:54 AM	#16
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	no he's not i met him on YT told him to sign up so he could learn more...

May 2nd, 2012, 11:18 AM	#19
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Oh, I figured he was your friend and lived in watsonville. I'm trying to get a gang of 250s together to terrorize the establishment. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 2nd, 2012, 11:18 AM	#20
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Where you from @IdRatherDrum? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 2nd, 2012, 11:28 AM	#22
Jiggles 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. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	If I had to choose between motorcycling and sex, I would choose sex on a motorcycle __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 2nd, 2012, 02:50 PM	#24
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Welcome! I would get a used stick shift and just drive that around. I was driving at the age of 15 and just recently started wanting a bike. You could always convince them to get a permit if you want. Even at my age now I probably would not tell my mother I have a bike lol, they will never agree.

May 2nd, 2012, 02:52 PM	#25
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	I am from California, near LA.

May 4th, 2012, 01:58 PM	#27
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	yeah I mean I probably wouldn't take freeways in the beginning either because I would want a good feel for the bike.

May 4th, 2012, 06:44 PM	#29
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to the forums... as mentioned we have a great group in the SoCal area (I know it says I'm in Afghanistan but I'm from Oceanside) even if you don't have a bike you can go to a get together and check out bikes and ask questions and what not... I won't be back till later in the year, but I look forward to meeting up with you at some point! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

May 4th, 2012, 08:10 PM	#31
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

May 5th, 2012, 04:26 PM	#33
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Take everything in steps. Start with an MSF course. And if you're really going to get a bike, consider all the things you will need to buy, like gear (price will add up quick), the bike, insurance is a big thing too and also the MSF class, DMV fees (like registration and permit fees, blah blah blah).

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