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May 29th, 2010, 12:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: New York
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 90
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New 250...what a great decision!
So after debating on what to start on, and really wanting a Yamaha FZ-6 or Kawi 650R I ignored friends and my brother in law and listened to all of you and got a 2008 Ninja 250R. What a great choice to start on, thank you all. I got my license about 4 years ago after taking the MSF course - another great call - but just now got around to finally getting the bike.
After some time in the parking lot doing some basic moves, quick stops and getting comfortable with it, I headed out and put 65 miles on it going from Ossining, NY to White Plains, on down to my parents house for a quick visit in Yonkers and then back to Ossining. A little sore today, but jumped back on it for another ~50 miles with a round trip to Stamford, CT through the back roads.  Cannot be happier with the bike, and am very glad I ignored the local peer pressure and went with the 250 to start. I know it will make me a much better rider, and get me more comfortable much quicker. Yonkers, NY  Stamford, CT   Back at home in Ossining, NY 
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May 29th, 2010, 12:51 PM
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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
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 BlueThunder18! Glad to have you aboard...
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May 29th, 2010, 12:53 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Kit
Location: New Mexico
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285
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Hi Welcome From another newbie
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"Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice" 
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May 29th, 2010, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Aloha and welcome, Chris.
MSF... yes! ATGATT?? 
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May 29th, 2010, 02:29 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: -
Location: -
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591
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My name is Chris too, also new to the forum with a new bike.
Nice blue 250! I would have had to pay an additional $100 for the blue one, for some reason the red was marked down $100 versus the blue, so got the red. Thought that was weird. I am really having fun with mine and enjoying this forum so far.
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May 29th, 2010, 04:45 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Chris - great choice! I'm glad you're happy with her! Just take it slow - I know it's easy to be over-confident even when you've had the MSF previously - it was 5 years from my course until I got my bike... and I lost it on day 2 of riding her.... so take it nice and slow!
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May 29th, 2010, 05:34 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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Nice bike. welcome from the North
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May 29th, 2010, 05:45 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 to team Blue.
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May 29th, 2010, 06:47 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Very nice bike. Welcome aboard. Love your "Garage" (last pic)
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May 29th, 2010, 06:53 PM
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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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I LOVE blue.
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May 29th, 2010, 07:25 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I'm not small, I'm fun sized 
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June 1st, 2010, 01:14 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.
Blog Entries: 3
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< ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name? 
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June 1st, 2010, 01:37 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Travis
Location: Warwick, RI
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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You picked the coolest color of bike... BLUE
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June 1st, 2010, 08:05 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Paul
Location: Roanoke, VA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.
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 Welcome Chris!
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Proud member of the Blue Army |
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June 3rd, 2010, 11:51 AM
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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
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Welcome Chris, from another Chris on the sexist color.
nb
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June 3rd, 2010, 12:09 PM
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noob motovlogger
Name: Gareth
Location: Austin, TX
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328
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June 3rd, 2010, 01:28 PM
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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
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hmmmm, no no no, only meant that blue is the sexist color. Which means that folks who ride blue bikes ARE the sexist.
nb
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June 3rd, 2010, 07:44 PM
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Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Sweet bike, love the blue. Good on ya for following what you wanted, I have been riding on the street a long time and love the 250. A buddy of mine just started riding a 250 also, everyone told him he HAD to get "at least" a 600... anyway, congrats and I like your garage too!!
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June 4th, 2010, 12:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: New York
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 90
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Thanks for the welcome guys/gals.
hahaha...sexiEst color - YES! ATGATT - YES! Although it's tough when even my wife says to me "You're only wearing all that stuff 'cause you're just starting out right? I mean the jacket I understand but those pants too?!" lol - Who would've thought I would get peer pressure from my wife not to gear up!I don't have a garage so yeah, I have to spoil her and bring her in the house. lol. After a good run she deserves a drink too...  
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June 4th, 2010, 12:13 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Nathan
Location: Mason, OH
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 52
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okay....umm.....parking your bike inside next to the bar could just be the classiest thing i have ever seen. sir, kudos to you!
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June 4th, 2010, 12:16 PM
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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
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June 4th, 2010, 02:03 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Josh
Location: west covina
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250r blue :D Cbr600rr Phoenix Posts: 135
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great job on the blue
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June 4th, 2010, 07:36 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: steve
Location: central virginia
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 64
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welcome man, that is an AMAZING picture.
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June 4th, 2010, 09:36 PM
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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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June 5th, 2010, 05:43 AM
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Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Nice pic by the bar!!! Maybe get a kickstand pad/puck/plate or whatever you want to call it to protect the floor.
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June 5th, 2010, 08:08 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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I think that if there is an award on this forum for "The Coolest Place You Keep Your Bike", you would win easily.
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June 5th, 2010, 08:14 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: New York
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 90
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Makes me almost glad I don't have a garage. Wife didn't even flinch when I said I was bringing it in the house.
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