June 1st, 2011, 12:24 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Derek
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 18
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New rider... bought a bike... haven't ridden yet!!
Hi all, a brief introduction:
Took the MSF last summer, and now I finally bought a bike... a pristine black '09 250r w/ 630 miles for $2500 Registration is good to go, insurance is good to go. I haven't enjoyed the beautiful summer weather yet because a lack of gear! I am a poor (/cheap) college student, so I purchased closeout gear online. I am mainly waiting for my helmet to come in before I think about taking her out. Until then, I will remain a caged bird If anyone bothered to read this, feel free to leave any words of wisdom for a new rider! dma is online now Add to dma's Reputation Report Post Edit/Delete Message |
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June 1st, 2011, 12:26 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Aloha and welcome, Derek.
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June 1st, 2011, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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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.
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June 1st, 2011, 12:49 AM | #4 |
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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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June 1st, 2011, 07:29 AM | #5 |
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Name: Jason
Location: Alabama
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 91
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Welcome. It's worth the wait.
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June 1st, 2011, 08:51 AM | #6 |
Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!!
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June 1st, 2011, 09:50 AM | #7 |
Ninjette Owner
Name: Rick
Location: Aiken County, SC
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520
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Welcome! Best advice I can give you is stay alert, drive defensively and when riding, prepare yourself for the cagers to do the dumbest thing possible. That way you are ready when they do it(and some of them will). It sounds like you already understand about the importance of the proper riding gear. Cheers! And have fun!
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June 1st, 2011, 04:33 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: john
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812
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Chi-Town, welcome! Cruise some parking lots for shifting/braking and cornering refreshers then just ride familiar areas. Take your time, you've got it and remember, YOU ARE INVISIBLE out there on the road. Peace out!
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June 1st, 2011, 05:42 PM | #9 |
nooblet
Name: P
Location: Chicago
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1994 ex250 Posts: 47
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Congrats on the bike! Where in the burbs are you? I'm out by Aurora
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June 1st, 2011, 08:45 PM | #10 |
Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome
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June 2nd, 2011, 07:27 AM | #11 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome
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June 2nd, 2011, 07:43 AM | #12 |
There's a limit to s2pdty
Name: A.D.
Location: NoVa the burg
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.
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for 2.5k???? that's insane! Welcome (:
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June 2nd, 2011, 05:40 PM | #13 |
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Name: Jonathan
Location: Beaverton OR
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891
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June 23rd, 2011, 11:32 AM | #14 |
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Welcome to the 250 party.
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