What do you guys think?

iNate23 · June 12th, 2011, 08:16 PM

Hi! My names Nate and im 19 years old. This fall I'm planning on getting a 08+ Ninja 250. I have no prior riding experience but I have done alot of research on it. I know that DOES NOT count as experience lol I hear that the 250 is not only a beginner bike but a great bike for anybody. Its light and I know it has plenty enough power to satisfy me. Please don't go crazy on me when i say this lol but the riding position of a stock 250 kills me. Im wanting to install the woodcraft clip ons for a more aggressive look. Im 6'1 180 pounds and i was wondering if this would indeed give me the aggressive look that i desire. Also, if you have any pointers for a beginner, then please feel free to tell me about them! Alot of people I talk to about the clip ons say its a bad idea for a first time rider, but I assure you that I am not one of these guys that wants to get out and impress there friends with fly bys and wheelies, its just that I do like the more aggressive look.

Thanks so much!
Nate

Alex · June 12th, 2011, 08:19 PM

iNate23! Glad you found us...

slolane · June 13th, 2011, 06:32 AM

Welcome Nate.

First things first, plan to take a safety course and obtain all riding gear. Then once you get your bike ride it for a bit before changing anything. Once you have some experience riding and getting to know the 250 you can decide if anything needs to be changed.

Just my .02

sombo · June 13th, 2011, 09:00 AM

+1

Green Streak · June 13th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Welcome!

Azhyen · June 13th, 2011, 11:00 AM

Yasko · June 13th, 2011, 03:21 PM

Welcome

vnranger · June 14th, 2011, 12:30 AM

Snake · June 14th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Hello and welcome.

rockNroll · June 14th, 2011, 05:27 PM

The clip ons will put you in a little more aggressive position. I have the woodcraft brand and they function well. You can install them with absolutely no riding gear or safety courses. You will need some tools.

You will need gear before you USE them. A safety course would be a good idea too.

Shaol1n Monk · June 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM

welcome!
i agree with the peeps that say ride first then do the mods if you feel its necessary. i want a more aggressive look as well, but once i got my bike i realized i want to do some other things first, like swap out the exhaust... the stock sounds like a vacuum cleaner lol.
get some hours under ur belt then start planning your mods.
just my opinion.

Fly'in Ninja · June 17th, 2011, 04:53 PM

Welcome Nate!!

KJohnson21 · June 21st, 2011, 01:21 AM

Racer x · June 21st, 2011, 04:35 AM

Welcome Nate
.I am tall and have long arms.I found the clip-ons more comfoprtable because my elbows were not to bent.
Definitly try to get some riding class after the MSF. Read books or the web.But do study riding.I is not natrual .being tought will save a lot.

ducducgooseit · June 21st, 2011, 01:50 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

June 12th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
iNate23 ninjette.org newbie Name: Nathan Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet! Posts: 7	What do you guys think? Hi! My names Nate and im 19 years old. This fall I'm planning on getting a 08+ Ninja 250. I have no prior riding experience but I have done alot of research on it. I know that DOES NOT count as experience lol I hear that the 250 is not only a beginner bike but a great bike for anybody. Its light and I know it has plenty enough power to satisfy me. Please don't go crazy on me when i say this lol but the riding position of a stock 250 kills me. Im wanting to install the woodcraft clip ons for a more aggressive look. Im 6'1 180 pounds and i was wondering if this would indeed give me the aggressive look that i desire. Also, if you have any pointers for a beginner, then please feel free to tell me about them! Alot of people I talk to about the clip ons say its a bad idea for a first time rider, but I assure you that I am not one of these guys that wants to get out and impress there friends with fly bys and wheelies, its just that I do like the more aggressive look. Thanks so much! Nate

June 12th, 2011, 08:19 PM	#2
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June 13th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#5
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June 13th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#6
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June 14th, 2011, 05:27 PM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	The clip ons will put you in a little more aggressive position. I have the woodcraft brand and they function well. You can install them with absolutely no riding gear or safety courses. You will need some tools. You will need gear before you USE them. A safety course would be a good idea too. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

June 13th, 2011, 06:32 AM	#3
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome Nate. First things first, plan to take a safety course and obtain all riding gear. Then once you get your bike ride it for a bit before changing anything. Once you have some experience riding and getting to know the 250 you can decide if anything needs to be changed. Just my .02

June 13th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#4
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	+1

June 13th, 2011, 03:21 PM	#7
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Welcome

June 14th, 2011, 12:30 AM	#8
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June 14th, 2011, 05:24 PM	#9
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	Hello and welcome.

June 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#11
Shaol1n Monk shaol1n ninja stuntman Name: Jae Location: Philly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 Anniversary "Yoshiko" 2007 Honda CBR600RR "Katsumi"(SOLD) 2010 Ninja ZX-2R "JADE" (RIP) Posts: 726	welcome! i agree with the peeps that say ride first then do the mods if you feel its necessary. i want a more aggressive look as well, but once i got my bike i realized i want to do some other things first, like swap out the exhaust... the stock sounds like a vacuum cleaner lol. get some hours under ur belt then start planning your mods. just my opinion. __________________________________________________ YOSHIKO 06 R6 Flushmount signals,Comp Werkes fender elim,GYTR Carbon Fiber Exhaust,Gold Shorty Levers,Shogun Frame Sliders,custom carbon fiber tank pad,white powder coated wheels,Dunlop Q2 tires

June 17th, 2011, 04:53 PM	#12
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Welcome Nate!!

June 21st, 2011, 01:21 AM	#13
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?

June 21st, 2011, 04:35 AM	#14
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Welcome Nate .I am tall and have long arms.I found the clip-ons more comfoprtable because my elbows were not to bent. Definitly try to get some riding class after the MSF. Read books or the web.But do study riding.I is not natrual .being tought will save a lot.

June 21st, 2011, 01:50 PM	#15
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

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