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June 10th, 2009, 08:11 PM
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Cycle Start
Name: Michael
Location: Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r - 2010 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 32
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New rider from KY
Hey everyone! Just wanted to stop in here and introduce myself. I live in eastern KY and have wanted a bike for a few years.
I finally got a bunch of overtime (60 hours a week!) and built up the finances to be able to own and operate a bike. Read up and felt like the 250r was a good choice and is a beautiful bike. Went to the dealer and they said they are selling like hotcakes but had a red one in stock. Perfect! So I bought it and have been learning to ride it. So far I have around 240 miles on it and learn and hone my techniques every mile I ride. Been lurking and reading and trying to find out all the information on my machine as I can and look forward to maintaining it to top notch shape. Seems like a lot of nice people on here and I appreciate all the knowledge that is being shared! A little about me, I have a diploma in CNC Machine Tool Technology, work in a machine shop making archery sights and scopes, play Xbox360 a bit, and drive my Datsun 280zx Turbo every now and then and now, ride my bike on the nice days. _-Mike P.S. [Picture] Before you say anything, I do have boots and a jacket and a full face helmet so yeah, I don't ride in that ;P I was just chillin in the garage haha |
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June 10th, 2009, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Aloha and welcome, Mike.
have you taken the MSF course yet? 
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June 10th, 2009, 08:15 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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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) |
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June 10th, 2009, 08:18 PM
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Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Mike - nice bike and looking forward to your posts. And like Kelly said MSF?
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June 10th, 2009, 08:19 PM
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Cycle Start
Name: Michael
Location: Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r - 2010 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 32
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Quote:
I know it doesn't really account to much, but I have been around bikes a bit. My mother has had a Rebel and a Harley 883 Sportster and most of my family members have had a bike at one point. They are all giving me tips heh |
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June 10th, 2009, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Mike,
I've ridden bikes for pretty much 40 yrs and finally took the MSF course last year. I'll have to say, I learned a few things and would highly recommend any rider just starting out to take the course before they start riding. It's so hard to unlearn bad habits.  Much better to learn the proper way from the start to help point you in the right direction in your riding career. Have fun, ride safe. |
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June 11th, 2009, 02:40 AM
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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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Welcome.
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June 11th, 2009, 02:45 AM
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I'm lovin' it.
Name: Mike
Location: Melb, Australia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome mate!
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June 11th, 2009, 08:14 AM
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So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 10
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Welcome to the boards!
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Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn. |
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June 11th, 2009, 09:01 AM
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Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.
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You single? lol j/k but seriously, nice bike. Good to have you around.
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June 11th, 2009, 10:36 AM
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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 11th, 2009, 01:13 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 Michael! Get signed up for the MSF and while you're waiting for it, pick up some riding pants to go with the rest of your gear
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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 |
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June 11th, 2009, 07:51 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: oscar
Location: antioch, ca (bay area)
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391
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welcome
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 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons
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June 11th, 2009, 07:52 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 11th, 2009, 08:24 PM
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Cycle Start
Name: Michael
Location: Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r - 2010 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 32
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Thanks for the friendly welcome, everyone!!! I'm glad to be a part of such a nice community.
TnNinjaGirl: since you asked, I am taken but thank ya for the compliment! Nice bike, btw too and cool riding photos
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