Howdy from Utah!

utahninja · March 15th, 2010, 09:22 PM

I picked up a nice 2007 Ninja about a month ago, and looking forward to a great season on the bike.

I am sure that I will use the forums here a lot as I go through the initial learnings of how to maintain my Ninjette.

Love the ride, it is much better than the wife's 150cc scooter, although it was a great scoot to learn on last year.

Alex · March 15th, 2010, 09:26 PM

tapdiggy · March 15th, 2010, 10:43 PM

Welcome UtahNinja! I also came up from a scooter, but mine was 50cc.

miks · March 15th, 2010, 11:21 PM

Welcome mate

cnichols79us · March 15th, 2010, 11:53 PM

Hello and Welcome!!

Méké · March 16th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Welcome aboard Chuck

JokerSeven · March 16th, 2010, 08:31 AM

Welcome

OldGuy · March 16th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Welcome Chuck - glad to have you with us. What have you got for gear? Taken the MSF yet?

KJohnson21 · March 16th, 2010, 11:16 AM

utahninja · March 16th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Thank you for the nice welcome to the site.

Oldguy... My gear includes a full face helmet, mesh and leather jackets (depending on the temperature), leather gloves, and boots. Keeping an eye on eBay for a good deal on some armored pants.

As for the MSF course, I am considering it as an option. Since getting the Ninja I have been doing about an hour plus each week in parking lot practice. Working on knowing my friction zone, slow maneuvers (turns), shifting, braking, stop and go turning (intersection right and left turns from a stop). The people that live around there probably think I am nuts when they see me weaving through the lines doing 180's every two lines, since the lot is probably 100 stalls long.

Also, I have also read through David Hough's "Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well", and will again soon. I am sure I will get a better perspective on the lessons in the book when I read it again.

As for a name for my bike, it is just "Ninja" right now. (but when you say "Ninja" you have to strike a ninja pose and say it with an accent)

BlueRaven · March 16th, 2010, 04:34 PM

noche_caliente · March 16th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Welcome Chuck - I think you will REALLY enjoy the 250 after a scooter!

MKlein3004 · March 16th, 2010, 05:24 PM

welcome

Snake · March 17th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Hello and welcome.

JeffM · April 5th, 2010, 06:15 PM

Welcome Chuck. When you feel comfortable enough riding, you will love riding the 250 up and down Big and Little Cottonwood canyons.

After you take the MSF class

Jeff

<edit> Oh, and silver is the fastest.

Postiez · April 5th, 2010, 06:43 PM

WOOO UTAH!

welcome =D

utahninja · April 5th, 2010, 07:31 PM

It will be a while before I hit either Big or Little Cottonwood canyons. I am just looking forward to Spring, if it should ever decide to come this year. Snowing again tonight

Do you have any other suggestions for good rides for a new rider?

JeffM · April 6th, 2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

WOOO UTAH!

welcome =D

So that now makes 6 Utahans on ninjett.org

We should all meet for donuts or something

Postiez · April 6th, 2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

So that now makes 6 Utahans on ninjett.org

We should all meet for donuts or something

Agreed, although I currently have a foot of snow outside... Will have to wait for that to go away ><

JeffM · April 6th, 2010, 09:18 AM

Chuck, when I started, I just found a quiet set of streets to ride and planned on going during what I felt were quiet hours.

Be careful if you ride on Sundays. During the times when meetings are starting or ending there is tons of traffic going to and from the ward houses. Folks are in a hurry and inattentive either because they are running late to get to church or rushing to get back home.

What area of the Valley do you reside?

utahninja · April 6th, 2010, 11:06 AM

I live in Herriman, the Southwest corner of the valley. Right now I commute to Draper (when the weather is nice), ride some of the streets around town, and zip up and back on Rose Canyon Road.

If I feel adventurous, I will zip north or south on Redwood Road.

Postiez · April 6th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Have you guys been out to the track to watch the amateurs? I randomly met the guy who runs it up in Ogden and he was very fond of my 250. He said he was actually thinking about starting a 250 league and asked my interest. Anyway I went out there last year and it was pretty fun, that track is really nice.

http://www.utahsba.com/
Here is the site for the armatures at Miller.

http://www.trackstar1.com/
And that is the shop they run, they are really cool, helped me order some stuff without paying for shipping when I was kinda broke. Really nice guys.

If anyone wants to meet up there I would be in, I had fun going by myself before but it would be much more enjoyable with more people.

Here are the dates:
MoM 1 (4/24-25) EAST
MoM 2 (5/22-23) Combined with WERA PERIMETER?
MoM 3 (6/19-20) Combined with USGPRU EAST
MoM 4 (7/24-25) EAST
MoM 5 (8/14-15) WEST
MoM 6 (9/4-5) WEST

I'm not sure I can make the first one as I am moving back on campus around those dates but after that I imagine I could.

JeffM · April 6th, 2010, 02:28 PM

I'm a member of USBA and am thinking of doing their ART class on May 2nd. Of course, my bike is currently in about 10 pieces

so I will not be riding till the end of this month.

Meeting up sounds like fun. Let's all keep in touch. I'm also planning on riding up for the WSBK race on Memorial Day weekend.

The other Utah riders I have had the pleasure to meet (and represent Utah County) are Blue Monkey, Nevrfastenuf, and tjkamper.

JeffM · April 6th, 2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utahninja

I live in Herriman, the Southwest corner of the valley. Right now I commute to Draper (when the weather is nice), ride some of the streets around town, and zip up and back on Rose Canyon Road.

If I feel adventurous, I will zip north or south on Redwood Road.

I also work in Draper. (12300 and I-15)

The intersections on Redwood freak me out.

utahninja · April 6th, 2010, 03:42 PM

I work around there as well. If you happen to see another silver Ninja around your work, it's probably me. Give me a wave.

March 15th, 2010, 09:22 PM	#1
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	Howdy from Utah! I picked up a nice 2007 Ninja about a month ago, and looking forward to a great season on the bike. I am sure that I will use the forums here a lot as I go through the initial learnings of how to maintain my Ninjette. Love the ride, it is much better than the wife's 150cc scooter, although it was a great scoot to learn on last year.

March 15th, 2010, 09:26 PM	#2
Alex 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	__________________________________________________ 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)

March 15th, 2010, 10:43 PM	#3
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Welcome UtahNinja! I also came up from a scooter, but mine was 50cc. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

March 15th, 2010, 11:21 PM	#4
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 16th, 2010, 08:36 AM	#8
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Chuck - glad to have you with us. What have you got for gear? Taken the MSF yet? __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 15th, 2010, 11:53 PM	#5
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Hello and Welcome!!

March 16th, 2010, 03:40 AM	#6
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	Welcome aboard Chuck

March 16th, 2010, 08:31 AM	#7
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Welcome

March 16th, 2010, 11:16 AM	#9
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?

March 16th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#10
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	Thanks! Thank you for the nice welcome to the site. Oldguy... My gear includes a full face helmet, mesh and leather jackets (depending on the temperature), leather gloves, and boots. Keeping an eye on eBay for a good deal on some armored pants. As for the MSF course, I am considering it as an option. Since getting the Ninja I have been doing about an hour plus each week in parking lot practice. Working on knowing my friction zone, slow maneuvers (turns), shifting, braking, stop and go turning (intersection right and left turns from a stop). The people that live around there probably think I am nuts when they see me weaving through the lines doing 180's every two lines, since the lot is probably 100 stalls long. Also, I have also read through David Hough's "Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well", and will again soon. I am sure I will get a better perspective on the lessons in the book when I read it again. As for a name for my bike, it is just "Ninja" right now. (but when you say "Ninja" you have to strike a ninja pose and say it with an accent)

March 16th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#11
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 16th, 2010, 05:17 PM	#12
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Chuck - I think you will REALLY enjoy the 250 after a scooter! __________________________________________________ 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

March 16th, 2010, 05:24 PM	#13
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	welcome

March 17th, 2010, 09:54 AM	#14
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.

April 5th, 2010, 06:15 PM	#15
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome Chuck. When you feel comfortable enough riding, you will love riding the 250 up and down Big and Little Cottonwood canyons. After you take the MSF class Jeff <edit> Oh, and silver is the fastest.

April 5th, 2010, 06:43 PM	#16
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	WOOO UTAH! welcome =D

April 5th, 2010, 07:31 PM	#17
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	It will be a while before I hit either Big or Little Cottonwood canyons. I am just looking forward to Spring, if it should ever decide to come this year. Snowing again tonight Do you have any other suggestions for good rides for a new rider? __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

April 6th, 2010, 09:18 AM	#20
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Chuck, when I started, I just found a quiet set of streets to ride and planned on going during what I felt were quiet hours. Be careful if you ride on Sundays. During the times when meetings are starting or ending there is tons of traffic going to and from the ward houses. Folks are in a hurry and inattentive either because they are running late to get to church or rushing to get back home. What area of the Valley do you reside?

April 6th, 2010, 11:06 AM	#21
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	I live in Herriman, the Southwest corner of the valley. Right now I commute to Draper (when the weather is nice), ride some of the streets around town, and zip up and back on Rose Canyon Road. If I feel adventurous, I will zip north or south on Redwood Road. __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

April 6th, 2010, 11:38 AM	#22
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	Have you guys been out to the track to watch the amateurs? I randomly met the guy who runs it up in Ogden and he was very fond of my 250. He said he was actually thinking about starting a 250 league and asked my interest. Anyway I went out there last year and it was pretty fun, that track is really nice. http://www.utahsba.com/ Here is the site for the armatures at Miller. http://www.trackstar1.com/ And that is the shop they run, they are really cool, helped me order some stuff without paying for shipping when I was kinda broke. Really nice guys. If anyone wants to meet up there I would be in, I had fun going by myself before but it would be much more enjoyable with more people. Here are the dates: MoM 1 (4/24-25) EAST MoM 2 (5/22-23) Combined with WERA PERIMETER? MoM 3 (6/19-20) Combined with USGPRU EAST MoM 4 (7/24-25) EAST MoM 5 (8/14-15) WEST MoM 6 (9/4-5) WEST I'm not sure I can make the first one as I am moving back on campus around those dates but after that I imagine I could.

April 6th, 2010, 02:28 PM	#23
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I'm a member of USBA and am thinking of doing their ART class on May 2nd. Of course, my bike is currently in about 10 pieces so I will not be riding till the end of this month. Meeting up sounds like fun. Let's all keep in touch. I'm also planning on riding up for the WSBK race on Memorial Day weekend. The other Utah riders I have had the pleasure to meet (and represent Utah County) are Blue Monkey, Nevrfastenuf, and tjkamper.

April 6th, 2010, 03:42 PM	#25
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	I work around there as well. If you happen to see another silver Ninja around your work, it's probably me. Give me a wave. __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

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