1 year ago.

CycleCam303 · September 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM

I rode my first street bike for the first time...on a barf group ride and met @Jiggles. Weird, a year went by fast. I survived on the street with no accidents or tickets.

It's been an interesting journey. I've experienced all kinds of stuff. I have the craziest stories and have met some cool people. What's amazing is how much I've learned and grown after beating the hell out of my 250.

Thanks @Alex for having such a great forum for noobs and ninjette lovers alike.

So I know I complain about the little ninja but after going on a long commute/fun ride I can't think of a better do it all bike for me. This year I'm just going to keep it and mod it how I want. Then maybe add a another bike to the stable. Opposite end of the spectrum, I'm thinking a liter bike. And I guess I can't claim to be a street noob anymore. Maybe my advice is worth a couple cents now.

Motofool · September 21st, 2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

.........I survived on the street with no accidents or tickets.
.........And I guess I can't claim to be a street noob anymore. Maybe my advice is worth a couple cents now.

Congratulations, Cameron !!!

You are more the exception than the rule.
Now, you will be much safer than you ever were among cars.

Stay alert and sharp !!!

Jiggles · September 21st, 2013, 01:05 PM

It's been a year? Damn

choneofakind · September 21st, 2013, 01:08 PM

I feel like such a slacker because you've ridden almost as many miles in 1 year as I've ridden in 3...

But I like your posts, so keep 'em coming.

CycleCam303 · September 21st, 2013, 01:35 PM

Chone, I'm having an issue with my registration and I had to go talk to the dealer about getting a title transferred. This guy sells used motos with like 400 miles on the clock, so you basically get a new bike without the dealership fees.

Anyway I pull up and he's like did you even ride the thing? He looked over at the odometer and saw the 17k and was all holy crap! I've never seen one of my 250s come back with this kind of mileage without getting crashed or traded in. Which is mostly why I want to keep it. No one wants to pay a lot of money for a 250 with almost 20k on it and as a commuter bike I couldn't think of a better bike for a midget such as myself. In San Francisco it works great. The motards aren't practical for long freeway use and they are super theft magnets in sf.

greenaero · September 21st, 2013, 01:40 PM

Cam, Comngrats on a safe, productive and fun year, may you enjoy many more to come.

NevadaWolf · September 21st, 2013, 01:54 PM

Congrats on the anniversary!!

choneofakind · September 21st, 2013, 03:10 PM

Mine has 21 on the clock! no accidents as of yet! (knock on wood)

That's a great deal, a ninja with <1000 miles? That's brand new!!

tfkrocks · September 21st, 2013, 05:09 PM

Geez I forget you haven't been a street rider that long.

rasta · September 21st, 2013, 06:03 PM

September 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM	#1
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	1 year ago. I rode my first street bike for the first time...on a barf group ride and met @Jiggles. Weird, a year went by fast. I survived on the street with no accidents or tickets. It's been an interesting journey. I've experienced all kinds of stuff. I have the craziest stories and have met some cool people. What's amazing is how much I've learned and grown after beating the hell out of my 250. Thanks @Alex for having such a great forum for noobs and ninjette lovers alike. So I know I complain about the little ninja but after going on a long commute/fun ride I can't think of a better do it all bike for me. This year I'm just going to keep it and mod it how I want. Then maybe add a another bike to the stable. Opposite end of the spectrum, I'm thinking a liter bike. And I guess I can't claim to be a street noob anymore. Maybe my advice is worth a couple cents now.

September 21st, 2013, 01:05 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	It's been a year? Damn __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 21st, 2013, 01:35 PM	#5
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Chone, I'm having an issue with my registration and I had to go talk to the dealer about getting a title transferred. This guy sells used motos with like 400 miles on the clock, so you basically get a new bike without the dealership fees. Anyway I pull up and he's like did you even ride the thing? He looked over at the odometer and saw the 17k and was all holy crap! I've never seen one of my 250s come back with this kind of mileage without getting crashed or traded in. Which is mostly why I want to keep it. No one wants to pay a lot of money for a 250 with almost 20k on it and as a commuter bike I couldn't think of a better bike for a midget such as myself. In San Francisco it works great. The motards aren't practical for long freeway use and they are super theft magnets in sf.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 21st, 2013, 01:40 PM	#6
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Cam, Comngrats on a safe, productive and fun year, may you enjoy many more to come.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 21st, 2013, 01:54 PM	#7
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Congrats on the anniversary!! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

September 21st, 2013, 01:08 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I feel like such a slacker because you've ridden almost as many miles in 1 year as I've ridden in 3... But I like your posts, so keep 'em coming.

September 21st, 2013, 03:10 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Mine has 21 on the clock! no accidents as of yet! (knock on wood) That's a great deal, a ninja with <1000 miles? That's brand new!!

September 21st, 2013, 05:09 PM	#9
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Geez I forget you haven't been a street rider that long.

September 21st, 2013, 06:03 PM	#10
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.

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