Well hullo there!

TheFuzzyWuzzy · May 17th, 2013, 01:31 PM

New rider incoming...

Been dreaming of these days for years! Finally convinced my mother that buying a motorcycle is not = committing suicide. Just bought a ninja 250 about two weeks ago, it's the most fun i've ever had in my life!! Already have a bunch of repairs to do, (i was a dumba** and let a friend try to ride it..), but parts are on their way and the sun is still shining! Can't wait to get it back on the road!

csmith12 · May 17th, 2013, 01:34 PM

Welcome Andrew!

TheFuzzyWuzzy · May 17th, 2013, 02:09 PM

Thanks chris!

lgk · May 17th, 2013, 02:33 PM

welcome fuzzy.

allanoue · May 17th, 2013, 02:39 PM

Welcome
You live in the city were my first ride started.

NevadaWolf · May 17th, 2013, 03:09 PM

Welcome Andrew! I do like your user name!

So are you going to share what your friend did to your poor baby ninja? Not right to have to do a bunch of repairs so soon. But at least you'll get to know her very well by the time you are done.

KJohnson21 · May 17th, 2013, 05:54 PM

TheFuzzyWuzzy · May 17th, 2013, 06:18 PM

Thanks everyone!

@NevadaWolf yes, though the memory is still painful... chances are she's gonna have some trust issues once we get back together.

It could've been a lot worse, it was dropped from almost a standstill and my friend had no injuries beyond a nasty cut on his foot. However, it just so happened to fall on a curb, right on the upper fairing/headlight.. So the whole upper fairing needs to be replaced, the headlight was cracked, the windshield was broken, the upper stay bracket was bent at the left side mirror, and the meter housing was cracked. Thankfully, all the damage seemed to be cosmetic. It rode home okay, and all the gauges still work fine. I ordered all the parts (fairing and meter housing are oem, headlight and stay bracket i found used, and i found just some cheap windscreen..).

I'll put up some pics tomorrow if anyone wants to see em, but it's painful to look at... it was so pretty before!

JohnnyBravo · May 17th, 2013, 08:03 PM

Welcome to the forum, and the road. Congrats on your purchase. Sorry about your learning experience... That's why most folks will let a person ride their partner before they let em ride their bike!

NevadaWolf · May 17th, 2013, 08:20 PM

OHH ouch. I think your girl is owed a wash and wax by hand and maybe a fine dinner of premium fuel after that tramatic experience. Then let her show you a good time on some twisties. Be good to her from here on out.

TheFuzzyWuzzy · May 17th, 2013, 08:23 PM

Haha, yes, I daresay i've learned my lesson! And the dinner and good time i do believe is in order!

Snake · May 19th, 2013, 08:34 PM

Hello and welcome.

May 17th, 2013, 01:34 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Andrew! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 17th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#4
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	welcome fuzzy. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

May 17th, 2013, 03:09 PM	#6
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	Welcome Andrew! I do like your user name! So are you going to share what your friend did to your poor baby ninja? Not right to have to do a bunch of repairs so soon. But at least you'll get to know her very well by the time you are done. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

May 17th, 2013, 05:54 PM	#7
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?

May 17th, 2013, 08:20 PM	#10
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	OHH ouch. I think your girl is owed a wash and wax by hand and maybe a fine dinner of premium fuel after that tramatic experience. Then let her show you a good time on some twisties. Be good to her from here on out. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

May 17th, 2013, 02:09 PM	#3
TheFuzzyWuzzy ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Reading PA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	Thanks chris!

May 17th, 2013, 02:39 PM	#5
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Welcome You live in the city were my first ride started.

May 17th, 2013, 06:18 PM	#8
TheFuzzyWuzzy ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Reading PA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	Thanks everyone! @NevadaWolf yes, though the memory is still painful... chances are she's gonna have some trust issues once we get back together. It could've been a lot worse, it was dropped from almost a standstill and my friend had no injuries beyond a nasty cut on his foot. However, it just so happened to fall on a curb, right on the upper fairing/headlight.. So the whole upper fairing needs to be replaced, the headlight was cracked, the windshield was broken, the upper stay bracket was bent at the left side mirror, and the meter housing was cracked. Thankfully, all the damage seemed to be cosmetic. It rode home okay, and all the gauges still work fine. I ordered all the parts (fairing and meter housing are oem, headlight and stay bracket i found used, and i found just some cheap windscreen..). I'll put up some pics tomorrow if anyone wants to see em, but it's painful to look at... it was so pretty before!

May 17th, 2013, 08:03 PM	#9
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Welcome to the forum, and the road. Congrats on your purchase. Sorry about your learning experience... That's why most folks will let a person ride their partner before they let em ride their bike!

May 17th, 2013, 08:23 PM	#11
TheFuzzyWuzzy ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Reading PA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	Haha, yes, I daresay i've learned my lesson! And the dinner and good time i do believe is in order!

May 19th, 2013, 08:34 PM	#12
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.