January 5th, 2015, 11:17 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2018 NINJA 650 ABS KRT Posts: 37
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The joys of Ninjette ownership!
I took a little time to reflect on the memorable moments of Ninjette ownership last year: FINALLY getting my green NINJA; owning a bike that actually fits me again; learning how NOT to change the low beam bulb; finding out just how important the owner's manual, which is still somewhere in Oregon with the previous owner, is when the internet is down for three days (I've since bought a replacement one); adding a very special item to my T-CLOCS: BOLTS; getting a very special item in my Christmas stocking: blue Loctite; exploring NINJA farkle nirvana on eBay; figuring out how to adjust the rear brake light spring/mechanism and replacing the left blinker ALL BY MYSELF, without the aid of YouTube; being thankful for all those guys who take the time to post videos on YouTube of how to change the oil, clean the chain--and change the low beam bulb; finding out I had to have something called "spools" in order to use the stand I bought; waves from all the sportbike guys; feeling what it's like to ride a NINJA 250 in 28 degree temps; constantly hearing the question, "Is that a 650?"; and just plain having a BALL throwing my favorite 250 around on the motorcycle training range and beyond!!!
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January 5th, 2015, 11:25 PM | #2 |
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.
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January 6th, 2015, 12:12 PM | #3 |
Hooligan
Name: Robin
Location: Central Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250
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28 degrees? Wow, you are more dedicated than me. Where about in Central Iowa? I'm in the Des Moines area.
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January 6th, 2015, 12:49 PM | #4 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15
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My 2¢,
The small Kawasaki twins Ninja 250 & EX/Ninja 500 are advantageous in the twisties, if rider and bike are set up properly, and walk all over it's bigger brothers, and cousins. I've had bike bore bikes, and in the twisties, the smaller bores had the advantage, my only advantage on a big bore was not shifting as much, and the straightaway. It always comes down psychics, you can't argue with that, and win said argument. I own both the 250 & 500 now at the same time, is just plain awesome. Their inexpensive to insure, maintain, and simple enough to work on, plus inexpensive DIY projects.
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January 6th, 2015, 01:34 PM | #5 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Monroe, MI
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Yeah, I never win, They always know what I am going to say next!
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January 6th, 2015, 01:47 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2018 NINJA 650 ABS KRT Posts: 37
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Me, too! I'm an instructor at DMACC, and I wanted to take the NINJA to the last class of the year, which was Oct 31-11/2. Remember how cold it got?? That's the coldest class I've ever taught and I had absolutely NO desire to strip off any layers all day Saturday. The only real problem I had is that the wind hits me right in the chest, and even through all those layers, I could still feel it. Oh, and the helmet I bought to go with it doesn't have the extra anti-fog piece that my Nolan has so it kept steaming up pretty bad. Since then I've stuck with my Honda with its full windshield when it's that cold. For me, the lowest threshold for the NINJA is about 45, sunny, no wind.
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January 6th, 2015, 01:56 PM | #7 | |
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Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2018 NINJA 650 ABS KRT Posts: 37
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January 6th, 2015, 03:30 PM | #8 | |
Hooligan
Name: Robin
Location: Central Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250
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Yes, I remember that cold snap. It was brutal. I'm with you, 45 and sunny is about my threshold. I went riding on one of those 45 degree drizzling days in November and just about froze my backside off. I have found that switching out the stock windscreen for a double bubble helped a bunch. Now it's just my hands that get really cold. One of my winter projects is installing heated grips.
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January 6th, 2015, 03:46 PM | #9 | |
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Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
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Not too many female students make a beeline to the CBRs during classes, so it's nice to have found a kindred spirit!
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January 7th, 2015, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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Name: Lane
Location: Medford, OR
Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (trackbike), CBR600RR, GS500F Posts: 588
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I'm interested in how you like your NT700V. I used to own a PC800, and I'm really looking into getting another one, or something similar as a practical commuter, and the NT700V is on the short list. (I may have to start another thread if you don't want to derail your own Ninja thread...).
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January 7th, 2015, 10:31 PM | #11 | |
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Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
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