Heyo everybody!

CaptainToad · February 24th, 2015, 04:26 PM

Hey guys (and gals)!

So for a really long time I've wanted a motorcycle. I nearly got one right out of high school, but that plan fell apart pretty quickly. Well with a bit of help from my tax refund and my girlfriend, I was able to purchase my 2008 ninja 250! Even now I look out in my driveway and can't believe I actually own a bike. SUPER exciting for me

It has some work I have to do on it, but I'm pretty mechanically inclined and don't think I'll have too much trouble with it. I'll make sure to post some pictures later!

csmith12 · February 24th, 2015, 04:28 PM

Welcome Levi!

I miss being new, it full of new experiences.

CaptainToad · February 24th, 2015, 04:49 PM

Thanks Chris! It really is completely different than anything I've experienced. I've ridden up and down my street quite a few times, but I really don't want to do anything too crazy until I take the MSF course (in about 2 weeks).

Ghostt · February 24th, 2015, 06:31 PM

Welcome, here are just a few things to think about,

1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses

2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- ATGATT All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency.

3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs

4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits

5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C*

A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day. www.rockthegear.org

Singh2jz · February 24th, 2015, 10:42 PM

Welcome, Levi! I can feel your excitement!

Also, don't forget about insurance!

cbinker · February 24th, 2015, 10:51 PM

Hi.

Roark · February 24th, 2015, 11:16 PM

@Ghostt gotta get him before he's corrupt! haha

Welcome aboard, Levi!! ATGATT, receive "proper" training, and STAY SAFE

KJohnson21 · February 24th, 2015, 11:38 PM

CaptainToad · February 25th, 2015, 12:05 AM

Thanks for all the welcomes! I really do have safety first, I've already registered for the MSF course and don't plan on doing any real riding until I feel comfortable. The way I've told my girlfriend and family is that I've wanted a motorcycle for a long time...I want to have fun on it for a long time. I don't really plan on being a dumb ass on it

250rr · February 25th, 2015, 10:07 AM

Welcome

The Red Scourge · February 25th, 2015, 10:30 AM

Welcome! This site is the best!

greenaero · February 25th, 2015, 11:52 AM

Welcome Levi !

Hero Danny · February 25th, 2015, 12:01 PM

Welcome!

The MSF course is definitely recommended, although it didn't really teach me too much since I took it about 4 months after I had been riding (lol) but it was a great way to get my license and save on my insurance.

Gear is important but I also understand budget... if I were you I would try to invest at least $100 in a helmet, only buy a brand name like HJC, Bell, shoei (if you can afford), etc. My first helmet ran me $80 and was from amazon, no brand name just a DOT sticker and it was heavy (module) and I basically only bought it cause it had a tinted shield... it was really sketchy though so I ended up buying a HJC-17 which is snell rated. Also buy from a store if you can... it's MUCH better to know you fit well.

Next i'd try to get gloves, you don't need anything fancy a $25 short cuff pair will suffice for now... but if you can stretch your dollar a little more try to get some gauntlet gloves but they are a little pricier $50+

Finally i'd get the jacket, try to spend about $150 for a good quality jacket.

Boots would be next, I don't really have any I can recommend but there are tons of threads/reviews/videos on them for you to look at.

Pants would be last, these are important! But I would rate it at the bottom, none-the-less get yourself some good pants!

Also buy a pack of ear plugs, you can get like 50 pairs for $10, you want to protect your ears... and no a full face helmet is not enough to protect your hearing..

Stay safe!

Snake · February 25th, 2015, 06:59 PM

Hello and welcome.

CaptainToad · February 26th, 2015, 12:57 AM

Hey I finally got a photo uploaded! I'll grab some more, but I've been too busy to actually take many pictures

The previous owner messed it up (in my opinion) by trying to go with the street-fighter look. I'm ok with it being naked, since I'm still probably going to drop it a few times but I really hate the front end.

snot · March 1st, 2015, 03:01 PM

Welcome

ryker · March 1st, 2015, 05:25 PM

Welcome to the site, enjoy you're new purchase!! I know that same feeling of finally owning your first motorcycle

Finesse · March 5th, 2015, 07:55 PM

congrats! you have a cool girlfriend. and a cool bike

February 24th, 2015, 04:26 PM	#1
CaptainToad ninjette.org newbie Name: Levi Location: El Paso Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Heyo everybody! Hey guys (and gals)! So for a really long time I've wanted a motorcycle. I nearly got one right out of high school, but that plan fell apart pretty quickly. Well with a bit of help from my tax refund and my girlfriend, I was able to purchase my 2008 ninja 250! Even now I look out in my driveway and can't believe I actually own a bike. SUPER exciting for me It has some work I have to do on it, but I'm pretty mechanically inclined and don't think I'll have too much trouble with it. I'll make sure to post some pictures later!

February 24th, 2015, 04:28 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 Levi! I miss being new, it full of new experiences. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 24th, 2015, 10:42 PM	#5
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Welcome, Levi! I can feel your excitement! Also, don't forget about insurance! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

February 24th, 2015, 10:51 PM	#6
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Hi. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 24th, 2015, 11:16 PM	#7
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	@Ghostt gotta get him before he's corrupt! haha Welcome aboard, Levi!! ATGATT, receive "proper" training, and STAY SAFE __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 24th, 2015, 04:49 PM	#3
CaptainToad ninjette.org newbie Name: Levi Location: El Paso Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Thanks Chris! It really is completely different than anything I've experienced. I've ridden up and down my street quite a few times, but I really don't want to do anything too crazy until I take the MSF course (in about 2 weeks).

February 24th, 2015, 11:38 PM	#8
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?

February 25th, 2015, 12:05 AM	#9
CaptainToad ninjette.org newbie Name: Levi Location: El Paso Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Thanks for all the welcomes! I really do have safety first, I've already registered for the MSF course and don't plan on doing any real riding until I feel comfortable. The way I've told my girlfriend and family is that I've wanted a motorcycle for a long time...I want to have fun on it for a long time. I don't really plan on being a dumb ass on it
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 25th, 2015, 10:30 AM	#11
The Red Scourge ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): '76 Yamaha RD400, '71 Kawasaki G3SS, '88 Honda CBR400RR, '90 Yamaha FZR400/600 hybrid Posts: 138	Welcome! This site is the best! __________________________________________________ "When in doubt, gas it!"

February 25th, 2015, 11:52 AM	#12
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome Levi ! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

February 25th, 2015, 12:01 PM	#13
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome! The MSF course is definitely recommended, although it didn't really teach me too much since I took it about 4 months after I had been riding (lol) but it was a great way to get my license and save on my insurance. Gear is important but I also understand budget... if I were you I would try to invest at least $100 in a helmet, only buy a brand name like HJC, Bell, shoei (if you can afford), etc. My first helmet ran me $80 and was from amazon, no brand name just a DOT sticker and it was heavy (module) and I basically only bought it cause it had a tinted shield... it was really sketchy though so I ended up buying a HJC-17 which is snell rated. Also buy from a store if you can... it's MUCH better to know you fit well. Next i'd try to get gloves, you don't need anything fancy a $25 short cuff pair will suffice for now... but if you can stretch your dollar a little more try to get some gauntlet gloves but they are a little pricier $50+ Finally i'd get the jacket, try to spend about $150 for a good quality jacket. Boots would be next, I don't really have any I can recommend but there are tons of threads/reviews/videos on them for you to look at. Pants would be last, these are important! But I would rate it at the bottom, none-the-less get yourself some good pants! Also buy a pack of ear plugs, you can get like 50 pairs for $10, you want to protect your ears... and no a full face helmet is not enough to protect your hearing.. Stay safe! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

February 25th, 2015, 06:59 PM	#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.

February 26th, 2015, 12:57 AM	#15
CaptainToad ninjette.org newbie Name: Levi Location: El Paso Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	Hey I finally got a photo uploaded! I'll grab some more, but I've been too busy to actually take many pictures The previous owner messed it up (in my opinion) by trying to go with the street-fighter look. I'm ok with it being naked, since I'm still probably going to drop it a few times but I really hate the front end.

March 1st, 2015, 03:01 PM	#16
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

March 1st, 2015, 05:25 PM	#17
ryker chaos theory Name: Scott Location: Detroit Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123	Welcome to the site, enjoy you're new purchase!! I know that same feeling of finally owning your first motorcycle __________________________________________________

March 5th, 2015, 07:55 PM	#18
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	congrats! you have a cool girlfriend. and a cool bike __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden