September 5th, 2021, 10:57 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Bailee
Location: Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 2
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New rider from Ohio
Hey guys! Decided to finally join the moto fam. I recently bought a little 250, she's a 2009 ninja. Never touched a manual before and having trouble downshifting properly. Any tips or videos you guys recommend? Thank you and nice to meet everyone!
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September 5th, 2021, 11:04 AM | #2 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Hello Bailee, welcome to the forum!
Downshifting should be pretty simple... let off gas, pull in clutch, shift, give some gas to speed up engine a little, let out clutch. When you get better at it you can try not letting off gas, pull in clutch, quickly downshift and let out clutch. You'll get the hang of it, assuming the bike's clutch and transmission are working as they should. The key is getting a feel of the timing of the three controls you're working with. That's a neat looking Ninja. I have a fuscia and black drag boat. |
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September 5th, 2021, 11:05 AM | #3 |
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September 5th, 2021, 11:20 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Bailee
Location: Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 2
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Thank you for your reply! I was actually not giving it gas before letting go of the clutch. Thank you for the tip. and very nice
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September 5th, 2021, 11:27 AM | #5 | |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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September 8th, 2021, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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Welcome!
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September 11th, 2021, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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Hello and welcome!
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October 10th, 2021, 06:18 PM | #8 |
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November 1st, 2021, 06:23 AM | #9 |
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November 1st, 2021, 06:07 PM | #10 |
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November 1st, 2021, 07:44 PM | #11 |
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Name: Chinmay
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Welcome from Sydney, Australia. Here's picture of my '08 250R
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November 3rd, 2021, 11:07 AM | #12 |
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Love that Kawi green!
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