Nice to be here!

Geezer-60 · October 26th, 2014, 04:59 AM

Well, wild child that I am I finally got my midlife crisis bike. It's a bone stock (except for some scratches and a crack that I didn't have to pay extra for) 2011 in black. I debated long and hard between a 250r and the 300/ABS and went low tech in the end. I thought if I learned to ride with all the nice technology I'd teach myself some bad habits which might get me in trouble later. Maybe I'm right, maybe not. This will be a fun/commuter bike with some light touring next year.
I haven't ridden a bike (other than the MSF course) since high school so I'll ramp up slow in the neighborhood and parking lots. Some day, I'll get a sport touring bike but that's for later after I learn what I want from experience.
For now, the only mods I'm planning on would be for safety or comfort (lights and seat) I'd like to get some fairing repair skills over there winter. There is an R-title dealer nearby. I'm hoping he has some dumpster-grade pieces I could practice on.
Glad this forum is here with all the good info. Hope you all put your side stand down at the end of every ride.

rojoracing53 · October 26th, 2014, 05:17 AM

Geezer-60! Glad you found us...

CC Cowboy · October 26th, 2014, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer-60

Well, wild child that I am I finally got my midlife crisis bike. It's a bone stock (except for some scratches and a crack that I didn't have to pay extra for) 2011 in black. I debated long and hard between a 250r and the 300/ABS and went low tech in the end. I thought if I learned to ride with all the nice technology I'd teach myself some bad habits which might get me in trouble later. Maybe I'm right, maybe not. This will be a fun/commuter bike with some light touring next year.
I haven't ridden a bike (other than the MSF course) since high school so I'll ramp up slow in the neighborhood and parking lots. Some day, I'll get a sport touring bike but that's for later after I learn what I want from experience.
For now, the only mods I'm planning on would be for safety or comfort (lights and seat) I'd like to get some fairing repair skills over there winter. There is an R-title dealer nearby. I'm hoping he has some dumpster-grade pieces I could practice on.
Glad this forum is here with all the good info. Hope you all put your side stand down at the end of every ride.

If you're over 60 you should plan on learning to do never ending wheelies and learn to do stoppies. That way the kids will leave you alone. Also get a helmet with a mohawk on it.

csmith12 · October 26th, 2014, 07:09 AM

lol CC, +1 on the mohawk

Welcome A. P.

JohnnyBravo · October 26th, 2014, 08:47 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

only time I wish I had abs is when I lock up the bakes, oddly it's all been fine so far and manageable!

Jono · October 26th, 2014, 09:03 AM

Welcome! Sounds like you got the perfect bike for your situation.

allanoue · October 26th, 2014, 09:42 AM

Geezer

greenaero · October 26th, 2014, 10:22 AM

Welcome AP! Remember 60 is the new 40

Geezer-60 · October 26th, 2014, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the welcome! Just to clarify, I'm a 1960 model year. Not quite 60 yet. Yeah, wheelies ... couldn't do them on a bicycle ... is it easier with a motor?

Love the Minnie Pearl link!

dcj13 · October 26th, 2014, 10:55 AM

Eh, you're a young pup.

Welcome, A.P.!

snot · October 26th, 2014, 12:23 PM

Welcome

Snake · October 27th, 2014, 10:24 PM

Hello and welcome.

LittleRedNinjette · October 28th, 2014, 12:01 PM

KJohnson21 · October 28th, 2014, 10:08 PM

sharky nrk · October 29th, 2014, 07:52 AM

howdy

fry1024 · November 3rd, 2014, 02:22 PM

Welcome Geezer-60!

October 26th, 2014, 04:59 AM	#1
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Nice to be here! Well, wild child that I am I finally got my midlife crisis bike. It's a bone stock (except for some scratches and a crack that I didn't have to pay extra for) 2011 in black. I debated long and hard between a 250r and the 300/ABS and went low tech in the end. I thought if I learned to ride with all the nice technology I'd teach myself some bad habits which might get me in trouble later. Maybe I'm right, maybe not. This will be a fun/commuter bike with some light touring next year. I haven't ridden a bike (other than the MSF course) since high school so I'll ramp up slow in the neighborhood and parking lots. Some day, I'll get a sport touring bike but that's for later after I learn what I want from experience. For now, the only mods I'm planning on would be for safety or comfort (lights and seat) I'd like to get some fairing repair skills over there winter. There is an R-title dealer nearby. I'm hoping he has some dumpster-grade pieces I could practice on. Glad this forum is here with all the good info. Hope you all put your side stand down at the end of every ride.

October 26th, 2014, 07:09 AM	#4
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	lol CC, +1 on the mohawk Welcome A. P. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 26th, 2014, 08:47 AM	#5
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	Link to original page on YouTube. only time I wish I had abs is when I lock up the bakes, oddly it's all been fine so far and manageable! __________________________________________________

October 26th, 2014, 09:42 AM	#7
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	Geezer __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

October 26th, 2014, 10:22 AM	#8
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome AP! Remember 60 is the new 40 __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

October 26th, 2014, 05:17 AM	#2
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Geezer-60! Glad you found us...

October 26th, 2014, 09:03 AM	#6
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome! Sounds like you got the perfect bike for your situation.

October 26th, 2014, 10:36 AM	#9
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Thanks for the welcome! Just to clarify, I'm a 1960 model year. Not quite 60 yet. Yeah, wheelies ... couldn't do them on a bicycle ... is it easier with a motor? Love the Minnie Pearl link!

October 26th, 2014, 10:55 AM	#10
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Eh, you're a young pup. Welcome, A.P.!

October 26th, 2014, 12:23 PM	#11
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

October 27th, 2014, 10:24 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.

October 28th, 2014, 12:01 PM	#13
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	__________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

October 28th, 2014, 10:08 PM	#14
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?

October 29th, 2014, 07:52 AM	#15
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	howdy __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

November 3rd, 2014, 02:22 PM	#16
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	Welcome Geezer-60!

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