Hello from Ontario

Keenan84 · January 31st, 2010, 01:35 PM

Hey guys! ive been reading this forum for about a year now, and i finally decided to sign up as im about 1 week away from finally being able to buy my 250r! Thanks for all the great info in this forum, i have really learned a lot from here.

I just have a quick question though, the 2009 blue and the 2010 blue are obviously slightly different, i loved the 2009 blue, but im getting a 2010 model. i havent yet seen the 2010 yet (none in stock) but i wanted to know how the colour compares in real life. Does anyone have any real (not promo) pics of a 2010 blue model? thanks guys!

Alex · January 31st, 2010, 01:40 PM

Snake · January 31st, 2010, 06:39 PM

Hello and welcome.

noche_caliente · January 31st, 2010, 07:23 PM

Welcome! I'm interested in seeing the new blue as well, but can't help you too much...

Toan · January 31st, 2010, 07:27 PM

Ditto with the blue

Lovin the '09 . WELCOME!

Keenan84 · January 31st, 2010, 07:29 PM

i cant seems to find a single picture of a 2010 blue, have they not shipped yet maybe? this is so weird. hah

OldGuy · January 31st, 2010, 07:36 PM

Welcome Keenan - you've been lurking for a year

I suppose Alex could arrange a payment plan for the back dues

Glad to have you with us. Looking forward to the pictures of your ride. Be safe and remember ATGATT.

Keenan84 · January 31st, 2010, 08:17 PM

haha yes, in fact it has been more than a year, just on and off. I have postponed buying this bike for about 2 years as well.

I am new to this whole motorcycle thing, well i had an atv and a dirtbike in the past, but never a road bike. Also i have no idea what ATGATT means

lol

Méké · January 31st, 2010, 08:28 PM

Welcome Keenan , blue version is so cute but l'm minded for the red one

both's are beautiful

Alex · January 31st, 2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keenan84

Also i have no idea what ATGATT means

lol

All The Gear, All The Time.

OldGuy · January 31st, 2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keenan84

haha yes, in fact it has been more than a year, just on and off. I have postponed buying this bike for about 2 years as well.

I am new to this whole motorcycle thing, well i had an atv and a dirtbike in the past, but never a road bike. Also i have no idea what ATGATT means

lol

As Alex said All The Gear All The Time - as you will hear from many of the members it takes more than just wearing a helmet to be safe. In addition to the helmet motorcycle specific shoes/boots, jacket, paints, and gloves round out the gear. Good shoes/boots not only protect your feet and ankles but give you a good platform to control the bike with. The jacket and paints are for more than when you might go down but on a daily basis protect you from "large" insects, gravel, and other things that can come flying at you as you ride. Same with the gloves. If you go down your natural instinct will be to put a hand out to stop protect yourself. No gloves and you may not have to worry about fingerprints

Also seriously consider taking a motorcycle safety and fundamentals course. MSF course. Usually run over a weekend and take you from non-rider to the basics and feeling comfortable on the bike. Well worth the time and money.

Have fun and we look forward to hearing about your progress.

lockie · January 31st, 2010, 10:59 PM

Welcome from the not so snowy north. Haven't seen the new blue at the local dealer yet. Hard to get past all the snowmobiles in the showroom. Bad winter here 'cause there's little snow. Makes for an early spring hopefully.

komohana · February 1st, 2010, 12:12 AM

aloha keenan, welcome out of the lurker's closet and on to the open boards...

good advise for new riders has been offerd up thus far, and alex DOES have reasonable long term lurker rates by the way

Team Blue welcomes You Too!

KJohnson21 · February 2nd, 2010, 12:15 PM

BlueRaven · February 2nd, 2010, 05:45 PM

woohoo another from

Keenan84 · February 2nd, 2010, 05:49 PM

haha thanks guys!

Ok so im down to two colour choices now. black, or 2009 special edition green. HELP! haha

MKlein3004 · February 3rd, 2010, 11:09 PM

welcom

Talonne · February 4th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keenan84

haha thanks guys!

Ok so im down to two colour choices now. black, or 2009 special edition green. HELP! haha

Welcome!! Is it 2008 black or 2009? 2008 is flat black, and 2009 is metallic and slightly shimmery.

Keenan84 · February 10th, 2010, 01:23 PM

Well i finally made my purchase! i went with a 2009 special edition green!!!

there was a sale and it was on for 4699 cad, the SE was 150 more than the regular ninjas, but i couldnt pass it up. i figure the green will make me more visible and i love how bright it is! now i just have to wait for the winter to end!

Snake · February 10th, 2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keenan84

Well i finally made my purchase! i went with a 2009 special edition green!!!

there was a sale and it was on for 4699 cad, the SE was 150 more than the regular ninjas, but i couldnt pass it up. i figure the green will make me more visible and i love how bright it is! now i just have to wait for the winter to end!

Congatulations on the new bike.

Spring will be here before you know it!

January 31st, 2010, 01:35 PM	#1
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	Hello from Ontario Hey guys! ive been reading this forum for about a year now, and i finally decided to sign up as im about 1 week away from finally being able to buy my 250r! Thanks for all the great info in this forum, i have really learned a lot from here. I just have a quick question though, the 2009 blue and the 2010 blue are obviously slightly different, i loved the 2009 blue, but im getting a 2010 model. i havent yet seen the 2010 yet (none in stock) but i wanted to know how the colour compares in real life. Does anyone have any real (not promo) pics of a 2010 blue model? thanks guys!

January 31st, 2010, 01:40 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 31st, 2010, 07:23 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome! I'm interested in seeing the new blue as well, but can't help you too much... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

January 31st, 2010, 07:27 PM	#5
Toan ninjette.org member Name: Toan Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 13	Welcome! Ditto with the blue Lovin the '09 . WELCOME! __________________________________________________ TB S/O, Targa FE, Dynojet Jets, K&N replacement OEM,http://www.myspace.com/toanmn

January 31st, 2010, 07:36 PM	#7
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Keenan - you've been lurking for a year I suppose Alex could arrange a payment plan for the back dues Glad to have you with us. Looking forward to the pictures of your ride. Be safe and remember ATGATT. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

January 31st, 2010, 06:39 PM	#3
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.

January 31st, 2010, 07:29 PM	#6
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	i cant seems to find a single picture of a 2010 blue, have they not shipped yet maybe? this is so weird. hah

January 31st, 2010, 08:17 PM	#8
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	haha yes, in fact it has been more than a year, just on and off. I have postponed buying this bike for about 2 years as well. I am new to this whole motorcycle thing, well i had an atv and a dirtbike in the past, but never a road bike. Also i have no idea what ATGATT means lol

January 31st, 2010, 08:28 PM	#9
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	Welcome Keenan , blue version is so cute but l'm minded for the red one both's are beautiful

January 31st, 2010, 10:59 PM	#12
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Welcome from the not so snowy north. Haven't seen the new blue at the local dealer yet. Hard to get past all the snowmobiles in the showroom. Bad winter here 'cause there's little snow. Makes for an early spring hopefully.

February 1st, 2010, 12:12 AM	#13
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	aloha keenan, welcome out of the lurker's closet and on to the open boards... good advise for new riders has been offerd up thus far, and alex DOES have reasonable long term lurker rates by the way Team Blue welcomes You Too! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

February 2nd, 2010, 12:15 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?

February 2nd, 2010, 05:45 PM	#15
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	woohoo another from __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

February 2nd, 2010, 05:49 PM	#16
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	haha thanks guys! Ok so im down to two colour choices now. black, or 2009 special edition green. HELP! haha

February 3rd, 2010, 11:09 PM	#17
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	welcom

February 10th, 2010, 01:23 PM	#19
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	Well i finally made my purchase! i went with a 2009 special edition green!!! there was a sale and it was on for 4699 cad, the SE was 150 more than the regular ninjas, but i couldnt pass it up. i figure the green will make me more visible and i love how bright it is! now i just have to wait for the winter to end!

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