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January 5th, 2016, 09:13 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Aaron
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 5
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Tale of a 250
Hey just wanted to introduce myself. I bought my 2009 Ninja 250 for $700 as a project bike. Apparently was stolen, used in a police chase, and dumped in a ditch all in a weekend. Lucky for me as it gave me a great deal. The bike is mechanically sound and only has 5000 miles. The bike needs only signals and mirrors which I have already completed. Fairings are next step, but I keep finding little things I like to add onto it.
 This is also my first motorcycle I have owned and riden myself! well that's all I can think of lol see all you around!
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January 5th, 2016, 09:15 PM
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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
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Welcome Aaron!
That is too bad of story for you first bike. May the rest of your riding years be less eventful. Good luck with your repairs/mods. 
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January 5th, 2016, 09:48 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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January 6th, 2016, 06:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: steven
Location: new york
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2004 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 44
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thats very interesting. I can relate. My first bike was a 1982 Famel xf17 from portugal. The owner died on that bike from slipping into a ditch. All it needed was a new handlebar and all was good. Pretty sad still though.
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January 6th, 2016, 11:19 AM
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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
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welcome and good luck with the bike.
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January 7th, 2016, 07:19 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ken
Location: Bel Air, MD
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): '00 Two Fiddy Posts: 41
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Welcome Aaron!
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January 11th, 2016, 04:33 PM
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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
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Hello and welcome.
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January 14th, 2016, 04:03 PM
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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
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welcome
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February 3rd, 2016, 08:26 PM
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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
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Welcome!
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February 5th, 2016, 02:01 AM
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The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796
MOTM - Jan '17
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February 5th, 2016, 08:37 AM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
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Welcome Aaron.
Because you said this was your first motorcycle I would suggest checking into a MSF basic riding course. It will get you started with proper techniques, and steepen your learning curve. I don't know how much riding experience you have, but the street isn't a good place to learn to operate a cycle. Make sure you have decent safety gear. Most of the experienced riders here wear full gear all the time. You can often find most of what you need for cheap on Craigslist. Congrats on your purchase, have fun, and ride safe! |
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February 5th, 2016, 09:07 AM
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Name: -
Location: -
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.
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A-a-ron.
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February 5th, 2016, 09:52 AM
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Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
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Fixed it for ya.  That bike has street cred. A bada$$ right out of the box. PS: Aaron, don't do that stuff, m'kay? 
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February 5th, 2016, 10:36 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome! You'll have a good story to tell people about your bike.
I definitely second the recommendation to take a safety course. I've been around bikes for a long time, and played with dirtbikes and whatnot, but when I wanted to get my street license, I took the course. Even for the couple of guys in our class who had experience, it was very useful. Experienced riders will learn different things than those of us who were newer did, but it's still a very good thing. |
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February 5th, 2016, 10:44 AM
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Vintage Screwball
Name: B
Location: Washington
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '16
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This is a favorite of my folks too.
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February 5th, 2016, 01:38 PM
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Urban Legend
Name: Baron
Location: Brampton, ON
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE - Circe Posts: 542
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Welcome.
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February 5th, 2016, 06:45 PM
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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
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welcome
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February 6th, 2016, 09:23 AM
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Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.
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Welcome Aaron! My '99 ninjette was a $700 salvage title moto when I got it. It has since become a champ with a 187 mpg performance. You can accomplish great things with your Ninjette!
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February 11th, 2016, 06:01 PM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Welcome! pics or it did not happen!
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March 1st, 2016, 08:16 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Aaron
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 5
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March 1st, 2016, 08:18 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Aaron
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 5
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sorry for double posting I'm a noob
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March 1st, 2016, 08:35 PM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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<3
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March 1st, 2016, 09:28 PM
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RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
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Welcome! Stay alert stay alive
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March 2nd, 2016, 05:35 AM
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Chaplain
Name: Charlie
Location: Toledo
Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): 75 RD350 race bike, 82 XZ550RJ Vision, 81 XV920RH, 89 VTR250 Interceptor race bike, 06 Concours, 86 EX250E1 Posts: 153
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Nice bike, Aaron! You did well for the price. I imagine it would be a great track bike also, and when you get done with the MSF course and have some experience on the street with it, you may want to consider finding a local track to have some fun on! Most have a novice group that will give instruction also to those who are new to the track. It's a lot of fun, and safer than the street for finding how well your bike can handle! Welcome!!
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