New guy here

NaMeTaKeN33 · July 16th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Hey there. Completely new rider here and by new, I mean as of Friday night, I've never even sat on a bike and now four days later I'm cruising around the neighborhood trying to get a feel for it.

I'm an ex-game developer here in the Austin area and have been here for about 5 or so years now. I actually bought my bike yesterday (2006 Ninja 250) for $1700. It has some cosmetic damage which I plan on fixing which is how I found this site to begin with, but here a couple things wrong that's in the works and by works, I mean I gotta do more research before buying something.

Front turn signals dangling or very loose and faded - Will be replacing with flush signals

Back turn signals dangling or very loose and faded - Thought about using a fender eliminator kit to fix this issue. Still researching how those work

Fairings are very faded and sun damaged - Researching the best way to resolve this issue. Looks like there might be some wax type stuff that'll bring back the color. Thought about just getting all new fairings and a gas tank as I'm really fond of my white vehicles (all cars I've owned have been white) but that seems to be pretty expensive

I know it's a bad picture but:

250rr · July 16th, 2013, 08:19 AM

Welcome, my friend.

csmith12 · July 16th, 2013, 08:29 AM

Welcome Phil!

New white paint could be cheaper/easier than buying new fairings and you will get exactly what you want in the end. I honestly wouldn't worry about it for a while, ie... you get your n00by drop out of the way.

Heck, maybe the ninja is not the right bike for you. Sounds like you have a plan for the rest and maybe sign up for a MSF course in your area.

Good luck, enjoy and ride safe.

NaMeTaKeN33 · July 16th, 2013, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Welcome Phil!

New white paint could be cheaper/easier than buying new fairings and you will get exactly what you want in the end. I honestly wouldn't worry about it for a while, ie... you get your n00by drop out of the way.

Heck, maybe the ninja is not the right bike for you. Sounds like you have a plan for the rest and maybe sign up for a MSF course in your area.

Good luck, enjoy and ride safe.

Yeah. I thought about spray painting them as I've done it with a few interior pieces on my car and it came out nicely, but this will come after a couple months of getting used to the bike itself

As for the MSF course. I've took one this past weekend assuming we are talking about the same thing.

csmith12 · July 16th, 2013, 08:45 AM

allanoue · July 16th, 2013, 08:46 AM

Welcome
How are you set with riding gear?
Ride safe

NaMeTaKeN33 · July 16th, 2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Welcome
How are you set with riding gear?
Ride safe

The one I bought came with a helmet, gloves, and a jacket.

allanoue · July 16th, 2013, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaMeTaKeN33

The one I bought came with a helmet, gloves, and a jacket.

You need riding pants and boots. Below the waist is were the most injuries occur.
ATGATT

Ytse Frobozz · July 17th, 2013, 06:39 AM

Should have said, "This bike came with flip-flops and shorts so I'm all set, right?"

Snake · July 20th, 2013, 08:07 PM

Hello and welcome.

LittleRedNinjette · July 20th, 2013, 08:26 PM

to the family! Nice bike! Be safe!

This Girl Rides · July 20th, 2013, 09:12 PM

Always nice to see more people getting into the hobby;
fair warning- it's quite addictive

My "drug" of choice is what I always tell people

Have you considered plasti dipping your fairings?
It is low cost and durable...might be worth considering.

I agree with everyone on the gear, please consider at least kevlar jeans and some over the ankle riding boots.

Have fun, stay safe, and ride hard.

LittleRedNinjette · July 20th, 2013, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This Girl Rides

I agree with everyone on the gear, please consider at least kevlar jeans and some over the ankle riding boots

BlueRaven · July 20th, 2013, 09:26 PM

sweet ride

KJohnson21 · July 26th, 2013, 10:08 AM

July 16th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#1
NaMeTaKeN33 ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Austin, Tx Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 12	New guy here Hey there. Completely new rider here and by new, I mean as of Friday night, I've never even sat on a bike and now four days later I'm cruising around the neighborhood trying to get a feel for it. I'm an ex-game developer here in the Austin area and have been here for about 5 or so years now. I actually bought my bike yesterday (2006 Ninja 250) for $1700. It has some cosmetic damage which I plan on fixing which is how I found this site to begin with, but here a couple things wrong that's in the works and by works, I mean I gotta do more research before buying something. Front turn signals dangling or very loose and faded - Will be replacing with flush signals Back turn signals dangling or very loose and faded - Thought about using a fender eliminator kit to fix this issue. Still researching how those work Fairings are very faded and sun damaged - Researching the best way to resolve this issue. Looks like there might be some wax type stuff that'll bring back the color. Thought about just getting all new fairings and a gas tank as I'm really fond of my white vehicles (all cars I've owned have been white) but that seems to be pretty expensive I know it's a bad picture but:

July 16th, 2013, 08:29 AM	#3
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 Phil! New white paint could be cheaper/easier than buying new fairings and you will get exactly what you want in the end. I honestly wouldn't worry about it for a while, ie... you get your n00by drop out of the way. Heck, maybe the ninja is not the right bike for you. Sounds like you have a plan for the rest and maybe sign up for a MSF course in your area. Good luck, enjoy and ride safe. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 16th, 2013, 08:45 AM	#5
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	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 20th, 2013, 08:26 PM	#11
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	to the family! Nice bike! Be safe! __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 20th, 2013, 09:12 PM	#12
This Girl Rides Girly Gearhead <3 Name: Brittany Location: Florida Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 129	Always nice to see more people getting into the hobby; fair warning- it's quite addictive My "drug" of choice is what I always tell people Have you considered plasti dipping your fairings? It is low cost and durable...might be worth considering. I agree with everyone on the gear, please consider at least kevlar jeans and some over the ankle riding boots. Have fun, stay safe, and ride hard. __________________________________________________ ". . .No, it's not his. Care to demonstrate your ignorance again?"

July 16th, 2013, 08:19 AM	#2
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

July 16th, 2013, 08:46 AM	#6
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	Welcome How are you set with riding gear? Ride safe

July 17th, 2013, 06:39 AM	#9
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	Should have said, "This bike came with flip-flops and shorts so I'm all set, right?"

July 20th, 2013, 08:07 PM	#10
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.

July 20th, 2013, 09:26 PM	#14
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	sweet ride __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 26th, 2013, 10:08 AM	#15
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?

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