Old n00b from Michigan here

JoeLansing · May 28th, 2011, 07:43 PM

I'm 52 years young. I've been riding light cruisers a lot in my past. I wanted a fun commute. I'm way cheap. I drive the speed limit or 5 over and might get "Unusual" mpg compared to the average sport bike rider. At least I'm hoping

I'd never even sat on a sport bike until after I bought this one.

A 2011 250R Special Edition green slime thing I picked up this morning. I got it home. Then I sat on my first sport bike. It's not a bad seating position at all for me. I'm 5'10 and compared to a cruiser the back lower leg position is kinda different but usable. On the 250R the front position is fine. I don't really need to lean to reach the bars at all. Once I take freeway wind I'll worry about such an upright position though. I used to put big windshields on my cruisers that I could hide behind. I can't really do this on my Boogermobile can I? I'll deal with it.

Anyways. I'm a newbie here. Where is my tank cutoff? I don't see a fork lock either. I looked in my manual for them.

- JoeLansing

Alex · May 28th, 2011, 07:46 PM

JoeLansing! Glad to have you aboard...

Boom King · May 28th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Welcome Joe. Big windshields don't belong on these little 250s. Get used to tucking in and laying your helmet onto that gas tank

JoeLansing · May 28th, 2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Welcome Joe. Big windshields don't belong on these little 250s. Get used to tucking in and laying your helmet onto that gas tank

You forget how old I am sir! When I tuck it in I lay my chin on my man boobs and that's about as far over as I bend...

- Joe

Green Streak · May 29th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Welcome!

rockNroll · May 29th, 2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome!

There's no manual fuel petcock, it works on vacuum. The forks only lock turned left, and I hafta wiggle mine a little to get it to work.

I lol'ed at the manboobs part... good stuff with morning coffee

Yasko · May 29th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Boom King · May 29th, 2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeLansing

You forget how old I am sir! When I tuck it in I lay my chin on my man boobs and that's about as far over as I bend...

- Joe

Haha nice! Well lay those moobs onto the gas tank and open that throttle up

Snake · May 30th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Hello and welcome.

slolane · May 30th, 2011, 03:50 PM

There are a few larger windscreens for the 250, I have a double bubble which is moderate and comfy for me at 5'9" but there is a touring windscreen that is much larger that some go with.

LINK for DIY on Double Bubble windscreen.

LINK for Touring windscreen.

There are several other comfort mods... bar risers, seats, etc.

KJohnson21 · May 30th, 2011, 05:46 PM

kaiserz · May 30th, 2011, 05:50 PM

they have a new color again? booger green XD

JoeLansing · May 30th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

I don't see any good names out there for Green Women. I think I'm just going to call it Booger. It's probably already taken, but oh well..

The ZG ST windscreen looks like it might be great once it gets cool here in Michigan. I found my fork lock once I quit looking where all my cruisers had them and looked in the manual. I picked up a Harbor Freight spool stand and spools. The stand was scary till I looked up the 2x4 under the stand first trick on google. It's still a bit scary but not bad. I got 2 quarts of Castrol plain motorcycle oil and a Fram filter. Not sure if I also need a washer but I'm close.

- Joe

vnranger · May 30th, 2011, 08:35 PM

ducducgooseit · June 21st, 2011, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

May 28th, 2011, 07:43 PM	#1
JoeLansing ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Lansing, MI Ghetto Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2011 SE 52yo Geezer Posts: 122	Old n00b from Michigan here I'm 52 years young. I've been riding light cruisers a lot in my past. I wanted a fun commute. I'm way cheap. I drive the speed limit or 5 over and might get "Unusual" mpg compared to the average sport bike rider. At least I'm hoping I'd never even sat on a sport bike until after I bought this one. A 2011 250R Special Edition green slime thing I picked up this morning. I got it home. Then I sat on my first sport bike. It's not a bad seating position at all for me. I'm 5'10 and compared to a cruiser the back lower leg position is kinda different but usable. On the 250R the front position is fine. I don't really need to lean to reach the bars at all. Once I take freeway wind I'll worry about such an upright position though. I used to put big windshields on my cruisers that I could hide behind. I can't really do this on my Boogermobile can I? I'll deal with it. Anyways. I'm a newbie here. Where is my tank cutoff? I don't see a fork lock either. I looked in my manual for them. - JoeLansing

May 28th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#2
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May 29th, 2011, 05:50 AM	#5
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May 29th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#6
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Welcome! There's no manual fuel petcock, it works on vacuum. The forks only lock turned left, and I hafta wiggle mine a little to get it to work. I lol'ed at the manboobs part... good stuff with morning coffee __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

May 30th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#11
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?

May 28th, 2011, 07:58 PM	#3
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome Joe. Big windshields don't belong on these little 250s. Get used to tucking in and laying your helmet onto that gas tank

May 29th, 2011, 04:02 PM	#7
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.

May 30th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#9
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.

May 30th, 2011, 03:50 PM	#10
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	There are a few larger windscreens for the 250, I have a double bubble which is moderate and comfy for me at 5'9" but there is a touring windscreen that is much larger that some go with. LINK for DIY on Double Bubble windscreen. LINK for Touring windscreen. There are several other comfort mods... bar risers, seats, etc.

May 30th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#12
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	they have a new color again? booger green XD

May 30th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#14
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

June 21st, 2011, 02:24 PM	#15
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

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