I've had it for a couple weeks now. It's the first bike I've ever really ridden. I still have no skills whatsoever, but I am getting better. It's a 2006 Ninja 250, and please do not go look up the thread I started many years ago about bikes in which I said 250's were stupid and fugly. They're not that fug. They are moderately unattractive, but not totally nasty. I'd like a prettier bike, but all the pretty ones are too big and I'm scared. I can't even touch on both sides of the 250.

Here are some pics I snapped of my first "mods." Took off some of the gheyflames, made my own fender eliminator, put in some grillz, and took off the passenger footpegs. Still gotta get the Goo Gone after the decal adhesive residue.









And here are some crap pictures from my friend's phone. I was moving it, so no, not riding gear-less.





I've not done any major highway riding or long trips. Just bumming around my country roads and a few trips into town. It's been a total blast so far. The nearest MSF course is 3 hours away and full for the rest of the summer, so I'll have to wait a bit on that. But yeah, I'm totally happy with it.

 

 

Yeah, I've gotten that memo like 5,344 times in the past two weeks.

 

bikes are not pretty!

anyways, safe riding! I so want to get one too. Actually my best friend and I are considering taking motorcycle safety training so we can get our licenses and bikes later this year.

And on the somewhat ninja, but you gotta start somewhere. The point is to enjoy what ya have.

 

Normally Im half kidding when I say it (I have considered a bike for myself once or twice, but my wife respectfully doesn't agree)....But your post was basically saying that I got this death rocket which I have no idea how to maneuver.....

Just be careful...please.

 

i'm taking the msf course next month.

but my first bike won't be a 250. looking at something a littel bigger.

but yeah i got the r.i.p memo alot too.

have fun, stay safe. like you, i don't plan to ride it everywhere all the time either.

 

I'm not that bad. Just a complete newbie with a lot to learn. But I have a great teacher, and I am taking it super slow. I'm too scared to try anything remotely dangerous at this point, so yeah... totally being careful. Just working on the basics and my confidence.

 

hot chicks who ride bikes==

 

I'll second that one.

 

^

 

Yeah, I also concur.

 

Hot.






The bike is nice too.

 

congrats on the new wheels. At least find someone with some experience to give you a lesson or 2..

 

I have, and that's why I say I have no skills. Compared to the guy that's teaching me, I have no skills whatsoever.

As for the hotness factor, I think it'll be much hotter when I can get through a parking lot without wobbling... I don't think wobbling is hot, but that's just me. But thanks!

 

I'm jealous... you must not have any kids...

Oh nevermind.... look at that body! Definitely no kids!

Have a blast, becareful

 

I took the msf like 2 or 3 years ago.

got my licence and haven't been on a bike since
and by the time I do get myself on a bike, it'll be like starting all over again...........

 

Nice Ninja :ibsheratherhearherbikeisbad@$$:

Is that your current mode of transportation or do you have something with four wheels too?

 

I still have Trixy the TSX, though she's in the shop right now with suspension problems. I'll get the full report tomorrow, but I have a feeling it's not going to be good. I've been enjoying my '69 Chevy C-10 truck for the past week. With no A/C. In 100 degree heat. Awesome.

 

congrats... be careful, always wear your gear.

don't jump to fast on upgrading.

 

I've been riding for 3 yrs. Seen many people go down, and friends get hurt. Please wear your gear. Everytime. No matter if it's 110 degrees or nice and cool. You never know when something bad can happen. I have stories you would not want to hear or experience...so please always wear your gear. Always. Helmet/Leather Jacket/Gloves/Jeans...at the least, every time. NO shorts, short sleeve shirts, sunglasses.

 

Trixy, what a name! She is a looker though.

No A/C in 100 degree heat, that is awesome...wet t-shirt awesome!

But how do you have all these rides? Your family owns some Biloxi casinos?

 

Agreed, but its better when they got at least 600ccs down there, so you can look over to see you almost got your ass kicked by a chick.

My friend just got a Ninja 250... You will be happy to know yours looks much better. Are you doing these mods yourself? If so... Props to you, and super hawt.

Oh yeah, don't get dead.

Mike

 

 

not to leghump but...

You're officially hot. :nickel:

 

i'm in love

 

ya hot chicks on bikes=

that being said and keeing in mind the dick to chick ratio around here, please dont kill urself...

 

I didn't know there still were Biloxi casinos.

Yup, I do everything that I can possibly do myself cuz it's fun and cheap. I want to polish the wheel lips next, but it's just too hot out to do anything right now.

Noted.

 

so where are you from?

 

Actually I think they are all out of commission still.

 

Originally from central Mississippi but I live in north Mississippi near Memphis now.

 

Eaaaaasy jatt

 

Ask away brother.

 

just wanted to know, she could have been local.

 

Im from Alabama.

 

These bike threads make me want a bike so bad. I know the chances of me getting one are low though,.......since I cant justify (or afford) paying the absolutely INSANE insurace for a bike here in Ontario.


For the ppl with bikes. How hot are those jackets that you wear? Is that the only thing that provides any protection (upper body), or is there other stuff you can get?

 

i know i know, i was just messing around i really wanted to know too

 

Protection from what? Dying...I think a good car will give you good all around protection.

 

Soooo uuuh....BondGirl, how exactly to get into riding crotchrockets?

 

That's a complex, nearly indecipherable question.

 

pleeeeease tell me its what I think it is