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Last post 09-17-2008 2:00 PM by MixxedJustRight. 14 replies.
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  • 08-15-2008 8:44 PM

    • BlueDog
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    New member and new rider

    Just posting up to introduce myself. A friend from another group was giving me some riding advice and one point was to join this site.

    I've had my M lisc for several years, begged and borrowed rides when I could. A buddy lent me his BMW R90S to ride while we were at Bike Week a couple years ago.

    Since Kawasaki first came out with the Ninja 650R I've been reading about it, going to the shops sitting on them and drool over them, planning in my head the rides I'd take and country roads I'd explore. Its taken a while but last week I finally went into a local shop and rode out on one, my first bike. I've had it for close to two weeks now and have ridden just about everyday and thoroughly loving it!

    I've taken the MSF course a couple years ago, and admit I still have a lot to learn. Hopefully I'll gather a few tips and techniques here and eventually meet a few folks and even go along on some rides. Till then, here's a few pics from the third day I had it.

     

     

     

     

    ..:: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Lime Green ::..
  • 08-15-2008 9:51 PM In reply to

    • snarky
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Welcome and grats! I've got a Ninja 600 (*coughmucholdercough*) as well. Whereabouts are ya?

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  • 08-15-2008 10:06 PM In reply to

    • BlueDog
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Thanks! I'm just north of Leesburg.

    ..:: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Lime Green ::..
  • 08-15-2008 11:47 PM In reply to

    • dbomb1050
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    Re: New member and new rider

    nice intro and welcome. enjoy the new ride.

  • 09-04-2008 9:34 AM In reply to

    Re: New member and new rider

     Sweet now i can stalk you on another forum!

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  • 09-04-2008 9:43 AM In reply to

    • LadyPink600rr
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    Re: New member and new rider

    welcome!

  • 09-04-2008 12:17 PM In reply to

    • Tag Ur It
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Welcome to the Dot Com

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  • 09-05-2008 8:54 AM In reply to

    • Kevmo
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    Re: New member and new rider

    welcome nice bonk Yes


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  • 09-05-2008 11:47 AM In reply to

    • misti
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Welcome! I ride GREEN as well :) Misti
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  • 09-05-2008 8:21 PM In reply to

    • BlueDog
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Thanks!

    I'm told its the fastest color! Wink

     

    ..:: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Lime Green ::..
  • 09-09-2008 9:24 AM In reply to

    • b00stzx3
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    Re: New member and new rider

    Welcome! Enjoy the Ninja! those have a pretty comfortable riding posistion don't they?

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  • 09-09-2008 9:43 AM In reply to

    Re: New member and new rider

     welcome to da insanity!!!

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  • 09-09-2008 2:41 PM In reply to

    • BlueDog
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    Re: New member and new rider

    b00stzx3:

    Welcome! Enjoy the Ninja! those have a pretty comfortable riding posistion don't they?

     

     Thanks! I've found it quite comfortable so far.

    ..:: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Lime Green ::..
  • 09-10-2008 4:26 PM In reply to

    Re: New member and new rider

    Cool  Welcome, Those ninja's are pretty comfy I like the red one they had....

  • 09-17-2008 2:00 PM In reply to

    Re: New member and new rider

    Great decision to take the MSF course. Welcome to the family! Yes

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