First time Rider with a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Plymouth, MA)

**Sirrus** · 08-18-12, 02:16 PM

Hey guys,
Name's Jonathan (20 y/o). Just started riding recently for the first in my life and I'm absolutely loving it. Bought a new Kawasaki Ninja 250R, not that long ago.
I was talking to my uncle (a long time rider), and he suggested I join NESR to meet some poeple in my area to ride with. I'm the first of my friends to ride, so I've been going it alone.
Anyone in the area wana chat and maybe meet up and ride sometime? I have no idea where the best places to ride are since I'm so new to it. ^_^
-Thanks

First time Rider with a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Plymouth, MA)-photo-jpg

**Chippertheripper** · 08-18-12, 02:21 PM

Yo dude...I grew up in plymouth, still work there. I don't do too much street riding, but I can point you in the direction of some good roads, technique, and help ya along.
Who's your uncle?

**G21forme** · 08-18-12, 02:22 PM

Welcome to the addiction, great choice for a first bike the thing looks great. And wear your gear!

**SRTie4k** · 08-18-12, 02:28 PM

Nice choice for a first bike. I loved my Ninja 250, its so light and flickable and the power is perfect for street riding.

Welcome!

**Sirrus** · 08-18-12, 02:28 PM

I'd would certainly appriciate it! ^_^
My Uncle lives in East Providence, RI, so I doubt you'd know him. He told me about the site, but I forgot to ask him if he himself was a member! I'll see if hes on here and let ya know

Edit:
Wow, I didn't expect such quick replys!
Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

**maxim_X** · 08-18-12, 03:03 PM

Welcome to NESR. There are some nice roads through MS forest. But, also a lot of pedestrian activity in the summer. I love to head out there in the late fall / early spring. Make sure you get some nice gear!

**Chippertheripper** · 08-18-12, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by maxim_X

Welcome to NESR. There are some nice roads through MS forest. But, also a lot of pedestrian activity in the summer. I love to head out there in the late fall / early spring. Make sure you get some nice gear!

Lots of sand too, especially after t-storms. Eek!

**Degsy** · 08-18-12, 05:44 PM

Wirelessly posted

Welcome to NESR. Welcome to riding and nice bike!

**OreoGaborio** · 08-18-12, 06:49 PM

Wirelessly posted (iPhone 4s)

Welcome

**Lucas** · 08-18-12, 10:21 PM

Try the roads through myles standish. Good choice for your first bike!

**kumpy** · 08-18-12, 10:35 PM

Welcome! Have you ever had Charlie's cupcakes in Plymouth? It's my favorite cupcake place so far and I've been to a lot! I'd go on rides with you but I don't have a street bike.

**capriccio** · 08-18-12, 10:55 PM

Welcome. I my self have a Ninja 250 too. It's an awesome bike. Have fun and be safe.

**Rossco** · 08-19-12, 01:54 AM

Welcome!

Nice Bike!

**Alilyoyo1** · 08-19-12, 08:25 AM

im not back there yet but welcome and that bike will hold its value when you're ready to trade up too!! smart choice

**Sirrus** · 08-19-12, 10:18 AM

I think I'll try riding through Miles Standish today while the weathers good. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
I don't think I've ever been to Charlie's cupcakes. Can't say I'm much of a cupcake guy. ^_^
Much as I love my bike, I'll probably sell it and upgrade to a bigger one in the spring. Not being able to go >70mph on the highway kinda sucks.

**csmutty** · 08-19-12, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Sirrus

I think I'll try riding through Miles Standish today while the weathers good. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
I don't think I've ever been to Charlie's cupcakes. Can't say I'm much of a cupcake guy. ^_^
Much as I love my bike, I'll probably sell it and upgrade to a bigger one in the spring. Not being able to go >70mph on the highway kinda sucks.

Not for nothing, but you will slowly learn that you do not really want to go faster than 70 on the highway. A reason for a larger bike would be for lower rpms on longer trips and more stability. Be safe man. I was in your shoes not that long ago and know the choices you are making and how you are thinking.

**Chippertheripper** · 08-19-12, 10:31 AM

Not being to get out of your own way on the freeway is a tight feeling. But preteen is right, you are far away from exceeding that thing's capabilities as a twisty shredder.
Take your time, surf around here a bunch, talk to some experienced motorcyclists, and save the squidly highway wheelies for the squids.
(my current street bike is equally powerless, but handles like a real bike...that's the trade off)

**Sirrus** · 08-19-12, 10:39 AM

I really do appriciate the concern, but I'm proud to be a little more cautious than most of my generation. ^_^
I've had a class D license for years and never been in a single accident or collision, or even been pulled over.
I won't be going >100 with no gear on, weaving in and out of traffic, like I've seen some guys doing. =/
Going 60 is great (70 only if you red-line it), untill you need to pass someone or speed up to merge with traffic, etc. I quickly found there wasnt much left in it.
Also, if I ever plan on taking passengers, a 250 probably won't be able to handle it on the highway.

**tsorfas** · 08-19-12, 11:55 AM

Welcome bro. Great first bike! I'm from central ma if you ever come this way hola n we can do some solid street riding!

**csmutty** · 08-19-12, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sirrus

I really do appriciate the concern, but I'm proud to be a little more cautious than most of my generation. ^_^
I've had a class D license for years and never been in a single accident or collision, or even been pulled over.
I won't be going >100 with no gear on, weaving in and out of traffic, like I've seen some guys doing. =/
Going 60 is great (70 only if you red-line it), untill you need to pass someone or speed up to merge with traffic, etc. I quickly found there wasnt much left in it.
Also, if I ever plan on taking passengers, a 250 probably won't be able to handle it on the highway.

Glad to hear you have your head on straight. Those are both good reasons for a larger bike. I would recommend sticking with the 250 for at least the end of the year though. And 70 only if you red line it? My 87 EX250 will go 96mph before it signs off.

**capriccio** · 08-19-12, 12:36 PM

I agree with csmutty, my bike can go up to 100mph. May take a while but it'll get there.

I cruise on highway everyday with no problem of passing any cars. Normally I ride at 75 mph, and if I need to pass, I down shift to 5th gear. I did two up on highway too. Granted that both of us were small (260lbs total) , the bike handled fine.
Go to ninjette.org, it's a very friendly site for Ninja 250 owners.

**Sirrus** · 08-19-12, 01:10 PM

60-65 in 6th gear, keeping it at 10,000rpm. 13,000 is when it starts red-lining.
I'm framiliar with downshifting to get up hills, but you can do that to pass?
Forgive my n00bishness. My total life expirience on a bike is the Training wheels course and then about 400miles on my own bike I bought just after. =/
I'm also by no means a gearhead. Hardly know anything about the workings of an engine. I never even drove a manual before getting a bike.

**Jim** · 08-19-12, 01:22 PM

words of wisdom new guy:

cmutty (pre-teen) will photoshop your face on terrible pictures & keep it online for years
oreo will try to seduce you with his goatee
chipper wants to ride bitch on your bike with you
G21forme might start sending PM's asking for topless pictures

me? i'm awesome, but dont confuse me with Awesome. he's been #1 internet prick since 2007.

your welcome.

**csmutty** · 08-19-12, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jim

words of wisdom new guy:

cmutty (pre-teen) will photoshop your face on terrible pictures & keep it online for years
oreo will try to seduce you with his goatee
chipper wants to ride bitch on your bike with you
G21forme might start sending PM's asking for topless pictures

me? i'm awesome, but dont confuse me with Awesome. he's been #1 internet prick since 2007.

you're welcome.

Fixed.

**Jim** · 08-19-12, 01:38 PM

i'd blame auto correct for that, but I'm actually on a PC today. good catch smutty. *slow clap*

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