1st Bike -- 2006 Ninja 650r

[e30addict]

I hope the dirty bike comment was meant the same way Doc always says Busa ...

[timv2444]

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That's what I was saying.

WOW, a small little comment turned this thread upside down. I'll be the first to admit that riding a KX dirtbike 20 years ago has little impact of how a rider drives on the street in 2011.
I would attribute more to the MSF 2 day course in being a safe responsible street rider. Thanks all

[e30addict]

^ welcome to winter on NESR

[timv2444]

hahahahhaa. Thanks E30 for clearing that up, I guess cabin fever has set in.

[G21forme]

WOW, a small little comment turned this thread upside down.

WOW you think this thread got turned upside down? stick around...

[csmutty]

Say what now? What does dirty riding have to do with being a "proficient, responsible, and safe street rider"?

Riding dirt bikes mainly familiarizes you with all of the controls and provides a great learning environment because there is no traffic. Knowing those controls lets a new street rider focus on more experienced techniques. That being said I have seen a lot of dirt riders taking the MSF course that have bad habits that were picked up riding dirt. These will need to be broken, but I'd much rather see someone with previous dirt experience over someone who has never rode.

[e30addict]

but I'd much rather see someone with previous dirt experience over someone who has never rode.

Put people in a box much?

[ThisBitch]

Welcome! I have the same bike, only green. I've considered upgrading a few times, but that bike is just so damn fun to ride!

NESR is a nuthouse, but some of the inmates know their way around the asylum, so choose your friends wisely!

[ThisBitch]

Put people in a box much?

That child has almost no box experience.

[Alvecchio]

having owned an 07 gsxr 600, vulcan 900, and currently, an 09 er-6n(naked version of your bike, I will say that you have, in my opinion, purchased the perfect first street bike. On top of being just plain fun to ride, they're easy/cheap to maintain, the motors have plenty of torque to be fun, it's very thin, flickable, and easy to handle, and with a set of sport bars you can kick up the fun factor a few notches when/if you want.

You'll enjoy that bike a lot.

[csmutty]

Put people in a box much?

If it wasn't blatantly obvious I wouldn't say it.

[bryco13]

Nice 650! I just got rid of my 07 and the bike was just a blast, aftermarket exhaust bmc filter and pc III brought out some extra power. And welcome to the forum.

[timv2444]

Bryco13,ThisB,Alvecchio -- Thanks for all the welcomes and bike approvals. I looked at different bikes for months and decided that the 650r was the one. Found a good deal and here I am. Can't wait to get it out on the Road.

[Danz19899]

Welcome to the shit show, its a nice place here but people can be funny during the winter. Dont take it personally

Your all geared up and ready to go, well ahead of the game.

Your MX skills will help with operating the bike now U just have to get used to all the other idiots on the road.

I live in Hudson and Work in Natick so we could probably go for a cruise once spring rolls around

[timv2444]

Danz, thanks for the heads up, and no offense taken. Ill look ya up once spring rolls in.

[timv2444]

Newly Installed:::

Woodcraft Frame Sliders
Puig Dark Smoke Double Bubble
Woodcraft Rear Spools (Woodcraft Rear Stand- Spooled)
Replaced Broken Levers w/ Black OEM levers
Sato Bar Ends

[kb1]

You're keeping busy! I'm hoping to pick up my new "new to me" bike this weekend if this knob doesn't sell it out from under me in the next three days.

[crowspeed07]

love the red on those!

[Lucas]

I agree on what some other members have commented on already. Nice choice in first bike and not skimping in the gear dept like so many newbs do.

[DocCola]

Nice bike. Love the helmet (it's close to the one I want to pick up) and great gear choice. If you find that black leather gets really hot in the summer (my yellow leather did, whew) look at some of the A* textile jackets. I have the "sniper" one (black/white/grey camo) and it's very comfy/breatheable for the warmer days where the leather is to hot. And I feel safe with it on with all the armour.

Enjoy your riding. Sadly I'm headed off to Korea in a few weeks otherwise I would join you and Dan for a ride. Maybe when I come home for leave!

[timv2444]

DocCola, thanks for the info on the A* Textile Jackets (the Sniper is pretty slick), I'll look into getting one as Summer approaches. I can;t wait to get out and rack up some miles.

[KingCast 650R]

Hey everyone. Just posting some pics of my new 2006 Ninja 650r and new Shoei RF1100 Diabolic Divinity

You got a little piece of my heart there my friend. That was bike number 7 for me. I moved on to a Triumph which is overall a better bike but I will always miss the 650R you have one of the best all around bikes out there, for city and commuting it is tops. And do not do this in order to get video editing jobs:
YouTube - Boston Fellsway KingCast minute aboard the Kawasaki ER6 650R.

[timv2444]

KingCast, love the video. I can't wait for the weather to turn and get out there and ride.

[timv2444]

Newly Installed ROUND2:

HID Headlamps 6000k
Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs

[Alvecchio]

In round 3 do yourself a favor and pick up the ninja650shop sport bars. They will put you a little further forward and make the bike MUCH more fun to ride.

Also, crash tested the woodcraft sliders this fall. They work