nautical1 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hey all. My names Brett and I just got into motorcycles and recently bought a ninja 250 to learn on. Still waiting to take the MSF course so I'm gonna hold off on riding until I at least learn the basics there but figured I'd introduce myself and maybe meet some people in the area, seeing as no one I keep in touch with anymore even has a bike. So for now I'll just be around until I can hit the road. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Bienvenidos! I ride all the time to Stow to pick up Skyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgshesaboy Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 hello, im in kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 The best way to learn is hands on experience. If you can drive a stick the shifting should be a snap, just butterfly youe controls as you would in a car. The only difference is 1down is 1st 1/2 click up for neutral, full click up for second, third, 4th etc... And just click down to go into lower gears. Look where you want to go, not where you want dont wanna go(i.e. Dont look straight if your turning right) dont panic, even if you make a mistake, it just makes things worse, mistakes happen so just keep calm and focused. If your stuck in neutral or cant get into first try rocking the bike a little or letting off the clutch a littlebit(common on the ninja, its nothing you did wrong) dont grip the bars too tight, keep your elbows relaxed. umm, wear all ur gear(helmet is the law, atleast untill after you have held an endorsement for atleast 1 year) and lastly have a good, safe time riding. you should watch the captain crash 60 second lessons(or all his vids) on YouTube, they are really easy to understand and very informative. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome to OR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nautical1 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 The best way to learn is hands on experience. If you can drive a stick the shifting should be a snap, just butterfly youe controls as you would in a car. The only difference is 1down is 1st 1/2 click up for neutral, full click up for second, third, 4th etc... And just click down to go into lower gears. Look where you want to go, not where you want dont wanna go(i.e. Dont look straight if your turning right) dont panic, even if you make a mistake, it just makes things worse, mistakes happen so just keep calm and focused. If your stuck in neutral or cant get into first try rocking the bike a little or letting off the clutch a littlebit(common on the ninja, its nothing you did wrong) dont grip the bars too tight, keep your elbows relaxed. umm, wear all ur gear(helmet is the law, atleast untill after you have held an endorsement for atleast 1 year) and lastly have a good, safe time riding. you should watch the captain crash 60 second lessons(or all his vids) on YouTube, they are really easy to understand and very informative. :-)Thanks for the tips, and I do plan on riding a little on my street. I just need to get the clutch/braking down and it'll come in time with practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Make sure to practice your left, right, and u turns on your street, also around 4k on the tach is where youll probably be at(shifting normally) unless you prefer higher RPMs, but around 4k is good, especially since you wont be accelerating fast in a 25mph zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 You will love the 250. There is a new thread on tips,check it out.ATGATT.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dying Shadow Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 What's up no front breaking in corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hollywood3586 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome.. There are a lot of decent OR folks out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 What's up no front breaking in cornersI'm assuming this is a question. Upsets the suspension, transfers the weight to front tire and makes it easier to lose traction, also when you break it tends to stand the bike up which is bad in a turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm assuming this is a question. Upsets the suspension, transfers the weight to front tire and makes it easier to lose traction, also when you break it tends to stand the bike up which is bad in a turn.I think it was a statement, he just forgot the comma he is telling him to use his rear breaks around the corners(assuming he needs to use breaks) instead of his front breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLET Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think it was a statement, he just forgot the comma he is telling him to use his rear breaks around the corners(assuming he needs to use breaks) instead of his front breaks.Actually it's not good to use back break either in a turn. Best to brake before then maintain throttle then accel out. If you need to brake in a corner or turn stand the bike up and break hard and turn back in if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Actually it's not good to use back break either in a turn. Best to brake before then maintain throttle then accel out. If you need to brake in a corner or turn stand the bike up and break hard and turn back in if possible.I know, which is why I said assuming he needs to break there could be a fallen tree branch, a large box, an accident, or some other emergency where immediate breaking is needed if there is very little time to react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome to the madness that is OR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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baptizo Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Welcome to the nut house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 :welcome: it's a smart route starting with the smaller bike and taking the course. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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