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[Peterthumpa]

Never drove any kind of motorcycle before... was driving back home 2 months ago when I saw the newly released Ninja 300 and... I was in love. Got my driver license (for bikes) 2 weeks ago and going to pick it up today afternoon, those are yesterday's photos while the bike was being assembled and tested.

I must say that I'm kinda afraid of driving it back home, first time and everything... hope it all goes well. Is there a bikeGAF thread of some sorts?

 

[.GqueB.]

Edit:

 

[3N16MA]

Life size.

 

[panty]

QUOTE THOSE PICTURES

 

[t-ramp]

Don't die. And quote those damn pictures.

 

[HammerOfThor]

quotes dude, quotes.

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

OH MY GOD WHY Edit: DID YOU GET RID OF THE ENORMOUS PICTURES?!

Two-wheel GAF has your answers. You shoulda taken the MSF course before-hand.

Remember! Push right to go right, push left to go left! Counter-steer that mofo!

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

1. Congrats.

2. Quote that shit!

 

[FonkyByNature]

Holly huge size image batman !

 

[Volimar]

Can I use those pics for a 3d printing stencil?

 

[Trojita]

My eyes

 

[tapedeck]

pics arent big enough

 

[Clydefrog]

it's wet

AND HUGE

 

[lethial]

Need to turn my wall projector on.

 

[.GqueB.]

AGAHHHHHGAGGAGHH!!!

 

[SirMossyBloke]

ALL I SEE IS GREEN.

 

[Booties]

holy shit, how are you gonna get on such a big bike?

Spoiler

also, no one is as excited for this as you. Why make a thread?

 

[injurai]

nvm, move along

quote because I care

Spoiler

too see

edit: clever op... clever

 

[t-ramp]

I think this is the motorcycle thread.

 

[Peterthumpa]

Sorry guys! Pics quoted.

 

[gamma]

Remember kids, always click the preview button before creating a new thread.

 

[koryuken]

Best of luck. hope you are ready for broken fairings.

PS. Its called a motorcycle endorsement. Not a "drivers license" for bikes lol.

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

Be careful riding it home. New tires can be dangerous, especially for a new rider.

 

[maquiladora]

 

[Peterthumpa]

Best of luck. hope you are ready for broken fairings.

PS. Its called a motorcycle endorsement. Not a "drivers license" for bikes lol.

Really? That's exactly how we call it here, same for cars.

Be careful riding it home. New tires can be dangerous, especially for a new rider.

Thanks... gonna follow that.

 

[xxracerxx]

Seems like an excessive bike for a beginner, but have fun.

 

[Lizard with a ladder]

enjoy your new ride

 

[snacknuts]

Did they replace the Ninja 250 with the 300? I had a 250 and it was a great beginner's bike. Take the MSF course ASAP.

 

[Peterthumpa]

Did they replace the Ninja 250 with the 300? I had a 250 and it was a great beginner's bike. Take the MSF course ASAP.

Yup, the 300 is the new entry level bike.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Wait, you're a beginner, and you bought this?

Please promise to make the follow-up thread when you total the bike.

 

[operon]

Health to enjoy, reminds me I need to get back in biking though have only had a 125, having had my test for a while be nice to get a 600

 

[koryuken]

Did they replace the Ninja 250 with the 300? I had a 250 and it was a great beginner's bike. Take the MSF course ASAP.

Agreed on the MSF course. You will be very glad you listened to us.

 

[TUSR]

You didn't have a license
You bought a brand new Ninja 300
And you're afraid to drive it home

Drive safe man, seriously.

 

[TCRS]

Should have asked bikeGAF before. We would have told you to get a used bike as your first bike, because the chances of dropping the bike are very high.

But I don't want to play Debbie Downer here, congrats on the bike!

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

Yup, the 300 is the new entry level bike.

Looks like a better way to go for Kawasaki. 35hp with the 300 instead of 25hp, I bet that'll keep a lot more beginners going with the 250 instead of opting for a 500 or 600.

 

[spermatic cord]

Damn that looks nice. I've been trying to get a used 250 myself but it has been hard finding the right one on craigslist. The new generations look so sick but I can probably only afford the older generation bikes.

Also, how much did that cost you?

 

[speculawyer]

Don't let it be a donorcycle.

 

[maxheadwound]

Grats on the bike mate... I hope you have loads of fun. Take it easy the first few weeks to get use to the bike.

 

[ReadingRambo]

Well at least you had the good sense to get a 300. That's really the only nice thing I have to say to you.

 

[xxracerxx]

Also, how much did that cost you?

MSRP on the thing is $4,799.

I paid $400 for a used Honda 250 years ago.

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

Seems like an excessive bike for a beginner, but have fun.

I get bugging him about buying the bike before having a license, but this isn't even true. Most people start on a 250 and this is just Kawi's replacement for that line. The bike may look aggressive but it's in no way excessive. A 600 or Busa would be excessive.

 

[Biff]

Hmm, let's see....

a) OP is immature enough to put *_* in his thread title.
b) Buys a 300 Ninja without any real motorcycle training.

First crash in 2 months? What's the over/under? Please prove me wrong, OP.

 

[xxracerxx]

I get bugging him about buying the bike before having a license, but this isn't even true. Most people start on a 250 and this is just Kawi's replacement for that line. The bike may look aggressive but it's in no way excessive. A 600 or Busa would be excessive.

The price is excessive. A 300 is fine for a beginner, the entry price on the other hand for someone just starting to ride is excessive.

Sorry I wasn't clear.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Hmm, let's see....

a) OP is immature enough to put *_* in his thread title.
b) Buys a 300 Ninja without any real motorcycle training.

First crash in 2 months? What's the over/under? Please prove me wrong, OP.

It has all of 35HP. He made the logical decision of starting with a small displacement and slow bike. He'll be fine.

Not like he went out and bought a 600...or 1000

 

[TUSR]

MSRP on the thing is $4,799.

I paid $400 for a used Honda 250 years ago.

oh yeah

 

[subrock]

It has all of 35HP. He made the logical decision of starting with a small displacement and slow bike. He'll be fine.

Not like he went out and bought a 600...or 1000

You can get in some serious trouble with a lot lets than 35hp.

 

[ReadingRambo]

Engine power is not the only thing that causes bikes to crash.

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

You can get in some serious trouble with a lot lets than 35hp.

$10 says he drops it within the week trying to come to a stop while turning.

 

[maxheadwound]

Engine power is not the only thing that causes bikes to crash.

Very true...

 

[Wag]

This is mine.