Bought my first bike, just painted my rims

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · Apr 29, 2013

Got my 1st bike. 2000 ex250 f-14 ninja 250r. Paid $650 for it + my $526 bill from the shop I took it to. Got the carbs & gas tank rebuilt/cleaned. New air filter, oil filter, oil changed. Rode it for the first time 2 days ago. (DROPPED IT ALREADY.) Trying to turn right at a stop sign, hit gravel and squeezed my front brakes. Since my handle bars were turned completely right, I fell sideways

fml. My bike is Midnight blue w/ silver flakes, and it had purple rims. (barney purple) so I painted them yesterday. I'll post pics of the damage I did dropping it & b4/after or the rims. I'm taking my permit test Tuesday then scheduling my MSF course. But I'm 100% open to any help I can get. Advise? Remarks? I wish I could ride as good as I paint Lmfao!

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 29, 2013

I chipped the corner of the upper front fairing and put a couple scratches on the side

could hav been worse. Especially if I was moving faster than 1.5mph lol

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 29, 2013

Barney indeed!

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 29, 2013

After...

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 29, 2013

Anyway here's the bike. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

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Gabe81

· #6 · Apr 29, 2013

what's it chained to, a stake in the ground lol

Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 29, 2013

Lol no my side porch. I hav a sock on the chain so it didn't chip the new paint.

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tadster00

· #8 · Apr 29, 2013

No advise for the test to be honest other than have fun and don't be afraid to go a little out of your comfort zone when practicing for the test. Not too far, but doing so a little bit will help you to understand that you're more in control than you think you are. It's easy to feel like the bike's in control when you're first starting out, but don't worry, it gets much easier

as for the fall, that's why it's a beginner's bike! These bikes are tough though. I think every EX250 has a chip on it like that, mine does and so does anyone else's that I know of that has one. You can always wet sand the spot and paint it if it bothers you too much.

The rims look nice! Good luck on the MSF course

Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 29, 2013

I appreciate it. And I'm trying to just get the feel of the bike still. I've ridden dirt bikes a lot, but I'm slowly learning there's no comparison. The earliest opening for the MSF is over a month away and about 80 miles away. So I hav time to practice a little bit at home and in my neighborhood. Thanks for the feedback.

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FLINTSFINEST

· #10 · Apr 30, 2013

Nice bike bro & don't be afraid of the skills test honestly I bought my bike last Thursday I got my permit Friday and I passed my test today. So all honesty just be confident. Also quick question, why get your permit and still take the safety course?

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Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 1, 2013

The MSF course is booked until the end of next month so I got my permit so I can right around a little bit until then. Only $21 so its worth it to me. Plus I'd like to get the feel of a bike before the course.

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Tattooedloser84

· #12 · May 1, 2013

I got my permit almost a year ago and still never took the course doesn't hurt anything

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tadster00

· #13 · May 2, 2013

in Texas, as of 2010 (I think), the MSF course is mandatory to get your license. Also driver's ed is mandatory to your car driver's license

I took the MSF course then took the computer test and go my license.

I would still recommend the MSF course. I could already ride and thought the course was going to be a real drag, but I really enjoyed it and learned a lot more about my bike and riding in general. I was also able to hone skills the proper way to ensure correct techniques which, in turn, will help keep me safe

Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 6, 2013

Thanks for the confidence guys. I got in a class early and passed yesterday. I've now got my license and about 30+ miles under my belt. I know that's not a lot but I really feel like I've come a long way.

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tiff1234

· #15 · May 7, 2013

before the MSF class

I rode around my neighborhood with my husband on my 250 just enough to get a feel for the bike. I did that for a couple of days and then a took the MSF course. Getting on a bike even a little before the class helped but they will teach you a ton at the class. I got my license last week and have already done 2 solo rides. Personally I feel I am able to apply the skills learned in the class outside of the parking lot better then during the class but I think that all comes with practice and confidence. Good luck at the class and have fun!
:scream

Ltizzle

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 11, 2013

I passed. I've put about 100 miles under my belt so far but my bikes giving me problems

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