Buying my first motorcycle. Rec me mods.

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I'm gonna get motorcycle licence asswel before car licence, it looks sick man!

Will i make it someday?

06-30-2016, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted By BrofessorAtWork⏩

I'm gonna get motorcycle licence asswel before car licence, it looks sick man!

Don't, get a car first and then get a motorcycle. Car is an essential life skill, bikes should be for fun, commuting on it drains the fun out of it slowly.

06-30-2016, 02:10 AM

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see you on the road brah

06-30-2016, 02:25 AM

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Cruise control? Da fuk? It's a bike, you have a throttle holder, it's called your right fukin hand.

Don't paint the calipers.

If anything get braided brake lines, I wouldn't do a single other thing to a 250 twin.

Spend the money on gear and courses, back protector and decent jacket/pants are a good investment after you have helmet and gloves. By the time that is sorted and you've done a riding course or two you will be bored as fuk of a 250 and ready for a bigger bike. Then you go nuts with zorst, suspension tuning, race pads, pcIII etc because you already have the gear and skill sorted.

Originally Posted By jusslurkn⏩

Do it.

Why stop there?

06-30-2016, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted By Tresiel⏩

I never understood starting on a ninja 250 which seems to be the US go to bike. My buddy started on one and within 2 months he regretted it, I bought a 10 yr old suzuki SV 650 as my 1st bike for the same price as him with cheaper insurance (classed as a tourer not a sports bike) and it was the best choice I could have made. As far as mods I recommend to do absolutely nothing to it, by one with a tail tidy that's it. You don't even have enough for a jacket but you wanna mod your bike? you're a special type.

Because 250s are fun af. I started on a cbr600, and while it was fun and fast and torque, it was a pain in the ass around the city. A 250 you can throw into a corner and not **** yourself.

And to OP, the **** would you want to mod a bike if you dont even know how to ride one. Get a bike, take the safety course, get seat time, go to a track and push your own and the bikes limit, figure out what you need to work on/upgrade and go from there.

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Yeah get the 250 u wont outgrow it kunt.

All the people that think they "outgrew" their 250 in a few months i know for a fact they do not have the skill to even bring that bike close to its limit. Except for riding fast in a straight line lol just lol.

One of my bikes is 100hp another one is 10hp and quite often i take the 10hp one out because its just as fun especially around town.

A rear hugger is a common mod. Its basically a mudguard for the back tyre so you dont get schit all over it. I also put a voltmeter on mine so that i can see the battery voltage so i know the rectifier is working ok etc.

Buy a good jacket and motorcycle jeans (fully lined kevlar) and a good helmet and gloves and boots at the very least.

Dont be one of those gopro ****s

06-30-2016, 03:59 AM

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get a 1000cc bike trust me bro just be careful.

not srs, i wouldnt do much to the 250, maybe a tail tidy thats about it. they're actually fun if you ride them hard, don't listen to most of the people in this thread.

yeah nah yeah nah nah yeah

06-30-2016, 04:13 AM

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I had a '08 Ninja for my first bike - power/weight restrictions here in Oz. You'll grow out of it within a month (srs, I did), and you sit too high.. '94-96 CBR250RR gets you tucked, screams and goes a bit harder.

How about a CBR600?

Originally Posted By bjjruinedmylife⏩

Yeah get the 250 u wont outgrow it kunt.

All the people that think they "outgrew" their 250 in a few months i know for a fact they do not have the skill to even bring that bike close to its limit. Except for riding fast in a straight line lol just lol.

After a few weeks, you want more..

You'll be gutsy with it within 6 months, though - easy.

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06-30-2016, 06:10 AM

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06-30-2016, 06:50 AM

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Thank you for all of your responses

None of you have changed my mind about anything (other than me considering the MSF course).

Originally Posted By SrsnotSrs1⏩

Honestly bro it should be good as it comes it's not really a performance bike so no need no change any mechanical parts tbh

Yea brah, like I said in the OP, I'm looking more for cosmetic mods, functionality mods and things that will make my life easier, and very basic performance/upgrade mods that will get me more comfortable with all the parts of a bike.

Originally Posted By YIAMSOMEBODY⏩

Lol, you gon' be the muthafukca on the side of the road being scooped up with a shovel. The MSF course is a GREAT INVESTMENT for your future and safety as a rider. And it's reasonably priced. Don't be that guy....

Brb Googling MSF course Cliffs. In all srs srsness though, what will this course tell me that peers and the Internet won't?

I will look more into it, though, to see if it's something I'm interested in.

Originally Posted By BieberFeverBrah⏩

Can confirm, I did the MSF course and it was great. Plus you get discounts on your insurance, don't have to take the riders test at the DMV (California) and it's just pretty fun.

And it's only like $250.

Anyway OP it's a good sign that you got the 250, it's the starter bike everyone recommends and for good reason. Also good that you seem only interested in cosmetic mods. Just stick with that and don't do stupid chit like getting a new exhaust pipe or carburetor mods for performance gains.

I was only quoted about $15 a month on this 250cc anyways. Not interested in taking the course for financial reasons, because it won't make up for it.

And yea mane, like I've said in my other posts, nor interested in modding the fuk out of it. If I wanted a better performing bike, I'd but a fuel injected bike with a bigger engine.

Originally Posted By 420Layers⏩

Get a garbage beater off eBay, or learn dirt bikes first. Sell the beater at the same cost you bought it for after you learn to ride the thing properly, and have probably dropped it once or twice. This means turning at high speeds/accelerating fast, etc.

Old beat up 250 should get the job done. But plan to sell it later.

Then buy a twin cylinder engine, 500cc or less. Get really good on the thing.

Now you can start thinking about sports bikes with L4 engines.

Still Not understanding why everyone

A.) Is giving me advice on how to learn a bike instead of thoughts on mods/paintjobs/basic upgrades and

B.) Basically telling me to do the exact same thing I'm doing.

Originally Posted By triglyceride⏩

NOS upgrade with chrome rims and lamborghini doors

Fuk mane, you got gud taste reps food life.

Spoiler!

brb putting anime decals on my bike

Originally Posted By aal04⏩

Its ok, OP has seen Fast And Furious 1 and 3.

Have only seen Tokyo Drift, didn't like it.

Originally Posted By creatinemonstr⏩

not here to give you advice or anything but my childhood friend died of motorcycle last year srs

He died happy.

Originally Posted By benyu⏩

LOL... JUST LOL @ MODDING A FCKING 250CC NINJA... JUST LOL.....

you will outgrow the bike and buy a faster one, practice on that for now and learn to drive. Do not waste a f*ckiung penny and save the money on a better bike and mod that in the future

JUST F*CKING LOL AT NEWB BIKERS

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Originally Posted By BrofessorAtWork⏩

I'm gonna get motorcycle licence asswel before car licence, it looks sick man!

Wot

Originally Posted By ruskiMishka⏩

And to OP, the **** would you want to mod a bike if you dont even know how to ride one. Get a bike, take the safety course, get seat time, go to a track and push your own and the bikes limit, figure out what you need to work on/upgrade and go from there.

Everyone ITT assuming I can't ride a bike already. Just because I haven't been riding for years doesn't mean I'm not already able to ride.

Originally Posted By bjjruinedmylife⏩

Yeah get the 250 u wont outgrow it kunt.

All the people that think they "outgrew" their 250 in a few months i know for a fact they do not have the skill to even bring that bike close to its limit. Except for riding fast in a straight line lol just lol.

One of my bikes is 100hp another one is 10hp and quite often i take the 10hp one out because its just as fun especially around town.

A rear hugger is a common mod. Its basically a mudguard for the back tyre so you dont get schit all over it. I also put a voltmeter on mine so that i can see the battery voltage so i know the rectifier is working ok etc.

Buy a good jacket and motorcycle jeans (fully lined kevlar) and a good helmet and gloves and boots at the very least.

Dont be one of those gopro ****s

Reps brah. Think you're the only person who's given me advice on what I asked for.

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06-30-2016, 06:59 AM

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Lmao at a 250 you will be looked as a big ******* dead srs. Get a real bike or don't get one at all

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Originally Posted By Nonsense916⏩

Lmao at a 250 you will be looked as a big ******* dead srs. Get a real bike or don't get one at all

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Implying I give a fuk about what the average space-wasting person thinks of me.

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Start on a 650. I would've outgrown a 250 in less than a week. I see them on craigslist all the time for stupid cheap. Anything you put into it, you're going to lose.

I started on a Ninja 650 and it was perfect for me.

Before you get mods, make sure you get proper riding gear first (especially if you ever plan on riding in a group, because they will push you to ride harder than normal). Helmet is a given, jacket, boots, gloves, pants in that order for the rest.

Mods to the bike are personal preference but I like a fender eliminator, exhaust, and fairing pegs. Also a phone handlebar mount if you plan on ever having to use gps.

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The disparity between the training required to get your motor bike license in America vs the UK is unreal.

USA can do a basic test and you are ready to go.

In the UK you need a CBT course before you can do your theory test. You then have a 125 test, off road and on road. And then you have to get another test to get a license for the bigger bikes, again an off road and on read test.

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Originally Posted By bjjruinedmylife⏩

Yeah get the 250 u wont outgrow it kunt.

All the people that think they "outgrew" their 250 in a few months i know for a fact they do not have the skill to even bring that bike close to its limit. Except for riding fast in a straight line lol just lol.

Pushing a bike to it's limit has nothing to do with how it is to ride on the road with traffic around. Even the extra torque of a 750 makes life easier over a 600 for most riding. You don't always want to be banging through the gears to keep it in a 500rpm band that actually moves the damn thing. Yeah, light small engine bikes can be fun if you fit on them, some 125 and 250 two strokes are absolute grin machines. But for 6 foot op riding often I'd say a 600 or 650 twin or even bigger will be much less draining.

Agree with the rest of your post though brah.

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Originally Posted By Nonsense916⏩

Lmao at a 250 you will be looked as a big ******* dead srs. Get a real bike or don't get one at all

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Don't listen to this bozo ^^

A 250 is a perfect starting bike, I started on a 250 and rode the **** out of it for a season then upgraded to a 600 supersport, then decided I didn't like the 600 because it was too uncomfortable on long rides, now I ride a 1000cc naked bike.

An 06 ninja 250 has already depreciated as much as it will so if you keep it a year then sell it you probably won't even lose much money.

Also get gear, helmet and gloves are a must, a pair of boots that cover the ankles, and a jacket with some armor protection. I got a leather jacket with armor in the elbows, shoulders and back, and an armored mesh jacked for the very warm days. I also got a pair of kevlar jeans with armor in the knees. Regular jeans will shred like paper if you come off the bike.

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Originally Posted By White-Belt⏩

The disparity between the training required to get your motor bike license in America vs the UK is unreal.

USA can do a basic test and you are ready to go.

In the UK you need a CBT course before you can do your theory test. You then have a 125 test, off road and on road. And then you have to get another test to get a license for the bigger bikes, again an off road and on read test.

You don't even have to wear a helmet in FL. Any retard can get his license in a weekend here. America gives no fuks if you want to go out and kill yourself on a bike. And why should they? It's not like motorcycles are a huge danger to other cars. A 400 lb motorcycle hitting even a light 3000 lb sedan isn't going to cause much harm.

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Originally Posted By fnck⏩

Fuk that chit, I don't have $1000 for some guy to coach me simple chit on a bike.

I am buying a nice helmet and leather gloves, though, and saving up for a jacket in the near future.

Anyways, actual mods on my bike, anyone?

Do you have your license? For like 250 they teach you necessary things and it lets you waive the road test. Its worth the money OP.

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dont waste money on a bike you'll replace soon as someone else said.

When you get a proper bike;
Fender eliminator /tail tidy
race exhaust
lots of carbon fibre stuff
rear hugger
shorty levers
gilles rear sets
power commander
double bubble race screen

bike accsesories
Disc lock
chain lock
alarm
SENA bluetooth headset
Race 1 piece leathers
good jacket
back protector
kevlar jeans
good bike boots
good gloves

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Originally Posted By vsportsguy⏩

Start on a 650. I would've outgrown a 250 in less than a week. I see them on craigslist all the time for stupid cheap. Anything you put into it, you're going to lose.

I started on a Ninja 650 and it was perfect for me.

Before you get mods, make sure you get proper riding gear first (especially if you ever plan on riding in a group, because they will push you to ride harder than normal). Helmet is a given, jacket, boots, gloves, pants in that order for the rest.

Mods to the bike are personal preference but I like a fender eliminator, exhaust, and fairing pegs. Also a phone handlebar mount if you plan on ever having to use gps.

Im looking for my first bike and was looking into a 650. Seems to be a little more comfortable OP and you can get a used one for like 3,000. Worth checking into if you think youre gonna outgrow a 250.

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bought a 1000 as my first bike, and it was a drag bike. Very fun never would think of buying anything smaller than a 600. Driven 250 and its a hassle on the highway, no tq.
Also you will outgrow the 250 in about 2 days. Every guy wants a 600 after riding the 250's for a day or two. Better to just grab whatever bike you want and take it slow. The only people that wreck are just squids and they do not belong in the biker community in the first place because they endanger everyone. Always that one guy int eh group trying to do some really awful wheelies in traffic.

Ive since had 16 bikes. Fav bike is 06/07 gsxr 600/750.

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Very easy and cheap to add a phone charger hooked to your battery, you can add a switch via relay if you want or put it in line with your tail light if you're worried about it draining the battery (it doesn't if you don't leave it plugged in to something). Good idea to take a look under the seat after you buy your bike too to get an idea of use history, if it's dirty as **** like my klr650 was the owner didn't take care of it.

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Originally Posted By poland144⏩

Very easy and cheap to add a phone charger hooked to your battery, you can add a switch via relay if you want or put it in line with your tail light if you're worried about it draining the battery (it doesn't if you don't leave it plugged in to something). Good idea to take a look under the seat after you buy your bike too to get an idea of use history, if it's dirty as **** like my klr650 was the owner didn't take care of it.

Thanks brah, I'll check out out.

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Originally Posted By the[K]id⏩

Pushing a bike to it's limit has nothing to do with how it is to ride on the road with traffic around. Even the extra torque of a 750 makes life easier over a 600 for most riding. You don't always want to be banging through the gears to keep it in a 500rpm band that actually moves the damn thing. Yeah, light small engine bikes can be fun if you fit on them, some 125 and 250 two strokes are absolute grin machines. But for 6 foot op riding often I'd say a 600 or 650 twin or even bigger will be much less draining.

Agree with the rest of your post though brah.

I agree with your points but when these guys say they outgrew their 250s its utter bullchit man .

I have two 600s one redlines at over 13k the other one is really detuned and can pull off in high gears but thats just lazy riding. Nothing against it though as obviously i have that bike myself too.

But the main thing isnt if he needs to shift into some narrow powerband i think its a matter of roadcraft. Things like road positioning, observations, forward planning etc he is MUCH better off on a 250 than a bigger more torquey bike.

Those are the skills that will keep him safe in a dangerous situation. Learning to corner is different on road than on a track.

Insecure losers just wanna be seen on a big bike. Op seems more level headed though so he will prob be ok

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You'd rather get mods than a msf course? Lol skip the ninja skip the gear and just buy a gsxr 750. You belong with them.

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Originally Posted By creatinemonstr⏩

"Motorcyclists were about 26 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled in 2013 and five times more likely to be injured, according to NHTSA."

http://www.iii.org/issue-update/motorcycle-crashes

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Originally Posted By bliggles5⏩

You'd rather get mods than a msf course? Lol skip the ninja skip the gear and just buy a gsxr 750. You belong with them.

750=GOAT

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the extra torque of a 750 makes life easier over a 600 for most riding

I own 4 motorcycles, and I hate every bike except my 750 for street.

2013 gsxr 750= road bike
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Originally Posted By bliggles5⏩

You'd rather get mods than a msf course? Lol skip the ninja skip the gear and just buy a gsxr 750. You belong with them.

I'm not mad that you guys have chit reading comprehension, I expected it when I posted in the misc.

I clearly stated cheap, easy mods that will improve functionality and make me more familiar with bikes, and some simple cosmetic mods. I'm not looking for expensive performance mods.

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