[ionized]

I've been riding my '04 250 for years, it is literally the only vehicle I own. I commute through rain or cold, 38 miles a day. I'm a small guy with a muscle condition so I don't want to bother with larger bikes. But I have always thought "if only this thing had about ten more HP..." Well hello there Ninja 300

Don't have mine yet cause I'm building a shed big enough to hold two bikes first. So I will be picking up a white 300 in a couple months, probably in December.

Attached is a pic of my 2004 250, soon to be given to my girlfriend when I get the 300.

 

[Torchsport]

Welcome. The 300 sounds perfect for you!
Nice that you got so many years of joy from your 250.

So, do you live near one of the curves in Florida?

 

[ionized]

So, do you live near one of the curves in Florida?

Yeah the road situation in Florida is so, boring.. I moved here two years ago for a girl and a job, and I had no idea I would be entering the land of no hills and no curves lol. The picture I attached above was right before I moved here, and I was in north west Michigan and happened to be renting a cabin literally on the most curvy road in the county so it was great. Then I moved down here and now the closest thing I get to a curve is an on-ramp.

2 years of no curves has me questioning my previous comfort levels. I went from not being afraid to drag a knee, to feeling like I am going to tip over on an on-ramp.

By the way, nice garage! Also nice state, I miss the snow lol

 

[Torchsport]

You should do some track days. It'll satisfy your thirst for some curves, and improve your skills, by a long shot!
I started doing track days, after having ridden on the streets for 31 years. I can't believe how well my skills have improved. I was basically perfecting my bad habits for 31 years!

Jennings can't be too far from you...

 

[Mike]

That 250 looks familiar

 

[gitoy]

the 300 sure looks a little bit like my pearl white 07 cbr...

and, i also have a yellow 04 ninja 250...

 

[Mike]

From what you've written you'll be very happy with the 300!

What part of FL?

 

[ionized]

I am in Orlando. Thanks for the pic of your bikes next to each other, gives me a good comparison. I'm really looking forward to the new styling of the 300.

 

[Mike]

You're going to LOVE the bike. The fuel injection and amazing low/mid range power makes this bike such a HUGE upgrade over the 250R.

 

[ionized]

Heading to the dealer tomorrow to put half down and reserve one out of their next shipment. Feels good lol, I deserve this for myself.