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Jake F
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So i made my first motorcycle purchase a few days ago for a steal; before I got my license or took the MSF course (which im planning to take ASAP). I have been messing around with it a little, trying to understand the gears and basically learning to ride it at low speeds in a neighborhood. I get the idea of starting it up and although I havent gone past first gear (i have no experience and am terrified to do so until i take the MSF course). What rpm should I shift up, how will I know to shift down? I noticed it feels/sounds a little rough but when i test my own limits and let it take off a little, it sharpens up and feels really good. I have done some research and read that ninja 250s tend to ride rough under 4000 rpms and ride a lot better around 8000 rpms.
Another thing I was wondering about and couldn't find much on was the warm up time. Im completely new to bikes and maybe I just didnt realize all bikes were like this, but it takes atleast 5 minutes to warm up. I pull down the choke all the way and sit in neutral for a while and rev it up some and wait a while. Should it take this long to warm up? It is garage kept, and certainly not cold here in Texas. Another thing, is it alright to keep the choke on a little at first when I am riding around or should I wait til it is warmed up (half way between cold and hot) and turn the choke completely off when I am moving? Keep in mind I have only riden it twice, both times just around the neighborhood as I am still learning to ride.
Those are the only observations I've had so far, as I am still exploring. Is there anything else I should know about this bike or any suggestions/tips, anything would help really. I just feel really inexperienced and want to educate myself as much as I can because I bought this bike to keep (reguardless that everyone says ill grow out of it because I am not a speed junky) and want it to last.
Another thing I was wondering about and couldn't find much on was the warm up time. Im completely new to bikes and maybe I just didnt realize all bikes were like this, but it takes atleast 5 minutes to warm up. I pull down the choke all the way and sit in neutral for a while and rev it up some and wait a while. Should it take this long to warm up? It is garage kept, and certainly not cold here in Texas. Another thing, is it alright to keep the choke on a little at first when I am riding around or should I wait til it is warmed up (half way between cold and hot) and turn the choke completely off when I am moving? Keep in mind I have only riden it twice, both times just around the neighborhood as I am still learning to ride.
Those are the only observations I've had so far, as I am still exploring. Is there anything else I should know about this bike or any suggestions/tips, anything would help really. I just feel really inexperienced and want to educate myself as much as I can because I bought this bike to keep (reguardless that everyone says ill grow out of it because I am not a speed junky) and want it to last.