Bought a motorcycle

[grrl]

Like others have said, a 250 is a good size to start with - or even keep for a longer time. I think many people put too much value on the big bikes. Going fast isn't the only thing riding is about.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Nice bike dude. I've got a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250 :beer:

MSF is a good idea, get good gear! Helmet, leather jacket, good gloves should be a minimum..

Have a lot of fun on that little bike! Once break-in is over, you'll have a good time wringing out that little engine's neck 😉

If you have any questions, just ask..

Only 500 more miles and an oil change and break in is over 😉

 

[Cristatus]

Ninjas are amazing machines.

 

[ForumMaster]

cool bike man! be careful with it. don't race with a bike. it is more difficult. take tools with you. my gramp has a big BMW 1150GS. it so cool. we are going with it this summer on a trip from Paris to Norway.

 

[CTweak]

Great choice on a starter bike - and if you keep it clean/nice you won't lose too much when you sell it in a couple years. Have fun!

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: CTweak
Great choice on a starter bike - and if you keep it clean/nice you won't lose too much when you sell it in a couple years. Have fun!

That was one of the reasons I got it!

 

[waggy]

i wouldnt mind one of those. they are great bikes to learn on. also good for rideing around town on.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: waggy
i wouldnt mind one of those. they are great bikes to learn on. also good for rideing around town on.

If you want to check one out /ride before you but it let me know. Looks like you live about an hour away from me.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: T3C

Originally posted by: waggy
i wouldnt mind one of those. they are great bikes to learn on. also good for rideing around town on.

If you want to check one out /ride before you but it let me know. Looks like you live about an hour away from me.

thanks.

i been rideing for close to 25 years now. i sold my CBR recently and miss it. I just want something to put around on now. heh to bad they didnt make those pocket bikes with a 125-200cc engine heh

since im rather short (5'5) its kinda hard to find bikes that fit. the CBR ouc an mod but those old ninja 250's are a little smaller. but a lot of fun!

 

[feelingshorter]

i wish i had the money for that but they do make pocket bikes with 110 cc engines...thats 60 mph and enough power to flip you over if you gas it too much. Im also short at 5'3. I always wondered whats the smallest motorcycle they have on the market.

 

[desiplaya4life]

how much it cost?

 

[CraigRT]

I want a bike so bad.
Planning for next year.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
I want a bike so bad.
Planning for next year.

They are worth it. Blast to ride!

 

[zixxer]

Stick with that 250 for at least 6-7 months of solid riding. (not just once a week..) then step up to - at most - a gs500/ ninja 500 *maybe* a 650.



Take note of who you ride with. There's a lot of douchebags on a 'busa' or 'gsxr 1000' who might give you sh!t about riding a 250. You'll be faster than them in the corners, a better rider, and alive in 3 years. Don't let them bother you.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Nice bike! :thumbsup:

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: zixxer

Take note of who you ride with. There's a lot of douchebags on a 'busa' or 'gsxr 1000' who might give you sh!t about riding a 250. You'll be faster than them in the corners, a better rider, and alive in 3 years. Don't let them bother you.

Everyone I have rode with has been cool so far, But I know the idiots are out there.

-T3C

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: T3C

Originally posted by: waggy
i wouldnt mind one of those. they are great bikes to learn on. also good for rideing around town on.

If you want to check one out /ride before you but it let me know. Looks like you live about an hour away from me.

thanks.

i been rideing for close to 25 years now. i sold my CBR recently and miss it. I just want something to put around on now. heh to bad they didnt make those pocket bikes with a 125-200cc engine heh

since im rather short (5'5) its kinda hard to find bikes that fit. the CBR ouc an mod but those old ninja 250's are a little smaller. but a lot of fun!

who said you need a bike that fits?