Anyone own a new Ninja 250R?
#81
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
Who told you that?
my 82 yamaha 750 gets 45-50mpg
FYI most bikes on the road are carbed
my 82 yamaha 750 gets 45-50mpg
FYI most bikes on the road are carbed
Maybe it's just my sampling.
#82
Originally Posted by spdy0001
Who would waste the money and effort on a compression test for a 1K bike
You guys are getting way too picky. For that price if it runs and passes inspection (if your state has one) then its probably worth the money and will serve its purpose. I could see going through all this effort if it was worth some money or was being purchased for the track
You guys are getting way too picky. For that price if it runs and passes inspection (if your state has one) then its probably worth the money and will serve its purpose. I could see going through all this effort if it was worth some money or was being purchased for the track
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Originally Posted by zeroday
compression testing will cost you 20 bucks. you can do it yourself, ity's very easy. do what you want, but if the things only running 100 psi it's an automatic rebuild which will cost you more. also considering the 50-60 mile commute, you want a reliable bike .
if the motor dies, i'll be able to salvage out most of the bike and break even if not make money
That said, we'll see what happens. I have full maintnence records, etc. But it is a 14 YO bike with 25K on it
#84
I now drive an accord....
Originally Posted by CLpower
But it is a 14 YO bike with 25K on it
I wouldn't be afraid of 25K miles
#88
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Originally Posted by CLpower
no, i'm not afraid of the 25K miles
#90
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Welp, just signed the wife and I up for the MSF class
Also just put down my first $500 towards the bike
Also just put down my first $500 towards the bike
The one thing that blew my mind back when I took the MSF, was how many people (during the riding sessions) were told to "park the bike" and "try again another time".
It's amazing how some people who really want to ride motorcycles have no business ever riding one. It's not that the MSF is difficult, but rather some people just don't understand or don't have the coordination to ride a motorcycle. It's a good thing those people enrolled in the MSF and figured out for themselves that riding a bike is not as simple as they thought...before they got out on the street and killed themselves or someone else.
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Welp, just signed the wife and I up for the MSF class
Also just put down my first $500 towards the bike
Also just put down my first $500 towards the bike
what made you change your mind about the bike?
#95
I now drive an accord....
Originally Posted by CLpower
lol, that's funny. Do they get a refund?
hoping that's not me and the wife!
hoping that's not me and the wife!
#96
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Originally Posted by yunginTL
im takin MSF this weekend, and gonna be on the lookout for a few ninja's soon
damn gas prices has everybody and their mommas momma lookin to get on a bike to be more economical.
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
You have to pay? That sucks the MSF course in PA is free.
yea $250 if you are over 21. But it also cuts out having to do the DMV Skills test
#98
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i did the MSF at mt. sac when I was 19, because once I hit 21 it would've cost 3 times as much. I think I paid like $75.
which i never understood, it is kinda counterintuitive. why is it cheaper when you are under 21?
which i never understood, it is kinda counterintuitive. why is it cheaper when you are under 21?
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This makes me want to get a motorcycle
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Originally Posted by CLpower
yea $250 if you are over 21. But it also cuts out having to do the DMV Skills test
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Originally Posted by Osamu
i did the MSF at mt. sac when I was 19, because once I hit 21 it would've cost 3 times as much. I think I paid like $75.
which i never understood, it is kinda counterintuitive. why is it cheaper when you are under 21?
which i never understood, it is kinda counterintuitive. why is it cheaper when you are under 21?
I think it's to encourage the younger crowd to come out and do it. as most of them would probably say "I don't need instruction"
#103
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Originally Posted by CLpower
free would be cool, do they provide gear and bikes for you?
How easy is the permit test?
How easy is the permit test?
When I got my permit all I had to do was go to the DMV hand them $10 and I walked out with my permit. Now they have changed it so that you have to give them the $10, but you have to pass the written part of the test as well. The written part is pretty simple and all the answers are explained in the handbook that can be picked up at our DMV.
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The permit test in NY was just like the one for cars, an extremely easy 20 question test. Unfort I let mine expire before taking the MSF course so I have to spend ANOTHER 3 hours at the DMV doing it again.
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Makes sense to pick this one up. Perfect starter IMO.
Originally Posted by CLpower
see, those are my thoughts exactly. On top of it, we know who the guy that stole the bike was. He was an old squater at my co-workers place. He was a good rider.
For $1,000 if the motor blows......I part it out for almost what I have into it.
I'm signing up for the MSF today...somehow...the wife wants me to sign her up for it tooo
that was after I told her the motorcycle was about as fast as her four banger accord
For $1,000 if the motor blows......I part it out for almost what I have into it.
I'm signing up for the MSF today...somehow...the wife wants me to sign her up for it tooo
that was after I told her the motorcycle was about as fast as her four banger accord
#106
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I think it's to encourage the younger crowd to come out and do it. as most of them would probably say "I don't need instruction"
I just did it that early cause it was cheaper, and there was no way I could afford a bike to take the test on to get my license.
After that I just passed the written test, and have had my license ever since, even though I just bought my first bike last year. I have to say though, it's been 5 years between taking the MSF and actually riding a bike, and I don't remember too much from the class, besides which pedal to push.
#107
When you sign up for an MSF course, do you need to put in a deposit or something? I don't wanna pay for something and wait to get it later, plus I'm a little tight on money at the moment
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Originally Posted by tsxGoldenBear
In CA (at least for the place i took it) I had to pay for the course (the full $250) when i registered.
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Originally Posted by CLpower
lol, that's funny. Do they get a refund?
hoping that's not me and the wife!
hoping that's not me and the wife!
Did you take the MSF yet? If so, your thoughts?
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have a class set for first week of sept w/ the wife. Closest available date we could find.
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
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Originally Posted by CLpower
have a class set for first week of sept w/ the wife. Closest available date we could find.
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
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I now drive an accord....
Originally Posted by CLpower
have a class set for first week of sept w/ the wife. Closest available date we could find.
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
Next question, i've gotten 2 quotes for insurance of over $1100 a year! That is with no comprehensive and fairly limited liability. This is also with the insurance companies thinking I have a license and the MSF class done.
This seems like a lot of cash to me, and more then I pay for my GTO!
#114
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
there is an avg 2 month wait to take the MSF course here. i called 5 different instruction places within an hour driving distance and the soonest i can take it is aug 22. i paid 165 for mine (no lunch included on sat&sunday) the classes that provide lunch were 200+ they better be serving steak and seafood lunches at that price.
damn gas prices has everybody and their mommas momma lookin to get on a bike to be more economical.
damn gas prices has everybody and their mommas momma lookin to get on a bike to be more economical.
#115
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my insurance on a $1.5k bike is like $300 a year for just liability, full coverage would've been about $1.5k, cause I remember it would've cost the same amount as my bike in 1 year . I know my co-worker pays like $100/yr for full coverage, but he is 50+ years old, and is riding a dual purpose.
Probably has to do w/ it being a sports bike, your age and riding experience, and being in California.
I know I was paying like over $2k a year for car insurance in California, and it went down to like $600 here
Probably has to do w/ it being a sports bike, your age and riding experience, and being in California.
I know I was paying like over $2k a year for car insurance in California, and it went down to like $600 here
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I assume this is for the CBR 600? If so, that is part of the reason why....add to that your garage location (this could be good or bad)....add to that your years of riding experience.....add these up and you could get those numbers you have been quoted.
when they ask my riding experience, can I just tell them like 5-6 years?
#117
Originally Posted by CLpower
when they ask my riding experience, can I just tell them like 5-6 years?
#118
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it could be worse. i'll be paying about 140/month for full coverage on a brand new bike. that was the cheapest i found(geico). Should go down by next year cause i have a speeding ticket on my record from early 06 that is screwing up my rates.
#119
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Originally Posted by CLpower
when they ask my riding experience, can I just tell them like 5-6 years?
Tell them what you want at your own risk...I guess.
I wonder how much cheaper your insurance would be with the 250 Ninja.
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i was thinking about buying something like this. i have a bunch of friends that have enduros and they have a ton of fun.. because they are street legal, they ride them to trails and ride them all over. they get stopped every once in a while but the cops cant do anything because they have headlights tail lights, blinkers, its registered. Over here insurance is about 100$ / year. only downfall is that a new one costs like 4-5K. the first and last time i tried to ride a street bike i fell off of it, so i don't feel comfortable riding one.. This bike was super easy to ride and you get a big turning radius. its like riding a bike and it gets so many compliments. KLX250s..