BansheeJerry Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Well I finally had to go buy a new bike. I know I am going to catch some heat over what I bought but anyway... Its a new 250 Ninja. Everybody told me I will be bored with it... We will see. It will run 14 second 1/4 mile,0-60 in 5.5 seconds and top out at 110. I dont need anything faster than that to ride back and forth to work. I am not out to race anybody. Let the thrashing begin... Quote
ledofthezep Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Right on,...cheaper insurance & think of the gas money you're going to save. I plan on getting an XR400 someday so I can dualsport it and drive it back & forth to work. Even though it's a little 250, don't get too cocky... Have fun, hell...get some pics! Quote
sredish Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 I plan on getting an XR400 someday so I can dualsport it Exactly what I want to do!! I'd kill for a nice dualsport and an XR is where I'd wanna be. Quote
kenr74 Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 I've been looking at those for a commuter. I don't need a bike that does 200mph. Just be careful out there. Too many morons on the road! Quote
2Smoker Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 is the ninja 250 a 2 stroke? Quote
BansheeJerry Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Posted September 10, 2004 Nah its a 4 choke. Cant get too cocky on a baby 250..LOL Quote
BansheeJerry Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Posted September 10, 2004 I will get some pics but I will have to email them to someone to post. I still cant figure it out. Any takers on the pics?? Quote
dalegoldston Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 From what I understand its usually the car behind you that closes the deal in a bike wreck. Remember leathers and a GOOD helmet. Used to ride an XT500 Yamaha many years ago, torque,torque that thing could climb a mountian. Quote
J.J. Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 From what I understand its usually the car behind you that closes the deal in a bike wreck. Remember leathers and a GOOD helmet. Used to ride an XT500 Yamaha many years ago, torque,torque that thing could climb a mountian. Me too, mine was a bitch to kick Quote
nickxc Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 Ive owned two bikes a 79 honda cb 400 and a 98 honda cbr 600 smokin joes edition. and I dumped the 400 and caused all kinds of unreparable scars on my body so be careful. They can get ya. as long as you always remember that the bike is smarter than you. the second you think you are smarter than the bike it will get ya. and always stay sober on 2 wheels... have fun... Quote
loganskinner Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 i see no prob with the 250 ninja. they are a great bike for the cost and are very fun to ride. i bought one after i bought my gixxer 750 and its just an awesome little toy. its kinda like buying a blaster to mess with when you already own a shee. Quote
BansheeJerry Posted September 12, 2004 Author Report Posted September 12, 2004 (edited) I am loving it so far althought that break in period is very hard to do. I have put almost 100 miles on it since friday. Didnt have much time to ride today because I worked from 5am-7pm tonight. I did wind her out to about 11,000 rpms (redline is 13,000 I believe)on the way home tonight just to see what kind of power it had. I know that isnt good for the break in but I figured once or twice wont hurt it too bad. (At least I hope not anyway!) 55 mph at 6,000 rpms... Thats a screaming little engine. I will tell you that that little thing handles like it is on rails. I will try to get some pics of the Shee and Ninja tomorrow. LOL I should say my Banshee and its Bitch!! Edited September 12, 2004 by BansheeJerry Quote
John19 Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 I am loving it so far althought that break in period is very hard to do. I have put almost 100 miles on it since friday. Didnt have much time to ride today because I worked from 5am-7pm tonight. I did wind her out to about 11,000 rpms (redline is 13,000 I believe)on the way home tonight just to see what kind of power it had. I know that isnt good for the break in but I figured once or twice wont hurt it too bad. (At least I hope not anyway!) 55 mph at 6,000 rpms... Thats a screaming little engine. I will tell you that that little thing handles like it is on rails. I will try to get some pics of the Shee and Ninja tomorrow. LOL I should say my Banshee and its Bitch!! Everyone breaks their bike in differently, I know guys who go by the book and guys who just ride the shit out of it rolling off the floor. Quote
Gargamel Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 it's a good bike had one and a yashi pipe makes it a lot more fun. get a pipe and a k&n filter and a zx 600 sprocket fits the 250 and is a great commutor bike. onlyt sold mine to get a shee fun ass bike thats better in the corners then a 600. Quote
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