December 1st, 2013, 06:42 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org mafioso
Name: Ben
Location: Dillon, MT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337
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Crossgrading
Got this '80 Yamaha 850 Midnight Special from a neighbor moving out of the area. $550. It needs some TLC and a new starter solenoid, but generally it runs well and was a great find. It's way fun to ride and I'm enjoying diversifying my riding a bit. Don't know yet if I'll keep the Ninjette. More bikes = better, right?
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December 1st, 2013, 06:44 PM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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I had one of those (was my 3rd bike), the yami is awesome yes but a different kinda awesome. Gratz and enjoy the ride.
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December 1st, 2013, 07:01 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org mafioso
Name: Ben
Location: Dillon, MT
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337
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Yeah I do a lot of highway miles for work and I'm looking forward to having more options next summer. I got an hour in today but it was warm for this time of year (40 degrees); Supposed to get cold this week and not let up until April.
Good torque, reasonable handling, super squishy brakes. I can see why the 70s/80s Yami triples were popular. |
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December 2nd, 2013, 12:29 AM | #4 |
Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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Good score man ... I always have a couple bikes
that way if someone wants to ride with me I throw them a loaner, or when one bike is in teh work shop you have a back up! I would totally ride that thing for ages and for the price you can afford to use it once in a while. |
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December 2nd, 2013, 06:08 AM | #5 |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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December 2nd, 2013, 12:46 PM | #6 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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Great find
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