Sad but great day!!!!

Michaeldphotography · September 14th, 2011, 12:13 PM

Ok so I have been drooling over ninja 250's for about 8 months now and finally got up enough cash to get it and then I'm hit with a bi choice to make. My friend offered me his Suzuki gs500 with 5300 miles on it for $1500. I really want the ninja bad but I felt like that was a deal I couldn't pass up. So now I'm sad that I'm not officially one of u guys and don't have the ninja but happy Im riding. I'm thinking about selling the Gs 500 and get a ninja but not sure yet. I want to find out if I'd miss the power of the 500 so I'm looking for a 250 to test drive.

bob706 · September 14th, 2011, 12:37 PM

the gs is a good bike and you can still be one of "us" even though you have a suzuki

Apollo626 · September 14th, 2011, 12:55 PM

KawiKid860 · September 14th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Yea! Look at me I wanted a 250 and ended up getting a 500 and I still participate in the forum! Glad you got a bike though, riding is one of the best things in the world! Is the GS naked or faired? I definitely love the power of my 500, it makes the highway a breeze and once school starts I'll be commuting on the highway every day where having that extra oomph comes in hand where the 250 would only be adequate, granted the ninja 500 has about 10-12 more hp in the top end over the GS500 the power bump will still be a nice advantage.

Mr.E · September 14th, 2011, 01:05 PM

I think you're not the only person who has a different bike. Just be sure to ride very carefully on a larger bike. I mean, you should ride careful regardless, but understand larger bikes have more sensitive throttle. I hope you have taken an MSF. Some start on 400cc or 500cc. You can get the feel for those kind of bikes, and learn useful maneuvers.

Heed · September 14th, 2011, 01:09 PM

I wouldn't pass up that deal myself. It's good to have friends like that.

What year is the bike? Congrats. And like you said, you can always sell it. Perhaps for more than $1500

Apollo626 · September 14th, 2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.E

I hope you have taken an MSF. Some start on 400cc or 500cc. You can get the feel for those kind of bikes, and learn useful maneuvers.

Heck, my MSF course was on 500cc bikes. For me the Ninjette was a step down in power from what I learned on!

kaiserz · September 14th, 2011, 01:47 PM

Wow for 1500??? that's an awesome deal. Here's what you can do, you can get a kawasaki/ ninja 250 stickers (: soo it's a kawasaki with a ninja 250 heart

Mr.E · September 14th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

Wow for 1500??? that's an awesome deal. Here's what you can do, you can get a kawasaki/ ninja 250 stickers (: soo it's a kawasaki with a ninja 250 heart

This is true! And buy extras too. This way, when a harley rider doesnt wave, you can go find his parked bike and put the stickers on his bike. He's practically inclined to wave after such kindness of you initiating them into the sport bike world.

rusninja · September 14th, 2011, 02:00 PM

lol atleast you have a motorcycle. :] Good for you now practice practice pratice :]

Michaeldphotography · September 15th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

the gs is a good bike and you can still be one of "us" even though you have a suzuki

thank you sir. I cant wait to find a group ride.

Michaeldphotography · September 15th, 2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.E

This is true! And buy extras too. This way, when a harley rider doesnt wave, you can go find his parked bike and put the stickers on his bike. He's practically inclined to wave after such kindness of you initiating them into the sport bike world.

LMAO that is so funny, i want to go get some stickers

Michaeldphotography · September 15th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Thanks for all the love guys. Its a 2007 with 5200 miles. I took the MSF class back in June and after that I rode a friends CBR 250 for a couple of weeks and then when my friend got the GS500 he let me ride it on the weekends so i got to get used to it before i brought it.

Michaeldphotography · September 15th, 2011, 01:13 PM

My Bike bike 002.jpg

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GeorgiaHooligan · September 15th, 2011, 04:26 PM

Sweet, if your ever down this way. Hit me up.

Mocha Man · September 15th, 2011, 07:22 PM

Just keep it! There's no way I'd give up a gs500 for a ninja. No offense against Kawasaki, I just like Suzuki more.

Michaeldphotography · September 16th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaHooligan

Sweet, if your ever down this way. Hit me up.

Where is that I have never heard of that. I'm in Atlanta how far are u from the city

Bosgarage57 · September 16th, 2011, 06:40 AM

Wow, very nice bike for a great price. You ever up this way towards the dragon give me a holler

Michaeldphotography · September 16th, 2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusninja

lol atleast you have a motorcycle. :] Good for you now practice practice pratice :]

Thanks man loving it. I was feeling like a crackhead for months wanting it soo bad. Are you looking to get one soon.

September 14th, 2011, 12:13 PM	#1
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	Sad but great day!!!! Ok so I have been drooling over ninja 250's for about 8 months now and finally got up enough cash to get it and then I'm hit with a bi choice to make. My friend offered me his Suzuki gs500 with 5300 miles on it for $1500. I really want the ninja bad but I felt like that was a deal I couldn't pass up. So now I'm sad that I'm not officially one of u guys and don't have the ninja but happy Im riding. I'm thinking about selling the Gs 500 and get a ninja but not sure yet. I want to find out if I'd miss the power of the 500 so I'm looking for a 250 to test drive. __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

September 14th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#2
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	the gs is a good bike and you can still be one of "us" even though you have a suzuki __________________________________________________ http://sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/

September 14th, 2011, 01:09 PM	#6
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't pass up that deal myself. It's good to have friends like that. What year is the bike? Congrats. And like you said, you can always sell it. Perhaps for more than $1500 __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 14th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#10
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	lol atleast you have a motorcycle. :] Good for you now practice practice pratice :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 15th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#13
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	Thanks for all the love guys. Its a 2007 with 5200 miles. I took the MSF class back in June and after that I rode a friends CBR 250 for a couple of weeks and then when my friend got the GS500 he let me ride it on the weekends so i got to get used to it before i brought it. __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

September 14th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#3
Apollo626 ninjette.org member Name: Marcus Location: San Antonio, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 32

September 14th, 2011, 01:02 PM	#4
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Yea! Look at me I wanted a 250 and ended up getting a 500 and I still participate in the forum! Glad you got a bike though, riding is one of the best things in the world! Is the GS naked or faired? I definitely love the power of my 500, it makes the highway a breeze and once school starts I'll be commuting on the highway every day where having that extra oomph comes in hand where the 250 would only be adequate, granted the ninja 500 has about 10-12 more hp in the top end over the GS500 the power bump will still be a nice advantage.

September 14th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#5
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	I think you're not the only person who has a different bike. Just be sure to ride very carefully on a larger bike. I mean, you should ride careful regardless, but understand larger bikes have more sensitive throttle. I hope you have taken an MSF. Some start on 400cc or 500cc. You can get the feel for those kind of bikes, and learn useful maneuvers.

September 14th, 2011, 01:47 PM	#8
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow for 1500??? that's an awesome deal. Here's what you can do, you can get a kawasaki/ ninja 250 stickers (: soo it's a kawasaki with a ninja 250 heart

September 15th, 2011, 01:13 PM	#14
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	My Bike bike 002.jpg bike 003.jpg __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

September 15th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#15
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	Sweet, if your ever down this way. Hit me up.

September 15th, 2011, 07:22 PM	#16
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Just keep it! There's no way I'd give up a gs500 for a ninja. No offense against Kawasaki, I just like Suzuki more.

September 16th, 2011, 06:40 AM	#18
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Wow, very nice bike for a great price. You ever up this way towards the dragon give me a holler

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