Recommended by kkim. Hello!

TheGoodLyfe · May 15th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Hey everyone my name is Jason. Gotta give a shoutout to kkim for inviting me over here and thank you very much Alex for all your hard work! Currently looking for a 2008 Ninja 250R. I've been lurking over at kawiforums for some time to say the least. If anyone lives in WA around Seattle OR Spokane let me know! MSF course and full gear from head to toe are in store by the end of this summer. All I need is the bike! I'm almost certain I will go the private seller route but what do you think about scoping out stealerships this September/October for pickin up a two fiddy? Thanks for letting me introduce myself

kkim · May 15th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Aloha and welcome, Jason.

Glad you could make it over.

Hope you'll be able to find just want you are looking for. I assume you've checked Craigslist in your area?

mahalo

Alex · May 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM

TheGoodLyfe! Glad to have you aboard...

TheGoodLyfe · May 15th, 2009, 10:44 PM

Mahalo!

Yes I have kkim and thanks Alex. Does a 08 250 going for $3800 with 3k miles on it seem reasonable? I don't think so at all seeing as I could go to the stealership and get a brand new 09 for maybe 5 bills more. Maybe for 100 miles I would bite. If a good deal comes along in the summer then great but I have a feeling postings will be better in the fall. Am I incorrect in thinking this?

Lurkable · May 15th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Hello and welcome! I guess you're looking for a red one? Good luck with your search(es).

TheGoodLyfe · May 15th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the love lurkable. Actually looking for a black one! Outta curiousity what are 08s going for in the bay area?

Sound Wave · May 16th, 2009, 12:31 AM

welcome jason.

good choice on looking for a black bike. if you get the bike in october, won't you only have only one or two months of riding before you gotta store it? spokane snows, right? not sure. i know my sister's place up in duvall (seattle-ish area) snowed like crazy this past winter.

BlueTyke · May 16th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Welcome to the boards!! I know of one person that lives in Washington area... Where exactaly? I don't know but you can always check out the members map!

Strider · May 16th, 2009, 07:05 AM

Jason! Glad to have you aboard

Lurkable · May 16th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodLyfe

Thanks for the love lurkable. Actually looking for a black one! Outta curiousity what are 08s going for in the bay area?

I picked mine up at the dealership for $3999 before all the extra crap. But I had to wait two weeks for them to get one in for me...and that was back in November. Oddly enough, they now have three on the showroom floor and they've all been there for a while. So I don't know, maybe it's bargaining season?

I see your avatar changed colors, hehe.

noche_caliente · May 16th, 2009, 04:48 PM

welcome!

Snake · May 16th, 2009, 08:46 PM

Welcome!!

TheGoodLyfe · May 17th, 2009, 01:10 AM

Sound Wave: Yes you correct I would only have a couple months to ride but that is okay by me if I can pull a better deal ya know?
BlueTyke: I stay in Federal Way (about 10-15 min North of Tacoma) when I am home with my parents but now that I go to Gonzaga University I live in Spokane.
Lurkable: Good deal. I believe that it is bargaining season! Gotta love the darkside haha.

THANK YOU so much everyone for the warm welcoming!

ninjablk08 · May 17th, 2009, 08:01 AM

welcome, hope you find your bike soon

KJohnson21 · May 17th, 2009, 02:20 PM

TheGoodLyfe · May 17th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Thanks ninjablk08. Outta curiousity I noticed in your sig that you have a lowering kit. Just how tall are you to warrent lowering the ninja?

BlueRaven · May 17th, 2009, 06:44 PM

lowering kits are good for us shorter ppl to put our feet flat on the ground

TheGoodLyfe · May 17th, 2009, 07:30 PM

I only ask because I am about 5'7 and have around a 31 inch inseam. Don't think I will need one IMO

GreezMunky · May 17th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodLyfe

I only ask because I am about 5'7 and have around a 31 inch inseam. Don't think I will need one IMO

Nope. You're the same height and inseam as me. I can flat foot both feet and have extra knee bendage room.

TheGoodLyfe · May 18th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Good deal GreezMunky thanks!

Elfling · May 18th, 2009, 01:40 PM

I'm 5'3" and can flat-foot the ninja with a boot with a heel. You won't have any problem.

EJ30157 · May 18th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Welcome!

TheGoodLyfe · May 19th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Loving this forum more and more everyday

May 15th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#1
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Recommended by kkim. Hello! Hey everyone my name is Jason. Gotta give a shoutout to kkim for inviting me over here and thank you very much Alex for all your hard work! Currently looking for a 2008 Ninja 250R. I've been lurking over at kawiforums for some time to say the least. If anyone lives in WA around Seattle OR Spokane let me know! MSF course and full gear from head to toe are in store by the end of this summer. All I need is the bike! I'm almost certain I will go the private seller route but what do you think about scoping out stealerships this September/October for pickin up a two fiddy? Thanks for letting me introduce myself

May 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	TheGoodLyfe! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 16th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#8
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Welcome to the boards!! I know of one person that lives in Washington area... Where exactaly? I don't know but you can always check out the members map! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

May 17th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#14
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	welcome, hope you find your bike soon __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

May 17th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#15
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

May 15th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Jason. Glad you could make it over. Hope you'll be able to find just want you are looking for. I assume you've checked Craigslist in your area? mahalo

May 15th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#4
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Mahalo! Yes I have kkim and thanks Alex. Does a 08 250 going for $3800 with 3k miles on it seem reasonable? I don't think so at all seeing as I could go to the stealership and get a brand new 09 for maybe 5 bills more. Maybe for 100 miles I would bite. If a good deal comes along in the summer then great but I have a feeling postings will be better in the fall. Am I incorrect in thinking this?

May 15th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#5
Lurkable 250Arrrgh! Name: Andrew Location: San Francisco Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2001 996 Posts: 143	Hello and welcome! I guess you're looking for a red one? Good luck with your search(es).

May 15th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#6
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Thanks for the love lurkable. Actually looking for a black one! Outta curiousity what are 08s going for in the bay area?

May 16th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#7
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	welcome jason. good choice on looking for a black bike. if you get the bike in october, won't you only have only one or two months of riding before you gotta store it? spokane snows, right? not sure. i know my sister's place up in duvall (seattle-ish area) snowed like crazy this past winter.

May 16th, 2009, 07:05 AM	#9
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Jason! Glad to have you aboard

May 16th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome!

May 16th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#12
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Welcome!!

May 17th, 2009, 01:10 AM	#13
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Sound Wave: Yes you correct I would only have a couple months to ride but that is okay by me if I can pull a better deal ya know? BlueTyke: I stay in Federal Way (about 10-15 min North of Tacoma) when I am home with my parents but now that I go to Gonzaga University I live in Spokane. Lurkable: Good deal. I believe that it is bargaining season! Gotta love the darkside haha. THANK YOU so much everyone for the warm welcoming!

May 17th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#16
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Thanks ninjablk08. Outta curiousity I noticed in your sig that you have a lowering kit. Just how tall are you to warrent lowering the ninja? Last futzed with by TheGoodLyfe; May 17th, 2009 at 02:28 PM. Reason: spelling error

May 17th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#17
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	lowering kits are good for us shorter ppl to put our feet flat on the ground

May 17th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#18
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	I only ask because I am about 5'7 and have around a 31 inch inseam. Don't think I will need one IMO

May 18th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#20
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Good deal GreezMunky thanks!

May 18th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#21
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	I'm 5'3" and can flat-foot the ninja with a boot with a heel. You won't have any problem.

May 18th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#22
EJ30157 Kelly Kim's Friend Name: EJ Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77	Welcome!

May 19th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#23
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	Loving this forum more and more everyday

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