Ouch my budget! Stupid Ninja.

Yakaru · September 27th, 2012, 05:05 PM

So I was doing a recent update of my financial records and decided to see how much I've spent on my bike recently. All I can say is OUCH!

Service: $250
Parts (Not Crash Related): $575
Crash Repairs+Gear Replacement: $3300
Tools: $340

This is NOT counting the actual labor cost on the bike repairs (will probably run $300 +/- for the things I wanted done). Yes I am getting insurance to cover most of the repairs, but that check hasn't come in yet so I'm needing to float the difference. All I can say is Ouch my budget!

Jiggles · September 27th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Wow what a n00b, I've spent way more than that, although with my accident I might be in the black now.

Anyway, luckily there are nerds like me who have created things to help you keep track of your expenditures.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90503

Apex · September 27th, 2012, 05:33 PM

Motorcyclists are always in the red. With all the gear, farkles, and parts we go though, you never end up on top.

Little Green Machine · September 27th, 2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Anyway, luckily there are nerds like me who have created things to help you keep track of your expenditures.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90503

Is that just for the Ninja? What does the other one cost you?

Yakaru · September 27th, 2012, 05:43 PM

I just did the math, so far my Ninja is running me over $300/day.

Jiggles · September 27th, 2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Green Machine

Is that just for the Ninja? What does the other one cost you?

Idk, I haven't updated it in a long time and when my laptops hard drive crashed I lost the file so I'd have to start over again, I'll maybe do it tonight and post it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

I just did the math, so far my Ninja is running me over $300/day.

Haha nice, youve only had it 3 months though lol

choneofakind · September 27th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

I decided to see how much I've spent on my bike

That there is dangerous territory. Spend it and never look back

Yasko · September 27th, 2012, 07:29 PM

This is why you start on a used $1k-$2k bike. Save your money for Great gear, then spend the money on a nice bike when you know how to ride.

It doesn't hurt as much when a used bike falls.

Yakaru · September 27th, 2012, 07:44 PM

I never buy used anything (too many bad experiences), and my gear is solid -- if you want details on how I was hit you can check my crash thread. I'm mostly just whining. As I said, all the repairs are being covered by the other guy's insurance company, but it's a matter of the fact I won't be able to get home to get the check until after my bike is fixed (he hit me on my way to work, which is an out-of-state office)

Bassman · September 27th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

That there is dangerous territory. Spend it and never look back

Each of my bikes needs it's own set of gear... why? er, just 'cause.

lgk · September 27th, 2012, 08:00 PM

i even out based on my commute.

if i was just joy riding, i would be down $4k in parts.

Numbersix · September 27th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Hrmf. My last bike (110cc scoot) netted me, after accounting for all expenses, and considering both fuel and parking savings, a positive $1100.

The Ninjette isn't saving as much because I can't park it in bike racks

and 'cause it "only" gets 53mpg, not 101mpg, and I had to add an Alu-Rack and Coocase to match the Elite's built-in storage, but it's on its way to net profitability also.

lgk · September 27th, 2012, 08:08 PM

dont get me wrong i save a minimum of $250 in gas by riding the bike instead of using the truck.

the bike will pay itself off in about a year, even with all the farkles.

Mountain Dew · September 27th, 2012, 08:11 PM

I'm in the "I've spent more on the bike in parts than the entire bike cost me" club, at least two times over

September 27th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#1
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	Ouch my budget! Stupid Ninja. So I was doing a recent update of my financial records and decided to see how much I've spent on my bike recently. All I can say is OUCH! Service: $250 Parts (Not Crash Related): $575 Crash Repairs+Gear Replacement: $3300 Tools: $340 This is NOT counting the actual labor cost on the bike repairs (will probably run $300 +/- for the things I wanted done). Yes I am getting insurance to cover most of the repairs, but that check hasn't come in yet so I'm needing to float the difference. All I can say is Ouch my budget!

September 27th, 2012, 05:13 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Wow what a n00b, I've spent way more than that, although with my accident I might be in the black now. Anyway, luckily there are nerds like me who have created things to help you keep track of your expenditures. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90503 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 27th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Motorcyclists are always in the red. With all the gear, farkles, and parts we go though, you never end up on top. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

September 27th, 2012, 08:00 PM	#11
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i even out based on my commute. if i was just joy riding, i would be down $4k in parts. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 27th, 2012, 08:08 PM	#13
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	dont get me wrong i save a minimum of $250 in gas by riding the bike instead of using the truck. the bike will pay itself off in about a year, even with all the farkles. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 27th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#5
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I just did the math, so far my Ninja is running me over $300/day.

September 27th, 2012, 07:29 PM	#8
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	This is why you start on a used $1k-$2k bike. Save your money for Great gear, then spend the money on a nice bike when you know how to ride. It doesn't hurt as much when a used bike falls.

September 27th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#9
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I never buy used anything (too many bad experiences), and my gear is solid -- if you want details on how I was hit you can check my crash thread. I'm mostly just whining. As I said, all the repairs are being covered by the other guy's insurance company, but it's a matter of the fact I won't be able to get home to get the check until after my bike is fixed (he hit me on my way to work, which is an out-of-state office)

September 27th, 2012, 08:05 PM	#12
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	Hrmf. My last bike (110cc scoot) netted me, after accounting for all expenses, and considering both fuel and parking savings, a positive $1100. The Ninjette isn't saving as much because I can't park it in bike racks and 'cause it "only" gets 53mpg, not 101mpg, and I had to add an Alu-Rack and Coocase to match the Elite's built-in storage, but it's on its way to net profitability also.

September 27th, 2012, 08:11 PM	#14
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I'm in the "I've spent more on the bike in parts than the entire bike cost me" club, at least two times over __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

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