Hello from Portland

dangus · February 12th, 2010, 06:05 AM

Hi my name is Dan. I signed up here because I have been in love with the new ninja since they were released and I hope to get one soon (actually im tossed up between the 250, ex500, suzuki gs500, and the sv650).
I actually had one reserved and a down payment made when they first came out but since I was a broke college student I decided it was worth while to wait and see how my finances would be after graduation.
I had actually stopped thinking about bikes for awhile. This changed two weeks ago when I did my taxes and found out I was going to be getting over 3000 back. So once I get the money Im gonna start seriously looking for a bike. Ive found a few in the 3000-4000 range. Im hoping I can get one for a little less. Unfortunately almost everyone on craigslist that has this sweet little bike has it priced way over bluebook. I guess Ill just have to wait and see and hope that a good second gen shows up soon.

Alex · February 12th, 2010, 06:27 AM

noche_caliente · February 12th, 2010, 06:54 AM

Welcome Daniel! This is the perfect time of year to buy and get a good price!

dangus · February 12th, 2010, 07:14 AM

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/1589712762.html I think I'm gonna go check this one out if my tax return comes before it sells. What do you guys think?

DavidL19 · February 12th, 2010, 07:24 AM

I have a GS500E from 2002, it was my first bike and is still my only bike. It is great to learn on but has enough power to have fun on it when you get good. If you have any good routes out in Portland or anywhere really please post it on my online map at allstate insurance route or allstate insurance moto. I am an advocate for allstate and thus I am using their web pages for this. Thanks

David

noche_caliente · February 12th, 2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dangus

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/1589712762.html I think I'm gonna go check this one out if my tax return comes before it sells. What do you guys think?

That price is great, especially if they are being honest about it not being laid down. And I'm sure kkim will chime in at some point about green being the fastest color... it's not, but we'll let him think it is! I would be all over it if that's what you really want

OldGuy · February 12th, 2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangus

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/1589712762.html I think I'm gonna go check this one out if my tax return comes before it sells. What do you guys think?

Hi Dan and welcome to the forum. Since kkim seems to be taking a nap I'll jump in to say that green is the best color but not just because it is the fastest, just because.

Enjoy the forum and good luck in your hunt. The bike looks like a good price if all is well but only you can tell that.

KJohnson21 · February 12th, 2010, 10:40 AM

Snake · February 12th, 2010, 11:22 AM

Hello and welcome.

BlueRaven · February 12th, 2010, 04:49 PM

miks · February 12th, 2010, 05:08 PM

Welcome mate.

dangus · February 12th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Thanks for all the hellos and welcomes. Judging by the hospitality, I think Im gonna like this board!

February 12th, 2010, 06:05 AM	#1
dangus ninjette.org newbie Name: Daniel Location: Portland OR Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 3	Hello from Portland Hi my name is Dan. I signed up here because I have been in love with the new ninja since they were released and I hope to get one soon (actually im tossed up between the 250, ex500, suzuki gs500, and the sv650). I actually had one reserved and a down payment made when they first came out but since I was a broke college student I decided it was worth while to wait and see how my finances would be after graduation. I had actually stopped thinking about bikes for awhile. This changed two weeks ago when I did my taxes and found out I was going to be getting over 3000 back. So once I get the money Im gonna start seriously looking for a bike. Ive found a few in the 3000-4000 range. Im hoping I can get one for a little less. Unfortunately almost everyone on craigslist that has this sweet little bike has it priced way over bluebook. I guess Ill just have to wait and see and hope that a good second gen shows up soon.

February 12th, 2010, 06:27 AM	#2
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	__________________________________________________ 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)

February 12th, 2010, 06:54 AM	#3
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Daniel! This is the perfect time of year to buy and get a good price! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

February 12th, 2010, 10:40 AM	#8
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?

February 12th, 2010, 04:49 PM	#10
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

February 12th, 2010, 07:14 AM	#4
dangus ninjette.org newbie Name: Daniel Location: Portland OR Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 3	http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/1589712762.html I think I'm gonna go check this one out if my tax return comes before it sells. What do you guys think?

February 12th, 2010, 07:24 AM	#5
DavidL19 DavidL19 Name: David Location: Chicago, IL Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GS500 Posts: 2	I have a GS500E from 2002, it was my first bike and is still my only bike. It is great to learn on but has enough power to have fun on it when you get good. If you have any good routes out in Portland or anywhere really please post it on my online map at allstate insurance route or allstate insurance moto. I am an advocate for allstate and thus I am using their web pages for this. Thanks David

February 12th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#9
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	Hello and welcome.

February 12th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#11
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

February 12th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#12
dangus ninjette.org newbie Name: Daniel Location: Portland OR Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 3	Thanks for all the hellos and welcomes. Judging by the hospitality, I think Im gonna like this board!

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