Who's keeping their current Ninja?

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 08:53 PM

Hey boys,

Was getting excited about the new 2013 ninja 250/300R that's coming out soon. Started running around the house working out how to sell off my 2012 ninja to put the deposit down on a new one.

I have stopped this foolishness! I can't even ride my 2012 that well (still very fresh) So whats the point of scratching up another shinny new bike.
When I'm of my restrictions I'll worry about getting a bigger bike then.

So yeah now that I was sworn fidelity to my bike (My first and only) I'm gonna mod the **** out of it and make it my own.

As my bike is the worst color scheme Kawi has ever put out (2012 SE green with all the blue ****** decals) Tomorrow I'm gonna strip the decals so the bike will end up being green and black only.

Cheers all hope your all having a great day where you are.

Shinny side up boys and girls!

Alex · August 31st, 2012, 08:57 PM

I'll probably pick up one of the new ones if it matches the hype. Your profile still says "none yet", but it sounds like you did pick up a 2012? Here's a link to edit it:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/profi...do=editprofile

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 08:59 PM

What is it about a new 250/300 that is so appealing to you?

Alex · August 31st, 2012, 09:01 PM

It's new, silly!

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

What is it about a new 250/300 that is so appealing to you?

To me would really only be the Fi/ABS plus the digi gauge. As far as HP I feel if I wanted more I would be better off buying a used 96 cbr250rr.

I think one day Ill come back to the 250/300cc market and will be great to see whats around then.

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 09:05 PM

Ah well there is an aftermarket EFI kit (fully tuneable too) and aftermarket digital guage cluster that you could buy and they would likely cost less money than you would lose selling your current bike and buying a new one. As for aftermarket ABS, a pair of sticky tires should do the trick

Reswob · August 31st, 2012, 09:06 PM

Kinda dumb to trade in a 250 on a 250. For what the dealers will probably milk you for one, you could get a couple year old 600!

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

It's new, silly!

I was talking to the OP since he has a 2012 it seems a bit silly to also get the 2013.

But for you, I'm pretty sure that the TOS states the the current forum mod must always own the current generation ninjette. I do hope you pick one up because I will be looking forward to your expert review

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 09:11 PM

Cheers boys sometimes we just need someone to agree with our decisions to feel like you had made the right one.

Yeah Jiggles I'm looking at the Koso gauge and a Musarri Slip on. How hard would the installation of the FI be do you think?

Old Lemon · August 31st, 2012, 09:15 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Koso-America-G...words=koso+rx2

get the plug n play kit along with the adapter board and its very easy to install

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 09:15 PM

A slip on??? Cmon man, you can do better than that.

As for the EFI kit, it is a complex installation but there are a few people on this site who have completed it and will help you if you run into any problems. There is a DIY if you want to check it out what it would entail, though I believe the DIY is a bit outdated.

I will likely be installing the EFI kit next year depending one whether racing orgs will let me race with it and as for my mechanical skill level, before I owned a motorcycle I had never used a wrench. It's amazing what you can learn with a great community like this

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

A slip on??? Cmon man, you can do better than that.

Does a full zorst need to be installed by a mechanic (does it require a dyno run and jet kit?)

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

http://www.amazon.com/Koso-America-G...words=koso+rx2

get the plug n play kit along with the adapter board and its very easy to install

Cheers mate. Ill look into it when I have the funds

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 09:37 PM

Any modification to intake or exhaust requires rejetting. Slip ons however provide almost no additional power to the bike whereas a full exhaust can give you up to 20% more hp

No clue what a zorst is

ranma3030 · August 31st, 2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

No clue what a zorst is

Sorry Dude "Zorst" Is Aussie slang for exhaust. :P

Cheers for you advice Jiggles. Ill looking into full systems

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 09:42 PM

If you can spare the money here's the best one you can get

http://areapnolimits.com/products/Sl...-250R-2008.php

cbinker · August 31st, 2012, 09:53 PM

my 250R is paid for.

Snake · September 1st, 2012, 06:23 AM

I have an 05 which I purchased new and plan to keep it for many years more.

Racer x · September 1st, 2012, 07:09 AM

Now that something new is out. I hope to get a 2008 for a fair price. But I think I will be keeping the one I have.

Coolbpf · September 1st, 2012, 07:29 AM

Anyone know if the EFI kit will work on the pre gens? Warm up waits suck

bdavison · September 1st, 2012, 07:36 AM

You dont have to wait long periods of time for a warmup.
Turn the choke to about 1/2-3/4 on, fire it up and ride off. After about 10 seconds, flip the choke off. Its that simple.
The engine will be at operating temps in under a min anyways, so leaving a bike idling for 5 mins is a complete waste of gas, and doesnt do any good.

mike12 · September 3rd, 2012, 04:07 PM

i currently have to sell my 06 250R but i think ill return next season later in the year either to a current gen or the 2013

choneofakind · September 3rd, 2012, 04:26 PM

I will keep my pregen because it is paid for, I'm emotionally attached to it, and I have other things I want to spend money on, read: new road bike, lots of track days, etc

But a little extra umph would be nice for highway travel. It's all a trade off I guess.

ABS is ok, but not necessary, if those brakes are linked, that's a major turn off for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolbpf

Anyone know if the EFI kit will work on the pre gens?

yes. Quite well.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?b=231

But a choke isn't hard to use.

Miles_Prower · September 4th, 2012, 12:51 PM

i did the same thing too. how to sell this bike to get a potential 300 version but then I was like..hmm i hate being in debt..i just want to pay everything off and free up my cash, instead of having another loan.

plus i want a supersport next, don't really need a bike thats only marginally better.

ranma3030 · September 4th, 2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

i did the same thing too. how to sell this bike to get a potential 300 version but then I was like..hmm i hate being in debt..i just want to pay everything off and free up my cash, instead of having another loan.

plus i want a supersport next, don't really need a bike thats only marginally better.

So true man so true.

thisisbenji · September 4th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I have other things I want to spend money on, read: new road bike

I feel you on that, I'm pretty sure I'v spent more $$$ on my bicycles than on my 250R.

5evenz · September 4th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I like to gripe about the hype for abs and EFI... you get better hp and a smoother ride on these tiny bikes with carbs. nuff said but on top of that who honestly lacks the skill to work a choke?? the 2 min it takes to warm up is shorter than the amount of time to get geared up. also Like Jiggs said a set of good tires will serve you better than abs plus the weight of the unit...

whatever.. rant over. :P

Oh yeah! and i'm keeping my 250 forever!

jnninja250r · September 4th, 2012, 08:04 PM

I'm still not sure if I care for the looks of it. Need to see one in person. The updated specs are tempting, but mine is paid for. Plus I've just changed jobs and gone back to school, so the prospect of a loan payment is pretty unapplealing in and of it self. Most likely, I'll still be riding my current ninjette for the next few years.

Jiggles · September 4th, 2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnninja250r

The updated specs are tempting,

Which?

jnninja250r · September 4th, 2012, 08:34 PM

The increased power, spin on filter, larger tires, F.I., abs, and digital gauges. Though most of those can be added easily enough.

choneofakind · September 4th, 2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5evenz

who honestly lacks the skill to work a choke??

found one!

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...084#post559084

ranma3030 · September 4th, 2012, 09:20 PM

Not the best pics and still have to get rid of the crappy rim tape but you get the idea. Looks way better. Soooo keeping it.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 5th, 2012, 06:18 PM

I'm honestly planning on keeping my 250R for as long as it runs.

Numbersix · September 5th, 2012, 06:34 PM

No need to trade in or up. Zorak is pulling 53-55mpg and goes wherever I need to go. The 2013 is good but not amazingly-better good, just good. Anyone who wants to go to N.Y., attend the event, win one and gift it to me can change my mind; otherwise I'll stick with the Ninjette I already won

bfpower · September 5th, 2012, 06:39 PM

Keeping the 250. I have a couple other bikes I drool over periodically, mainly the Bonneville. But that would be in addition to, not a replacement.

dvannoy · September 5th, 2012, 07:50 PM

Keeping the pre-gen. Its paid for and I love it. Plus, I just bought it!

menikmati · September 5th, 2012, 08:00 PM

Once I get my jetting dialed in eventually, I'll be satisfied with my 250 and would rather put money into track days.

Sure, the digital gauges and EFI would be nice but I'd rather put my money elsewhere. I barely look at my gauges and I considered buying the Koso gauges at one point, and using the choke in So-Cal weather is not an inconvenience.

choneofakind · September 5th, 2012, 08:09 PM

Track days!!!

my problem is I like tinkering with my bike. I would love to say that I'm done spending money on her, but anyone on this forum knows that's a lie.

Asspire · September 5th, 2012, 09:20 PM

The new ones don't come in red, so it's not worth buying.

oblivion007 · September 7th, 2012, 09:56 AM

What are your thoughts?
I'm still debating it.

August 31st, 2012, 08:53 PM	#1
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	Who's keeping their current Ninja? Hey boys, Was getting excited about the new 2013 ninja 250/300R that's coming out soon. Started running around the house working out how to sell off my 2012 ninja to put the deposit down on a new one. I have stopped this foolishness! I can't even ride my 2012 that well (still very fresh) So whats the point of scratching up another shinny new bike. When I'm of my restrictions I'll worry about getting a bigger bike then. So yeah now that I was sworn fidelity to my bike (My first and only) I'm gonna mod the ** out of it and make it my own. As my bike is the worst color scheme Kawi has ever put out (2012 SE green with all the blue **** decals) Tomorrow I'm gonna strip the decals so the bike will end up being green and black only. Cheers all hope your all having a great day where you are. Shinny side up boys and girls!

August 31st, 2012, 08:57 PM	#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	I'll probably pick up one of the new ones if it matches the hype. Your profile still says "none yet", but it sounds like you did pick up a 2012? Here's a link to edit it: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/profi...do=editprofile __________________________________________________ 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)

August 31st, 2012, 08:59 PM	#3
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	What is it about a new 250/300 that is so appealing to you? __________________________________________________ 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

August 31st, 2012, 09:01 PM	#4
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	It's new, silly! __________________________________________________ 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)

August 31st, 2012, 09:05 PM	#6
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	Ah well there is an aftermarket EFI kit (fully tuneable too) and aftermarket digital guage cluster that you could buy and they would likely cost less money than you would lose selling your current bike and buying a new one. As for aftermarket ABS, a pair of sticky tires should do the trick __________________________________________________ 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

August 31st, 2012, 09:06 PM	#7
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Kinda dumb to trade in a 250 on a 250. For what the dealers will probably milk you for one, you could get a couple year old 600! __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

August 31st, 2012, 09:11 PM	#9
ranma3030 ninjette.org member Name: Deejay Location: adelaide Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE green. Posts: 75	Cheers boys sometimes we just need someone to agree with our decisions to feel like you had made the right one. Yeah Jiggles I'm looking at the Koso gauge and a Musarri Slip on. How hard would the installation of the FI be do you think?

August 31st, 2012, 09:15 PM	#10
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	http://www.amazon.com/Koso-America-G...words=koso+rx2 get the plug n play kit along with the adapter board and its very easy to install

August 31st, 2012, 09:37 PM	#14
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	Any modification to intake or exhaust requires rejetting. Slip ons however provide almost no additional power to the bike whereas a full exhaust can give you up to 20% more hp No clue what a zorst is __________________________________________________ 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

August 31st, 2012, 09:42 PM	#16
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	If you can spare the money here's the best one you can get http://areapnolimits.com/products/Sl...-250R-2008.php __________________________________________________ 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

August 31st, 2012, 09:53 PM	#17
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	my 250R is paid for. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

September 1st, 2012, 06:23 AM	#18
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	I have an 05 which I purchased new and plan to keep it for many years more.

September 1st, 2012, 07:09 AM	#19
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Now that something new is out. I hope to get a 2008 for a fair price. But I think I will be keeping the one I have. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

September 1st, 2012, 07:29 AM	#20
Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	Anyone know if the EFI kit will work on the pre gens? Warm up waits suck

September 1st, 2012, 07:36 AM	#21
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	You dont have to wait long periods of time for a warmup. Turn the choke to about 1/2-3/4 on, fire it up and ride off. After about 10 seconds, flip the choke off. Its that simple. The engine will be at operating temps in under a min anyways, so leaving a bike idling for 5 mins is a complete waste of gas, and doesnt do any good.

September 3rd, 2012, 04:07 PM	#22
mike12 ninjette.org member Name: michael Location: chesapeake va Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250R SE Posts: 97	i currently have to sell my 06 250R but i think ill return next season later in the year either to a current gen or the 2013

September 4th, 2012, 12:51 PM	#24
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	i did the same thing too. how to sell this bike to get a potential 300 version but then I was like..hmm i hate being in debt..i just want to pay everything off and free up my cash, instead of having another loan. plus i want a supersport next, don't really need a bike thats only marginally better. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

September 4th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#27
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	I like to gripe about the hype for abs and EFI... you get better hp and a smoother ride on these tiny bikes with carbs. nuff said but on top of that who honestly lacks the skill to work a choke?? the 2 min it takes to warm up is shorter than the amount of time to get geared up. also Like Jiggs said a set of good tires will serve you better than abs plus the weight of the unit... whatever.. rant over. :P Oh yeah! and i'm keeping my 250 forever!

September 4th, 2012, 08:04 PM	#28
jnninja250r Qtr Ltr Name: Jeremy Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 64	I'm still not sure if I care for the looks of it. Need to see one in person. The updated specs are tempting, but mine is paid for. Plus I've just changed jobs and gone back to school, so the prospect of a loan payment is pretty unapplealing in and of it self. Most likely, I'll still be riding my current ninjette for the next few years.

September 4th, 2012, 08:34 PM	#30
jnninja250r Qtr Ltr Name: Jeremy Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 64	The increased power, spin on filter, larger tires, F.I., abs, and digital gauges. Though most of those can be added easily enough.

September 5th, 2012, 06:18 PM	#33
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm honestly planning on keeping my 250R for as long as it runs.

September 5th, 2012, 06:34 PM	#34
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	No need to trade in or up. Zorak is pulling 53-55mpg and goes wherever I need to go. The 2013 is good but not amazingly-better good, just good. Anyone who wants to go to N.Y., attend the event, win one and gift it to me can change my mind; otherwise I'll stick with the Ninjette I already won

September 5th, 2012, 06:39 PM	#35
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	Keeping the 250. I have a couple other bikes I drool over periodically, mainly the Bonneville. But that would be in addition to, not a replacement.

September 5th, 2012, 07:50 PM	#36
dvannoy ninjette.org member Name: Darren Location: 386, FL Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Posts: 40	Keeping the pre-gen. Its paid for and I love it. Plus, I just bought it!

September 5th, 2012, 08:00 PM	#37
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Once I get my jetting dialed in eventually, I'll be satisfied with my 250 and would rather put money into track days. Sure, the digital gauges and EFI would be nice but I'd rather put my money elsewhere. I barely look at my gauges and I considered buying the Koso gauges at one point, and using the choke in So-Cal weather is not an inconvenience.

September 5th, 2012, 08:09 PM	#38
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Track days!!! my problem is I like tinkering with my bike. I would love to say that I'm done spending money on her, but anyone on this forum knows that's a lie.

September 5th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#39
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	The new ones don't come in red, so it's not worth buying.

September 7th, 2012, 09:56 AM	#40
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Anyone considering a trade in for the 300? What are your thoughts? I'm still debating it.

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