Difficult decision ahead

rogue.guineapig · July 21st, 2009, 03:27 AM

hey yall...

the day hath cometh.

The beloved 250 must go on Craigslist soon.

I'm moving from HI to the mainland in two weeks for schooling and the little Ninja must stay behind.
I've got a dilemma ahead.

I can buy a bike in a few different places on the mainland, good buyers markets all of them.
I may have a SWEET line on an 08 Ninja, there's plenty of SV650 bikes around,
and of course I love Honda Hornets.

What say ye? I mean obviously this is the ninjette forum, so I have a feeling
it will slant a certain direction.

The only reason I'm open to other bikes is
1) I may wanna take the wife on rides here and there
2) I have some freeway riding ahead, and I know the little 07 I have now gets
a little dodgy around 80ish.
Are the newer ones better?
3) I'll admit it. I want a tad more power.

thoughts?

kkim, komohana: sorry guys!! I hate to leave so soon after joining the epic Kauai 250 clan!

BlueTyke · July 21st, 2009, 08:19 AM

Some thoughts... Though truely you have to do what is more comfortable for you.

Financially...
Do you already own your 07? If so whats the cost of shipping? My thought is that it is one less payment to make should you get a new bike. *I believe someone just shipped their ninja from HI to SoCal, might have some insider tips.*

Have you (and your wife!) sat on these other bikes to see if they are a good fit? Whats your wife's take on perhaps inherating the Ninja to learn on?? Perhaps? Maybe?

It's okay if you get a bigger/different bike. We aren't haters here.. Traitor... I mean.. er... Na I am just teasin!

Good luck with the move!

komohana · July 21st, 2009, 09:15 AM

sunny brought up some good points......traitor! :

find something that fits both of you well, and powerful enough to get ya where you wanna. sorry to loose you so soon, but early childhood development is important! good luck & all the best to ya mac!

kkim · July 21st, 2009, 10:31 AM

I knew something was up when you were so quiet lately. Sorry to hear you'll be leaving Kauai.

My take is to sell the bike on Kauai and get something up there that's suitable when life and finances allow. School and family are much more important, so get there, figure out your life situation and then think of getting another bike.

Shipping a bike runs about 500-600 from Honolulu to the west coast according to ninjabrewer who just had his shipped about a month ago.

Good luck to you.

rustler753 · July 21st, 2009, 10:34 AM

get a ninja 650r!!!!!

CC Cowboy · July 21st, 2009, 12:46 PM

Goldwing, they have reverse (that's for going backwards).

July 21st, 2009, 03:27 AM	#1
rogue.guineapig ninjette.org member Name: Mac Location: Kauai Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 27	Difficult decision ahead hey yall... the day hath cometh. The beloved 250 must go on Craigslist soon. I'm moving from HI to the mainland in two weeks for schooling and the little Ninja must stay behind. I've got a dilemma ahead. I can buy a bike in a few different places on the mainland, good buyers markets all of them. I may have a SWEET line on an 08 Ninja, there's plenty of SV650 bikes around, and of course I love Honda Hornets. What say ye? I mean obviously this is the ninjette forum, so I have a feeling it will slant a certain direction. The only reason I'm open to other bikes is 1) I may wanna take the wife on rides here and there 2) I have some freeway riding ahead, and I know the little 07 I have now gets a little dodgy around 80ish. Are the newer ones better? 3) I'll admit it. I want a tad more power. thoughts? kkim, komohana: sorry guys!! I hate to leave so soon after joining the epic Kauai 250 clan! __________________________________________________

July 21st, 2009, 08:19 AM	#2
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	Some thoughts... Though truely you have to do what is more comfortable for you. Financially... Do you already own your 07? If so whats the cost of shipping? My thought is that it is one less payment to make should you get a new bike. I believe someone just shipped their ninja from HI to SoCal, might have some insider tips. Have you (and your wife!) sat on these other bikes to see if they are a good fit? Whats your wife's take on perhaps inherating the Ninja to learn on?? Perhaps? Maybe? It's okay if you get a bigger/different bike. We aren't haters here.. Traitor... I mean.. er... Na I am just teasin! Good luck with the move! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 21st, 2009, 09:15 AM	#3
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	sunny brought up some good points......traitor! : find something that fits both of you well, and powerful enough to get ya where you wanna. sorry to loose you so soon, but early childhood development is important! good luck & all the best to ya mac! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

July 21st, 2009, 12:46 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Goldwing, they have reverse (that's for going backwards). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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July 21st, 2009, 10:31 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I knew something was up when you were so quiet lately. Sorry to hear you'll be leaving Kauai. My take is to sell the bike on Kauai and get something up there that's suitable when life and finances allow. School and family are much more important, so get there, figure out your life situation and then think of getting another bike. Shipping a bike runs about 500-600 from Honolulu to the west coast according to ninjabrewer who just had his shipped about a month ago. Good luck to you.

July 21st, 2009, 10:34 AM	#5
rustler753 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250 (SOLD); 00' CBR 929RR Posts: 133	get a ninja 650r!!!!!