The ninja is gone, replaced by Gixxer 750

June 23rd, 2012, 08:12 PM

Well, Never thought I would end up with a supersport let alone a 750cc. But the price was right and the bike is in fantastic condition for an 05. Mechanically perfect, cosmetics are great too, most people would leave it as is, however, I'm a perfectionist so it gives me plenty of work to do

The bike has 8500 miles

got it for 4100!! Yes, it has a 6" stretched swingarm, but the bike rides liek a dream. After some random nuts and bolts are changed, and the bike is cleaned up and the suspension is tuned to me (it was lowered for a short female rider), it will be PERFECT. I LOVE IT SO MUCH

Jono · June 23rd, 2012, 09:57 PM

Lose that stupid ass swing arm and I will give you a

Jiggles · June 23rd, 2012, 10:01 PM

Your cornering must suck on that thing

June 24th, 2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Your cornering must suck on that thing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Lose that stupid ass swing arm and I will give you a

The cornering isn't bad, it will handle much better when it's raised due to the former owner's small size/weight.

I can't do much about the swingarm right now. (trust me, it's my least favorite part about the bike) I'm thinking about putting up a trade offer on craigslist for the stock swingarm + chain for my swingarm + chain. But as of right now, I have to deal with it haha

actually, I've been looking it at, the kit is $350 dolllars and it's just an extension, so hopefully I can get it removed and put a normal one one.
Going to a suzuki dealership and getting the stock parts to remove the swingarm, and a chain link remover to put the bike back to stock! Adjusting the suspension a little today.

xSean13 · June 24th, 2012, 07:27 AM

Aside from the fugly hideous swingarm, did you have any issues with the power difference between the ninjette & this sucker?

ninja250 · June 24th, 2012, 07:45 AM

Good deal for those miles.
GSXR-life-4-ever.

June 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Aside from the fugly hideous swingarm, did you have any issues with the power difference between the ninjette & this sucker?

I know the swingarm is ugly

It actually looks much better in person though, not that I'm a fan. The swingarm is coming off and i'm getting the stock parts from suzuki tomorrow.

The power difference is un-imaginable. I've ridden a couple bigger bikes so I knew about the throttle and everything but I stopped it on a freeway entrance to do a 0-60 run... the amount of g-force that the bike brings upon you is absolutely horrifying. Doing that a couple times is a very humbling feeling. I know how insanely powerful and ready to kill me this bike is. I havn't lifted the wheel due to the extended swingarm but this bike is so powerful and scary. I love it because of how easily it just gets up to speed, no more winding out the gears to get to 60mpg quickly. I can do it quieter then my 250 could because the engine has to work so much less. I love it, I've always been a gixxer fan but I never thought i'd be able to afford one as my second bike. I understand why so many first time riders kill themselves on 600cc and up supersports, they are just brutally unforgiving. And the cornering does suffer, I learned that today, I'm very excited to get it tuned up to my spec so it performs how I want it to.

But did anyone else notice how the rear tire is brand stinking new?

June 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

Good deal for those miles.
GSXR-life-4-ever.

Thank you sir

LCR · June 24th, 2012, 08:31 AM

Nice, I have an 02 and 08 750. Plenty of power for sure and you can just roll on in 6th gear all day. Those tires aren't the best but they are certainly capable of any street duty. Just watch it when it gets cold that last pair I had took forever to warm up.

EthioKnight · June 24th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Congrats on the upgrade,..., something must be wrong with me because what others saw in those pictures as being wrong (swing arm), I didn't even notice, it was the utter lack of protective foot gear that had me worried...don't justify the people who equate gixxers with squids. Boot up bud.

psych0hans · June 24th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Lose that stupid ass swing arm and I will give you a

Wut he said!!! apart from that, Great bike!!!

LCR · June 24th, 2012, 09:03 AM

In all reality jeans aren't any better. how many people put holes in their jeans falling off their bicycle as a kid? and you were going what 10mph? So how are jeans going to help at 30 or even 70mph?

menikmati · June 24th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Congrats on the upgrade,..., something must be wrong with me because what others saw in those pictures as being wrong (swing arm), I didn't even notice, it was the utter lack of protective foot gear that had me worried...don't justify the people who equate gixxers with squids. Boot up bud.

This.

June 24th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

This.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Congrats on the upgrade,..., something must be wrong with me because what others saw in those pictures as being wrong (swing arm), I didn't even notice, it was the utter lack of protective foot gear that had me worried...don't justify the people who equate gixxers with squids. Boot up bud.

I do boot up, this is one of the few times where I simply couldn't wear the boots. Almost always wear them and everyone knows it's not always possible to go ATGATT
My smx5's

Trailerboy531 · June 24th, 2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Congrats on the upgrade,..., something must be wrong with me because what others saw in those pictures as being wrong (swing arm), I didn't even notice, it was the utter lack of protective foot gear that had me worried...don't justify the people who equate gixxers with squids. Boot up bud.

Same here.

And to the response about not always being possible to get ATGATT - untrue. It's always possible to crash and it's always possible to be fully geared when you do. Protect yourself ALWAYS and enjoy your new beautiful bike. I'm jelly.

June 24th, 2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cluck

Your new used bike makes the 250 look like a tricycle...nice job!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Same here.

And to the response about not always being possible to get ATGATT - untrue. It's always possible to crash and it's always possible to be fully geared when you do. Protect yourself ALWAYS and enjoy your new beautiful bike. I'm jelly.

Thanks guys.
Well I do appreciate all the people promoting ATGATT, as I also advocate it to anyone that wants to start riding. Its better that you guys get on people's asses because of gear and it could be completely the other way... some people call people in gear pussies. IDK where they get those ideas...

Also, washed and waxed her, replaced any bolts that were rusted, and now tomorrow I'll put new grips on her, tune the suspension, and get a quote on how much it will cost to get the swingarm back to stock spec.

I NEED TO NAME IT!

I also noticed that I have a full yoshimura exhaust system on this bike, thought it was just a slipon but it goes all the way to the headers

headshrink · June 24th, 2012, 01:36 PM

How much did your insurance change?

Trailerboy531 · June 24th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Gilgamesh.

Vergil · June 24th, 2012, 01:38 PM

Lasertron?

June 24th, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

How much did your insurance change?

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Gilgamesh.

It changed substantially... it went from oh... no big deal to HOLY *#!?
50 to 150

I'm going to take the msf course this summer to bring my rates down.

And.. trailerboy wut?
OHHH the name for the bike lol.

Does anyone have a good set of grips they would recommend?

June 24th, 2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vergil

Lasertron?

Gilgamesh and lastertron are both pretty badass hahaha!
That bike sure does accelerate like a laser

Also people, try not to ride 600cc motorcycles because it made me fall so deeply in love with the power that the 250 had to go.

Trailerboy531 · June 24th, 2012, 01:51 PM

I've ridden 600s. I LOVE the power. But I still love my 250. Unfortunately I admittedly do more stupid stuff in an effort to keep it exciting.

Don't do that.

Also.

Still saying Gilgamesh.

June 24th, 2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

I've ridden 600s. I LOVE the power. But I still love my 250. Unfortunately I admittedly do more stupid stuff in an effort to keep it exciting.

Don't do that.

Also.

Still saying Gilgamesh.

You're a bad boy!!!

Is the swingarm that ugly? I'm kinda too lazy to change it as of right now haha

Trailerboy531 · June 24th, 2012, 02:06 PM

yeah you should change that...

June 24th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

yeah you should change that...

Does anyone have an idea of what parts I need to get to get it back? I'm gonna go to the suzuki dealership tomorrow but I'd like an idea beforehand. Also, it's a longer brake line since its stretched, do I need another brake line or can I make it work?

Whiskey · June 24th, 2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codestp202

It changed substantially... it went from oh... no big deal to HOLY *#!?
50 to 150

I'm going to take the msf course this summer to bring my rates down.

And.. trailerboy wut?
OHHH the name for the bike lol.

Does anyone have a good set of grips they would recommend?

$150 on a 750cc is holy **** territory, as in holy **** that's cheap...

It would cost me £1100 ($1700) here

Alex · June 24th, 2012, 02:25 PM

I think he meant $150/month.

June 24th, 2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

$150 on a 750cc is holy **** territory, as in holy **** that's cheap...

It would cost me £1100 ($1700) here

Wow thats insanity... 1700 a month? My insurance is so inexpensive because I have a completely clean record. (Not very common for a 19 year old male with cars and motorcycles). That also includes collision (1k deductible),comprehensive (500), and I forget my other premiums on liability but they're good too.

Whiskey · June 24th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Ah, you pay monthly... I was thinking that seemed very cheap for the year...

About the same as here so

June 24th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Oh, Okay haha that makes a big difference.

June 25th, 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cluck

Holy crap I pay 101 bucks a year....there's something nice about the 250.

alex.s · June 25th, 2012, 11:43 AM

nice bike.

not a fan of the swingarm.

Nemesis · June 25th, 2012, 12:02 PM

I think for $4100 you could have gotten a better bike but so long as you're happy that's all that matter.

Ride safe. Stupid hurts.

June 25th, 2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I think for $4100 you could have gotten a better bike but so long as you're happy that's all that matter.

Ride safe. Stupid hurts.

I highly doubt I could have gotten anything more for 4k, all the bikes in the 04-06 range were priced at 5-5500 and had 10-22 thousand miles. This bike was listed at 5k

Jono · June 25th, 2012, 03:32 PM

So that swingarm is a bolt on kit, Right?

If so if is pretty simple to get it back to stock. Just remove the extensions. And get a new rear brake hose and chain from your local dealership.

thurt88 · June 25th, 2012, 03:34 PM

Like others have said, hate the swingarm.

Otherwise, nice bike. Im loyal kawi but I can appreciate a nice bike

June 25th, 2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

So that swingarm is a bolt on kit, Right?

If so if is pretty simple to get it back to stock. Just remove the extensions. And get a new rear brake hose and chain from your local dealership.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurt88

Like others have said, hate the swingarm.

Otherwise, nice bike. Im loyal kawi but I can appreciate a nice bike

Hahaha SO MUCH HATE ON DA SWINGARM
THEY SEE MY SWINGARM, THEY HATIN, THEY TROLLIN, TRYN TO GET ME TO CHANGE MAH SWINGARM, TRYN TO GET ME TO CHANGE MAH SWINGARM...

I was a loyal Kawi fan too, but I guess i love all of the bike bike manufacturers.

Yessir, thankfully the swingarm is a bolt on, the dealer was closed today... idk why, but I'm getting a quote on a new chain (or link remover) and and other small bits and pieces and I hopefully will have it back to stock by Wednesday or whenever I get around to it.

Indy250r · June 25th, 2012, 06:37 PM

Congrats on the nice new bike!

Malicious Logic · June 26th, 2012, 07:12 AM

Yeah...that swingarm is pretty ugly. Nice bike though.

How's that riding position after coming from the ninjette?

June 26th, 2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Yeah...that swingarm is pretty ugly. Nice bike though.

How's that riding position after coming from the ninjette?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cluck

That's a sweet swing arm......leave it on.

So give us the differences.....between the ninjette and gixxer.

Lol I know the swingarm doesnt look the best but geeze its not THAT bad. Just boughr new grips and some plastic clips and ordered a spanner wrench. I got a quote on the adjustment blocks i need to take it back to stock and I need a chain breaker to change the length then Ill be all set.

Differences between ninjette and gixxer:
The gixxer had mucg better braking power, it doesnt fall into the corner but it corners well even with the extended swingarm and im really excited to see what its capable of with the stock swingarm length.
The gixxer is so unbelievably fast it blows my mind. I can cruise at freeway speeds in 3rd gear and hit ridiculous speeds just in a first gear run. It feels great cruising on the highway. Its power band seems to be everywhere compared to the 8k and up on the ninja. The digital gauge is great and Im even getting 35-40 mpg which is decently close to my 45 on the 'jette. I lo lve the gixxer it is a mean piece of machinery
Also, the riding position is MUCH more bent over. This thing is not very comfortable to ride long distances but I do it anyeays

June 23rd, 2012, 08:12 PM	#1
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	The ninja is gone, replaced by Gixxer 750 Well, Never thought I would end up with a supersport let alone a 750cc. But the price was right and the bike is in fantastic condition for an 05. Mechanically perfect, cosmetics are great too, most people would leave it as is, however, I'm a perfectionist so it gives me plenty of work to do The bike has 8500 miles got it for 4100!! Yes, it has a 6" stretched swingarm, but the bike rides liek a dream. After some random nuts and bolts are changed, and the bike is cleaned up and the suspension is tuned to me (it was lowered for a short female rider), it will be PERFECT. I LOVE IT SO MUCH

June 23rd, 2012, 10:01 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	Your cornering must suck on that thing __________________________________________________ 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

June 24th, 2012, 07:45 AM	#6
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Good deal for those miles. GSXR-life-4-ever. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

June 24th, 2012, 01:36 PM	#17
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June 24th, 2012, 02:25 PM	#27
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June 23rd, 2012, 09:57 PM	#2
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Lose that stupid ass swing arm and I will give you a

June 24th, 2012, 07:27 AM	#5
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Aside from the fugly hideous swingarm, did you have any issues with the power difference between the ninjette & this sucker?

June 24th, 2012, 08:31 AM	#9
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	Nice, I have an 02 and 08 750. Plenty of power for sure and you can just roll on in 6th gear all day. Those tires aren't the best but they are certainly capable of any street duty. Just watch it when it gets cold that last pair I had took forever to warm up.

June 24th, 2012, 08:51 AM	#10
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the upgrade,..., something must be wrong with me because what others saw in those pictures as being wrong (swing arm), I didn't even notice, it was the utter lack of protective foot gear that had me worried...don't justify the people who equate gixxers with squids. Boot up bud.

June 24th, 2012, 09:03 AM	#12
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	In all reality jeans aren't any better. how many people put holes in their jeans falling off their bicycle as a kid? and you were going what 10mph? So how are jeans going to help at 30 or even 70mph?

June 24th, 2012, 01:36 PM	#18
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Gilgamesh.

June 24th, 2012, 01:38 PM	#19
Vergil Laser Quest Name: Austin Location: Ventura county Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245	Lasertron?

June 24th, 2012, 01:51 PM	#22
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I've ridden 600s. I LOVE the power. But I still love my 250. Unfortunately I admittedly do more stupid stuff in an effort to keep it exciting. Don't do that. Also. Still saying Gilgamesh.

June 24th, 2012, 02:06 PM	#24
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	yeah you should change that...

June 24th, 2012, 02:31 PM	#29
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Ah, you pay monthly... I was thinking that seemed very cheap for the year... About the same as here so

June 24th, 2012, 02:35 PM	#30
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	Oh, Okay haha that makes a big difference.

June 25th, 2012, 11:43 AM	#32
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	nice bike. not a fan of the swingarm. __________________________________________________

June 25th, 2012, 12:02 PM	#33
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I think for $4100 you could have gotten a better bike but so long as you're happy that's all that matter. Ride safe. Stupid hurts. __________________________________________________

June 25th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#35
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	So that swingarm is a bolt on kit, Right? If so if is pretty simple to get it back to stock. Just remove the extensions. And get a new rear brake hose and chain from your local dealership.

June 25th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#36
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Like others have said, hate the swingarm. Otherwise, nice bike. Im loyal kawi but I can appreciate a nice bike

June 25th, 2012, 06:37 PM	#38
Indy250r ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Indiana Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 KTM 990 ADV Posts: 234	Congrats on the nice new bike!

June 26th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#39
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Yeah...that swingarm is pretty ugly. Nice bike though. How's that riding position after coming from the ninjette? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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