Seriously thinking of selling the ninjette

paterick4o8 · July 30th, 2012, 12:19 PM

Hi all, it's been a while since I've logged on, but glad to see this thing going as it too has helped me with my various bike and specific ninjette questions, as well as motorcycling/motorcycles in general.

I've had my 250 since Feb 2008 -- riding it for 4 1/2 years and 23,000 miles which even surprised me. (It's felt more like 3 years of ownership and riding lol). Did a track day which was beyond fun and sharpening my skills even more. Taken it on trips as far down as San Diego and back. I've learned so much on this bike!

Long story short, as much as I love this bike I have come to a conclusion that it's time to step it up in engine size and go for a 600, and I don't have the space for 2 bikes. I've once ridden the 2009 ZX6R and had a blast. Probably going to take a spin or two on my friend's 05 YZF R6 as well get adjusted to the throttle difference again. Don't have a set time frame on when I'll be replacing, but hoping not longer than a year's wait.. depends on timing and if I can find the right bike, ideally 2011 ZX6R.

Just chiming in here. This may also lead to me parting out some extra things, or posting the bike for sale but will have to wait as well...

rceezy · July 30th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Hey twin!

I'm subscribed. I might want some of your schtuff. Good luck on your search.

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 12:30 PM

23k on the ninjette? Ditch it before that next valve adjustment!

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 12:30 PM

Just saw that you are in san jose, I'd have bought your bike if you posted this 2 weeks ago!

Bosgarage57 · July 30th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Way I see it, bikes are fairly cheap, and if you want to try something new, try it. You can always get another 250. I usually trade bikes about twice a year

THE BIG SITT · July 30th, 2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosgarage57

Way I see it, bikes are fairly cheap, and if you want to try something new, try it. You can always get another 250. I usually trade bikes about twice a year

Can I borrow some money? I have an itch for a new bike, but I don't have the money. Since a couple of grand is cheap to you…….. can I borrow some money?

Bosgarage57 · July 30th, 2012, 01:26 PM

compared to cars, yes I believe bikes are cheap. Andy you could trade your 250 plus a little cash and have an older 600 . Thats what Im saying.

alex.s · July 30th, 2012, 02:50 PM

hope you have fun with the new ride you grab. only suggestion is sell the ninja in summer and buy the new bike in winter. youll be better off funding wise, but maybe not sanity wise not having a bike for awhile.

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Or buy the bike in the winter and sell the ninjette in the summer

alex.s · July 30th, 2012, 03:01 PM

he said he doesnt have room for 2 bikes.

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 03:23 PM

He can leave it at my house, I have room

rceezy · July 30th, 2012, 03:24 PM

Pillow fight!

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 03:27 PM

On ninjas?

rceezy · July 30th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Duh.

Jiggles · July 30th, 2012, 03:30 PM

I'll get my full leather jammies

paterick4o8 · July 31st, 2012, 01:12 PM

Stopped by a dealer near work to check out the new model. Too bad they don't have any in blue. Might be hard finding this blue 2011 then..

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

Hey twin!

I'm subscribed. I might want some of your schtuff. Good luck on your search.

Yo twin. hah fasho I'll you know, and thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

hope you have fun with the new ride you grab. only suggestion is sell the ninja in summer and buy the new bike in winter. youll be better off funding wise, but maybe not sanity wise not having a bike for awhile.

Yeah been thinking about that. Sanity wise will be tough indeed even if it's only 3 or 4 months!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

He can leave it at my house, I have room

Damn you have room for 3 bikes? Lucky. I could leave it covered up in the backyard at my parents if they're cool with that, still weighing out options.

Jiggles · July 31st, 2012, 01:15 PM

Got 3 bikes already here, probably have room for another 3 or 4 in the front driveway, garage just needs a few things picked up and then I could fit 2 in there and of course there is always the shed in the backyard

paterick4o8 · August 11th, 2012, 11:26 PM

I sold it this past Wednesday to chick from Monterrey area. Ain't gonna say it was easy to let 'er go. being bikeless for 3 days has already sucked

Jiggles · August 12th, 2012, 12:19 AM

I pity you. If you want you can look at mine, but no touching

Jiggles · August 12th, 2012, 12:20 AM

What did you end up selling it for?

rceezy · August 12th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Hugs.

ARc · August 12th, 2012, 04:19 PM

Been there when someone ran over my bike with his truck..Good luck finding that 600!

paterick4o8 · August 24th, 2012, 01:31 PM

sold for a good deal

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

Hugs.

even thugs need hugs. thanks! lol

parts available here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=112555

btw.. got a ZX-6 now.

Cazper · August 24th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Congrats on the new ride!!!

paterick4o8 · August 25th, 2012, 07:18 PM

teaser pic attached..

once I get her cleaned up (got all dirty from today's ride) I'll take pics with my SLR and post up in the ex-ninjettes lair

July 30th, 2012, 12:19 PM	#1
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Seriously thinking of selling the ninjette Hi all, it's been a while since I've logged on, but glad to see this thing going as it too has helped me with my various bike and specific ninjette questions, as well as motorcycling/motorcycles in general. I've had my 250 since Feb 2008 -- riding it for 4 1/2 years and 23,000 miles which even surprised me. (It's felt more like 3 years of ownership and riding lol). Did a track day which was beyond fun and sharpening my skills even more. Taken it on trips as far down as San Diego and back. I've learned so much on this bike! Long story short, as much as I love this bike I have come to a conclusion that it's time to step it up in engine size and go for a 600, and I don't have the space for 2 bikes. I've once ridden the 2009 ZX6R and had a blast. Probably going to take a spin or two on my friend's 05 YZF R6 as well get adjusted to the throttle difference again. Don't have a set time frame on when I'll be replacing, but hoping not longer than a year's wait.. depends on timing and if I can find the right bike, ideally 2011 ZX6R. Just chiming in here. This may also lead to me parting out some extra things, or posting the bike for sale but will have to wait as well...

July 30th, 2012, 12:30 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	23k on the ninjette? Ditch it before that next valve adjustment! __________________________________________________ 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

July 30th, 2012, 12:30 PM	#4
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	Just saw that you are in san jose, I'd have bought your bike if you posted this 2 weeks ago! __________________________________________________ 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

July 30th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#8
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	hope you have fun with the new ride you grab. only suggestion is sell the ninja in summer and buy the new bike in winter. youll be better off funding wise, but maybe not sanity wise not having a bike for awhile. __________________________________________________

July 30th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#9
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	Or buy the bike in the winter and sell the ninjette in the summer __________________________________________________ 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

July 30th, 2012, 12:21 PM	#2
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Hey twin! I'm subscribed. I might want some of your schtuff. Good luck on your search.

July 30th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#5
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Way I see it, bikes are fairly cheap, and if you want to try something new, try it. You can always get another 250. I usually trade bikes about twice a year

July 30th, 2012, 01:26 PM	#7
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	compared to cars, yes I believe bikes are cheap. Andy you could trade your 250 plus a little cash and have an older 600 . Thats what Im saying.

July 30th, 2012, 03:01 PM	#10
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	he said he doesnt have room for 2 bikes. __________________________________________________

July 30th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#11
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	He can leave it at my house, I have room __________________________________________________ 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

July 30th, 2012, 03:24 PM	#12
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Pillow fight!

July 30th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#13
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	On ninjas? __________________________________________________ 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

July 30th, 2012, 03:29 PM	#14
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Duh.

July 30th, 2012, 03:30 PM	#15
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	I'll get my full leather jammies __________________________________________________ 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

July 31st, 2012, 01:15 PM	#17
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	Got 3 bikes already here, probably have room for another 3 or 4 in the front driveway, garage just needs a few things picked up and then I could fit 2 in there and of course there is always the shed in the backyard __________________________________________________ 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 11th, 2012, 11:26 PM	#18
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Sold I sold it this past Wednesday to chick from Monterrey area. Ain't gonna say it was easy to let 'er go. being bikeless for 3 days has already sucked

August 12th, 2012, 12:19 AM	#19
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	I pity you. If you want you can look at mine, but no touching __________________________________________________ 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 12th, 2012, 12:20 AM	#20
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 did you end up selling it for? __________________________________________________ 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 12th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#21
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Hugs.

August 12th, 2012, 04:19 PM	#22
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	Been there when someone ran over my bike with his truck..Good luck finding that 600! __________________________________________________

August 24th, 2012, 02:21 PM	#24
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Congrats on the new ride!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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