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April 22nd, 2010, 06:47 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Barak
Location: South-Central PA
Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250-J Special Edition Posts: 71
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The bank said I had to borrow more money so....
 2003 Honda Nighthawk 750 with 5700 miles. I needed another line of credit to build my score over the next year (buying a house next spring.) So why not get a bike? Even though I liked so many things about my ninjette, it was a love/hate relationship at times. My wife wanted something that would comfortably carry her on the back, and I wanted something I didn't have to work on every 3 days. Passing inspection is always a plus too. I would probably have gotten a J-Series Ninjette, but they don't fit me for some reason. My shins are too long. The nighthawk maintains the simplistic design that I prefer. No computers, not too much plastic, just a no-frills, reliable motorcycle. The power output is very linear and smooth, but has enough pull to be downright scary at 8000RPM. It fits my body much better than any ninjette ever did. Although not quite as good as the 2010 ER-6N that I REALLY wanted (DREAM BIKE!  ) I won't be getting to experience the thrill of a first-time knee down, but I guess I can live without it. I'm an "old" married man anyway.  I would have liked to keep the ninja, but the lender made me put $1350 down on a 3000 dollar used motorcycle due to my limited credit. Most of that wound up on a credit card, which the ninjette sale is going to pay off. So I've got a guy coming in a few hours to haul away my first motorcycle. I have mixed feelings about it. The bike was really just one huge headache, but it was so...fun! It had personality, made a lot of noise, it was the kind of machine that you could become one with. Though I'm not sure I ever felt 100% safe on it either. New tires would have helped a lot, but all that money went into my new bike. I would like to get another (nicer) one someday. But as my series of choice is the 86-87, that may be a bit difficult. |
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April 22nd, 2010, 10:26 AM
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FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER
Name: Steve
Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758
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Nice looking bike.
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April 22nd, 2010, 01:49 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Scott
Location: DFW TX
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja zx6r Posts: 609
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Nice looking bike! I love that classic style! Looks like who ever owned her before you took very good care of her.
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April 22nd, 2010, 04:00 PM
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Psychic war veteran
Name: Thomas
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663
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Rock on, that's cool! Good find, to be certain!
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April 22nd, 2010, 07:20 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: A
Location: Long Island, NY
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586
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that's a beauty! Ride safe and enjoy it!
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2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold |
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April 22nd, 2010, 08:23 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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Looks brand new
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April 22nd, 2010, 08:30 PM
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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.
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well i suppose it's OK if the bank says so
 clean looking machine congrats
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April 22nd, 2010, 08:56 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Anon
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488
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Quote:
 I'm going to have to keep that line in mind!Nice looking bike! I wish there was a bigger market for similar bikes in the US 
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April 22nd, 2010, 09:39 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
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LOL, awesome!
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April 23rd, 2010, 04:31 AM
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Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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Good looking bike. I wish anyone would tell me to spend more money. I get alot of the opposite though :shrugs:
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April 23rd, 2010, 08:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Slab
Location: indiana
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250 Posts: 102
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I had an 86 650 nighthawk years ago. It was reliable and had plenty of power.
.... my only extra thought, go green next time
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April 23rd, 2010, 05:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Russ
Location: Texas
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55
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Nice looking bike!
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April 24th, 2010, 08:56 AM
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dirty old man
Name: Chris
Location: Hazel Green, AL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 1
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sweet, there is something to be said about simplicity. Enjoy and ride safe
nb
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April 25th, 2010, 02:59 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Dre
Location: DMV
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622
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Enjoy the bike! Looks like it will be a blast for you and the wife.
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April 25th, 2010, 01:17 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: don
Location: Port Elgin NB Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742
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Enjoy the ride. That's what its all about.
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May 1st, 2010, 07:12 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Barak
Location: South-Central PA
Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250-J Special Edition Posts: 71
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The picture doesn't show a few scratches on the tail, and a crack in the taillight. My theory is that the bike sat in somebody's garage and got bumped around a bit. Other than those few items though the bike is in perfect shape. Only 5700 miles on her. Glad you guys like my new bike! It's currently 80 degrees with clear blue skies here. Time to get out and ride!
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