Respect from a longtime cruiser rider

ekonkjack · January 16th, 2014, 08:37 AM

Some of you may have read my intro in the new member section but for those that hadn't, I have been riding since the early seventies and have owned eight bikes. A couple of Harleys, four Yamahas, a Suzuki, and a Honda. Right now I'm riding an 04 RoadStar that I bought new and have 40 something thousand flawless miles on and will keep until one of us dies. I have never had a sport bike and have been feeling that I am missing out on a different but equally fun type of riding. As I don't want to invest much money into a second bike, I think I hear a Ninja calling to me. Inexpensive, easy on gas, good handling, and style up the wazoo, I think a Kawasaki Ninjette would fit nicely in the garage next to my RoadStar Midnight Betty(bam a lam).

cuong-nutz · January 16th, 2014, 08:42 AM

Do it. You know you want to

antiant · January 16th, 2014, 08:48 AM

Get a 300, they are soooo fun!

lgk · January 16th, 2014, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Get a 300, they are soooo fun!

+1

JohnnyBravo · January 16th, 2014, 10:03 AM

Get you some!!!

That is all

c-dog · January 16th, 2014, 05:33 PM

You could get a great deal on a pre-gen bike. I see 2007s with low miles for very good prices. You would enjoy the 250 a lot.

Sirref · January 16th, 2014, 05:55 PM

You can get great deals on newgen ('08-'12) 250s as well thanks to the 300 being on the market. It's a great alternative if you don't mind carbs and it's something like half the price on my craigslist feed.

greenaero · January 16th, 2014, 06:31 PM

Great decision, you won't be disappointed!

fishdip · January 16th, 2014, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Get a 300, they are soooo fun!

-1

Bill N · January 17th, 2014, 03:32 PM

Been riding since 1963. Many bikes over the years. Currently have an 1100cc Moto Guzzi, a 1300cc Yamaha FJR and a 250 Ninjette. The Ninjette (2008) is an absolute hoot. I ride it more than my bigger bikes now. The bike is just fun and joy and so far flawless. It compliments my bigger bikes perfectly in that its so convenient for short rides and/or commuting. The big bikes are for long trips and camping. If I were to buy one now I'd go for the 300 as long as price was no issue. However any Ninjette 250 will save bucks and be worth every penney spent. Bill

Ducati999 · January 17th, 2014, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill N

Been riding since 1963. Many bikes over the years. Currently have an 1100cc Moto Guzzi, a 1300cc Yamaha FJR and a 250 Ninjette. The Ninjette (2008) is an absolute hoot. I ride it more than my bigger bikes now. The bike is just fun and joy and so far flawless. It compliments my bigger bikes perfectly in that its so convenient for short rides and/or commuting. The big bikes are for long trips and camping. If I were to buy one now I'd go for the 300 as long as price was no issue. However any Ninjette 250 will save bucks and be worth every penney spent. Bill

+100 I am in the same situation and would/have done the same. I have the bigger bikes for when I need them but the ninja is such a blast! I am even considering one for the track also. Would deff recommend to a friend

CC Cowboy · January 17th, 2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducati999

+100 I am in the same situation and would/have done the same. I have the bigger bikes for when I need them but the ninja is such a blast! I am even considering one for the track also. Would deff recommend to a friend

Thompson!

rasta · January 18th, 2014, 12:20 AM

Nice idea

. I personally like cruisers a lot too and will for sure have one at some point. Hopefully a Warrior

Ducati999 · January 18th, 2014, 02:01 PM

Thompson CT track is my intended target and if I can convince the wife I will also hit NY and NH but the budget will determine how many track days I can enjoy this year,

Sirref · January 18th, 2014, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Nice idea

. I personally like cruisers a lot too and will for sure have one at some point. Hopefully a Warrior

I'm not much of a cruiser guy but that looks like a nice ride. I'd mostly be looking for a bike that would be great for 2up touring if I were to look at a cruiser, Something like a touring bike (i.e. goldwing/massive harley) is too heavy and similar to driving a car to be enjoyable.

Donniejoe · January 20th, 2014, 08:16 PM

I've had a 1300 VTX since 2008 and put 49,000 miles on it. Got my hands on a 2006 Ninjette last fall. It is a blast to ride. I'll keep the VTX forever, but the Ninjette is a fun little ride.

January 16th, 2014, 08:37 AM	#1
ekonkjack ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: Eastern Ct. Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): @004 Yamaha Roadstar Posts: 13	Respect from a longtime cruiser rider Some of you may have read my intro in the new member section but for those that hadn't, I have been riding since the early seventies and have owned eight bikes. A couple of Harleys, four Yamahas, a Suzuki, and a Honda. Right now I'm riding an 04 RoadStar that I bought new and have 40 something thousand flawless miles on and will keep until one of us dies. I have never had a sport bike and have been feeling that I am missing out on a different but equally fun type of riding. As I don't want to invest much money into a second bike, I think I hear a Ninja calling to me. Inexpensive, easy on gas, good handling, and style up the wazoo, I think a Kawasaki Ninjette would fit nicely in the garage next to my RoadStar Midnight Betty(bam a lam).
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January 16th, 2014, 08:42 AM	#2
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Do it. You know you want to __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 16th, 2014, 10:03 AM	#5
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Get you some!!! That is all __________________________________________________

January 16th, 2014, 06:31 PM	#8
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Great decision, you won't be disappointed! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

January 18th, 2014, 12:20 AM	#13
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Nice idea . I personally like cruisers a lot too and will for sure have one at some point. Hopefully a Warrior __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

January 16th, 2014, 08:48 AM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Get a 300, they are soooo fun!

January 16th, 2014, 05:33 PM	#6
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	You could get a great deal on a pre-gen bike. I see 2007s with low miles for very good prices. You would enjoy the 250 a lot.

January 16th, 2014, 05:55 PM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	You can get great deals on newgen ('08-'12) 250s as well thanks to the 300 being on the market. It's a great alternative if you don't mind carbs and it's something like half the price on my craigslist feed.

January 17th, 2014, 03:32 PM	#10
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Been riding since 1963. Many bikes over the years. Currently have an 1100cc Moto Guzzi, a 1300cc Yamaha FJR and a 250 Ninjette. The Ninjette (2008) is an absolute hoot. I ride it more than my bigger bikes now. The bike is just fun and joy and so far flawless. It compliments my bigger bikes perfectly in that its so convenient for short rides and/or commuting. The big bikes are for long trips and camping. If I were to buy one now I'd go for the 300 as long as price was no issue. However any Ninjette 250 will save bucks and be worth every penney spent. Bill

January 18th, 2014, 02:01 PM	#14
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Thompson CT track is my intended target and if I can convince the wife I will also hit NY and NH but the budget will determine how many track days I can enjoy this year,

January 20th, 2014, 08:16 PM	#16
Donniejoe ninjette.org member Name: Donnie Location: Russellville, AR Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Honda VTX 1300, Honda Aero 750, Kawasaki Ninja 250 2006 Posts: 36	I've had a 1300 VTX since 2008 and put 49,000 miles on it. Got my hands on a 2006 Ninjette last fall. It is a blast to ride. I'll keep the VTX forever, but the Ninjette is a fun little ride.

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