New to me - 2006 650R

Kalivos · November 22nd, 2009, 10:11 PM

Hi there. So after doing a lot of test rides, I decided to settle on a used 650R. I like the Ninja 250's, and plan to get one in the future for taking on mountain roads and general fun with. But right now my commute to work is about 5-10 minutes on the freeway each day and I like the power range the 650 gives me.

I bought it used with 8k miles and a scrape on the left side fender from being dropped in a parking lot. Has a two brothers exhaust and lower handle bars. Very nice to ride, I'm loving it already.

Bought it Saturday afternoon, rode it home 60 miles, loved it. This afternoon went for a ride, came home, and ran into my old arch nemesis, gravel.

I park in the backyard, as that's where my garage is. Well to get back there you pull into a little drive way in the back that has some pavement and some gravel, and a gate you have to manually open. So I pulled in, came to a stop and put my leg down and heeeey, slipped in some gravel. Down goes the bike, but with my holding on to it and trying to keep it up with my knee. I had to slowly let it touch down and shut it off. Then had the joy of picking it back up and getting it down right. Small scratch on the side, nothing bad. I ****ing hate gravel.

Other than that though, no issues. Rawr. I'll probably stay around on these forums as they're very useful and educational. And they'll be better when I do eventually grab a 250.

CRXTrek · November 23rd, 2009, 10:00 AM

sad to hear about the drop,good luck with the bike

PICS ???

Kalivos · November 23rd, 2009, 12:57 PM

Pics are coming soon.

Snake · November 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM

Yes please post pics.

Grn99Kawi · November 23rd, 2009, 06:40 PM

definately need some pics! I like the 650R.. just not sure about teh sound of the parallel twin.. especially with an aftermarket pipe.

rockNroll · November 24th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalivos

Pics are coming soon.

Without pics... it never happened

November 22nd, 2009, 10:11 PM	#1
Kalivos ninjette.org member Name: private Location: lkklk Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 28	New to me - 2006 650R Hi there. So after doing a lot of test rides, I decided to settle on a used 650R. I like the Ninja 250's, and plan to get one in the future for taking on mountain roads and general fun with. But right now my commute to work is about 5-10 minutes on the freeway each day and I like the power range the 650 gives me. I bought it used with 8k miles and a scrape on the left side fender from being dropped in a parking lot. Has a two brothers exhaust and lower handle bars. Very nice to ride, I'm loving it already. Bought it Saturday afternoon, rode it home 60 miles, loved it. This afternoon went for a ride, came home, and ran into my old arch nemesis, gravel. I park in the backyard, as that's where my garage is. Well to get back there you pull into a little drive way in the back that has some pavement and some gravel, and a gate you have to manually open. So I pulled in, came to a stop and put my leg down and heeeey, slipped in some gravel. Down goes the bike, but with my holding on to it and trying to keep it up with my knee. I had to slowly let it touch down and shut it off. Then had the joy of picking it back up and getting it down right. Small scratch on the side, nothing bad. I ****ing hate gravel. Other than that though, no issues. Rawr. I'll probably stay around on these forums as they're very useful and educational. And they'll be better when I do eventually grab a 250.

November 23rd, 2009, 06:40 PM	#5
Grn99Kawi 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	definately need some pics! I like the 650R.. just not sure about teh sound of the parallel twin.. especially with an aftermarket pipe. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

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November 23rd, 2009, 10:00 AM	#2
CRXTrek 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	sad to hear about the drop,good luck with the bike PICS ???

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November 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Yes please post pics.