Sold my scooter

Focus Mike · June 29th, 2009, 11:37 PM

I am going to buy a Ninja 250R for 4500 out the door come thursday or friday.

I will keep you posted. I had a Vino 125cc. Do you guys get tired of your 250r's?

I don't plan on riding on the highway much. Just short trips and mostly in town (suburban) area to go to work/ girlfriends.

Any recalls with the 2009. The fit and finish of the bike is okay I would say, I did notice the one side had plastic that popped out a little more than the other side but these are minor issues. I believe you get what you pay for but the Ninja 250R seems like a fantastic starter bike that will fit my needs quite well.

Also the other Ninja 250 sites give me grief logging in and this site works well so far.

Hope to be a full time member soon if all goes well for me.

I like the blue color a lot.

Do you guys know when the 2010 models come out, or what colors they will be? I really like white bikes.

kkim · June 29th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Hi Mike. Are you buying the bike brand new from a dealer?

Focus Mike · June 30th, 2009, 12:08 AM

Yes.

kkim · June 30th, 2009, 12:12 AM

2010s most likely will be out in the fall. usually no word on colors until they are released.

AnarchoMoltov · June 30th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Mike I got a 2009 for sale asking 4500 color is blue...It has a no cut fender elim kit installed on it, so u could put the fender back on if u wanted 2...It has the area p standard carbon fiber exhaust, and I have the dyno jet kit for it not installed yet...It has proton flush mount led front turn signals, zero gravity dark smoke wind screen, swing arm spools...I have the bike monkey led tail light with integrated turn signals on the way (it shipped sunday), keiti tank pad....I just had itz first service done at the zone on 63rd st...it has under 1000 miles on it....hit me uo if yer intrested...itz already all pimped out..

Focus Mike · June 30th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Sounds good but I need to finance cause times are hard for me and I'm buying a bike... Like that makes sense

LOL

AnarchoMoltov · June 30th, 2009, 12:56 AM

I hear ya...I just bought mine after I was layed off, lol........

Focus Mike · June 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM

How do you guys hook up your Navi systems on these things? should I just put it in a tank bag and tape it in there or something along those lines???

I don't need at hooked up with a charger because of only short trips. I hear the garmin mounts will cause the gps unit to go flying off. I don't want my 200 dollar gps unit getting ruined.

Not a big deal but is there a way to put a 12v power point on there like a cigarette lighter type deal?

Alex · June 30th, 2009, 05:45 AM

/moved to general

Strider · June 30th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus Mike

I had a Vino 125cc. Do you guys get tired of your 250r's? .

NEVER. I love my bike, for me there is no other bikes than the 250.
(except to look at)
I used to think I wanted a 600 or 650 .... I was dreaming.
250 is all a man or woman will ever need

CC Cowboy · June 30th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus Mike

How do you guys hook up your Navi systems on these things? should I just put it in a tank bag and tape it in there or something along those lines???

I don't need at hooked up with a charger because of only short trips. I hear the garmin mounts will cause the gps unit to go flying off. I don't want my 200 dollar gps unit getting ruined.

Not a big deal but is there a way to put a 12v power point on there like a cigarette lighter type deal?

I use sonar. It works well when it rains.

noche_caliente · June 30th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Welcome Mike, and good luck with the purchase.... though as the bikes are usually toys, (unless you don't have a car) wtih the rough economy, maybe you should rethink buying now if you don't have the money? Don't want to be anyone's mom on here, but just saying.... you even said yourself that it seemed a little odd....
as for your other question about the gps - check out the wiki and the DIY threads, or use the search button - I think you'll find much of what you seek

Apex · June 30th, 2009, 08:43 AM

I wouldn't want anything like that exposed (GPS unit that is) to the elements, unless it was designed for it. Then again, I probably still wouldn't want that.

They have cheap tank bags with map mounts (attached via velcro). I'd put the GPS in there. Just be careful, because it may get rather hot, and have no airflow.

I think they make aftermarket GPS mounts that are rather sturdy. May be worth looking into.

Of course CC's sonar works better than anything else out there.

almost40 · June 30th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Welcome Focus Mike hope you find what your seeking here. Give the place a good look around. Theres tons and tons of info here.

Focus Mike · June 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I will have a good amount of steady income after august 1st. I will have payed of a huge debt.

This scooter (I didn't erase) I mean bike, I'm still thinking (SCOOTER IN MY HEAD) this bike will be alright for me to get, I will just have to turtle up my drinking money, and spend it on gas instead.

I really do want this bike. I am only nervous about taking it home. I am actually thinking about buying it thursday and riding it home at like 10-11 at night.

Then go to work in the morning and practice real late at night on friday. I know the streets around my house very well, and I know where almost all the potholes are.

Alex · June 30th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I wouldn't want anything like that exposed (GPS unit that is) to the elements, unless it was designed for it. Then again, I probably still wouldn't want that.

Many GPS's are designed for just that. Most Garmins, in particular are quite water resistant and will have zero issues in even the heaviest downpour. There are also plenty of solid mounts available that will never have any issues. The only mount complaint that come up pretty often on Garmins is when people use the light-duty plastic bicycle mount on a motorcycle, and the vibration breaks it very quickly. But it was never designed for that, and is being misused in the first place.

patw · June 30th, 2009, 10:41 AM

If you want to save some coin on the GPS unit type (car GPS is cheaper) and on the mounting (hard to beat $2.50 USD)... but don't mind a bit of risk

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22638

Alex · June 30th, 2009, 10:46 AM

There are some really inexpensive ones out there, that's true.

SpyderGirl · June 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM

First of all I love my 250 and I can't see me ever really getting rid of it, except to maybe get another 250. As far as mounting a GPS... check out www.mountguys.com for mounting anything and everything to your bike, car, boat, airplane, etc, etc. I have a Nuvi 760 on my Spyder using a clutch resevoir mount. Very solid, very sturdy. It has seen about 1500 miles since I've installed it and some rough terrain and high speeds along the way. No problems. However the Nuvi series is not really designed for motorcycle use as it is not waterproof. For motorcycle you want a Zumo... if you can afford one!!!!

backinthesaddleagain · June 30th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Imho the dark orange color on the zx10 would be a nice 2010 addition for the 250r
Posted via Mobile Device

RedNinja09 · July 26th, 2009, 09:38 PM

Nice ! I am just sold my Yamaha Zuma 125 and bought a brand new red Ninja 250. I personally feel safer on it. For example, hitting a bump or ripple in the road doesnt send me flying off my seat like on the scooter. PLUS I can go twice as fast. No turning back now !

June 29th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	Sold my scooter I am going to buy a Ninja 250R for 4500 out the door come thursday or friday. I will keep you posted. I had a Vino 125cc. Do you guys get tired of your 250r's? I don't plan on riding on the highway much. Just short trips and mostly in town (suburban) area to go to work/ girlfriends. Any recalls with the 2009. The fit and finish of the bike is okay I would say, I did notice the one side had plastic that popped out a little more than the other side but these are minor issues. I believe you get what you pay for but the Ninja 250R seems like a fantastic starter bike that will fit my needs quite well. Also the other Ninja 250 sites give me grief logging in and this site works well so far. Hope to be a full time member soon if all goes well for me. I like the blue color a lot. Do you guys know when the 2010 models come out, or what colors they will be? I really like white bikes.

June 30th, 2009, 05:45 AM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to general __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 30th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#12
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Mike, and good luck with the purchase.... though as the bikes are usually toys, (unless you don't have a car) wtih the rough economy, maybe you should rethink buying now if you don't have the money? Don't want to be anyone's mom on here, but just saying.... you even said yourself that it seemed a little odd.... as for your other question about the gps - check out the wiki and the DIY threads, or use the search button - I think you'll find much of what you seek __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 30th, 2009, 08:43 AM	#13
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't want anything like that exposed (GPS unit that is) to the elements, unless it was designed for it. Then again, I probably still wouldn't want that. They have cheap tank bags with map mounts (attached via velcro). I'd put the GPS in there. Just be careful, because it may get rather hot, and have no airflow. I think they make aftermarket GPS mounts that are rather sturdy. May be worth looking into. Of course CC's sonar works better than anything else out there. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 30th, 2009, 09:25 AM	#14
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Welcome Focus Mike hope you find what your seeking here. Give the place a good look around. Theres tons and tons of info here. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

June 29th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Hi Mike. Are you buying the bike brand new from a dealer?

June 30th, 2009, 12:08 AM	#3
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	Yes.

June 30th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	2010s most likely will be out in the fall. usually no word on colors until they are released.

June 30th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#5
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	Mike I got a 2009 for sale asking 4500 color is blue...It has a no cut fender elim kit installed on it, so u could put the fender back on if u wanted 2...It has the area p standard carbon fiber exhaust, and I have the dyno jet kit for it not installed yet...It has proton flush mount led front turn signals, zero gravity dark smoke wind screen, swing arm spools...I have the bike monkey led tail light with integrated turn signals on the way (it shipped sunday), keiti tank pad....I just had itz first service done at the zone on 63rd st...it has under 1000 miles on it....hit me uo if yer intrested...itz already all pimped out..

June 30th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#6
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	Sounds good but I need to finance cause times are hard for me and I'm buying a bike... Like that makes sense LOL

June 30th, 2009, 12:56 AM	#7
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	I hear ya...I just bought mine after I was layed off, lol........

June 30th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#8
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	How do you guys hook up your Navi systems on these things? should I just put it in a tank bag and tape it in there or something along those lines??? I don't need at hooked up with a charger because of only short trips. I hear the garmin mounts will cause the gps unit to go flying off. I don't want my 200 dollar gps unit getting ruined. Not a big deal but is there a way to put a 12v power point on there like a cigarette lighter type deal?

June 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#15
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	I will have a good amount of steady income after august 1st. I will have payed of a huge debt. This scooter (I didn't erase) I mean bike, I'm still thinking (SCOOTER IN MY HEAD) this bike will be alright for me to get, I will just have to turtle up my drinking money, and spend it on gas instead. I really do want this bike. I am only nervous about taking it home. I am actually thinking about buying it thursday and riding it home at like 10-11 at night. Then go to work in the morning and practice real late at night on friday. I know the streets around my house very well, and I know where almost all the potholes are.

June 30th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#17
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	If you want to save some coin on the GPS unit type (car GPS is cheaper) and on the mounting (hard to beat $2.50 USD)... but don't mind a bit of risk http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22638 __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

June 30th, 2009, 10:46 AM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	There are some really inexpensive ones out there, that's true. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#19
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	First of all I love my 250 and I can't see me ever really getting rid of it, except to maybe get another 250. As far as mounting a GPS... check out www.mountguys.com for mounting anything and everything to your bike, car, boat, airplane, etc, etc. I have a Nuvi 760 on my Spyder using a clutch resevoir mount. Very solid, very sturdy. It has seen about 1500 miles since I've installed it and some rough terrain and high speeds along the way. No problems. However the Nuvi series is not really designed for motorcycle use as it is not waterproof. For motorcycle you want a Zumo... if you can afford one!!!! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

June 30th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Imho the dark orange color on the zx10 would be a nice 2010 addition for the 250r Posted via Mobile Device

July 26th, 2009, 09:38 PM	#21
RedNinja09 RedNinja09 Name: Chris Location: Carol Stream IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Nice ! I am just sold my Yamaha Zuma 125 and bought a brand new red Ninja 250. I personally feel safer on it. For example, hitting a bump or ripple in the road doesnt send me flying off my seat like on the scooter. PLUS I can go twice as fast. No turning back now !

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