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May 16th, 2013, 08:04 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: SWMO/SEKS
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Vulcan 500 Posts: 44
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Good News!
For anyone that remembers me... about 3 weeks ago I posted that my insurance would not cover a 250 ninja of any year strictly because it carried the ninja name.
Well after a few weeks of giving up hope on a ninja and looking for a cruiser, my dad told me that I could get my own insurance coverage on just a bike... Well after about 15 minutes on the internet I got a quote from Progressive and am now BACK in the market for a Ninja! I will be going this Sunday hopefully (weather permitting) to look at my friends 2007 with about 10k miles. So my chances of joining the Ninjette family are now better than ever! |
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May 16th, 2013, 08:08 PM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Isn't it a 248cc 250 ex not a ninja
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May 16th, 2013, 08:17 PM
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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
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My insurance has my bike listed as a Kawasaki EX250. They told me the rates go up based on the engine size not the style of bike.
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May 16th, 2013, 10:45 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: SWMO/SEKS
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Vulcan 500 Posts: 44
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I got insurance quoted through progressive, full coverage for just me on an 07 ex250-F is $186 a year.
Which is much much much cheaper than my families insurance quoted me ($492 per 6 months on an 03 Honda Shadow)... Question on pricing... My friend has a 2007 with 10k miles, new front and rear tires, runs fine just needs some Techron or Seafoam run through it. He is asking 1750, I talked him down to $1550. That a decent price? It's the best price around here I could find and I know the owner and it's history. |
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May 17th, 2013, 01:46 AM
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B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
Blog Entries: 3
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I was quoted about $600/yr full coverage on a 650r but pay closer to $1,200/yr on my zx6r (636cc). If you can find an insurance company that charges less for zx6r coverage than a 650r.... let me know
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Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja |
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May 17th, 2013, 04:46 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: dennis
Location: swmo
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237
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That is a great price for the bike around here. I paid 1300 for my 2000, as for insurance I paid 133 a year for full coverage but am also 23
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May 17th, 2013, 06:46 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Looks like it pays big dividends to shop it.
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May 17th, 2013, 10:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chase
Location: California
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225
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May 18th, 2013, 04:00 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: SWMO/SEKS
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Vulcan 500 Posts: 44
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I'm 20. My mom isn't happy I'm getting one, but she knows I'll be careful. She isn't worried about me she is worried about others who aren't paying attention.
Bought all my gear before I even finished the MSF course.  I was excited I guess lol.
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May 18th, 2013, 11:50 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: CT
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 14
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bummp for doing the research! insurance can be trickyy
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May 19th, 2013, 02:23 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: SWMO/SEKS
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Vulcan 500 Posts: 44
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Yeah I should have researched sooner. But oh well at least I didn't spend the extra money for a cruiser before figuring it out.
Went and checked my friends bike out today... it was alright an 07 with about 11k miles. Needs carbs rebuilt or heavily cleaned. And I didn't get to ride it because of a dead battery... he won't go lower than 1550 on it due to the new tires he put on it. The search is still on. Hoping to go look at an 08 this week... |
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May 19th, 2013, 03:01 PM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Good job on walking away. That carb may be a carb clean or burnt it valves. Either way don't pay to fix his headaches.
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May 19th, 2013, 03:03 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Jesse
Location: Ann arbor mi
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374
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May 19th, 2013, 03:19 PM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Why not? Could be burnt piston crushed/burnt ringlands etc. A lean condition could have done lots if bad things. Either way its the current owne's problem. If you are buying, always assume the worse. The deal of a lifetime comes once a week.
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May 19th, 2013, 04:25 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: AZ
Location: Orlando FL
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 213
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Cool man, you must be pumped. I was too once I finally had the money and could start seriously looking for a bike. That was 6 months ago and I still LOVE my ninja.
I don't have any insurance on my ninja 250 because I'm stupid and in florida it's not necessary if you own the bike outright. I will be getting it as soon as the my money permits. |
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May 21st, 2013, 02:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: SWMO/SEKS
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Vulcan 500 Posts: 44
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So while doing some more searching around I found this bike nearby: http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/3762511824.html
texted them, they still have it, and it has a clean title. Any thoughts on this one? I'm trying to get some more info on it from the sellers. |
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May 31st, 2013, 10:35 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: dennis
Location: swmo
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237
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If you are still looking to buy a ninja I have mine up for sale. $1200 it is a 2000 model, I just change the oil and did a valve adjustment at 12k it is now sitting a little over 13k I have looked on CL and this is probably the cheapest you will find around here. If you are interested PM me
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