Ex-250 owner thinking about going back.

BlackRain · July 26th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Hi name is James. I owned an 06 250 that I bought new in June 06.

I rode the bike as a commuter for two years, riding year round in Virginia. 25*F was my limit

The most fun I had on it was in Deals Gap the week before I sold it. Sold for $2200 with 30,624 miles.

So after selling it and a 78 KZ1000, I bought a 97 GSXR600 for track use. Then I wanted to ride it on the street so I made it street legal.

I am here because I do like the 250 and am wanting another, just waiting to see what 2010 will bring, interested to see if the euro FI 250 comes to America.

Alex · July 26th, 2009, 09:15 AM

BlackRain! Glad you found us...

AnarchoMoltov · July 26th, 2009, 09:18 AM

noche_caliente · July 26th, 2009, 09:24 AM

welcome! It's nice to have you here with us, but I wouldn't hold your breath on the FI version coming any time soon

sharky nrk · July 26th, 2009, 10:41 AM

nice kz!!!

komohana · July 26th, 2009, 11:02 AM

welcome to the forum james

that kz IS sweet

CANTFUNCTION · July 26th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Welcome James

Snake · July 26th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Hello and welcome.

Grn99Kawi · July 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM

welcome

Is it tough to go from a 600 to a 250 I wonder? My Ninja is a great bike and a lot of fun for commuting and riding.. but if I were used to a 600 I think I'd miss the passing power on parkways and such..

Strider · July 26th, 2009, 02:58 PM

James

Glad to have you with us!
I hear that 250 callin' you ...

Is your username an Ozzy reference by any chance?

BlackRain · July 26th, 2009, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the welcomes.

Going back to a 250 for commuting really would be for the fun factor of riding, and the cheaper upkeep. The lack of power compared to a 600 does not matter to me. The 250 is very capable in the right hands.

The 600 is staying on as a track bike, and I also have a spare SRAD frame that will be built up with a 750 into a naked bike.

BlackRain is a nickname from the guys I used to work with. Im asian so they call me Black Rain as in the movie. All in good fun though, of course.

Another pic of the KZ

OldGuy · July 26th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Welcome - let us know what you end up with for a ride.

BlueTyke · July 27th, 2009, 07:26 AM

Welcome to the boards!!

tjkamper · July 27th, 2009, 07:42 AM

hope you get another 250.

KJohnson21 · July 27th, 2009, 12:26 PM

emt250 · July 27th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Welcome = )

ASecretNinja · July 27th, 2009, 01:42 PM

I'd suggest a 500. Similar package to the 250, but closer to the power you are used to.

I hate to be a downer, but fuel injection isn't going to do anything but make the bike harder to work on, give you slightly better gas mileage, and maybe 1 extra horsepower. I asked my mechanic about doing some engine work to my 250 and his bottom line thought is that no matter what you do to the bike, the single most limiting factor is the displacement. I rode dirt bikes for 10 years before getting my 250, and I'm honestly starting to feel the limits of the power after just 600 miles. I've got the full racing muzzy exhaust, K&N filter, full synthetic oil (which does make a difference). I guess I'm just trying to say that if you want a 250 for nostalgia sake, get one. I love mine, but I'm more than ready to move up. Suzuki in particular has some great 650 VTwins.

BlueRaven · July 27th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Love the skull brake light on your old kawi

July 26th, 2009, 09:13 AM	#1
BlackRain ninjette.org member Name: James Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 97 GSXR 600 Posts: 15	Ex-250 owner thinking about going back. Hi name is James. I owned an 06 250 that I bought new in June 06. I rode the bike as a commuter for two years, riding year round in Virginia. 25*F was my limit The most fun I had on it was in Deals Gap the week before I sold it. Sold for $2200 with 30,624 miles. So after selling it and a 78 KZ1000, I bought a 97 GSXR600 for track use. Then I wanted to ride it on the street so I made it street legal. I am here because I do like the 250 and am wanting another, just waiting to see what 2010 will bring, interested to see if the euro FI 250 comes to America.

July 26th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#2
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July 26th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome! It's nice to have you here with us, but I wouldn't hold your breath on the FI version coming any time soon __________________________________________________ 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

July 26th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#6
komohana 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.	welcome to the forum james that kz IS sweet __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

July 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#9
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	welcome Is it tough to go from a 600 to a 250 I wonder? My Ninja is a great bike and a lot of fun for commuting and riding.. but if I were used to a 600 I think I'd miss the passing power on parkways and such.. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

July 26th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#3
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378

July 26th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#5
sharky nrk 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.	nice kz!!!

July 26th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#7
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Welcome James

July 26th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#8
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July 26th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#10
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	James Glad to have you with us! I hear that 250 callin' you ... Is your username an Ozzy reference by any chance? __________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATGATT 4EVER

July 26th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#11
BlackRain ninjette.org member Name: James Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 97 GSXR 600 Posts: 15	Thanks for the welcomes. Going back to a 250 for commuting really would be for the fun factor of riding, and the cheaper upkeep. The lack of power compared to a 600 does not matter to me. The 250 is very capable in the right hands. The 600 is staying on as a track bike, and I also have a spare SRAD frame that will be built up with a 750 into a naked bike. BlackRain is a nickname from the guys I used to work with. Im asian so they call me Black Rain as in the movie. All in good fun though, of course. Another pic of the KZ __________________________________________________ "A Horse Only Goes So Fast." My Videos

July 26th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#12
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July 27th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#13
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July 27th, 2009, 07:42 AM	#14
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	hope you get another 250. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 27th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#15
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

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July 27th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#17
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	I'd suggest a 500. Similar package to the 250, but closer to the power you are used to. I hate to be a downer, but fuel injection isn't going to do anything but make the bike harder to work on, give you slightly better gas mileage, and maybe 1 extra horsepower. I asked my mechanic about doing some engine work to my 250 and his bottom line thought is that no matter what you do to the bike, the single most limiting factor is the displacement. I rode dirt bikes for 10 years before getting my 250, and I'm honestly starting to feel the limits of the power after just 600 miles. I've got the full racing muzzy exhaust, K&N filter, full synthetic oil (which does make a difference). I guess I'm just trying to say that if you want a 250 for nostalgia sake, get one. I love mine, but I'm more than ready to move up. Suzuki in particular has some great 650 VTwins.

July 27th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#18
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Love the skull brake light on your old kawi __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

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