How would I make them go down? I didn't even try to haggle, it already seemed really cheap. Didn't know you could haggle on bikes as well.nickthegenius said:
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nickthegenius
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I have never paid for an "assembly fee". All bikes are shipped in crates and have to have some assembly done at the dealership. What did they charge you for that?
Like $300. I haven't signed any papers yet on the bike. I am going to try to get on the go-green event:nickthegenius said:
It would be half way payed off in 24 months. I could probably pay more than the minimum to help pay it off sooner. Does this sound like a good promotion?
hotrodnut
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Everything has been pretty much said by everyone posting about a great first bike, the school, safety, other people out to get you, wearing protective gear, etc., so I'll just say the 250 is a great bike!
I had an R1 when I bought my wife the little "Ninja that could" and I always had fun riding her bike. I would take it a lot over my R1 because it was a blast to ride and you could wring its neck so to speak without risking life and limb of ones self. It was light, nimble, stopped pretty good, and quick enough to be satisfying, plus it revved to the moon with it's red line being so high.
One thing is good too, when you want to move up, selling it will not be such a great loss because they hold their value very well.
You sound like you'll be a smart rider and looks to me like you are going about getting into riding in all the right ways. Have fun!!
I had an R1 when I bought my wife the little "Ninja that could" and I always had fun riding her bike. I would take it a lot over my R1 because it was a blast to ride and you could wring its neck so to speak without risking life and limb of ones self. It was light, nimble, stopped pretty good, and quick enough to be satisfying, plus it revved to the moon with it's red line being so high.
One thing is good too, when you want to move up, selling it will not be such a great loss because they hold their value very well.
You sound like you'll be a smart rider and looks to me like you are going about getting into riding in all the right ways. Have fun!!
Marks5.0!
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used to have a 98 cbr1100xx with a built motor, p&p head, etc. It put out 212HP or so. Layed it down when i hit a bunch of sand in the entrance to a strip center.
Replaced it with a 05 busa and stuck a turbo on it
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Replaced it with a 05 busa and stuck a turbo on it
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CanadaStang
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Chop said:
Wow!! You must be into self torture or something
I wouldn't ride a Hardly Ableson if you gave it to me 
Been riding dirt bikes since I was a kid, 10 years ago a friend gave me 76 CB750 that sat for like 12 years.
I rebuilt it and have been riding it ever since.
The misses loves it....although we haven't ridden much since jr arrived 19 months ago.
Time to fire the bike up and get it inspected.
I rebuilt it and have been riding it ever since.
The misses loves it....although we haven't ridden much since jr arrived 19 months ago.
Time to fire the bike up and get it inspected.
Well, I brought it home today and been riding it around town for about 50 miles just to break it in somewhat. I live 90 miles from where I bought it, so I can't necessarily take it home, so to speak. I'll be keeping it at my gf's house, in the garage.
How long do the hands and thighs take to get used to the riding style? My butt is so sore and my hands are twitching a little. But it was soooooo much fun. I did the little "peace with the left hand" hello to every biker I saw!!!! Man, this is a great feeling. I can't wait to take the safety course, I feel that it will be so much better for me. The guy at the dealer told me the basics about the bike, and he said that he was so surprised when I took off my first time ever. He compliemented my listening skills, and said that he thinks I will be a very smart and safe rider. They are EXCELLENT customer service.
How long do the hands and thighs take to get used to the riding style? My butt is so sore and my hands are twitching a little. But it was soooooo much fun. I did the little "peace with the left hand" hello to every biker I saw!!!! Man, this is a great feeling. I can't wait to take the safety course, I feel that it will be so much better for me. The guy at the dealer told me the basics about the bike, and he said that he was so surprised when I took off my first time ever. He compliemented my listening skills, and said that he thinks I will be a very smart and safe rider. They are EXCELLENT customer service.
mustangphil
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This is actually my girl, but this is what I ride. So I guess I ride both of them.
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topless98gt said:
Always haggle. I bought the wife an 05 250 ninja last summer. After 2+ hours
we agreed on something around $3350 out the door + a helmet of my choice for free..............Dont pay their assembly fees. They are complete bull$hit. When I went to look at the ninja 250s they had 2 of them. One in the showroom, one still in the factory crate unopened. We didnt like the color of the one in the showroom, so we asked them to open the one in the crate so we could see the color in person. When they took it out from the crate it was 98% assembled. They put the windshield on, the mirrors on, put coolant, oil , and gas in it. It took them less than 10 minutes to assemble it. It took longer to unpack it than to assemble it. And for that work they wanted to charge me over $400.00.
hotrodnut
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Congratulations!topless98gt said:
Just a little hint on riding, "Relax" let the bike work for you, trust me, it will. Your hands are probably sore from gripping so tight and the thighs from holding on with your legs too tight. The postion for riding the Ninja is for you to keep your elbows bent and your wrists straight. I see people all the time riding stiff armed and wrists bent at an angle that looks like it hurts! If riding like that you will not have all the control needed and your bike will not work with you like it should. Hold yourself up with your back and keep your elbows bent, wrists straight and hold on with you legs somewhat gripping the tank in a relaxed way, especially while turning, but not hard enough to dent it, ha ha!
Another tip that may keep you safe while riding, always push the bar in the direction you are wanting to turn, if it seems to not be turning enough, push it harder, sometimes when I'm at full tilt, it seems like I am pushing the bar into the ground to get it to turn. Of course the faster you go the more this comes into play.
I'm not sure where you live, but as well as the basic school you want to take there are schools that will help you ride at speed. The school you are going to take is done at slow speeds and although is a great way to learn later you will want more. An example of a good school for learning to ride at speed is the Kevin Schwantz School at Road Atlanta http://www.schwantzschool.com/
and also the California Superbike School which tours the USA to different location throughout the year. http://www.superbikeschool.com/ There are others around, some oriented for racing but the 2 I mentioned are really good for learning to ride at speed like needed for the public highways.
Again, Congrats
and enjoy the FUN that is to be had on your new Ninja!Bikes are truly more exilerating to drive/ride than a car is. Nothing better than coming up to a nice rolling turn and just flicking it down and cranking the throttle.
Just be careful man, most guys that go down, go down in there first year/season of riding is what I have seen. Me being one of them. Just take it easy, and slow. Remember, the bike can drive you if you let it.
As far as what I ride, I just sold my 99 Kawasaki ZX7R- race piped, jetted, airbox mods, custom paint and wheels. And I just bought a 2003 Honda CBR 600F4i. Not much done to it yet, just a power commander, K&N, and race pipe. But I need to paint it, I hate stock paint!!!
Just be careful man, most guys that go down, go down in there first year/season of riding is what I have seen. Me being one of them. Just take it easy, and slow. Remember, the bike can drive you if you let it.
As far as what I ride, I just sold my 99 Kawasaki ZX7R- race piped, jetted, airbox mods, custom paint and wheels. And I just bought a 2003 Honda CBR 600F4i. Not much done to it yet, just a power commander, K&N, and race pipe. But I need to paint it, I hate stock paint!!!
Skidzz
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I can't own a street bike. I'd die driving it off the lot. My last words would be "check this s*** out!"
