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[[Category:New Riders]]
== Things to know before you buy a motorcycle ==
====I want to know more about the Ninja 250 motorcycle.====  
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{{clickpic|Protective Gear|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Protective Gear | What protective riding gear should I have?]]


{{clickpicT|Should I take an MSF course?|{{CatIcon}}}}
[[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]]
{{clickpic|Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes | Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]]
[[I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250]]
[[What do I need to know about insurance?]]
[[Should I pay for the "extended warranty"?]]
[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]
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[[Is it better to buy new or used?]]
[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]]
[[Why new riders shouldn't get "needs some work" bikes]]
[[Safety precautions when buying or selling]]
[[How to sell your bike]]
[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
[[How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently]]
[[Why bikes die]]
[[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process"]]
[[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me]]
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==Thinking about a Ninja 250==
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[[What is a Ninja 250?]]  
[[What is a Ninja 250?]]  
[[Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes]]
[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]]
[[Ninja 250 testimonials and stories]]


[[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]]  
[[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]]  
[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]]


[[What kind of gas mileage can I expect?]]  
[[What kind of gas mileage can I expect?]]  
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[[Am I too small for this motorcycle?]]  
[[Am I too small for this motorcycle?]]  
[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]]
[[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]]
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[[What are some other good beginner bikes?]]
[[How does the Ninja 250 compare to the Honda CBR250?]]


[[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]]  
[[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]]  
[[Buell Blast vs Ninja 250]]


[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]  
[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]  


[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]  
[[I want to put a bigger engine in my Ninja]]
 
[[What are the different models of the EX250?]]
 
[[Body color by model year|What colors were available?]]
 
[[Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250]]
 
[[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]]  


[[I have a 1986-1987 model, whats different?]]  
[[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]]


[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]]  
[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]]


[[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]]  
[http://ninja250.kingston.net/ninja-value.html Used ex250 price calculator]


[[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]]
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[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]]  
==Just bought a Ninja 250==
 
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'''living with the bike'''
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'''technical info/maintenance'''
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[[First days: Living with a motorcycle]]
 
[[Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic]]
 
{{clickpic|Riding Techniques|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Riding Techniques | What are some good riding techniques?]]
 
[[I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?]]
 
[[I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??]]


[[Links to more information about the Ninja 250]]
{{clickpicT|What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?|{{CatIcon}}}}


====I just got a Ninja 250, and I have some other questions about it.====
[[What do I need to know about keys?]]


[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]]  
[[EX250F key blanks]]


[[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]]  
[[How do I wash the bike?]]


[[What can I do if I flood it?]]  
[[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand]]  


[[My bike jolts forward when I put it in gear after first starting it; is this normal?]]  
[[My bike jolts forward when I put it in gear after first starting it; is this normal?]]  


[[Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?]]  
[[E-Z shifting for beginners]]


[[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"?]]  
[[My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off]]


[[How does the "reserve tank" work?]]  
[[Speedometer Error]]


[[What kind of fuel should I use?]]  
[[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]]  


[[What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for?]]  
[[What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for?]]  
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[[Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?]]  
[[Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?]]  


[[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...]]  
[[I only use my bike for short trips. What should I do?]]
 
[[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]]
 
[[Cold weather preparation]]
 
[[I want to install frame sliders]]
 
[[My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault]]
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[[Service Manual]]  


[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]  
[[Owners manual]]
 
[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]]
 
[[Bike mods for beginners]]
 
[[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]]
 
[[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]]
 
[[Warming up your engine]]
 
[[What is the engine idle speed? How do I adjust it?]]
 
[[What can I do if I flood it?]]
 
[[Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?]]  


[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]  
[[What kind of fuel should I use?]]


[[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]]  
[[How do I check my oil?]]


[[What is carburetor ice?]]  
[[My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking]]


====I want to know more about motorcycling in general.====
[[How does the reserve tank work?]]


[[What protective riding gear should I have?]]  
[[Why performance mods might not be good for you]]


[[Should I take an MSF course?]]  
[[Loud pipes save lives - is that true?]]  


[[What are some good riding techniques?]]
{{clickpicT|I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts|{{CatIcon}}}}


[[I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?]]
[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Bike stands/Supporting your bike while servicing]]


[[How do I pick up my bike when it falls over?]]
[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]


[[I would like to read some good books on motorcycling.]]  
[[Speed, rpm & acceleration explained]]


[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]]  
[[EX250 parts diagrams]]


[[I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts.]]
[[I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?]]


[[What do I need to know about insurance?]]  
[[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]]


[[What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?]]
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[[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process."]]
==Miscellaneous==


[[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me.]]  
[[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf]]


[[My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault...]]
{{clickpicT|Humor and satire|{{CatIcon}}}}


[[I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?]]
[[I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?]]
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