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| − | === Things to know before you buy a motorcycle ===
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| | [[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]] | | [[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]] |
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| | + | {{clickpic|Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes | Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]] |
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| | [[I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250]] | | [[I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250]] |
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| | [[What do I need to know about insurance?]] | | [[What do I need to know about insurance?]] |
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| | + | [[Should I pay for the "extended warranty"?]] |
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| | [[AAA-type roadside assistance]] | | [[AAA-type roadside assistance]] |
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| − | {{clickpic|Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes | Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]]
| + | [[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]] |
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| | [[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]] | | [[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]] |
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| | + | [[Why new riders shouldn't get "needs some work" bikes]] |
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| | + | [[Safety precautions when buying or selling]] |
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| | + | [[How to sell your bike]] |
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| | [[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]] | | [[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]] |
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| | + | [[How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently]] |
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| | + | [[Why bikes die]] |
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| | [[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process"]] | | [[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process"]] |
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| | [[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me]] | | [[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me]] |
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| − | [[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]
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| − | ===Thinking about a Ninja 250===
| + | ==Thinking about a Ninja 250== |
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| | [[What is a Ninja 250?]] | | [[What is a Ninja 250?]] |
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| − | [[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]] | + | [[Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes]] |
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| | [[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]] | | [[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]] |
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| | + | [[Ninja 250 testimonials and stories]] |
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| | + | [[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]] |
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| | [[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?]] |
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| − | [[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]] | + | [[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]] |
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| − | [[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]] | + | [[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]] |
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| − | [http://ninja250.kingston.net/ninja-value.html Used ex250 price calculator]
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| − | [[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]] | + | [[What are some other good beginner bikes?]] |
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| − | [[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]] | + | [[How does the Ninja 250 compare to the Honda CBR250?]] |
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| | [[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]] | | [[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]] |
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| | [[Buell Blast vs Ninja 250]] | | [[Buell Blast vs Ninja 250]] |
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| − | [[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]] | + | [[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]] |
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| | + | [[I want to put a bigger engine in my Ninja]] |
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| | [[What are the different models of the EX250?]] | | [[What are the different models of the EX250?]] |
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| | + | [[Body color by model year|What colors were available?]] |
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| | [[Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250]] | | [[Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250]] |
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| | [[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] | | [[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] |
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| − | {{clickpicT|Ninja 250 links|{{CatIcon}}}}
| + | [[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]] |
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| | + | [[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]] |
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| | + | [http://ninja250.kingston.net/ninja-value.html Used ex250 price calculator] |
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| − | ===Just bought a Ninja 250===
| + | ==Just bought a Ninja 250== |
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| | [[What do I need to know about keys?]] | | [[What do I need to know about keys?]] |
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| | + | [[EX250F key blanks]] |
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| | [[How do I wash the bike?]] | | [[How do I wash the bike?]] |
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| | [[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?]] |
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| | + | [[E-Z shifting for beginners]] |
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| | [[My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off]] | | [[My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off]] |
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| | + | [[Speedometer Error]] |
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| | [[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]] | | [[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]] |
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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?]] |
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| | + | [[I only use my bike for short trips. What should I do?]] |
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| | [[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]] | | [[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]] |
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| | [[Service Manual]] | | [[Service Manual]] |
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| | + | [[Owners manual]] |
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| | [[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]] | | [[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]] |
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| | + | [[Bike mods for beginners]] |
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| | [[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]] | | [[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]] |
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| | [[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]] | | [[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]] |
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| | + | [[Warming up your engine]] |
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| | [[What is the engine idle speed? How do I adjust it?]] | | [[What is the engine idle speed? How do I adjust it?]] |
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| | [[How does the reserve tank work?]] | | [[How does the reserve tank work?]] |
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| | + | [[Why performance mods might not be good for you]] |
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| | [[Loud pipes save lives - is that true?]] | | [[Loud pipes save lives - is that true?]] |
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| − | [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing]] | + | [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Bike stands/Supporting your bike while servicing]] |
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| | [[Speed @ rpm calculator]] | | [[Speed @ rpm calculator]] |
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| | + | [[Speed, rpm & acceleration explained]] |
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| | [[EX250 parts diagrams]] | | [[EX250 parts diagrams]] |
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| | [[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]] | | [[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]] |
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| − | ===Miscellaneous/Humor===
| + | ==Miscellaneous== |
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| | [[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf]] | | [[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf]] |
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| − | [[Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership]]
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| − | [[Corona Tank Top: Safer Than Leather]]
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| − | [[To wave or not to wave?]]
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| − | [[Summer's here, and the used parts are on the street]]
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| | [[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?]] |
