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Contents

1 Things to know before you buy a motorcycle
2 Thinking about a Ninja 250
3 Just bought a Ninja 250
4 Miscellaneous



Things to know before you buy a motorcycle




 What protective riding gear should I have?
 Should I take an MSF course?
How much does it really cost to own a motorcycle?
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







Is it better to buy new or used?
What do I need to know about buying a used bike? 
 Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes
Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?
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 
How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer? 


Thinking about a Ninja 250




What is a Ninja 250? 
Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes
What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250? 
Can I get some stats/specs for the bike? 
What colors were available?
What kind of gas mileage can I expect? 
Am I too big for this motorcycle? 
Am I too small for this motorcycle? 
Is it a good investment; will it retain its value? 
How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?
Used ex250 price calculator





Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway? 
How does the EX250 handle freeway riding? 
How does the EX500 compare to the EX250? 
Buell Blast vs Ninja 250
What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?
What are the different models of the EX250?
Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250 
I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different? 


Just bought a Ninja 250




living with the bike





technical info/maintenance




First days: Living with a motorcycle
Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic
 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??
 What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?
What do I need to know about keys?
How do I wash the bike?
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 bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off
How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve" 
What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for? 
Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park? 
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





Service Manual 
Do I really have to follow this break-in period? 
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? 
What kind of fuel should I use?
How do I check my oil?
My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking
How does the reserve tank work?
Why performance mods might not be good for you
Loud pipes save lives - is that true? 
 I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts 
Supporting Your Bike While Servicing
Speed @ rpm calculator
EX250 parts diagrams
I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?
How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?
Winter storage: A photo essay


Miscellaneous
Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf
 Humor and satire
I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?



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 [[What do I need to know about insurance?]]
-[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
+[[Should I pay for the "extended warranty"?]]
-{{clickpic|Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes | Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]]
+[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
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 [[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]]
+{{clickpic|Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes | Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]]
 [[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
- What protective riding gear should I have?
 Should I take an MSF course?
How much does it really cost to own a motorcycle?
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
+Is it better to buy new or used?
What do I need to know about buying a used bike? 
 Why 600cc+ sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes
Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?
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 
How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?
-What is a Ninja 250? 
Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes
What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250? 
Can I get some stats/specs for the bike? 
What colors were available?
What kind of gas mileage can I expect? 
Am I too big for this motorcycle? 
Am I too small for this motorcycle? 
Is it a good investment; will it retain its value? 
How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?
Used ex250 price calculator
+Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway? 
How does the EX250 handle freeway riding? 
How does the EX500 compare to the EX250? 
Buell Blast vs Ninja 250
What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?
What are the different models of the EX250?
Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250 
I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?
-living with the bike
+technical info/maintenance
-First days: Living with a motorcycle
Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic
 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??
 What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?
What do I need to know about keys?
How do I wash the bike?
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 bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off
How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve" 
What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for? 
Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park? 
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
+Service Manual 
Do I really have to follow this break-in period? 
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? 
What kind of fuel should I use?
How do I check my oil?
My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking
How does the reserve tank work?
Why performance mods might not be good for you
Loud pipes save lives - is that true? 
 I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts 
Supporting Your Bike While Servicing
Speed @ rpm calculator
EX250 parts diagrams
I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?
How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?
Winter storage: A photo essay

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