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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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[[I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250]]
[[I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250]]
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[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]


[[Why bikes die]]
[[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?]]  
[[Why new riders shouldn't get "needs some work" bikes]]
[[Safety precautions when buying or selling]]


[[How to sell your bike]]
[[How to sell your bike]]


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[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
 
[[How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently]]


[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
[[Why bikes die]]


[[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"]]  


[[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]]  
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]
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[[Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes]]
[[Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes]]


[[Should I get a Classic or New Gen?]]
[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]]  


[[Ninja 250 testimonials and stories]]
[[Ninja 250 testimonials and stories]]
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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?]]
[[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?]]  
[[What are some other good beginner bikes?]]  


[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]]
[[How does the Ninja 250 compare to the Honda CBR250?]]
 
[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]]  


[[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]]


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


[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]]  
[[I want to put a bigger engine in my Ninja]]


[[What are the different models of the EX250?]]
[[What are the different models of the EX250?]]
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[[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]]
[[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]]
[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]]


[http://ninja250.kingston.net/ninja-value.html Used ex250 price calculator]
[http://ninja250.kingston.net/ninja-value.html Used ex250 price calculator]
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[[What do I need to know about keys?]]
[[What do I need to know about keys?]]
[[EX250F key blanks]]


[[How do I wash the bike?]]
[[How do I wash the bike?]]
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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]]
[[Speedometer Error]]


[[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?]]  
[[I only use my bike for short trips. What should I do?]]


[[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]]  
[[Owners manual]]


[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]]  
[[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?]]
[[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]]
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{{clickpicT|I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts|{{CatIcon}}}}  


[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing]]
[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Bike stands/Supporting your bike while servicing]]


[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]
[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]