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=== Things to know before you buy a motorcycle ===
== 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?]]
{{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?]]
[[What do I need to know about insurance?]]


[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]]  
[[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?]]  
[[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?]]
[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]


[[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process."]]  
[[How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently]]


[[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me.]]  
[[Why bikes die]]


[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]  
[[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==
===Thinking about a Ninja 250===
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[[What is a Ninja 250?]]  
[[What is a Ninja 250?]]  


[[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]]  
[[Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes]]


[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]]  
[[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 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?]]  


[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]]  
[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]]


[[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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[[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]]  
[[What are some other good beginner bikes?]]  


[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]]  
[[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?]]  


[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]
[[Buell Blast vs Ninja 250]]
 
[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]
 
[[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]]  
[[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?]]  


{{clickpicT|Ninja 250 links|{{CatIcon}}}}
[[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]


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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?]]
[[EX250F key blanks]]


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


[[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...]]  
[[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?]]  
[[E-Z shifting for beginners]]
[[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?]]  


[[My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault...]]
[[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]]  
[[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?]]


[[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]]  
[[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?]]  
[[What can I do if I flood it?]]  
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[[How do I check my oil?]]
[[How do I check my oil?]]


[[How does the "reserve tank" work?]]  
[[My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking]]


[[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools]]  
[[How does the reserve tank work?]]


[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]
[[Why performance mods might not be good for you]]


[[I want adjustable clutch & brake levers]]
[[Loud pipes save lives - is that true?]]  


[[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]]
{{clickpicT|I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts|{{CatIcon}}}}


[[Winter storage: A photo essay]]
[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Bike stands/Supporting your bike while servicing]]


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[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]


[["Loud pipes save lives" - is that true?]]
[[Speed, rpm & acceleration explained]]


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[[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?]]


===Miscellaneous/Humor===
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==Miscellaneous==


[[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf]]
[[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf]]


[[Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear]]
{{clickpicT|Humor and satire|{{CatIcon}}}}
 
[[Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership]]
 
[[Corona Tank Top:Safer Than Leather]]
 
[[To wave or not to wave?]]


[[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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