bike sizes.
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i planned on trying to get a bike later on this summer, most likely was going to look into a 600, however, my boss is offering to sell me his 99 ninja250 with 4000 on it for like a grand. only thing, is im almost 6ft and i weigh 200 lbs, i dont give a fuck about how funny id look riding this shit, but would it even be worth buying in any terms of learning how to handle a bike at speeds and shit? sorry, im not a big bike guy
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and dont get the 250. you have to factor in all the gear you gotta get, insurance, license, registry... all for a bike your gonna get tired of. personally, i think the 250s look whack.
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id rather have a shitty bike than nothing though
and i dont care what it looks like, and as far as gear, getting that stuff doesnt bother me. and im sure insurance on a 250 would be MUCH cheaper than insurance on a 600
and i dont care what it looks like, and as far as gear, getting that stuff doesnt bother me. and im sure insurance on a 250 would be MUCH cheaper than insurance on a 600
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Originally Posted by NoReverse
id rather have a shitty bike than nothing though
and i dont care what it looks like, and as far as gear, getting that stuff doesnt bother me. and im sure insurance on a 250 would be MUCH cheaper than insurance on a 600
and i dont care what it looks like, and as far as gear, getting that stuff doesnt bother me. and im sure insurance on a 250 would be MUCH cheaper than insurance on a 600
If you just want to get the feel for a bike I sure it would be fine. Once you get used to it you will won't something bigger. I would go for the 600. Some of my friends just got bikes and they got 600s. They have never road before and are doing fine.
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Originally Posted by NoReverse
yeah but at this point in time, i cant afford any of the 600s i find, however, by mid summer a grand wont be a problem.
I think with your height and weight, riding on a 250 would be quite akward, but ive been told on cycleforums.com in the noob section that its better to learn how to ride on two wheels first, and after getting used to that, go and get a 600. If you are in the same position i am, money IS an object/problem, so you want to spend it wisely so you dont end up wanting to spend again soon after. If you get the 250, your out a G, and gear alone for me came to 550 (excluding boots and pants). The 250's are small and i dont see any that look that good at all. If you want one, then get it. And if you havent signed up for your class yet, i wouldnt even bother getting the bike or the gear.
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considering the price i'd buy it... learn the very basics on it, and if you get tired of it or want something else you'll be able to sell it for a profit it probably 2 days in the trading post at max... there is a huge demand for 250's so selling them won't be a problem, just use it to learn then sell it and make some money for a new bike... i bought my ex a 250 and thing was so fun to ride, slide it around all over the place and shit like its a dirt bike, actually i took it off road alot haha
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Originally Posted by Slow_Rolla
I feel ya dude. I talked with Del La Sol before even starting towards my full dedication to getting a bike. Del said that i should be straight with a 600. Just dont get anything over it for a first bike. And try to keep level headed about the entire thing (ie. dont go tryin to do stupid shit right after you just start learning).
I think with your height and weight, riding on a 250 would be quite akward, but ive been told on cycleforums.com in the noob section that its better to learn how to ride on two wheels first, and after getting used to that, go and get a 600. If you are in the same position i am, money IS an object/problem, so you want to spend it wisely so you dont end up wanting to spend again soon after. If you get the 250, your out a G, and gear alone for me came to 550 (excluding boots and pants). The 250's are small and i dont see any that look that good at all. If you want one, then get it. And if you havent signed up for your class yet, i wouldnt even bother getting the bike or the gear.
I think with your height and weight, riding on a 250 would be quite akward, but ive been told on cycleforums.com in the noob section that its better to learn how to ride on two wheels first, and after getting used to that, go and get a 600. If you are in the same position i am, money IS an object/problem, so you want to spend it wisely so you dont end up wanting to spend again soon after. If you get the 250, your out a G, and gear alone for me came to 550 (excluding boots and pants). The 250's are small and i dont see any that look that good at all. If you want one, then get it. And if you havent signed up for your class yet, i wouldnt even bother getting the bike or the gear.
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Originally Posted by Jesus
haha someone is learning