When I'm Right I'm Right!!!

Amber Lamps · 10-04-2009, 03:14 AM

I've had the "everyone should start on a 250" argument 100s of times and my main point has always been that people get bored with 250s really quick, especially when they have prior motorcycle/two wheel experience... Well, my GF went and bought a GSXR600 today. I can't fault her since she got a clean title, under 1100 mile, zero damage '08 GSXR600 with a pipe, a helmet, a jacket, the stock pieces and a rear stand for... are you ready? $4,000!!! The guy is a Marine that is shipping out in a week and needed to get rid of it ASAP! I guess that he had a Craig's List ad out for a month and has tried EBay to no avail. The stealership offered him $3800 for the bike or $5000 if he wanted to trade it in... Did I mention that it has an extended warranty? WOW! I couldn't believe it! I thought for sure that it was a scam, I was like no way, this guy is going to take $4,000... he took it.

My gf lasted maybe a month before she started looking for a 600... I really wish that I would have talked her into a Ninja 650 instead, she may have made it to spring... BTW if you know anyone who needs/wants a '08 Ninja 250 for under $3,000 let me know... I'll have pics Mon/Tues when we pick the bike up in Raleigh. I hope that she can take it easy. She's been doing really well and her chicken strips are completely gone already. She has been very unsatisfied with the lack of power from the 250 (really, no) and she's tired of getting left behind. I'm really concerned that she is gonna lose it but all I can do is coach...

RACER X · 10-04-2009, 04:01 AM

she still has alot to learn from the bike, i can understand her not wanting to get left behind, but she'd still get left behind on a 650.

i've found alot of people are afraid to wrap it out and yet complain its not fast enough........

then there's the whole cornering thing. my wife rode her 250 for about 1yr before taking MSF, another friend rode a 600. they both took MSF basic together........guess which one was afraid to lean the bike? the friend, cuz his 600 tipped in so easily he was basically scared of any bike, while she was dragging peg.

best o luck on her 250

tell her take it to a trackday. it still has alot to teach her.

101lifts2 · 10-04-2009, 05:19 AM

How much u want for that 250?

racedoll · 10-04-2009, 07:44 AM

I lasted just over a year on my 250. Once hubby let me ride the 900 I was looking for a 600 so I can relate. But I'm glad I stayed as long as I did on the 250 because I think helped me as it did with Racer X's wife. I was able to refine my skills and get comfortable because the bike I have no I can barely touch. Had I started on it I know I would be a lot more afraid.

Yes, take her to the track soon after. I believe it helped me get more accustomed to my 600 since I went 6 weeks after I bought it. I was able to really learn how it handled and everything.

Congrats to your girlfriend on such a good find.I hope she has a lot of fun with it.

karl_1052 · 10-04-2009, 09:21 AM

If she didn't like being left behind on the 250, just make sure she doesn't ride over her head trying to keep up.

Now where are the pics in the chaps with the bike?

tached1000rr · 10-04-2009, 10:54 AM

Well how's she's gonna keep up with YOU on a 250 when you insist on running around at 150mph

She will likely be fine on the 600, she's taken the class, has you for extra guidance, sounds like she has done well on the 250 even if for a short period of time, she's tall which certainly does not hurt in terms of parking lot manuevers etc...

pauldun170 · 10-04-2009, 03:48 PM

To think i started out on 540lb 750 with worn suspension

Captain Morgan · 10-04-2009, 04:39 PM

Which is why it's best to always buy used for your first bike. That way, you don't take the hit on the depreciation and you still gain experience. Not to mention the fact that if you dump it, it won't hurt the wallet as much.

Amber Lamps · 10-04-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Which is why it's best to always buy used for your first bike. That way, you don't take the hit on the depreciation and you still gain experience. Not to mention the fact that if you dump it, it won't hurt the wallet as much.

Yep, hey she did really well on both of these bikes! About $2500 on the 250 and this crazy $4000 on the 600... I was concerned but this guy has a 100% approval rating and has sold a bike and a car before on EBay. The way this works is, she sends the money-wire transfer to a third party bank. The bank holds the loot for 3 days while we look the bike over (it's being delivered btw), if we give the okay, the money is released to the seller. It seems iron clad to me, so we'll see how it goes...

TYEster · 10-04-2009, 07:10 PM

LOL @ not enough. I suppose if she's just street riding where you guys are with all the upright highway stretch riding, "ok".

But just a little info for her, at tight, small, or otherwise technical track a 1000 has no more advantage than a 250.

10-04-2009, 03:14 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	When I'm Right I'm Right!!! I've had the "everyone should start on a 250" argument 100s of times and my main point has always been that people get bored with 250s really quick, especially when they have prior motorcycle/two wheel experience... Well, my GF went and bought a GSXR600 today. I can't fault her since she got a clean title, under 1100 mile, zero damage '08 GSXR600 with a pipe, a helmet, a jacket, the stock pieces and a rear stand for... are you ready? $4,000!!! The guy is a Marine that is shipping out in a week and needed to get rid of it ASAP! I guess that he had a Craig's List ad out for a month and has tried EBay to no avail. The stealership offered him $3800 for the bike or $5000 if he wanted to trade it in... Did I mention that it has an extended warranty? WOW! I couldn't believe it! I thought for sure that it was a scam, I was like no way, this guy is going to take $4,000... he took it. My gf lasted maybe a month before she started looking for a 600... I really wish that I would have talked her into a Ninja 650 instead, she may have made it to spring... BTW if you know anyone who needs/wants a '08 Ninja 250 for under $3,000 let me know... I'll have pics Mon/Tues when we pick the bike up in Raleigh. I hope that she can take it easy. She's been doing really well and her chicken strips are completely gone already. She has been very unsatisfied with the lack of power from the 250 (really, no) and she's tired of getting left behind. I'm really concerned that she is gonna lose it but all I can do is coach...

10-04-2009, 04:01 AM	#2
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	she still has alot to learn from the bike, i can understand her not wanting to get left behind, but she'd still get left behind on a 650. i've found alot of people are afraid to wrap it out and yet complain its not fast enough........ then there's the whole cornering thing. my wife rode her 250 for about 1yr before taking MSF, another friend rode a 600. they both took MSF basic together........guess which one was afraid to lean the bike? the friend, cuz his 600 tipped in so easily he was basically scared of any bike, while she was dragging peg. best o luck on her 250 tell her take it to a trackday. it still has alot to teach her. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-04-2009, 05:19 AM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	How much u want for that 250? __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

10-04-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	If she didn't like being left behind on the 250, just make sure she doesn't ride over her head trying to keep up. Now where are the pics in the chaps with the bike? __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

10-04-2009, 07:44 AM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I lasted just over a year on my 250. Once hubby let me ride the 900 I was looking for a 600 so I can relate. But I'm glad I stayed as long as I did on the 250 because I think helped me as it did with Racer X's wife. I was able to refine my skills and get comfortable because the bike I have no I can barely touch. Had I started on it I know I would be a lot more afraid. Yes, take her to the track soon after. I believe it helped me get more accustomed to my 600 since I went 6 weeks after I bought it. I was able to really learn how it handled and everything. Congrats to your girlfriend on such a good find.I hope she has a lot of fun with it.

10-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Well how's she's gonna keep up with YOU on a 250 when you insist on running around at 150mph She will likely be fine on the 600, she's taken the class, has you for extra guidance, sounds like she has done well on the 250 even if for a short period of time, she's tall which certainly does not hurt in terms of parking lot manuevers etc...

10-04-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Which is why it's best to always buy used for your first bike. That way, you don't take the hit on the depreciation and you still gain experience. Not to mention the fact that if you dump it, it won't hurt the wallet as much.