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mystical_wings
02-12-2005, 01:20 AM
Just wanted to say hello, my husband just got me a ninja 250 & still learning. This site looks like a great place to begin in my journey in the world of sportbikes. I have a couple questions, i have a 86 ninja ex250 with 23k miles which i paid $850 for. It runs & looks good, just wanted to know if anyone had info on this particular bike. Is it reliable? is 23k high mileage? and what problems am i likely to face in the future? anything along those lines would be appreciated since neither my husband nor I know much about the bike. I love my bike & ride it as often as possible & is plenty fast for me and since i am 5'3 its just about the only bike i can reach the ground on. Love the site:)

thanks!
elbacalao
02-12-2005, 01:36 AM
Welcome!

GOLD! :bigbarf
Tom2
02-12-2005, 04:19 AM
welcome to barf :barf
VillageIdiot
02-12-2005, 09:03 AM
Welcome,

BRONZE

I'm sure moving down the chain fast. (like I was ever anywhere else)
VillageIdiot
02-12-2005, 09:05 AM
You know who would know is Alayna.
VillageIdiot
02-12-2005, 09:09 AM
Paging Alayna. Oh Alayna. Where are you??
rolly
02-12-2005, 10:12 AM
enjoy your new bike and welcome here
ride safe !
willbeezy
02-12-2005, 02:23 PM
welcome to barF!
Ride Safe.
Waterboy
02-13-2005, 09:32 AM
:newbie

Enjoy the forum!

:newbie
lfrc322
02-13-2005, 10:17 AM
:newbie
Bruce
02-13-2005, 03:24 PM
:newbie
AFstWrx
02-13-2005, 06:40 PM
welcome to the site
a lot of welcomes and not much info....

23k isn't too much milage as long as the bike is properly maintained.

take it to a good mechanic (there are several here on barf, i'm sure you will be able to figure out who to see) and have them check it out to catch up on any missed maintenence
awgeezdawn
02-13-2005, 07:19 PM
Welcome!:teeth

maybe chain and sprockets, if they haven't already been replaced.
Wrong Way
02-13-2005, 07:39 PM
:welcome
Chain and sprocket are probably ready to be replaced.
Since you only have $850 into the thing, I would recommend bringing it to a mechanic. Just on the point of a safety check.

Also, learning on something that is loose or handles sloppy isn't any fun, you might not notice since you don't have anything to compare it to.
Alayna
02-13-2005, 08:46 PM
Hello there.. I ride an '03 250 and thinks its the pefect bike to learn on.. its also the only one i can fit on too :(
there is a Ninja 250 site that has all kinds of great info on how to's, tune up's, problems and answers, and mods you can make. i really learned a lot on that site. check it out
http://www.ninja250.net/faq/rcfaq/profile/

I would definitely have a trusted mechanic check it out and tune up because you never know what problems you might be buying into with a used bike.. peace of mind knowing its all good.

Also, feel free to PM me if you have any questions.. i just might know the answer :) enjoy your new bike:)
GusGus748s
02-13-2005, 11:40 PM
Welcome to the site!!!
budman
02-14-2005, 08:38 AM
Welcome to :barf

Enjoy the site:twofinger

The bike should be good for a long run..the best!


:smoking
whySareFIFTYymb
02-14-2005, 10:30 AM
wasup and welcome to BARF
YanaBanana
02-14-2005, 03:30 PM
:newbie

Enjoy the new toy!! :teeth

Yana:banana
mrtnz
02-16-2005, 07:36 PM
:welcome

Belated welcome to BARF! You'll love it here! :Port