Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R

"Andrew" wrote in message

> [[Created a new topic because last one was becoming a wild untamed
> offtopic beast.]]
>
> I've decided on the Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R for my first bike. I
> made a topic discussing what bike I should go for with my size and
> price range. Overall the Ninja really won me over for a few reasons.
>
> 1) Price (less than $2,000 for older models)
> 2) Sporty Look
> 3) Standard Seating Position
> 4) Availability of Parts
> 5) Enough Horsepower to get me around, but not get me into trouble.
> 6) Resell availability when wanting to upgrade.
>
> I'm taking my MSF training course in late July, hopefully shortly
> thereafter buying a Ninja.
>
> What do you think of my pick?
> .. and anyone have one for sale in central USA?
>
> Thanks

I'd pony-up the extra bucks and get the 650 Kawi twin. It'd make a fine
first bike. But then, so would almost anything with two wheels and a motor.


>
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

On Jul 13, 2:46 pm, Andrew wrote:

> I've decided on the Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R for my first bike.

> What do you think of my pick?
> .. and anyone have one for sale in central USA?

I don't have one for sale (although I have TWO engines!) but I think
it's a great pick.

You do know what to look for when looking at a used bike, right?
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"Andrew" wrote in message

> [[Created a new topic because last one was becoming a wild untamed
> offtopic beast.]]
>
> I've decided on the Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R for my first bike. I
> made a topic discussing what bike I should go for with my size and
> price range. Overall the Ninja really won me over for a few reasons.
>
> 1) Price (less than $2,000 for older models)
> 2) Sporty Look
> 3) Standard Seating Position
> 4) Availability of Parts
> 5) Enough Horsepower to get me around, but not get me into trouble.
> 6) Resell availability when wanting to upgrade.
>
> I'm taking my MSF training course in late July, hopefully shortly
> thereafter buying a Ninja.
>
> What do you think of my pick?
> .. and anyone have one for sale in central USA?
>
> Thanks
>



Just a brief tidbit for you.

> 5) Enough Horsepower to get me around, but not get me into trouble.

Even scooters have enough horsepower to get you into trouble. Just go in
realizing that it's the loose nut behind the bars that controls whether you
get in trouble or not.

--
Andrew
00 Daytona
00 Speed Triple
71 Kawi H1
05 Infant
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"Andrew" wrote in message

> "Andrew" wrote in message
>

In the interests of clarity, could we talk Andrew the Usenet newbie into
changing or adding to your posting name so we know who's talking?

Maybe Andrew mk.2?
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"proehling" wrote in message

>
> "Andrew" wrote in message
>
>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>
>
> In the interests of clarity, could we talk Andrew the Usenet newbie into
> changing or adding to your posting name so we know who's talking?
>
> Maybe Andrew mk.2?
>


Then everyone will have to readjust their killfiles

--
Andrew
00 Daytona
00 Speed Triple
71 Kawi H1
05 Infant
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

Andrew wrote:
> "proehling" wrote in message
>
>>
>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>
>>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>>
>>
>> In the interests of clarity, could we talk Andrew the Usenet newbie
>> into changing or adding to your posting name so we know who's talking?
>>
>> Maybe Andrew mk.2?
>>
>
>
> Then everyone will have to readjust their killfiles
>

Who needs a kill file? As far as I can tell, only three or four people
have posted since April.
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"Ari Rankum" wrote in message

> Andrew wrote:
>> "proehling" wrote in message
>>
>>>
>>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>>
>>>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>>>
>>>
>>> In the interests of clarity, could we talk Andrew the Usenet newbie
>>> into changing or adding to your posting name so we know who's talking?
>>>
>>> Maybe Andrew mk.2?
>>>
>>
>>
>> Then everyone will have to readjust their killfiles
>>
>
> Who needs a kill file? As far as I can tell, only three or four people
> have posted since April.

ROTFLMAO...my gosh you mean I'm in every killfile already?
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

Keith Schiffner wrote:
> "Ari Rankum" wrote in message
>
>> Andrew wrote:
>>> "proehling" wrote in message
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Andrew" wrote in
>>>> message
>>>>> "Andrew" wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> In the interests of clarity, could we talk Andrew the Usenet newbie
>>>> into changing or adding to your posting name so we know who's
>>>> talking? Maybe Andrew mk.2?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Then everyone will have to readjust their killfiles
>>>
>>
>> Who needs a kill file? As far as I can tell, only three or four
>> people have posted since April.
>
> ROTFLMAO...my gosh you mean I'm in every killfile already?

You've been in mine since day 1. I don't even know what you're talking
about.

What??
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

On Jul 13, 2:09 pm, "tomor...@erols.com" wrote:
> On Jul 13, 2:46 pm, Andrew wrote:
>
> > I've decided on the Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R for my first bike.
> > What do you think of my pick?
> > .. and anyone have one for sale in central USA?
>
> I don't have one for sale (although I have TWO engines!) but I think
> it's a great pick.
>


> You do know what to look for when looking at a used bike, right?

One that runs, and a good price?
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"Andrew" wrote

> > You do know what to look for when looking at a used bike, right?
>
> One that runs, and a good price?
>

And about 14 other things which somebody is sure to list for you now !!

But the two most important things won't be on the mechanical list.

Do NOT buy anything without a test ride. Only a fool does that, unless maybe
the price is ridiculously low.

Get a bike you feel comfortable riding. If it feels cramped, it's too
small. If it feels like it's going to tip over on you all the time, it's
too tall in the seat. If it feels like you have to wrastle it around
corners, it's too big for you (too heavy).

There is a "right" bike for almost everybody. It's not always the one you
think LOOKS best or the one your buddy has or the one that sounds cool. It
is the one that fits you best and you actually enjoy riding.

If it ain't fun, what's the point !!
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

"Keith Schiffner" wrote

> ROTFLMAO...my gosh you mean I'm in every killfile already?

Hark! Was that a voice or only the wind?
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R 

proehling wrote:
> "Keith Schiffner" wrote
>
>> ROTFLMAO...my gosh you mean I'm in every killfile already?
>
> Hark! Was that a voice or only the wind?

Alright. You called it.

I farted.
 >> Stay informed about: Kawasaki Ninja EX500 / 500R