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  1. Fri Dec 23rd, 2011, 12:42 PM #241
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Sleev thats awesome!!! They are not very common dogs that I have noticed
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by tecknojoe View Post
    Bueller mentioning fuel injection is a good point. It's less of a hassle to have an FI bike. I test rode a ninja 250 recently, was waiting for it to rev up without dying. Sat there for 10 minutes thinking "uuuuuuuuugh I don't feel like dealing with this nonsense"
    Fwiw, CBR250 has FI
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by MissBratt View Post
    Sleev thats awesome!!! They are not very common dogs that I have noticed
    Y she's extremely loyal, affectionate and smart
    I have no idea what you're talking about.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Sleev- That's what I am saying They are super good dogs and not many people have them. I didn't even know they existed until I contact a breeder to find out.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    I'm not sure if you've seen these.

    07 FZ6 w/ 6900 miles - $3700 - http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2749534598.html

    06 FZ6 w/ 5700 miles - $3800 - http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2738702148.html

    The 06 says it's lowered and inch and a half already.
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  6. Mon Dec 26th, 2011, 06:52 PM #246
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Hey clovis! I really like that second one! Already lowered nice pretty bike! I have also have been eyeballing this one.. thinking about taking that jump up... still looking but Just might grab a Ninja 650 I sat on one finally and it felt nice will have to be lowered and seat shaved but oh well.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    the 650r is the same bike I have but with full fairings. I love it and think it would make a great learner bike. Its what my wife has as well and she just learned to ride last year. Very forgiving, smooth power delivery.

    Here is the newer body style
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  8. Mon Dec 26th, 2011, 08:02 PM #248
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    I love it!! Now I have heard it is more upright but you can hug the tank to get lower right?? like if wind and stuff on a freeway get bad?
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Question, Sorry not trying to double post I promise, What is the BEST year to buy a Kawi Ninja 650r??
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    These bikes like the SV's don't get a lot of upgrades from year to year so they all are about the same except for graphics and paint schemes.
    All of the 650r's are FI, the SV's went to FI in '03

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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by MissBratt View Post
    Question, Sorry not trying to double post I promise, What is the BEST year to buy a Kawi Ninja 650r??
    The one you find in the best condition for what you can afford.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Ok so theres not one year that was best, Thats good I guess. Was there a year that had bad issues?
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    they changed things in '09 and again in the brand new '12. try and get an 09 or newer. But if you find one for a great price that is older i woudn't pass on it. They are all pretty indestructable. As for the riding position you can get lower sport bars that will bring you farther down into a more "sportbike" riding position.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    I am looking at a 2008 thats the one I really like, Waiting on a call back and My butt will be in wyoming! Theres also a 2007 for about 700 cheaper but I dunno I saw this bike and got all googlie eyed and weird lol.. So not realll sure about the lime green but I can make it work! So should I just have the person meet me at a motorcycle shop to inspect it or will that be a slap in the face?
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Any good seller will be willing to meet you at a dealership.
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  16. Mon Dec 26th, 2011, 09:19 PM #256
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    About how much do they charge to inspect a bike?
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Well, that's gonna vary but def worth it. Or just take someone that knows what to look for. You said your BF has three bikes. Take him!
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  18. Mon Dec 26th, 2011, 09:27 PM #258
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Nah... I'll leave him outta it, long story! Sweet though thanks for all the good info!
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    There's no real change in the 650R until you get to the 2009-2012 model.

    2009 Review:
    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/157/55...0R-Review.aspx

    2012 Review:
    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/157/11...irst-Ride.aspx

    SV650 Vs 650R review (from 2006 when the 650R came over here):
    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/8/638/...uki-SV650.aspx
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Good article about buying a used bike here: http://www.soundrider.com/archive/tips/UsedBikes1.htm
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Thank you both, I just read both of them and Very very good info! I dont think I will be the one doing test ride but ohwell. Kinda sounds like the SV650 has more umph to it,but the ninja is smoother I guess.
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Just buy a nasa rocket /thread lol... jk
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Thats way to much for me to handle ahahaha
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    Re: What to look for when buying bike?

    Quote Originally Posted by MissBratt View Post
    Thats way to much for me to handle ahahaha
    You'll be fine, its all in the wrists lol...
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