MiChaeL
Hi, I'm 18 and really want to buy my first bike. I'm really interested in getting the 2008 ninja 250 as a starter, but i was wondering what are the other expenses that will come with having a bike.
like insurance? how much? (i live in Portland, OR)
Licensing?
Gas?
Maintenance?
please real honest answers, thanks.
Answer
Don't recommend an inline 4 to the kid as his first bike, for god's sakes. A 250 is fine for you to start on. True you will probably be hankering for something a bit quicker within 2 years, but the thing that most super sport or higher CC bikers DON'T know is HOW TO CORNER. Why don't they know? Because they're scared to hell and back of their bike. Where as you can wring the hell out of a 250 with a much larger margin for error.
I've seen dudes in 250/500s catch up to dudes in super sports on the track because these guys just can't god damn corner! They slow down to 10mph and turn their handle bars while being perfectly sat up on the bike. It's sad, really. All because they know their bike is a 0-60 is 3.5 seconds monster just waiting to be cut loose.
As for expenses. You can get everything, just a few things that fit you, or you can be some dude riding around with a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops, and assuming you won't work on the bike yourself. (Ie., need tool kits)
This is a list of things for your bike that many people get. (Not necessarily all of them. Just a list.)
Gear:
Gas: $10-14 per tank
Progressive Bike Insurance WITH Medical I pay $45/m. (You would be more, can't say how much...)
Maintenance: Not much to start on. Oil change every season. Tires. Etc. All covered on the 250 forums at the bottom.
Helmet ($80-200 depending on brand/features)
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm
Gloves ($20-50)
www.ebay.com (for me anyway)
Mesh/Textile Jacket ($50-150)
www.ebay.com (again)
Kevlar Jeans ($80-110)
www.dragginjeans.com
and over the ankle high-tops/boots. ($30-100)
ebay/walmart anywhere in between
Bike cover ($15-30)
Frame sliders. (I would really recommend, since it's your first bike and it'll be NEW) ($105-155)
http://fatbikez.com/black-shogun-no-cut-frame-sliders-kawasaki-ninja-250r-2008.html
K&N Air filter ($40-60)
http://www.knfilters.com/
Wax ($4)
Local car/bike store
Micro fiber cloths ($5-10)
Local car/bike store
Corbin seat ($260)
www.corbin.com
And there's a community of 250 owners with even more info, I'm sure, at http://forums.ninja250.org/index.php
Don't recommend an inline 4 to the kid as his first bike, for god's sakes. A 250 is fine for you to start on. True you will probably be hankering for something a bit quicker within 2 years, but the thing that most super sport or higher CC bikers DON'T know is HOW TO CORNER. Why don't they know? Because they're scared to hell and back of their bike. Where as you can wring the hell out of a 250 with a much larger margin for error.
I've seen dudes in 250/500s catch up to dudes in super sports on the track because these guys just can't god damn corner! They slow down to 10mph and turn their handle bars while being perfectly sat up on the bike. It's sad, really. All because they know their bike is a 0-60 is 3.5 seconds monster just waiting to be cut loose.
As for expenses. You can get everything, just a few things that fit you, or you can be some dude riding around with a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops, and assuming you won't work on the bike yourself. (Ie., need tool kits)
This is a list of things for your bike that many people get. (Not necessarily all of them. Just a list.)
Gear:
Gas: $10-14 per tank
Progressive Bike Insurance WITH Medical I pay $45/m. (You would be more, can't say how much...)
Maintenance: Not much to start on. Oil change every season. Tires. Etc. All covered on the 250 forums at the bottom.
Helmet ($80-200 depending on brand/features)
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm
Gloves ($20-50)
www.ebay.com (for me anyway)
Mesh/Textile Jacket ($50-150)
www.ebay.com (again)
Kevlar Jeans ($80-110)
www.dragginjeans.com
and over the ankle high-tops/boots. ($30-100)
ebay/walmart anywhere in between
Bike cover ($15-30)
Frame sliders. (I would really recommend, since it's your first bike and it'll be NEW) ($105-155)
http://fatbikez.com/black-shogun-no-cut-frame-sliders-kawasaki-ninja-250r-2008.html
K&N Air filter ($40-60)
http://www.knfilters.com/
Wax ($4)
Local car/bike store
Micro fiber cloths ($5-10)
Local car/bike store
Corbin seat ($260)
www.corbin.com
And there's a community of 250 owners with even more info, I'm sure, at http://forums.ninja250.org/index.php
Should I buy a Yuba Mundo?
Handsome R
Answer
The Yuba Mundo Cargo Bike is a different type of bike. It's fun to ride like a cruiser, but it's more capable than regular bikes in that it can carry lots of stuff including groceries, friends, surfboards, whatever. It's also heavier than regular bikes at about 80lbs fully loaded. So the question you need to answer is, "What will you do with your Mundo?" If you want to reduce your carbon footprint by using your bicycle for more (or all) of your errands, then the Mundo is ideal because it is fun to ride and can handle just about any load you can throw at it. You never need to worry, "Will I be able to get that on my bike?" There are multiple ways to haul things with the Mundo; huge 20-gallon pannier bags hold four full-sized grocery bags, the Mundo Wings (aka side-loaders) allow you to securely carry any sized rectangular box easily using Yuba Straps and it won't shake loose.
Because of the one-piece welded frame, the ride of the Mundo is smooth and confident even with loads of 200lbs. That's what makes it superior to other "light-weight" or "bolt-together" cargo bikes as a car replacement.
One application where the Mundo really shines is for parents. The Mundo can hold two Yuba child seats and still have a Yuba front rack for stuff, or use one child seat and both bags. The monster center stand is super stable, which is what you need when loading and unloading kids (or when they decide to climb on the bike when you're not looking). Again, because the Mundo is so stable when carrying loads, it makes moms and dads feel in control and relaxed totin' tots.
What about weight? Well, the Mundo is no light-weight. The Mundo is fast and agile on the flats thanks to the WTB Freedom tires that hold 65lbs., but you'll notice the weight when climbing. The Mundo has 21 speeds that make it easy to climb the steepest hills. I've tackeled San Francisco streets that have stairs for sidewalks and climbed really steep Marin County mountain bike trails to the top of Mt. Tamalpais. One area where the weight becomes a real problem - if you live up stairs. The Mundo is pretty heavy to carry up more than one flight of stairs. I should point out that there is an electric assist kit for the Mundo as well.
So, if you're looking for a bike that is really comfortable, fun and easy to ride and you never want to worry about what you might need to pick up at the store, or at a friends, or a friend, or two, look at the Mundo. If you have kids and want to get out and ride and take your kids and not feel like you're riding a wheelbarrow, then look at the Mundo. If, on the other hand, you just want to ride for exercise and lay down 50 miles or if you want to commute to work and you never need to carry extra stuff or if you live on the third floor of an apartment building, then you should look for a smaller, lighter bike.
The Yuba Mundo Cargo Bike is a different type of bike. It's fun to ride like a cruiser, but it's more capable than regular bikes in that it can carry lots of stuff including groceries, friends, surfboards, whatever. It's also heavier than regular bikes at about 80lbs fully loaded. So the question you need to answer is, "What will you do with your Mundo?" If you want to reduce your carbon footprint by using your bicycle for more (or all) of your errands, then the Mundo is ideal because it is fun to ride and can handle just about any load you can throw at it. You never need to worry, "Will I be able to get that on my bike?" There are multiple ways to haul things with the Mundo; huge 20-gallon pannier bags hold four full-sized grocery bags, the Mundo Wings (aka side-loaders) allow you to securely carry any sized rectangular box easily using Yuba Straps and it won't shake loose.
Because of the one-piece welded frame, the ride of the Mundo is smooth and confident even with loads of 200lbs. That's what makes it superior to other "light-weight" or "bolt-together" cargo bikes as a car replacement.
One application where the Mundo really shines is for parents. The Mundo can hold two Yuba child seats and still have a Yuba front rack for stuff, or use one child seat and both bags. The monster center stand is super stable, which is what you need when loading and unloading kids (or when they decide to climb on the bike when you're not looking). Again, because the Mundo is so stable when carrying loads, it makes moms and dads feel in control and relaxed totin' tots.
What about weight? Well, the Mundo is no light-weight. The Mundo is fast and agile on the flats thanks to the WTB Freedom tires that hold 65lbs., but you'll notice the weight when climbing. The Mundo has 21 speeds that make it easy to climb the steepest hills. I've tackeled San Francisco streets that have stairs for sidewalks and climbed really steep Marin County mountain bike trails to the top of Mt. Tamalpais. One area where the weight becomes a real problem - if you live up stairs. The Mundo is pretty heavy to carry up more than one flight of stairs. I should point out that there is an electric assist kit for the Mundo as well.
So, if you're looking for a bike that is really comfortable, fun and easy to ride and you never want to worry about what you might need to pick up at the store, or at a friends, or a friend, or two, look at the Mundo. If you have kids and want to get out and ride and take your kids and not feel like you're riding a wheelbarrow, then look at the Mundo. If, on the other hand, you just want to ride for exercise and lay down 50 miles or if you want to commute to work and you never need to carry extra stuff or if you live on the third floor of an apartment building, then you should look for a smaller, lighter bike.
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