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Old May 21, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Here's the thing... I've been wanting a bike for a long time, now. I still have my "MC" endorsment. I've gone to motorcycle shows... visited dealerships... even made a half-hearted attempt to buy a scooter (YIPE!) on eBay. After reading the forums I decided that the Ninja 250 was what I wanted. The main reason: I have not seen one single negative comment by any RIDER. There were negative opinions ("too small") but it looked like those all came from people who had not really swung a leg over one. The second reason: compared to every other brand (and especially cheesy off-shore scooters) there is NO BETTER VALUE available.

When I finally did decide to pull the pin, all of the local dealers were out (ouch) or had jacked up the prices (OUCH) of the few that were still to arrive (none in yellow). Then - somehow - I found Beartoot Kawasaki (beartoothkawasaki.com). I sent them email and they responded right away. I talked with these folks on the phone and every one of them was friendly and willing to take the time to explain things and work with me. In addition, a business acquaintance of mine (who rides a Harley) said that he visits with these folks almost every year and he commented that they were just great people. There is this thing of "location" though --- Red Lodge, Montana is OUT THERE and on the way to the East Entrance of Yellowstone! I thought about buying a trailer and heading out there to pick it up, but they can ship, and at a very reasonable price.

So --- in about a week --- I should have my brand new, 2006, YELLOW, Ninja 250. After that, I tell you more.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Congrats bro and welcome back to the 2 wheel life.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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well sound like you did your homework.... congrats on the new bike..... post some pics when you have the chance..... gear up and ride safe.....
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Congrats on the bike and welcome to the forum...
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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yaaa cool, i like ninjas too
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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yaaa cool, i like ninjas too
yep I think this is here to stay.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Congrats on your new bike, I just got the same one. Yellow is such an awesome color.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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ORIGINAL: evil636

yaaa cool, i like ninjas too
yep I think this is here to stay.
its better then my usual HI, WELCOME besides, i like ninjas
 
Old May 22, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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welcome to KF
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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ORIGINAL: evil636

yaaa cool, i like ninjas too
lol...I like ninjas too!!

Congrats on the new bucket man...
 



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