Would this bike make a good fighter?
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Deviant1
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Although I've never liked the ninja 500's in factory trim, it sounds like the price is right and there is potential there... And beggars can't be choosers and all that. But the model year isn't mentioned in the ad, and that's worth looking into. Also an appointment with the owner would be in order to make sure that the bike is in the condition that he states it is. Also has it got a clear title? If not you should look into getting a title in your state/province as this can be very tricky and expensive in some areas, impossible in others. A good thing to do is hand him some money, push it off and ride it to make sure it goes through all the gears as the ad states. If he resists you taking a test ride, then maybe you should reconsider your purchase. Having said all of this, the only fighter I ever owned was a 96 katana 750 that I got dirt cheap, so take it with a grain of salt.
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miss alliekat
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DrJ said:My thoughts exactly, I just didn't want to be the one to say it.You can't build a fighter out of a bike pumping out less than 50 hp.
i beg to differ, 350ypvs fighters, 350lc fighters, rd400, old gs 550, cb550. old triumph twins.. the list goes on and on. its about the style, it can be small and light to make up for less power and still be a fighter.
You can . It's been done . But don't go crazy with it . Personalize a little and ride the balls off it .
The Ninja 250 and 500 twins are stone reliable and plenty fun. If a company takes a certain bike and builts it and don't change anything to it for say.....15-20 years it's gotta be good . And being around that long you know there's plenty of parts to work with .
The Ninja 250 and 500 twins are stone reliable and plenty fun. If a company takes a certain bike and builts it and don't change anything to it for say.....15-20 years it's gotta be good . And being around that long you know there's plenty of parts to work with .
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
miss alliekat said:i beg to differ, 350ypvs fighters, 350lc fighters, rd400, old gs 550, cb550. old triumph twins.. the list goes on and on. its about the style, it can be small and light to make up for less power and still be a fighter.
I thought only men used the "It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it" stuff....Ta-hehe
Anyway, if you like it, buy it...
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
I agree that a fighter has to have the power. No raw speed; No point! Pass that one up, there are a lot of great deals on bikes out there right now, happy hunting!
450twincafe
Active Member
In my opinion it must also be a Harley killer! In one way or another. I say roll up and smoke the shit out of the Harley and at the next light invite the LOSER to a beer at the Pub! He is most likely to desire the bike that beat him. That feels great!!!!!! ;D
brewtown16
what, me worry?
Swapmeet Louie said:
takes a long time to get to england via rowboat.
klx678
Been Around the Block
DrJ said:My thoughts exactly, I just didn't want to be the one to say it.
Everer see a Two stroke MX 250 done up? They're usually about 50 hp and not too slow on the accelleration. There are also some riders doing up the small Zephyrs too. It seems the street fighters also emphasize handling too, otherwise they'd all be stripped tricked 1100s or bigger, none of those "sissy" 600s.
I don't know how many would agree wiht me but it's kind of like drag racing was at one time. It wasn't so much how quick and fast you were, but that you were playing with what you had, trying to improve. Same seems a bit true in street fighters that I've noted. So why not a 500? Especially when the road is technical enough to reward good handling over sheer power. That's the stuff where we play. Besides it's all fun. And I also know I'd have like 8 points on my license if I had serious horsepower... that's why the 550 - I get to run the nuts off it flying quite literally under the radar.
Coolest thing I've seen in awhile was a Ninja 250(pre 08+) with a RD400 engine. Still had all the fairing and looked fairly stock except for the chambers and the fact covers said Yamaha on it and smell and the sound and being beat by a little ninja 250. lol. RD400's can be extremely nasty little bikes. Chambers, good port work and their fast for a little 400 twin. Not to mention the RD400 is most likely smaller then the Ninja's 250 twin.
boingk
Standard gearhead.
Respect to the 'no valve-no cam' Ninja! ;D
Only thing that irks me about it is that, in the words of Marv of Sin City fame, it looks like an electric shaver. I can't deal with that modular, sculpted plastic thats shrouding what is actually a pretty neat engine. Oh well, I'm sure you wouldn't care about that once you're riding the thing!
On the fighter issue, I'm sticking with the creed. Its gotta have power, and its gotta be nimble. Be interesting to see what develops as things like the current crop of FireBlades and Ninjas age.
- boingk
Only thing that irks me about it is that, in the words of Marv of Sin City fame, it looks like an electric shaver. I can't deal with that modular, sculpted plastic thats shrouding what is actually a pretty neat engine. Oh well, I'm sure you wouldn't care about that once you're riding the thing!
On the fighter issue, I'm sticking with the creed. Its gotta have power, and its gotta be nimble. Be interesting to see what develops as things like the current crop of FireBlades and Ninjas age.
- boingk
