Category:New Riders

5

• 500 mile inspection/maintenance

A

• AAA-type roadside assistance
• Accelerating, changing gears
• Am I too big for this motorcycle?
• Am I too small for this motorcycle?

B

• Basic Controls
• Bike mods for beginners
• Biker Speak
• Braking while downshifting/Blipping the throttle
• Buell Blast vs Ninja 250
• But aren't MSF courses just for total newbies?

C

• Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?
• Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?
• Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250
• Cooling system
• Countersteering

D

• Dealing with crosswinds
• Deck The Halls
• Do I really have to follow this break-in period?
• Dragging a knee

E

• A beginner's guide to maintenance tools
• Entering a turn too fast
• EX250 parts diagrams
• EX250F key blanks

F

• FAQ fan mail
• First days: Living with a motorcycle

H

• Hauling in a truck (mostly)
• Hauling on a trailer
• Helmet
• How a 600 SS/RR is different than your Ninja
• How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?
• How do I wash the bike?
• How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?
• How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?
• How does the reserve tank work?
• How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently
• How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?
• How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?
• How to sell your bike

H cont.

• Humor and satire

I

• I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand
• I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?
• I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??
• I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?
• I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts
• I only use my bike for short trips. What should I do?
• I want adjustable clutch & brake levers
• I want my own copy of the FAQ
• I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process"
• I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me
• I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?
• I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250
• I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?
• Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?
• Is it better to buy new or used?
• Is the MSF course hard; will I be able to pass?

L

• Looking through the curve
• Losing traction
• Loud pipes save lives - is that true?

M

• Maximum braking
• Maximum lean angles
• Motorcycle TCO
• Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic
• My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault

N

• Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf
• Nuggets of Wisdom: Links to other very useful sites

P

• Picking up the bike when it falls over
• Powerful sportbikes & friends

R

• Ratings Of Tools By Brand
• Riding in the rain
• Riding The Pace

S

• Safety precautions when buying or selling
• Scraping Pegs
• Service Manual
• Should I pay for the "extended warranty"?
• Should I take an MSF course?
• Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?
• Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?

S cont.

• Speed @ rpm calculator
• Start closer to the bottom of the food chain
• Staying light on the bars
• Stopping in traffic
• Summer's here, and the used parts are on the street

T

• Technical Jargon
• The best 250cc street bike
• The EX250's shortcomings
• To wave or not to wave?
• Trail Braking
• Turning a motorcycle

U

• Using front and rear brake

W

• Warming up your engine
• What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?
• What are some other good beginner bikes?
• What are the different models of the EX250?
• What benefit will I get from an MSF course?
• What do I need to know about buying a used bike?
• What do I need to know about insurance?
• What do I need to know about keys?
• What is a Ninja 250?
• What is an MSF course?
• What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?
• What kind of battery charger can I use?
• What kind of gas mileage can I expect?
• What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?
• What should a good set of tools include?
• What tools should I take out on the road?
• What's the redline of my bike's engine?
• Where can I buy parts/tools online?
• Where can I get replacement blinker fluid?
• Why bikes die
• Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?
• Why new riders shouldn't get "needs some work" bikes
• Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes
• Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes 1
• Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes 2