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Just bought a bike

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Linkin, Apr 8, 2014.

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  1. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    So I bought a bike on Saturday. 2008 EX250J with only 19,000K's, it was only first registered in 2010. I'm the third or fourth owner. Paid $3500. Can't wait to get it registered and get my L's (that's next week)!!! It's got some aftermarket exhaust on it too.

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    Awesome bike mate glad to have you on the site :welcome:
     
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    Howdy Mr Link jnr !

    I heard about this bike .....looks liks a great buy

    Before u go riding make sure everything is ok ...meaning tyre pressure , oil levels, brakes , lubed chain ,etc.
    And dont believe anything the previous owner has told u.

    If your old man can get his Ls then anyone can....:D

    Service and owners manuals here ....

    http://111.67.23.193/~fiftyccc/index.php?resources/categories/ninja-250.30/

    Enjoy it.
     
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  4. Linkin

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    Thanks mate :)
     
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    Welcome Linkin, they are a great bike
     
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    It's sitting at the mechanic to get a blueslip or whatever they call it now (safety check?) and the green slip is on its way (thankfully valid for 3 months from date of issue), and I'll be doing the training on the 16th and 17th. Have my riding gear already... so I am waiting.

    Also says I don't have permission to download those PDF's. Would be handy if I could get those at some stage.

    Thanks all.
     
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  8. Linkin

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    I see. Paypal will an issue for me, but I can sort that out later. The manuals aren't going to go anywhere soon ;)
     
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    Hi again.

    Blueslip/safety inspection was knocked back because of the exhaust. Mechanic said it's too loud & has no baffle(s).

    Wondering if I should get a baffle(s) for the exhaust or find a stock/other exhaust that can be used on the road (ie not just track use only)

    Anyone have advice for this? Apart from that, he didn't mention anything else.
     
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    Borrow a stock one off a mate. Then after the blue slip put yours back on.
     
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    I know a guy at work that has a ninja, but I don't know if he'd be keen to let me borrow the exhaust. I will probably have to buy one

    Of course the plan was to put the other one back on afterwards :D
     
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    The absence of baffles isn't enough to fail your blue slip. He should have provided you with a dB test reading proving it is out of spec. Unfortunately a lot of these jerks are difficult because they can be (as the laws are pretty subjective) and it just becomes a royal pain in the arse.

    I wouldn't bother buying one, stock exhausts are normally pretty expensive. It's an easy change out for a blue slip shoot your mate a 6 pack or something as a deal sweetener ;)
     
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    I don't know. He rides every day and it is pretty grumpy at work.

    Will ask mechanic about the dB reading.
     
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    Geez buy that, it's a steal.
     
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    Explain to him the situation and tell him he can use yours for the day so he can experience the sound for him self.

    Edit: do what kiffsta said lol
     
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    Or find a nicer blue slip guy.....
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Well I've emailed the gumetree guy will see what he says. Hoping I can find one locally
     
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    Seems I have plenty of options now. I'll let you guys know what happens
     
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