njsrikar

hello all,

Dunno how many of you actually remember me. Been away from the group for over an year.
When I used to read this forum, I used to think of the day I would post here....finally....here I am...sharing my happiness with my biking alma-mater. For around 14 months, I missed my Pulsar, missed the G2Gs and the rides.

Well, I am one among those of you who have fulfilled their dreams or atleast some of it.
Yeah, I bought a bike, a 1988 black Ninja ZX 750R.

After living here in Boston for an year, looking at the superbikes everywhere around me and not able to touch even one of them, I am a lil closer to owning a superbike now.

I am still a student, doing my Masters and owning a brand new superbike is still a dream for me, albeit a little closer than before. However, the first thing I did after saving a lil from whatever I get paid for my internship, was to buy this babe.

Our fellow xBhpian, whom I met when he was in Boston, Dhairya Gupta a.k.a DG a.k.a Kamikaze had helped a lot. Had bugged him for over a month for fixing on a particular deal . He also introduced me to a bikers club here, NESR or New England Street Riders....nice people...have already been on a ride with one of the members .

Yup....so after about 15-20 days of browsing through craigslist and checking out all possible showrooms around for pre-owned bikes, I found this fella. Though she's almost as old as I am, she is one helluva babe. Has just 18000miles on, which is very less for the age. I bought it for $1200, in a good running condition, brand new wheels and chain-sprocket set.

Riding it daily to work . Last weekend, I went on a 100mile ride with one of the NESR's member, Sean. He knew some fine roads in the mountains, had fun riding....ripped the fella for the first time, did over 80mph for the first time. The bike performed as well as any other Ninja would, it was amazing, zooming on the highway at 80-85mph. And, I was not able to believe when I was cornering the roads. Initially, I was a little hesitant as I never rode a 750cc before, but as we rode on, I started to gain confidence and though I did not bend as Sean did, I did out do myself(based on my experiences with the Pulsar..hehe).

I guess everybody knows the specs.....finally....here are pics...
Sean's is a 2000 Honda RC51.

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Aryan

Topic Approved.

Congratulations for getting the beast, but I just couldn't help but ask you this - isn't a 1988 model bike a little too old?

Nice lid, loved it.

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njsrikar

Thank you.

hmm...in india..ya it is...but over here...its a common thing....just have a look at this boston motorcycles/scooters classifieds - craigslist .....and see how many old bikes are on sale.

These japanese engines will run for years without any problem. The bike is performing well, has no issues whatsoever. And I bet, you wont know its a 1988 till I mention it or if you know how all the old kawa's look like.

I have been riding it for 15days now. No comlaints at all. I am not worried about the plastics, though they are all fine, what matters is the engine and the rest of the mechanicals and electricals, which are perfect. so, 1988 is just a number.

btw...the reason I had to go for an old bike is the green factor. I told ya, am still a student, cant afford a 2 or 3 grand bike right now, for which you might get a relatively new 600 or 750. I will ride this fella for a couple years, get used to riding a big bike, and then go for a new Monster or the likes.

Aryan

Damn! You ARE lucky! Two or three grands and a 'relatively' new 600 or 750 is an absolute BARGAIN!

Anyhow, a big congratulations for getting the Kwacker, mate.

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njsrikar

hehe....well...i was feeling the same till a few days ago...looking at every superbike owner and thinking how lucky he is. finally...i got lucky, if thats what it is.
but mate...dont worry...your time will come. And one day, you`ll ride one, or rather...u`ll own one.
Just keep working towards it .

Just for info...there were a few 2000 or later Buell Blast 500s for sale for less 2000$ ...so...thats how it is over here. Even DG had a 97 Ninja 7x when he was in Boston. I guess he bought it for around the same too. He was the one who told me old bikes are dead cheap here., at first, I was shocked too.

nathanvighnesh

Congrats for the kwacker.. Looks hot n perfect for those long smooth US tarmac..

StreetHawk@7

Congrats on the Kwacker.. the bike surely is neat !!!

andy.rebels

Congratulations dude.......

I have a hope one day i will too own a monster....... ( and Aryan too )

Congrats again man

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insanebiker

Congos for the kwacker mate!

Shivanshu

Hey buddy congrats man...... I have been to boston, and love that food market i am forgetting the name.... it would be fun riding in ther with this beast.....good good man keep it up and if you could update with some pics of your ride and bike it would be great..... till then buddy ride safe.... and have a blast

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