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[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
[[AAA-type roadside assistance]]
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]
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[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]]  
[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]]  
[[Why new riders shouldn't get "needs some work" bikes]]
[[Safety precautions when buying or selling]]


[[How to sell your bike]]
[[How to sell your bike]]


[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]]
[[How exchange rates have raised motorcycle prices recently]]


[[Why bikes die]]
[[Why bikes die]]
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[[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me]]  
[[I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me]]  
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]]
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[[What are some other good beginner bikes?]]  
[[What are some other good beginner bikes?]]  
[[How does the Ninja 250 compare to the Honda CBR250?]]


[[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]]  
[[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]]  
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[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]  
[[What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?]]  
[[I want to put a bigger engine in my Ninja]]


[[What are the different models of the EX250?]]
[[What are the different models of the EX250?]]
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[[What do I need to know about keys?]]
[[What do I need to know about keys?]]
[[EX250F key blanks]]


[[How do I wash the bike?]]
[[How do I wash the bike?]]
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[[My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off]]
[[My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off]]
[[Speedometer Error]]


[[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]]  
[[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]]  
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[[Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?]]  
[[Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?]]  
[[I only use my bike for short trips. What should I do?]]


[[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]]  
[[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]]  
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[[Service Manual]]  
[[Service Manual]]  
[[Owners manual]]


[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]]  
[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]]  
[[Bike mods for beginners]]


[[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]]
[[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]]
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[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing]]
[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Bike stands/Supporting your bike while servicing]]


[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]
[[Speed @ rpm calculator]]