05 Suzuki 1200cc Worth the trouble?

Ninja Rob · February 13th, 2015, 04:04 PM

http://brownsville.craigslist.org/mcy/4889240380.html

Check out this bike. Is it worth flipping? Or does the amount of money > Profit to be made?

CC Cowboy · February 13th, 2015, 04:40 PM

"running good need adjustment on carburators" How can it run good if the carbs need adjusted?

Alex · February 13th, 2015, 05:35 PM

$1500 for a running B12 with a clean title isn't a bad deal. Parts availability for that motor is even better than for our ubiquitous ninjettes, so even getting a whole new (used) set of carbs if needed still wouldn't be a huge amount of $.

Ninja Rob · February 13th, 2015, 05:54 PM

So, would you recommend just buying a used set of carbs and replacing them?

The only thing that I find shady about this is that I texted him a while back and he had already sold it but somehow he has it again and is selling it again.

Last time he was selling it for $1700. Plus, I like color yellow. My ninja is yellow and it helps me to stand out in traffic because of the color. I do not think that I would want to ride a 1200cc anytime soon though, a little too much bike for me but I would not mind making some profit off of it and maybe getting the New Honda CBR 500r.

Ninja Rob · February 13th, 2015, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

"running good need adjustment on carburators" How can it run good if the carbs need adjusted?

Adjusting the carbs, I can imagine is time consuming and possibly costly. About how much does it run to pay a mechanic to adjust the carbs? I would do it myself but I have never worked on carbs and I do not have the space, tools, or time to attempt it any time soon.

choneofakind · February 13th, 2015, 08:17 PM

You're never going to flip a bike for money if you pay someone else to do the work for you

Ninja Rob · February 13th, 2015, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You're never going to flip a bike for money if you pay someone else to do the work for you

I figured. So what im seeing is a bike for $1,500 that I can negotiate down to possibly $1,200 maybe $1,300. Used Carbs on Ebay are about $360 so that takes my procurement cost to about (+-) $1,500. Kelly's Blue Book Value is about $2,400, However, the current Market Value might be slightly lower. Tax refund season is a positive factor for me. There's about $800-$900 to be made plus carburetor maintenance knowledge to be learned if I DIY. Hopefully it can all be done within 30 days so I don't have to transfer the title to my name which would increase the costs.

Finesse · February 13th, 2015, 09:05 PM

no.

they go for like $2500 stock where I'm at. prob more trouble than it's worth.

they are really fun bikes though and that one looks cool. keep it for yourself!

sparky80 · February 13th, 2015, 09:38 PM

yeah, I'd say no on that too. It seems that stock bikes or mildly and tasteful mods can help sell a bike, but that one is a bit much.

pretty flat powerband on those things too... I had fun riding the one my dad had.

Ninja Rob · February 13th, 2015, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky80

yeah, I'd say no on that too. It seems that stock bikes or mildly and tasteful mods can help sell a bike, but that one is a bit much.

pretty flat powerband on those things too... I had fun riding the one my dad had.

what is flat power band?

Hero Danny · February 13th, 2015, 10:31 PM

It looks like a decent deal to be honest, I'd buy it with the intentions of keeping it and then maybe just for fun throw it on craigslist if you find a buyer and can make a solid $800 profit, then cool! If not, oh well, still looks like a fun bike.

Although I must admit it looks like it's been through hell and back and if a decent looking stock one sells for $2,500 then idk if it's worth much more than $1,500.

Stock one:

Alex · February 14th, 2015, 01:55 PM

That's the S model. They also sold without a front fairing, just a round headlight.

CC Cowboy · February 14th, 2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Rob

Adjusting the carbs, I can imagine is time consuming and possibly costly. About how much does it run to pay a mechanic to adjust the carbs? I would do it myself but I have never worked on carbs and I do not have the space, tools, or time to attempt it any time soon.

Buy the bike and learn to do the work. You'll get an education and a nice bike when you're done.

Hero Danny · February 14th, 2015, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Buy the bike and learn to do the work. You'll get an education and a nice bike when you're done.

Some good advice right there. I wanted to buy a cheap bike just to tear apart and try to learn on. Too bad i'm saving for a 600 instead though

February 13th, 2015, 04:04 PM	#1
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	05 Suzuki 1200cc Worth the trouble? http://brownsville.craigslist.org/mcy/4889240380.html Check out this bike. Is it worth flipping? Or does the amount of money > Profit to be made? __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

February 13th, 2015, 04:40 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	"running good need adjustment on carburators" How can it run good if the carbs need adjusted? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 13th, 2015, 05:35 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	$1500 for a running B12 with a clean title isn't a bad deal. Parts availability for that motor is even better than for our ubiquitous ninjettes, so even getting a whole new (used) set of carbs if needed still wouldn't be a huge amount of $. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 13th, 2015, 05:54 PM	#4
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	So, would you recommend just buying a used set of carbs and replacing them? The only thing that I find shady about this is that I texted him a while back and he had already sold it but somehow he has it again and is selling it again. Last time he was selling it for $1700. Plus, I like color yellow. My ninja is yellow and it helps me to stand out in traffic because of the color. I do not think that I would want to ride a 1200cc anytime soon though, a little too much bike for me but I would not mind making some profit off of it and maybe getting the New Honda CBR 500r. __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	You're never going to flip a bike for money if you pay someone else to do the work for you
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February 13th, 2015, 09:05 PM	#8
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	no. they go for like $2500 stock where I'm at. prob more trouble than it's worth. they are really fun bikes though and that one looks cool. keep it for yourself! __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

February 13th, 2015, 09:38 PM	#9
sparky80 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Dyess AFB (Abilene) TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Yamaha FZ1, 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 116	yeah, I'd say no on that too. It seems that stock bikes or mildly and tasteful mods can help sell a bike, but that one is a bit much. pretty flat powerband on those things too... I had fun riding the one my dad had. __________________________________________________ 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 And, my 2007 Yamaha FZ1. My favorite bike ever.

February 13th, 2015, 10:31 PM	#11
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	It looks like a decent deal to be honest, I'd buy it with the intentions of keeping it and then maybe just for fun throw it on craigslist if you find a buyer and can make a solid $800 profit, then cool! If not, oh well, still looks like a fun bike. Although I must admit it looks like it's been through hell and back and if a decent looking stock one sells for $2,500 then idk if it's worth much more than $1,500. Stock one: __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

February 14th, 2015, 01:55 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	That's the S model. They also sold without a front fairing, just a round headlight. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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