View Full Version : The ROCKN 250R ;)


ROCKNROLLA
January 12th, 2009, 09:42 PM
Here is my pride and joy :) Only had it 1 week!


http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v644/210/40/785322770/n785322770_1255325_4758.jpg


I'd been looking for a 250R for a few weeks, came across this and pretty much told him I'd take it the same night he put it up for sale. He wanted $8k but I talked him down to $7900 so you can tell how good my negotiation skills are ;) It was well worth it because it came with a Yoshimura pipe and a seat cowl, usually buying them separately would've cost ~$1300AUD and thats exactly what I'd planned to buy if I went with a brand new 250R.

Only had 20KM on the clock (12 miles) - He was selling it because he lost his license due to a DUI and realized he wouldnt get to ride it for a long time so .. :)

Modifications I have planned:
- Removing the back pegs and installing Zartans hanger
- Might sell this pipe and buy a carbon Yoshi instead
- Installing a Targa Fender Eliminator
- Red stripe for each wheel
- Lowering it 2"
- Hell might even paint it white one day :cool:

Oh and bikes are expensive here, buying a Ninja 250R brand new from a dealer would've been about $8000 ride away with no extras.

Also went with this beautiful helmet ;)

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1971/210/40/785322770/n785322770_1255498_5805.jpg

islanderman7
January 12th, 2009, 10:31 PM
Whoa! $7900? I think that is kinda high if it was in USD.

edit: just saw your info towards the end. doh!

ROCKNROLLA
January 12th, 2009, 10:40 PM
Whoa! $7900? I think that is kinda high if it was in USD.

edit: just saw your info towards the end. doh!

= about $5.5k in USD :) Still pricey I know, but thats Australia for ya!

Nemy
January 12th, 2009, 10:47 PM
= about $5.5k in USD :) Still pricey I know, but thats Australia for ya!

hehe but you guys can lane filter! nice find though with only 20km! and nice lid... maybe some red rim tape to match?

ROCKNROLLA
January 12th, 2009, 11:02 PM
Yep I've got the tape for the rims, just worried I'll stuff it up haha - will put it on soon though and take some new pictures

muffinman
January 13th, 2009, 02:04 AM
wow, nice, murdered out

the time attack strips are going to look awesome. i know of several audi a4's with the same murdered out + TA rim theme and they all look sharp.

Strider
January 13th, 2009, 04:59 PM
Wish I'd seen that helmet at a shop here in the US! Sweet!!!
Gorgeous bike too :)

Sailariel
January 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM
Vinny, You would almost think that the Ninja would be less expensive in Australia. Last time I checked, the Ninja is made in Thailand--a lot closer to Australia than the US. You do have a really beautiful bike. Watch those Fosters. I guess everyone is coming down hard on OUI.

ROCKNROLLA
January 18th, 2009, 03:00 PM
Thanks guys :D And I wish that were the case Alex, prices are crazy here even with cars especially when you compare it to the US. Whats even more crazy is you can still pick up a 1988 (or so) Honda CBR250/Kawasaki ZX2R for $6000 even with high kilometers etc lol :p