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Gearbox Paul · June 14th, 2021, 05:16 AM

I presently have a 2010 Ninja 250R which I like. I'm looking at buying a 2014 300 ABS. I'm looking for comments from people that have them or have had them before I commit to buying it.

From the bike description, it has 48,000 km (about 30,000 miles) which seems like quite bit. It has a Yoshi slip on exhaust, tail tidy, after marker clutch/brake levers and a lowering kit. The owner did not install the lowering kit so he has no details on it.

The owner tells me the fairings are original, as best he can tell, and they have no cracks, or signs that the bike was ever laid down. I find that hard to believe given that this is beginner bike and it has had multiple owners.

Maintenance-wise, the owner said he just replaced the fork seals, steering bearings, rear sprocket and chain (front sprocket was fine), and front tire. Back tire has about 3000 miles on it. Battery was recently replaced as well. Owner did not know anything about the valve clearance check/adjustment so I assume it has not been done during the time he owned it (he only owned it for one year). At 30,000 miles, it would be due to be done now.

Are there any inherent issues/problems with these Ninja 300's that I should be aware of, or look out for?

Other than the recent maintenance history mentioned above, I don't know about how the bike was maintained from previous owners. Given the high mileage, is this engine and bike generally reliable ?

Anything else I should be aware of before buying the bike ?

June 14th, 2021, 05:16 AM	#1
Gearbox Paul ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada Join Date: Jul 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2007 CBR 125R (sold) Posts: 57	Looking at buying 2017 Ninja 300 ABS I presently have a 2010 Ninja 250R which I like. I'm looking at buying a 2014 300 ABS. I'm looking for comments from people that have them or have had them before I commit to buying it. From the bike description, it has 48,000 km (about 30,000 miles) which seems like quite bit. It has a Yoshi slip on exhaust, tail tidy, after marker clutch/brake levers and a lowering kit. The owner did not install the lowering kit so he has no details on it. The owner tells me the fairings are original, as best he can tell, and they have no cracks, or signs that the bike was ever laid down. I find that hard to believe given that this is beginner bike and it has had multiple owners. Maintenance-wise, the owner said he just replaced the fork seals, steering bearings, rear sprocket and chain (front sprocket was fine), and front tire. Back tire has about 3000 miles on it. Battery was recently replaced as well. Owner did not know anything about the valve clearance check/adjustment so I assume it has not been done during the time he owned it (he only owned it for one year). At 30,000 miles, it would be due to be done now. Are there any inherent issues/problems with these Ninja 300's that I should be aware of, or look out for? Other than the recent maintenance history mentioned above, I don't know about how the bike was maintained from previous owners. Given the high mileage, is this engine and bike generally reliable ? Anything else I should be aware of before buying the bike ?