March 5th, 2013, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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Name: JC
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New guy from Orange County
Hey all! I'm new to the motorcycle world and am looking seriously at a 250R. A friend of a friend is selling a 2008 with 900 miles (!) and wants $3,500 for it. He said he's started it periodically and left it on a trickle charger. He has multiple bikes and intended this one for his gf who never really got into it. He said he'll clean out the carb and get it ready to go before he sells it to me. Any thoughts? Am I looking for trouble with a bike that has sat for so long?
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March 5th, 2013, 11:50 PM | #2 |
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March 6th, 2013, 09:24 AM | #3 |
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Welcome to the site, JC !!!
The price seems high. http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/#zipo...0115503508ff4f Consider replacing both tires due to age.
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March 6th, 2013, 09:33 AM | #4 |
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Welcome aboard, and listen to Motofool. He has some really good advice.
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March 6th, 2013, 10:09 AM | #5 | |
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March 6th, 2013, 10:30 AM | #6 | |
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Name: JC
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Thanks everyone!
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The price seems high to me as well but KBB says it's only worth $2,500. I looked around craigslist and I don't see anything in that territory. I was thinking $3k would be a good price. The sitting has me worried but at least it's not an unknown selling so it shouldn't have any surprises. Thanks for the input. |
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March 6th, 2013, 07:41 PM | #7 |
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For your reference, I got my 2010 250 SE with 1k miles on it for $3,500. I do think I paid more than market value, but I was tired of waiting and checking on CL everyday, and I liked the color. I just wanted to start riding . I think ~$3k is about right for a 2008 with low miles.
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March 6th, 2013, 08:00 PM | #8 |
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i would pass on that ... "deal". if you are going to spend that much go buy a 300
you dont want a bike thats been sitting around doing nothing
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March 6th, 2013, 08:44 PM | #9 |
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March 6th, 2013, 09:47 PM | #10 |
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March 17th, 2013, 08:50 PM | #11 |
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March 17th, 2013, 11:02 PM | #12 | |
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March 18th, 2013, 12:41 AM | #13 |
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Sounds like a good deal to me. That 08 model is pretty new with only 900miles but then again it is an 08 which retailed msrp for 3499 anyways. I'd say around 3200 maybe
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March 18th, 2013, 09:35 AM | #14 |
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I'm Alex.S. Your friend's friend is wanting to sell you a bike that's basically been sitting around for 5 years for the same msrp as when he bought it. For comparison, my local shop has 2012's that are brand new and they're asking for the same price (before dealer fees and taxes and stuff, but still).
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March 24th, 2013, 10:11 PM | #15 |
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Name: JC
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I ended up buying it. He drained all the gas and rebuilt the carb before he sold it to me. It runs like a top. It's got a few mods on it too which I like so overall I'm happy.
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March 26th, 2013, 02:27 PM | #16 |
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At the end if you're happy with it then it's a good purchase. Congrats on the new bike!
Like Hernan posted before, consider getting new tires. Even though they may look okay if they're 5 years old you really should change them out. |
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March 26th, 2013, 05:41 PM | #17 |
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December 18th, 2013, 06:00 PM | #18 | |
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He's your friend, talk him down a bit, he isn't losing anything if he has multiple bikes. He may be gaining a friend to ride with...I'd pay money for that! Where in OC? |
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December 18th, 2013, 06:05 PM | #19 | |
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December 18th, 2013, 06:05 PM | #20 |
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December 18th, 2013, 06:24 PM | #21 |
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Am I too late? Damn, oh no, you bought his g/f's bike. That means it's a girl's bike. Please don't read thread about being laughed at on a 250.
A real man's bike is the 300 with fuel injection. But that's water under the bridge. If you have never ridden before, make sure to read all the threads and posts on this site and you'll be fine.
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December 19th, 2013, 10:50 AM | #23 | ||
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OK, I guess I got it wrong the second time. You have a man's bike and the 250 is for the g/f (coz it's a girl's bike). OK, I guess I got it wrong the third time. You get a thumbs up when you're on your g/f's bike (probably a wave on the Triumph) and it's too small for you. Anyways, with all the kidding aside.
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