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October 16th, 2013, 07:17 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Cristian
Location: Look behind you
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja Thunder Blue(sold), 2004 Suzuki GS500f(sold), 2006 Ninja 250, 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 70
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Is this Ninja 300 worth it?
There is this ninja 300 non-abs on sale on craigslist locally, with about 650 miles. It has been dropped with scratches on the clutch lever, bar end, and cracked/scratched fairings on the left side only. If the damage on the bike is only cosmetic, how much would you offer? He has it up for $3750.
Also, how hard would it be to fix the fairings? Is there paint available that matches the ninja? Thanks! FYI: New rider bought it, dropped it, doesn't want to ride again. |
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October 16th, 2013, 07:24 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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If it's just cosmetic go for it! Look up the prices for all the broken/scratched pieces. Total that up. See what the KBB value is and subtract the damages. Make them an offer with that price. They probably won't let it go for whatever that price is but it's a good way to start negotiating.
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October 16th, 2013, 07:54 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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A nice shinny one is probably worth 4k imo, that one is prob worth 3-3.25k imo. Ask him how much is the body shop quote he got(I am sure he got a quote) and to show you it- it may be more than 1k to fix.
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October 16th, 2013, 11:02 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Danger
Location: Canada
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422
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That is pearl paint which is much more expensive so keep that in mind. I wouldn't pay more than $2700 for the bike as it sits.
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October 16th, 2013, 11:29 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: dino
Location: Oceanside, Ca
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.
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Maybe $3000 but no way @ $3750.
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October 16th, 2013, 12:04 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Fish
Location: co
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.
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It looks like more then just a drop looks like a slow crash.
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October 16th, 2013, 12:13 PM
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Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
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3k-3250 max... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...454#post763454 ... Try your hand at fixing it. Yea you can buy matching paint.
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October 23rd, 2013, 05:21 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Cristian
Location: Look behind you
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja Thunder Blue(sold), 2004 Suzuki GS500f(sold), 2006 Ninja 250, 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 70
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So I didn't buy that white ninja, but I found a Ninja 300 SE for sale locally (he lived 3-5 mins away) for $3900 with 700 miles, new condition and bought it for $3500!
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October 23rd, 2013, 05:35 AM
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Que Buenos Son!!!
Name: Ryan
Location: Grovetucky, OH
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot.
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Congratz, that's a good deal for a 300 that's just getting broken in. I think the 2013 models will be more popular too, cause the 2014's come in some ugly color/graphics combos.
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October 23rd, 2013, 05:45 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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October 23rd, 2013, 06:14 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Congrats, much better deal!
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October 31st, 2013, 07:47 AM
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Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Oh, wow. The previous owner is a quitter. Did he really think he'd never drop a bike?
Anyway, no more than $3k from me (if I were in your shoes). You have to factor in the cost of replacing the damaged fairings. |
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January 23rd, 2014, 08:44 AM
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Ninja Parts Master
Name: Dan
Location: Houma, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ducati Streetfighter 1098, 2014 Honda CB1100 Cafe, 2007 SV1000S, Quite a few 2008-2012 Ninja 250s Posts: 366
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I have seen literally HUNDREDS of 2013 300s sell at auction with less than 3,000 miles on them. Some beginners are just too afraid to keep riding after their first crash, or don't want to attempt to fix their bikes after the crash (most of the damage is just minor cosmetic crap).
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April 17th, 2014, 04:00 PM
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Engine Room-> Dyno
Name: Brandon
Location: Lexington, SC
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 YZFR6 Posts: 41
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if youre considering the 300 or 250.. go 300.
the fuel injection alone is worth it |
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July 11th, 2014, 04:48 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: mike
Location: jackson, nj
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271
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Ok
Quote:
 We need more people like him to drive the price down on these newfangled 300s. 
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July 15th, 2014, 09:11 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dan
Location: Orleans, ON CANADA
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r SE Posts: 18
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For me, it'll all depend if I injure myself. If I break something (on myself), I'll probably give it up too. If it's a few scrapes and bruises, I'll probably get back on. |
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July 25th, 2014, 09:12 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: michael
Location: outback Ky
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja , 2011 Raider S 113 cubic inches of V twin attitude , 2008 Honda Rebel The slow 250 Posts: 15
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If your a new rider you don't quit . I got my 1st bike while still in HS . A new 1962 305 Honda Super Hawk. I rode it around in country that afternoon .
I rode to school the next morning and was hit in the parking lot at school by a teacher . Some damage to bike. None really to me. . My mother said motorcycles to dangerous and told my father she wanted him to sell it. His answer was . We went to Honda shop and he bought a new Honda for himself . That was end of subject at home. When learning you might drop the bike or a slow speed crash. You get back on and ride and fix the damage as you can afford. But you never quit. |
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