Bought a 250 today.

Desmoluci · April 20th, 2014, 09:30 AM

I finally found the one I've been looking for, a 2004, one owner with 5150mi. and a new battery for $1500, and it runs great. It needs a front brake lever and tires, but no scratched plastic, and it hasn't been molested. Too bad it's Yellow

But for the price/condition, I can live with it.

Hey, it's Hi-Viz right?

My camera died, but at least I got one pic.

NevadaWolf · April 20th, 2014, 09:37 AM

Sweet! congrats on the new addition to the family! Even though she is yellow, she's looking mighty fine.

Alex · April 20th, 2014, 09:39 AM

Time to edit your profile.

alex.s · April 20th, 2014, 09:40 AM

my favorite color!

evidens83 · April 20th, 2014, 10:36 AM

Looks clean! Nice find.

JohnnyBravo · April 20th, 2014, 10:43 AM

Congrats!!!

greenaero · April 20th, 2014, 12:35 PM

Nice! Looks good, get her fixed up and enjoy some riding!

N-m · April 20th, 2014, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

I finally found the one I've been looking for, a 2004, one owner with 5150mi. and a new battery for $1500, and it runs great. It needs a front brake lever and tires, but no scratched plastic, and it hasn't been molested. Too bad it's Yellow

But for the price/condition, I can live with it.

Hey, it's Hi-Viz right?

My camera died, but at least I got one pic.

I love the yellow! Great buy!

rasta · April 20th, 2014, 12:41 PM

Sweet bike, wtf is wrong with yellow?

crazymadbastard · April 20th, 2014, 12:56 PM

That color is bananas! I love it.

Sirref · April 20th, 2014, 01:03 PM

Congratulations, I like the yellow personally but if you want a different color then I suggest using plasti dip, if you don't like it then you can peel it right off and you're back to square 1.

dcj13 · April 20th, 2014, 01:09 PM

Congrats! Looks like you got a good deal. And the yellow looks good!

Now it's time to change the brake fluid, check the valve adjustment, adjust the chain, look into new tires, and on, etc...

Motofool · April 20th, 2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

............Hey, it's Hi-Viz right?

......

Right: yellow is a great color for motorcycles.

Time to name her and work:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/New_Rid...ht_a_Ninja_250

redbike2 · April 20th, 2014, 03:36 PM

again, i have a 2006 - love it

took from boston through ri etc yesterday ... more than 65 mpg.

congrats - looks sweat - enjoy

the avatar - is it your dog?

Desmoluci · April 20th, 2014, 03:40 PM

Thanks! It needs tires first thing, so when I pull the wheels, I'll go over the bike and do a major service before I even take it out on the road. Once I pull off the bodywork I'll see what kind of surprises are waiting...
Should be okay though, I checked it over pretty well before handing over the cashola.

Thanks for the link, Motofool.

Motofool · April 20th, 2014, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

..............Thanks for the link, Motofool.

You are welcome, Mick

GearMonkey · April 20th, 2014, 06:44 PM

Nice ride! @Sipper' would approve

capt_bugaloo · April 20th, 2014, 07:07 PM

Now you just need some yellow leathers.

jcgss77 · April 20th, 2014, 07:33 PM

I love the yellow. That is the only color I have ever had for my ninjettes. I just wish Kaw would make more yellow bikes. I like the yellow they use.

LNasty · April 20th, 2014, 08:16 PM

I have the 2012 black with the yellow accents, kind of wish they would have done a yellow one with the black accents. Big fan of that look

EternalNewb · April 20th, 2014, 08:17 PM

Congrats! Looks like a beauty.

NickNYC · April 20th, 2014, 08:39 PM

Anyone selling? NY area.

BoBO · April 20th, 2014, 09:30 PM

That looks nice for an 04 model. I wanted the green one, one day I will have it.

Ninja Bob · April 21st, 2014, 06:11 AM

That sure is pretty for the price! I love the metallic decal.

Sipper' · April 22nd, 2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearMonkey

Nice ride! @Sipper' would approve

And I do, sweet bike and a great deal!

April 20th, 2014, 09:30 AM	#1
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Bought a 250 today. I finally found the one I've been looking for, a 2004, one owner with 5150mi. and a new battery for $1500, and it runs great. It needs a front brake lever and tires, but no scratched plastic, and it hasn't been molested. Too bad it's Yellow But for the price/condition, I can live with it. Hey, it's Hi-Viz right? My camera died, but at least I got one pic.

April 20th, 2014, 09:37 AM	#2
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Sweet! congrats on the new addition to the family! Even though she is yellow, she's looking mighty fine. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 20th, 2014, 09:39 AM	#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	Time to edit your profile. __________________________________________________ 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)

April 20th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	my favorite color! __________________________________________________

April 20th, 2014, 12:35 PM	#7
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Nice! Looks good, get her fixed up and enjoy some riding! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 20th, 2014, 10:36 AM	#5
evidens83 bike noob Name: ev Location: WA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r(sold) 04 Yamaha R6 Posts: 94	Looks clean! Nice find.

April 20th, 2014, 10:43 AM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Congrats!!!

April 20th, 2014, 12:41 PM	#9
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Sweet bike, wtf is wrong with yellow? __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

April 20th, 2014, 12:56 PM	#10
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	That color is bananas! I love it. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 20th, 2014, 01:03 PM	#11
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Congratulations, I like the yellow personally but if you want a different color then I suggest using plasti dip, if you don't like it then you can peel it right off and you're back to square 1.

April 20th, 2014, 01:09 PM	#12
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Congrats! Looks like you got a good deal. And the yellow looks good! Now it's time to change the brake fluid, check the valve adjustment, adjust the chain, look into new tires, and on, etc...
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 20th, 2014, 03:36 PM	#14
redbike2 ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Boston Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 48	congrats again, i have a 2006 - love it took from boston through ri etc yesterday ... more than 65 mpg. congrats - looks sweat - enjoy the avatar - is it your dog?

April 20th, 2014, 03:40 PM	#15
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Thanks! It needs tires first thing, so when I pull the wheels, I'll go over the bike and do a major service before I even take it out on the road. Once I pull off the bodywork I'll see what kind of surprises are waiting... Should be okay though, I checked it over pretty well before handing over the cashola. Thanks for the link, Motofool.

April 20th, 2014, 06:44 PM	#17
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	Nice ride! @Sipper' would approve

April 20th, 2014, 07:07 PM	#18
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Now you just need some yellow leathers. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 20th, 2014, 07:33 PM	#19
jcgss77 Its not a 250,its a Ninja Name: Shaun Location: Little Rock, AR Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278	I love the yellow. That is the only color I have ever had for my ninjettes. I just wish Kaw would make more yellow bikes. I like the yellow they use.

April 20th, 2014, 08:16 PM	#20
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	I have the 2012 black with the yellow accents, kind of wish they would have done a yellow one with the black accents. Big fan of that look

April 20th, 2014, 08:17 PM	#21
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Congrats! Looks like a beauty.

April 20th, 2014, 08:39 PM	#22
NickNYC ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Brooklyn Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): :( Posts: 275	Anyone selling? NY area.

April 20th, 2014, 09:30 PM	#23
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	That looks nice for an 04 model. I wanted the green one, one day I will have it. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

April 21st, 2014, 06:11 AM	#24
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	That sure is pretty for the price! I love the metallic decal. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

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