Starting to think I jumped the gun.

Ninja Bob · April 15th, 2014, 06:19 AM

Both the girlie and I just got used ninjettes for about 3k apiece off craigslist. I figured prices would go up as the season sets in. Hers is a 2011 with 880 miles. Mine is a 2010 with something like 2600 miles. This is now my third bike and I wouldn't be opposed to a 600 or 750. Now a couple weeks after I bought it, I'm seeing beauties up such as this '05 GSXR 750 for 3.6k! What have I done??

crazymadbastard · April 15th, 2014, 06:32 AM

Looks like you are about to post a nice 2010 ninjette for sale here...

tfkrocks · April 15th, 2014, 06:36 AM

Deals on Japanese supersports are a dime a dozen. I say don't worry about it until you're seriously looking for one.

subxero · April 15th, 2014, 06:41 AM

GSXR is close to 10yrs old, sure it may look good on the outside and price may seem right but you never know what you are getting with something like that until you start digging into it. Replacing bearings, seals, gaskets and other small bits and pieces can add up quick and gets annoying.

capt_bugaloo · April 15th, 2014, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Mine is a 2010 with something like 2600 miles. What have I done??

You've only had it a couple of weeks and with only 2600 miles on it the engine isn't even really broken in yet.

Go ride the snot out of it for a few months. Take it on a road trip this weekend. If you still feel it's too small or too slow, Craigslist is full of good deals on 600-750s.

RedPepper64 · April 15th, 2014, 09:26 AM

Get a few track days under your belt on the 250. You won't be regretting anything when you're wringing the throttle around corners and passing the bigger cc's through the twisties.

fry1024 · April 15th, 2014, 09:49 AM

Grats on the bikes and don't worry about the other bike. When you're ready there will be another deal.

Oh, and lets see some pics!

Ninja Bob · April 15th, 2014, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the cheer up guys. I certainly don't doubt I'm riding a good bike.

I guess I was just worried I spent too much. I know engine size is one of the biggest factors on price.

Ninja Bob · April 15th, 2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fry1024

Grats on the bikes and don't worry about the other bike. When you're ready there will be another deal.

Oh, and lets see some pics!

Soon, we're waiting for hers to come back from the lowering job. Can't wait to get a good shot of them side by side!

GearMonkey · April 15th, 2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Both the girlie and I just got used ninjettes for about 3k apiece off craigslist. I figured prices would go up as the season sets in. Hers is a 2011 with 880 miles. Mine is a 2010 with something like 2600 miles. This is now my third bike and I wouldn't be opposed to a 600 or 750. Now a couple weeks after I bought it, I'm seeing beauties up such as this '05 GSXR 750 for 3.6k! What have I done??

Started filling your garage with beautiful pieces of machinery.

Brian · April 15th, 2014, 01:04 PM

I don't think you over payed at all. 250's usually hold their value, also keep in mind that Gixxer is almost 10 years old and has 25k..

tfkrocks · April 15th, 2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I don't think you over payed at all. 250's usually hold their value, also keep in mind that Gixxer is almost 10 years old and has 25k..

You realize that's only 2500 miles/year right?

Brian · April 15th, 2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

You realize that's only 2500 miles/year right?

I wasn't saying it in comparison to how much it was ridden per year, just that it does have 25k and it's a 05 which is an older bike.

Dredgshadow · April 15th, 2014, 03:04 PM

I had similar thoughts about a month ago so I asked myself, "am I really using this 250 close enough to its limits to think it is boring?" This led to me really getting to the twisties, and man is this thing fun. I do still want a 600 one day, maybe even this year, but I suggest riding the heck outta yours while you have it. Something tells me that I will miss it like crazy when it is gone.

alex.s · April 15th, 2014, 03:14 PM

gsxr 750 for under 4k? good luck with your stolen bike, sir!

Desmoluci · April 15th, 2014, 04:35 PM

On the other side of the coin, I've been riding open bikes for 20 years, and find myself drawn to the lighter weight and smaller size of a 250 for everyday use. Don't be in a hurry to go big, get good on a 250, then move up.
Just my 2c.

Ninja Bob · April 15th, 2014, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

On the other side of the coin, I've been riding open bikes for 20 years, and find myself drawn to the lighter weight and smaller size of a 250 for everyday use. Don't be in a hurry to go big, get good on a 250, then move up.
Just my 2c.

I appreciate the pennies, but my last bike was an 09* Ninjette and I had an old beater 750 prior to that.

thedrewski86 · April 15th, 2014, 08:32 PM

As has been said, you didn't over pay. A 600 or 750 is not a Ninja 250. You're not even comparing apples to oranges, that's apples to rockets.

I have both and they are great machines in very different ways. Everyone should own a Ninja 250, they can do everything and they're tons of fun. Not to mention rr's are quite uncomfortable off the track.

I hope that doesn't sound condescending, you've had other bikes so I'm not saying anything you don't know! Those ninjas are awesome, appreciate them.

April 15th, 2014, 06:19 AM	#1
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Starting to think I jumped the gun. Both the girlie and I just got used ninjettes for about 3k apiece off craigslist. I figured prices would go up as the season sets in. Hers is a 2011 with 880 miles. Mine is a 2010 with something like 2600 miles. This is now my third bike and I wouldn't be opposed to a 600 or 750. Now a couple weeks after I bought it, I'm seeing beauties up such as this '05 GSXR 750 for 3.6k! What have I done?? __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

April 15th, 2014, 06:32 AM	#2
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Looks like you are about to post a nice 2010 ninjette for sale here... __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 15th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#3
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Deals on Japanese supersports are a dime a dozen. I say don't worry about it until you're seriously looking for one.
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April 15th, 2014, 06:41 AM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	GSXR is close to 10yrs old, sure it may look good on the outside and price may seem right but you never know what you are getting with something like that until you start digging into it. Replacing bearings, seals, gaskets and other small bits and pieces can add up quick and gets annoying. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 15th, 2014, 09:26 AM	#6
RedPepper64 Kawi Girl Name: Heather Location: Washington Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Green SE, '13 Ninja 636 Pearl White Posts: 245	Get a few track days under your belt on the 250. You won't be regretting anything when you're wringing the throttle around corners and passing the bigger cc's through the twisties. __________________________________________________ Perspective: Everything looks better from the inside of a motorcycle helmet

April 15th, 2014, 09:49 AM	#7
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	Grats on the bikes and don't worry about the other bike. When you're ready there will be another deal. Oh, and lets see some pics!

April 15th, 2014, 10:11 AM	#8
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Thanks for the cheer up guys. I certainly don't doubt I'm riding a good bike. I guess I was just worried I spent too much. I know engine size is one of the biggest factors on price. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

April 15th, 2014, 01:04 PM	#11
Brian ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Boston MA Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 639	I don't think you over payed at all. 250's usually hold their value, also keep in mind that Gixxer is almost 10 years old and has 25k..

April 15th, 2014, 03:04 PM	#14
Dredgshadow ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Johnson City, TN Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 600RR, 2009 250r Posts: 130	I had similar thoughts about a month ago so I asked myself, "am I really using this 250 close enough to its limits to think it is boring?" This led to me really getting to the twisties, and man is this thing fun. I do still want a 600 one day, maybe even this year, but I suggest riding the heck outta yours while you have it. Something tells me that I will miss it like crazy when it is gone.

April 15th, 2014, 03:14 PM	#15
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	gsxr 750 for under 4k? good luck with your stolen bike, sir! __________________________________________________

April 15th, 2014, 04:35 PM	#16
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	On the other side of the coin, I've been riding open bikes for 20 years, and find myself drawn to the lighter weight and smaller size of a 250 for everyday use. Don't be in a hurry to go big, get good on a 250, then move up. Just my 2c.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 15th, 2014, 08:32 PM	#18
thedrewski86 ninjette.org guru Name: Drew Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487	As has been said, you didn't over pay. A 600 or 750 is not a Ninja 250. You're not even comparing apples to oranges, that's apples to rockets. I have both and they are great machines in very different ways. Everyone should own a Ninja 250, they can do everything and they're tons of fun. Not to mention rr's are quite uncomfortable off the track. I hope that doesn't sound condescending, you've had other bikes so I'm not saying anything you don't know! Those ninjas are awesome, appreciate them. __________________________________________________ Don't think, look!

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