New guy from Orange County

AWD OWNZ U · March 5th, 2013, 11:17 PM

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?

gfloyd2002 · March 5th, 2013, 11:50 PM

AWD OWNZ U! Glad you found us...

Motofool · March 6th, 2013, 09:24 AM

Welcome to the site, JC !!!

The price seems high.

http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/#zipo...0115503508ff4f

Consider replacing both tires due to age.

EternalNewb · March 6th, 2013, 09:33 AM

Welcome aboard, and listen to Motofool. He has some really good advice.

psych0hans · March 6th, 2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD OWNZ U

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?

Don't just keep looking, go and buy it! lol Welcome aboard! Good luck getting your new bike.

AWD OWNZ U · March 6th, 2013, 10:30 AM

Thanks everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Welcome to the site, JC !!!

The price seems high.

http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/#zipo...0115503508ff4f

Consider replacing both tires due to age.

I'm going to check it out tonight as long as schedules align and I'll be sure to check out the tires.

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.

TheTraveler · March 6th, 2013, 07:41 PM

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.

alex.s · March 6th, 2013, 08:00 PM

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

csmith12 · March 6th, 2013, 08:44 PM

Welcome JC!

KJohnson21 · March 6th, 2013, 09:47 PM

Snake · March 17th, 2013, 08:50 PM

Hello and welcome.

bbjminardo · March 17th, 2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD OWNZ U

Thanks everyone!

I'm going to check it out tonight as long as schedules align and I'll be sure to check out the tires.

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.

Nothing wrong with checking it out but I got my Black 2011 Ninja for $2850 with 4k miles. I would deffiently just throw down the 3k or $3,500 on a down payment for a brand new ninja 300 and get super cheap monthly payments if you couldnt just pay the $5,500 upfront! Those 300s are super nice bikes, fuel injection, and you know not a single thing is wrong with it plus a warranty!

Can't really beat that for the money and how superb the bike is!

YunMing · March 18th, 2013, 12:41 AM

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

dave42 · March 18th, 2013, 09:35 AM

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).

AWD OWNZ U · March 24th, 2013, 10:11 PM

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.

dave42 · March 26th, 2013, 02:27 PM

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.

250rr · March 26th, 2013, 05:41 PM

Welcome, my friend.

notsofast · December 18th, 2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

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

I agree, I bought a 2005 that "only sat for a year" and Im still working the kinks out. It did only cost me $700 though.

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?

alex.s · December 18th, 2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsofast

I agree, I bought a 2005 that "only sat for a year" and Im still working the kinks out. It did only cost me $700 though.

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?

the thread is months old and the guy already bought the bike

notsofast · December 18th, 2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

the thread is months old and the guy already bought the bike

xD fail!

CC Cowboy · December 18th, 2013, 06:24 PM

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.

AWD OWNZ U · December 19th, 2013, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsofast

I agree, I bought a 2005 that "only sat for a year" and Im still working the kinks out. It did only cost me $700 though.

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?

Hey I appreciate the advice even if it's a little late. The bike has 3,400 miles on it now and has been completely trouble free.

I'm in Irvine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

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.

I don't really care what people think. That being said I have a 2013 Triumph Street Triple R and I'm keeping the 250 around for my gf to ride.

The Ninja is just a little small for me but I still like it. I get more thumbs up on the Ninja than the STR too.

CC Cowboy · December 19th, 2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD OWNZ U

Hey all! I'm new to the motorcycle world and am looking seriously at a 250R.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD OWNZ U

I don't really care what people think. That being said I have a 2013 Triumph Street Triple R and I'm keeping the 250 around for my gf to ride.

The Ninja is just a little small for me but I still like it. I get more thumbs up on the Ninja than the STR too.

OK, I guess I read it wrong the first time. You're new.

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.

AWD OWNZ U · December 19th, 2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

OK, I guess I read it wrong the first time. You're new.

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.

The Ninja was my first bike. I have in the intervening months since I started this thread and bought the Ninja also purchased the Triumph. My gf has now "claimed" the Ninja as hers. Random people seem to prefer the Ninja to my Triumph. Which in fairness the Triumph is a strange looking bike.

March 5th, 2013, 11:17 PM	#1
AWD OWNZ U ninjette.org newbie Name: JC Location: OC Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 2013 Triumph STR Posts: 7	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?

March 5th, 2013, 11:50 PM	#2
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	AWD OWNZ U! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 6th, 2013, 09:24 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to the site, JC !!! The price seems high. http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/#zipo...0115503508ff4f Consider replacing both tires due to age. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 6th, 2013, 08:00 PM	#8
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	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 __________________________________________________

March 6th, 2013, 08:44 PM	#9
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome JC! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 6th, 2013, 09:33 AM	#4
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.	Welcome aboard, and listen to Motofool. He has some really good advice.

March 6th, 2013, 07:41 PM	#7
TheTraveler ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Diamond Bar, CA Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 SE (Red/Black) Posts: 33	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.

March 6th, 2013, 09:47 PM	#10
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

March 17th, 2013, 08:50 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

March 18th, 2013, 12:41 AM	#13
YunMing ninjette.org member Name: Alexander Location: Santa Rosa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): (Sold) 2007 Red Ninja 250r, 2003 Cbr 600 F4i Posts: 137	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

March 18th, 2013, 09:35 AM	#14
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	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).

March 24th, 2013, 10:11 PM	#15
AWD OWNZ U ninjette.org newbie Name: JC Location: OC Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 2013 Triumph STR Posts: 7	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.

March 26th, 2013, 02:27 PM	#16
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	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.

March 26th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#17
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

December 18th, 2013, 06:24 PM	#21
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	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. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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