New rider, wanting to get 250... price ok?

Vip3rV333 · November 9th, 2010, 05:01 PM

Hey everyone, new guy here... Ill properly introduce myself later in the introduction sub-forum if I get the bike...

Im planning on getting a 2009 Ninja 250. Here is more more info and pics. I want to know if this sounds like a good deal.

2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Red/Orange?
1065 miles
Had 600 mile service at dealer
Carbon fiber Yoshimura slip on
Fender eliminator kit
Tank protector
Bike has never been dropped either

Seller wants $2300. I think its a pretty good deal from watching a few bikes on eBay... Or would there be better deal once it gets even colder later? He's about 130 miles away so I'm going to get a friend to come with me and pick it up and test it.

Yay or nay?

kevlarorc · November 9th, 2010, 05:32 PM

price almost seems too low to me considering its condition
I would just make sure to run the bike for a bit and through some revs to make sure there's no obvious issues like oil leaking out somewhere, etc

Vip3rV333 · November 9th, 2010, 05:38 PM

What a crappy day. Just got this email...

Quote:

Thank you for using Oodle and responding to "2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250" posted by "xxxxxxx". Unfortunately, our fraud detection systems have flagged this listing as a fraud or spam. For your safety, "xxxxxxx" has been blocked from using our website and we recommend that you cease all communication with this person immediately. Moreover, do not send them any money!

I did talk to the guy an give him my email. Seemed to sound legit. Hopefully its a mistake, obviously I wouldn't send him money or give it to him without a proper ride of the bike. Arg, been looking a bike, and videos, and reading up on so much, its an obsession, and I dont even have a bike yet!

highpsiguy · November 9th, 2010, 06:11 PM

Price was about 700 dollars cheaper than what I normally see. Don't get too hurt- you just got lucky!

Most folks would start off at around 3200 for that bike. May could be bought for 27-2800 if someone desperate to sell. My 2 cents.

Look at it this way; your bike has already been made. Its out there somewhere- you just have to find it. Finding the right bike is half the fun.

I found my 2002 with 2300 miles on it for $1000.00.

Had been garaged everyday of its life.

Vip3rV333 · November 9th, 2010, 08:29 PM

Thanks, what is considered a "high mileage" bike? I know it depends on year and personal preference, but just curious on what the general consensus is...

http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2028568882.html
What do you guys think about this bike? I *might* be able to talk him down a bit more perhaps...

Am I better off just trying to get a bike in the spring? I'm assuming prices will go up though correct?

ahenthus · November 10th, 2010, 07:16 AM

Looks like a pretty good deal. I emailed a guy in Easley with an almost new Yamaha R6 (?) on Craig's List that was "perfect" and only $2300. He wrote back saying the bike was in Illinois and he was a cargo pilot and was at his parents' home in London and gave me intricate directions on how to pay him, with all kind of guarantees of how he'd refund my money if I didn't like it. It was all "to good to be true." My answer to his email was: "You're shi**ing me! Do you think I'm a moron? You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." I never heard back. I'm in the upstate also. I bought my 08 off Craig's List a couple of months ago and got a better deal than the one you're looking at but I was very cautious. Everything turned out great and the seller couldn't have been more honest and accurate in his description. There are deals out there, you just need to be patient and careful.

Vip3rV333 · November 10th, 2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ahenthus

Looks like a pretty good deal. I emailed a guy in Easley with an almost new Yamaha R6 (?) on Craig's List that was "perfect" and only $2300. He wrote back saying the bike was in Illinois and he was a cargo pilot and was at his parents' home in London and gave me intricate directions on how to pay him, with all kind of guarantees of how he'd refund my money if I didn't like it. It was all "to good to be true." My answer to his email was: "You're shi**ing me! Do you think I'm a moron? You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." I never heard back. I'm in the upstate also. I bought my 08 off Craig's List a couple of months ago and got a better deal than the one you're looking at but I was very cautious. Everything turned out great and the seller couldn't have been more honest and accurate in his description. There are deals out there, you just need to be patient and careful.

lol, "You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." Thats great!

Were you talking about the 08 I posted or the original bike that was a scam? How much would you guys pay for the 08 with 8200 miles. Has some nice mods. http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2028568882.html

ahenthus · November 10th, 2010, 01:56 PM

I was talking about the 08. Mine had no mods to the bike but came with a nice jacket, helmet, new can of chain wax and owner's manual, 2nd key, etc. I paid $2000 (asking $2300) and had to drive to Alabama to get it. It is red with 4700 miles (when I bought it). It did not have a scratch on it and had been kept in a garage since new. It looked no different than the red 2010 I sat on in the Columbia dealer's showroom (except for the flat black muffler on the 2010). Good luck.

rockNroll · November 10th, 2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vip3rV333

lol, "You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." Thats great!

Were you talking about the 08 I posted or the original bike that was a scam? How much would you guys pay for the 08 with 8200 miles. Has some nice mods. http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2028568882.html

Looks like a decent price, go look at it. Do you know where it is in Greenville?

rockNroll · November 10th, 2010, 02:12 PM

Here's a faster one

http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2051755822.html

Vip3rV333 · November 10th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Here's a faster one

http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2051755822.html

How's it faster? Are you the seller?

It will cost me about $900 more for that one. He wont let it go for lower than $3200 and that's past my limit for now. Still have to pay for the insurance, safety course, and gear...

I'm not sure what to aim for... get a bike with mods already like an exhaust with higher mileage, or a newer stock bike? Not sure of the different resale values for the future just in case?

backinthesaddleagain · November 10th, 2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahenthus

Looks like a pretty good deal. I emailed a guy in Easley with an almost new Yamaha R6 (?) on Craig's List that was "perfect" and only $2300. He wrote back saying the bike was in Illinois and he was a cargo pilot and was at his parents' home in London and gave me intricate directions on how to pay him, with all kind of guarantees of how he'd refund my money if I didn't like it. It was all "to good to be true." My answer to his email was: "You're shi**ing me! Do you think I'm a moron? You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." I never heard back. I'm in the upstate also. I bought my 08 off Craig's List a couple of months ago and got a better deal than the one you're looking at but I was very cautious. Everything turned out great and the seller couldn't have been more honest and accurate in his description. There are deals out there, you just need to be patient and careful.

I saw a 2008 silver R6 and the person was a cruise ship bartender and was leaving for an extended time. LOL. I always like to play with those folks. Like wow, can you put it on the ship and I will meet you and the ship in port in Bermuda, etc. Stupid stuff like that.

rockNroll · November 10th, 2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vip3rV333

How's it faster? Are you the seller?

It will cost me about $900 more for that one. He wont let it go for lower than $3200 and that's past my limit for now. Still have to pay for the insurance, safety course, and gear...

I'm not sure what to aim for... get a bike with mods already like an exhaust with higher mileage, or a newer stock bike? Not sure of the different resale values for the future just in case?

No dude, it's faster coz it's black (that part was kinda a joke)

If it's out of your range that's fine, it was just an option that I saw.

I would always advise a newer stock bike over a modded and higher mileage bike. The mods don't get you much as far as resale value.

Vip3rV333 · November 11th, 2010, 12:26 AM

Haha, yeah, I was wanting a black (blue and red looked great too) and was really considering that bike before. The seller with the red 08 is working with me and is letting me have it for $2100 next Friday. Cant wait! Gonna try to get the most of what I can before it gets even colder here...

ahenthus · November 12th, 2010, 10:19 PM

Sounds like you got a great deal on the red 08. Let us know when you get it.

Vip3rV333 · November 15th, 2010, 11:03 AM

Arg, I cannot wait till Friday, I might ask for a earlier test ride to hold me off till then... might do more bad than good.

BTW, ahenthus, sounds like you got a crazy good deal considering for when you got it, and even now...

backinthesaddleagain · November 15th, 2010, 08:34 PM

CL in RI has a red s/e 2010 with 800 miles for $2700 supposedly clean condition and title. FWIW

ahenthus · November 15th, 2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vip3rV333

Arg, I cannot wait till Friday, I might ask for a earlier test ride to hold me off till then... might do more bad than good.

BTW, ahenthus, sounds like you got a crazy good deal considering for when you got it, and even now...

I agree it was a crazy good deal. I had to go to northern Alabama to get it but I had a fun time doing it. One thing that was fun about it was that the seller (a great guy) was a Crimson Tide fan. I told him I had a funny feeling the Gamecocks were going to beat the Tide, but Auburn worried me because we would be playing in Auburn. How prophetic was that! Now that those two games are over, I think we'll take Auburn in the rematch at the SEC championship game in Atlanta next month. I just hope Cam Newton is playing. I'd rather beat them at their full strength. The Gamecocks have always been an inconsistent team (as they have been this year) but they do have something special this year.

Vip3rV333 · November 15th, 2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

CL in RI has a red s/e 2010 with 800 miles for $2700 supposedly clean condition and title. FWIW

Thanks for the info, but its a bit far from here. Would have def tried to get that it if was around here.

November 9th, 2010, 05:01 PM	#1
Vip3rV333 ninjette.org member Name: 01010010 01101111 01101101 01100001 01101110 Location: Spartanburg, SC Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 38	New rider, wanting to get 250... price ok? Hey everyone, new guy here... Ill properly introduce myself later in the introduction sub-forum if I get the bike... Im planning on getting a 2009 Ninja 250. Here is more more info and pics. I want to know if this sounds like a good deal. 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Red/Orange? 1065 miles Had 600 mile service at dealer Carbon fiber Yoshimura slip on Fender eliminator kit Tank protector Bike has never been dropped either Seller wants $2300. I think its a pretty good deal from watching a few bikes on eBay... Or would there be better deal once it gets even colder later? He's about 130 miles away so I'm going to get a friend to come with me and pick it up and test it. Yay or nay? Last futzed with by Vip3rV333; November 9th, 2010 at 08:20 PM. Reason: Removed space hogging pics...

November 9th, 2010, 05:32 PM	#2
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	price almost seems too low to me considering its condition I would just make sure to run the bike for a bit and through some revs to make sure there's no obvious issues like oil leaking out somewhere, etc __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

November 9th, 2010, 06:11 PM	#4
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Price was about 700 dollars cheaper than what I normally see. Don't get too hurt- you just got lucky! Most folks would start off at around 3200 for that bike. May could be bought for 27-2800 if someone desperate to sell. My 2 cents. Look at it this way; your bike has already been made. Its out there somewhere- you just have to find it. Finding the right bike is half the fun. I found my 2002 with 2300 miles on it for $1000.00. Had been garaged everyday of its life. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

November 10th, 2010, 02:12 PM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Here's a faster one http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2051755822.html __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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November 9th, 2010, 08:29 PM	#5
Vip3rV333 ninjette.org member Name: 01010010 01101111 01101101 01100001 01101110 Location: Spartanburg, SC Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 38	Thanks, what is considered a "high mileage" bike? I know it depends on year and personal preference, but just curious on what the general consensus is... http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/2028568882.html What do you guys think about this bike? I might be able to talk him down a bit more perhaps... Am I better off just trying to get a bike in the spring? I'm assuming prices will go up though correct?

November 10th, 2010, 07:16 AM	#6
ahenthus ninjette.org member Name: Claude Location: SC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 1994 HD Sportster, 1975 Yamaha XS650B and many works in progress. Posts: 60	Looks like a pretty good deal. I emailed a guy in Easley with an almost new Yamaha R6 (?) on Craig's List that was "perfect" and only $2300. He wrote back saying the bike was in Illinois and he was a cargo pilot and was at his parents' home in London and gave me intricate directions on how to pay him, with all kind of guarantees of how he'd refund my money if I didn't like it. It was all "to good to be true." My answer to his email was: "You're shi**ing me! Do you think I'm a moron? You obviously work for a Nigerian airline." I never heard back. I'm in the upstate also. I bought my 08 off Craig's List a couple of months ago and got a better deal than the one you're looking at but I was very cautious. Everything turned out great and the seller couldn't have been more honest and accurate in his description. There are deals out there, you just need to be patient and careful.

November 10th, 2010, 01:56 PM	#8
ahenthus ninjette.org member Name: Claude Location: SC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 1994 HD Sportster, 1975 Yamaha XS650B and many works in progress. Posts: 60	I was talking about the 08. Mine had no mods to the bike but came with a nice jacket, helmet, new can of chain wax and owner's manual, 2nd key, etc. I paid $2000 (asking $2300) and had to drive to Alabama to get it. It is red with 4700 miles (when I bought it). It did not have a scratch on it and had been kept in a garage since new. It looked no different than the red 2010 I sat on in the Columbia dealer's showroom (except for the flat black muffler on the 2010). Good luck.

November 11th, 2010, 12:26 AM	#14
Vip3rV333 ninjette.org member Name: 01010010 01101111 01101101 01100001 01101110 Location: Spartanburg, SC Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 38	Haha, yeah, I was wanting a black (blue and red looked great too) and was really considering that bike before. The seller with the red 08 is working with me and is letting me have it for $2100 next Friday. Cant wait! Gonna try to get the most of what I can before it gets even colder here...

November 12th, 2010, 10:19 PM	#15
ahenthus ninjette.org member Name: Claude Location: SC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 1994 HD Sportster, 1975 Yamaha XS650B and many works in progress. Posts: 60	Sounds like you got a great deal on the red 08. Let us know when you get it.

November 15th, 2010, 11:03 AM	#16
Vip3rV333 ninjette.org member Name: 01010010 01101111 01101101 01100001 01101110 Location: Spartanburg, SC Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 38	Arg, I cannot wait till Friday, I might ask for a earlier test ride to hold me off till then... might do more bad than good. BTW, ahenthus, sounds like you got a crazy good deal considering for when you got it, and even now...

November 15th, 2010, 08:34 PM	#17
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	CL in RI has a red s/e 2010 with 800 miles for $2700 supposedly clean condition and title. FWIW