June 9th, 2014, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Tough decisions...
Hey everyone, well it looks like I am trying to sell my bike.. I cannot put up with taking the carbs out all the time and trying to fix the bike. The bike currently is running alright but it is never at 100% so I am done with it.
Anyway, I am going to buy a new bike.. I want another 250. I am going to take a loan out and just get something for around 3 grand. I'm only going to buy something that is 2009 or newer. I've seen a couple but nothing great... However, this dealer is selling a CBR 250... now, I know... I never wanted a honda because I don't really like honda's.... but it is a 2011 has only 3,800 miles (edit) and is fuel injected which means I will NEVER have to deal with carbs again..... Not sure what to do :/ any guidance would be helpful... I just need something reliable..
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June 9th, 2014, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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you know fuel injectors can clog too right?
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June 9th, 2014, 03:36 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, but carbs suck, everyone knows that....
I wouldn't have to choke it when it's cold anymore along with many other benefits. Why do you think all modern cars are fuel injected? Again, I love the ninja's... I really wished I could afford a 300... I would be picking that up in a heart beat. No decisions will be made until I sell my old bike anyway, which could be weeks.
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June 9th, 2014, 03:38 PM | #4 | |
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How much are you looking to spend and where are you located in MA?
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June 9th, 2014, 04:09 PM | #5 | |
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I think I want the ninja more, even though it is carbs.. I just cannot fight my love for the bike. My plan is to be riding around on a ninja 300 in the next 3-5 years. I've only been riding for a month so I need to remain on a beginner bike... not to mention the insurance will sky rocket if I got anything bigger. But anyway, I have about 3 grand max to spend... I live on the south coast.
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June 9th, 2014, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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At least the good news is you can find used new gen 250s on craigslist for around $2600 pretty often in the state. But why do you need to take out a loan for it?!
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June 9th, 2014, 04:22 PM | #7 |
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I mean, I could probably get 1,400 for my bike (it's listed on CL for 1,600) Which means I will need about 1,600 + about 300 to register it. So, I may be able to borrow some money from my parents or just take out a very small loan.
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June 9th, 2014, 04:35 PM | #8 |
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http://newlondon.craigslist.org/mcy/4512005308.html
What do you guys think about this one? I mean, $1,600 seems suspiciously low... I don't really care too much about the body damage. I just want to make sure that the mechanical side is alright. The guy says that if you jump the bike it will run... I don't know, I know from experience that you get what you pay for lol but 2000 miles and only 4 years old I doubt any real damage has been done.
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June 9th, 2014, 04:50 PM | #9 | |
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June 9th, 2014, 05:01 PM | #10 | |
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She said her husband lost the cap while changing the oil...? I don't know, I have 3 grand I think it's safe to say I should just shell out the extra grand and get a good bike lol.
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June 9th, 2014, 05:05 PM | #11 |
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June 9th, 2014, 05:38 PM | #12 | |
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June 9th, 2014, 06:51 PM | #13 |
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Yeah, I mean... I am going to try and grab a ninja 250. Chances are if it is only 2-4 years old then the carbs will be perfectly fine.
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June 9th, 2014, 07:01 PM | #14 |
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Oh for Pete's sake... It's a choke lever, it's not that hard.
Carbs are easy. I went fuel injected and spent time perfecting it. I took it to the track, I rode it 6000+ miles, I had it as perfect as it was going to be and I loved it. But now I'm back on carbs. Worry free, able to be fixed on the side of the road, way easier to troubleshoot, simple to work on. Newer carbs don't mean they'll be any better than yours. If the bike sits, the carbs suck. That's how it works. Spend the money on track time and go ride. |
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June 9th, 2014, 07:12 PM | #15 | |
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June 9th, 2014, 07:15 PM | #16 | |
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Carbs aren't that bad though Hmm, it seems that you don't fully understand how carbs work. While I do believe that the newgen 250 will be a nice step up over the pregen the carbs will be more or less the same. If it sits it'll get clogged and you'll have to clean them, if it's ridden there won't be an issue. Easy solution, ride more It's no different with fuel injection, that'll clog and a clogged FI system is a severe pita to clean out compared to carbs |
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June 9th, 2014, 07:28 PM | #17 |
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I'd get some help with your bike and hold out for the 300... 3,000 is getting close to what you will be able to get one for before to long
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June 9th, 2014, 07:41 PM | #18 |
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Thanks guys, I admit (although it's probably not a big surprise) that i know nothing about carbs, other than taking them out and shooting carb cleaner in them lol.
You've restored my faith, I was never gonna get the CBR, I thought about it but I couldn't see myself getting one (Unless I got a CRAZY good deal). I'll keep you posted about which bike I end up with, I have a kid coming over sometime this week to look at my bike, my guess is that he's going to try and beat me down a few hundred bucks, so I hope to at least sell it for 1,400. I think the bike is worth that, it probably just needs more TLC than I'm willing to give. After I get rid of the bike I am going to hopefully just pick up a clean looking newgen. Lots of pictures will come shortly after for you guys
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June 9th, 2014, 07:50 PM | #19 |
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Yeah, you actually need to CLEAN them, and/or spend the few $$$ a jet and replace them.
I had my wife's bike apart 10x before I finally just replaced the jets and there the bodies in the ultrasonic cleaner. It now runs super awesome!
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June 9th, 2014, 07:52 PM | #20 | |
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The ninja 300 would cost me 5 grand, plus I may want to get the ABS brakes which would end up being like 5.5k + registration fees sales tax i'm looking closer to 6 grand... then insurance, I would want full coverage and theft, etc. so that would be I'm guessing about 600 (maybe more, maybe less I really don't know). So we are nearing 7 grand here... I know i could get a bigger loan but I am only working part time and going to college.. I'd probably be better off waiting a few more years. Not to mention our bikes don't depreciate that badly, if I spend 3k on a 2010 and put 5k miles on it I should be able to sell it for 2,300-2,500 if it's clean.
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June 9th, 2014, 08:11 PM | #21 |
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Why not try again to clean your carbs correctly, and get your bike running well. That way, you won't have to spend money you don't have on another bike and learn about carbs at the same time.
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June 9th, 2014, 09:36 PM | #22 | |
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I confess I've wanted a newgen for a long time now. I love so many things about it, the headlight, body style in general, fuel gauge, few performance upgrades, etc. Plus just having a 4 year old bike gives you some confidence that everything in there is relatively new. I'll let you in on a little secret, I can pay off a 1.5k loan in a matter of 2 months. It's honestly not a huge deal. I'll try to see what I can do though, if I get the issue fixed then I could get more for my bike!
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June 10th, 2014, 04:09 AM | #23 |
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HERODANNY, I live in Mass, about an hours ride north up 395. I will help you clean and adjust your carbs if you need help. All you would have to do is ride up to my house some weekend and I am very sure we could sort out most of your issues and buy you some time to hunt down the 300 you want so bad. At the least it would raise the value of your bike before you sell it. Private message me if you want some assistance with your carbs and I can show you how to correctly clean and adjust them so you will be able to do it yourself in the future.
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June 10th, 2014, 08:02 AM | #24 |
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Umm just putting it out there, you realize the newgen carbs are identical, except for the jet sizes, to the pregen carbs. If this is an issue of just wanting a bike that's sexy looking, man up and say it.
It's going to give you the same issues that you currently have if you literally know nothing about the carbs... Have you tried the cheater method of just adding carb cleaner to the tank and letting it soak/clean as you ride it? That's much more helpful than sort of halfway spritzing cleaner in an hoping it helps. It's also easy. Edit: looks like you already said it and dummy here missed it go get 'em tiger. Run some seafoam through it before selling so you don't have to lose money because 'well uhhhh the carbs need cleaned' |
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June 10th, 2014, 08:12 AM | #25 |
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Carbs suck, PERIOD
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June 10th, 2014, 08:25 AM | #27 | |
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yeah, I'm going to get it working decent and try to get as much as I can. I'd be happy getting 1,400 since I put some money into it, but I am prepared to take a small hit.
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June 10th, 2014, 08:32 AM | #28 | |
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June 10th, 2014, 10:10 AM | #29 |
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I know a guy scraped his 300 up a bit as well... $3200 later it's in some happy riders arsenal.
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Yep. The cheapest of cheap cars would still be carb'd if it weren't for the EPA.
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