Giving into temptation

Heed · September 14th, 2011, 01:53 PM

Unless there is a dealership with a used Ninja 250, I am thinking of buying new.

Should I just walk into a dealer with $4250 in my pocket and tell them to take it or leave it? This would be MSRP + state tax, nothing else.

I haven't bought my gear yet, though. Should that be my next step?

Mr.E · September 14th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Uhhh Im not too sure about that. I bought all my gear first, then the bike. If you get the bike first, you'll want to ride... without gear.... which is a problem. But +1 on used

Try shopping around local dealerships too if you have a couple. See what they can do for you, if one has a better price, ask the other if they could match or beat it. You never know. I did the mistake of not shopping around. The white SE 250's are rare in my area and I jumped on the first dealership to have it. Thus, I ended up $6,050 poorer. Lol. Haggle and shop around. That was my mistake. I didnt haggle or anything at all :-\

Trailerboy531 · September 14th, 2011, 02:04 PM

You should definitely get your gear first - you don't want to cheap out on gear because you spent everything on your bike. Listen to the guy who high sided in traffic yesterday.

Also keep in mind they will charge you for license and registration as well.

rusninja · September 14th, 2011, 02:06 PM

atleast helmet and gloves

rusninja · September 14th, 2011, 02:06 PM

first.

Momaru · September 14th, 2011, 02:12 PM

I'd also strongly suggest a jacket. And +1 for getting your gear beforehand if you can

If you can't find used, cash talks. If the dealer won't come down from over MSRP, see if they'll toss in your choice of a decent helmet and/or jacket/gloves as part of the deal. If not, I'm sure another dealer will be happy to.

k-os · September 14th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Any interest in coming up to Wisconsin to buy used? I'll be looking to sell mine. Has a 12" AreaP full exhaust, Factory Pro Jetting, Woodcraft Clipons, Puig (I think) Tinted Double Bubble Windscreen, Rearset adjusters, Tyga Carbon Fiber Front Fender, Targa Fender Eliminator, Corbin Seat, and BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light. I still have all the original parts as well. Shoot me a PM if you'd be interested.

September 14th, 2011, 01:53 PM	#1
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Giving into temptation Unless there is a dealership with a used Ninja 250, I am thinking of buying new. Should I just walk into a dealer with $4250 in my pocket and tell them to take it or leave it? This would be MSRP + state tax, nothing else. I haven't bought my gear yet, though. Should that be my next step? __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 14th, 2011, 02:06 PM	#4
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	atleast helmet and gloves __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 14th, 2011, 02:06 PM	#5
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	first. __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 14th, 2011, 02:12 PM	#6
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I'd also strongly suggest a jacket. And +1 for getting your gear beforehand if you can If you can't find used, cash talks. If the dealer won't come down from over MSRP, see if they'll toss in your choice of a decent helmet and/or jacket/gloves as part of the deal. If not, I'm sure another dealer will be happy to. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

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September 14th, 2011, 02:02 PM	#2
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	Uhhh Im not too sure about that. I bought all my gear first, then the bike. If you get the bike first, you'll want to ride... without gear.... which is a problem. But +1 on used Try shopping around local dealerships too if you have a couple. See what they can do for you, if one has a better price, ask the other if they could match or beat it. You never know. I did the mistake of not shopping around. The white SE 250's are rare in my area and I jumped on the first dealership to have it. Thus, I ended up $6,050 poorer. Lol. Haggle and shop around. That was my mistake. I didnt haggle or anything at all :-\

September 14th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#3
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	You should definitely get your gear first - you don't want to cheap out on gear because you spent everything on your bike. Listen to the guy who high sided in traffic yesterday. Also keep in mind they will charge you for license and registration as well.

September 14th, 2011, 02:18 PM	#7
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	Any interest in coming up to Wisconsin to buy used? I'll be looking to sell mine. Has a 12" AreaP full exhaust, Factory Pro Jetting, Woodcraft Clipons, Puig (I think) Tinted Double Bubble Windscreen, Rearset adjusters, Tyga Carbon Fiber Front Fender, Targa Fender Eliminator, Corbin Seat, and BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light. I still have all the original parts as well. Shoot me a PM if you'd be interested.