Used 2009 250r <200 miles, specific issues to look for?

smithjohn57 · May 4th, 2013, 09:49 AM

I saw a 2009 ninja 250r with less than 200 miles on craigslist for a relativley attractive price considering milage. I was wondering if I should be concerned about the fact that it hasnt really been ridden in 4 years, particularly the winter storage.

menikmati · May 4th, 2013, 10:13 AM

Clean dem carbs.

Reswob · May 4th, 2013, 10:39 AM

You'd have to clean out the carbs, possibly replace all rubber hoses, oil, tires, etc. Unless it's really cheap I'd look for one with appropriate mileage indicating it's been ridden regularly.

Motofool · May 4th, 2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by smithjohn57

........I was wondering if I should be concerned about the fact that it hasnt really been ridden in 4 years, particularly the winter storage.

Welcome to the site, John !!!

It all depends on the precautions that the current owner took before stopping the bike (mainly regarding fuel and oil) and on the environment it has been stored (exposure to humidity and Sunlight are bad).

In general, miles gone under any bike are not that important, maintenance and smooth riding have way more influence on its condition.

http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html

Here are some general references that may help you:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/New_Riders

Having an experienced friend helping you through the difficult process of finding and testing a good used bike would be great.

Best luck in your search !!!

KawiKid860 · May 4th, 2013, 07:10 PM

Carbs, oil and tires like everyone said. Not sure about the hoses though, my 01 and 04 hoses are fine. If you're down with having to mess around mechanically with it then it seems like a fine bike that will be very much like new. Make sure you know WHY it's been sitting for 4 years though.

smithjohn57 · May 5th, 2013, 08:50 AM

Thanks for all the responses. I had looked at some used motorcycle buying guide checklists, and definitley had some concerns about the bike. I sent a list of questions to the seller, but he sold the bike in less than a day on CL.

May 4th, 2013, 09:49 AM	#1
smithjohn57 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 5	Used 2009 250r <200 miles, specific issues to look for? I saw a 2009 ninja 250r with less than 200 miles on craigslist for a relativley attractive price considering milage. I was wondering if I should be concerned about the fact that it hasnt really been ridden in 4 years, particularly the winter storage.

May 4th, 2013, 10:13 AM	#2
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Clean dem carbs. __________________________________________________

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Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	You'd have to clean out the carbs, possibly replace all rubber hoses, oil, tires, etc. Unless it's really cheap I'd look for one with appropriate mileage indicating it's been ridden regularly. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

May 4th, 2013, 07:10 PM	#5
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Carbs, oil and tires like everyone said. Not sure about the hoses though, my 01 and 04 hoses are fine. If you're down with having to mess around mechanically with it then it seems like a fine bike that will be very much like new. Make sure you know WHY it's been sitting for 4 years though.
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May 5th, 2013, 08:50 AM	#6
smithjohn57 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 5	Thanks for all the responses. I had looked at some used motorcycle buying guide checklists, and definitley had some concerns about the bike. I sent a list of questions to the seller, but he sold the bike in less than a day on CL.