Your opinion on buying an older 250

Bosgarage57 · April 26th, 2012, 07:07 PM

Ok here is the dilema, guy my brothers father-in-law works with bought a 98 ninja 250 to fix and ride. Well they cannot get it fixed. It is a 98 with only 3k miles, he says tires are good, but I'd prob replace them anyway, they are prob stock tires. It has no front fender, or fairing, and the carbs are all stopped up. I already have 2 250's and a zrx and dad has a concours, so the garage is full. Dude only wants $500 for it, that is what he has in it. Im sure we can get it fixed, but dont know if I should do it or not. Their is no way I would make a profit on it since it has no fairings, I would do good to break even. Dad says he doesnt want it, and noone else I know wants it.

So if anyone is near the knoxville TN area, let me know and if you want to mess with a 250 and maybe have a good bike on the cheap let me know!

Jiggles · April 26th, 2012, 11:52 PM

I'm sure you could part it out for over $500

ARc · April 27th, 2012, 07:17 AM

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ARc · April 27th, 2012, 07:18 AM

Good looking out, I recently just bought an engine for around $500 on eBay, so this would be great for anyone local lookih for parts.
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n4mwd · April 27th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Sad, but without the plastics, it takes a huge hit on value. With a clogged carb and not running, its worth even less. Try putting it on Craig's list for a few months and see if anyone bites. Be flexible on that $500. Maybe someone will rescue it. If not, maybe part it out.

choneofakind · April 27th, 2012, 04:58 PM

just sell the engine and the carbs. boom, $500.

April 26th, 2012, 07:07 PM	#1
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Your opinion on buying an older 250 Ok here is the dilema, guy my brothers father-in-law works with bought a 98 ninja 250 to fix and ride. Well they cannot get it fixed. It is a 98 with only 3k miles, he says tires are good, but I'd prob replace them anyway, they are prob stock tires. It has no front fender, or fairing, and the carbs are all stopped up. I already have 2 250's and a zrx and dad has a concours, so the garage is full. Dude only wants $500 for it, that is what he has in it. Im sure we can get it fixed, but dont know if I should do it or not. Their is no way I would make a profit on it since it has no fairings, I would do good to break even. Dad says he doesnt want it, and noone else I know wants it. So if anyone is near the knoxville TN area, let me know and if you want to mess with a 250 and maybe have a good bike on the cheap let me know!

April 26th, 2012, 11:52 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'm sure you could part it out for over $500 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 27th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#5
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Sad, but without the plastics, it takes a huge hit on value. With a clogged carb and not running, its worth even less. Try putting it on Craig's list for a few months and see if anyone bites. Be flexible on that $500. Maybe someone will rescue it. If not, maybe part it out. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

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April 27th, 2012, 07:17 AM	#3
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April 27th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#4
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	Good looking out, I recently just bought an engine for around $500 on eBay, so this would be great for anyone local lookih for parts. Posted via Mobile Device

April 27th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	just sell the engine and the carbs. boom, $500.