Need Advice

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 06:51 AM

Hey guys,

A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a 2001 Ninja 500R.

Here's the ad on craigslist. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/3194794596.html

I'm going to take it for a test ride for him. What should I look for when I ride the bike? Do you guys think this is a decent deal? I know just as much information about the bike as you guys do - only what is in the ad.

choneofakind · August 28th, 2012, 07:02 AM

That looks dumb.

And loud. I wouldn't buy it just on that.

csmith12 · August 28th, 2012, 07:12 AM

Seems a bit overpriced honestly but I know location matters. I say keep looking, end of season sales are coming.

If I were you, I would plan a day trip and open up your search to a larger region. In little as 8-9 hours travel time you could have a new gen with 0 damage for near the same price.

Stingray1000 · August 28th, 2012, 07:14 AM

It does come eith the oem front fender.... I'd consider it. Looks like a street fighter now.

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 07:45 AM

Okay, thanks for the responses. I told him what you guys said, but he's impatient. Anything I should look for/feel for when I'm riding?

alex.s · August 28th, 2012, 10:32 AM

"$1900 OBO" -- best offer would be about $1000. anything higher than that is... uh... well i guess if someone wants to pay that much for that bike then good for them.

dirty nasty · August 28th, 2012, 10:49 AM

I agree with alex. It looks like a perfectly fine motorcycle, but not at that price. Not anywhere close to that price. I feel bad for whoever pays over a grand for it. Nothing screams "I thrashed and crashed my bike!" more than flat black paint and a plastics removal/street fighter conversion.

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Yeah. I convinced him not to get it. He's sad, but understands.

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 12:14 PM

The owner is most likely deaf. Tell your friend to get a 250, or are those too girly for him?

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 12:15 PM

WELP. He got it down to $1100 so he's going to do that. @Jiggles I tried to convince him, but he started on a CBR600RR. He doesn't want to go lower.

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Again - guys. When I test ride it. Is there anything in particular that I should look for or feel in the bike that would be telltale signs of me saying to my buddy NOT to buy it?

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 12:18 PM

Where is his 600?

csmith12 · August 28th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Having ridden a 250 before, you should have a good idea of how it should feel. Out of place vibrations, ect.. ect.. Also make sure you listen just as much as you look.

Lastly: What to look for when buying a used bike

choneofakind · August 28th, 2012, 03:49 PM

If he knows how to ride, why doesn't he test ride it? It's going to be his bike, he should know how it feels before he buys it.

ryan.chin · August 28th, 2012, 04:29 PM

I'm not sure why he didn't want to just ride it himself. Anyways, we went and looked at it... the thing was a piece of ****. I told him 100 times NOT to buy it, but he insisted.

Can't tell some people.

lgk · August 28th, 2012, 04:43 PM

lol wut

csmith12 · August 28th, 2012, 08:24 PM

At least he has a bike now right?

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

At least he has a bike now right?

August 28th, 2012, 06:51 AM	#1
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Need Advice Hey guys, A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a 2001 Ninja 500R. Here's the ad on craigslist. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/3194794596.html I'm going to take it for a test ride for him. What should I look for when I ride the bike? Do you guys think this is a decent deal? I know just as much information about the bike as you guys do - only what is in the ad. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Seems a bit overpriced honestly but I know location matters. I say keep looking, end of season sales are coming. If I were you, I would plan a day trip and open up your search to a larger region. In little as 8-9 hours travel time you could have a new gen with 0 damage for near the same price. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 28th, 2012, 07:14 AM	#4
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It does come eith the oem front fender.... I'd consider it. Looks like a street fighter now. __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

August 28th, 2012, 07:45 AM	#5
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Okay, thanks for the responses. I told him what you guys said, but he's impatient. Anything I should look for/feel for when I'm riding? __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 10:32 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	"$1900 OBO" -- best offer would be about $1000. anything higher than that is... uh... well i guess if someone wants to pay that much for that bike then good for them. __________________________________________________

August 28th, 2012, 07:02 AM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That looks dumb. And loud. I wouldn't buy it just on that.

August 28th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#7
dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	I agree with alex. It looks like a perfectly fine motorcycle, but not at that price. Not anywhere close to that price. I feel bad for whoever pays over a grand for it. Nothing screams "I thrashed and crashed my bike!" more than flat black paint and a plastics removal/street fighter conversion.

August 28th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#8
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Yeah. I convinced him not to get it. He's sad, but understands. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 12:14 PM	#9
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	The owner is most likely deaf. Tell your friend to get a 250, or are those too girly for him? __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#10
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	WELP. He got it down to $1100 so he's going to do that. @Jiggles I tried to convince him, but he started on a CBR600RR. He doesn't want to go lower. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#11
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Again - guys. When I test ride it. Is there anything in particular that I should look for or feel in the bike that would be telltale signs of me saying to my buddy NOT to buy it? __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#12
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	Where is his 600? __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2012, 01:08 PM	#13
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Having ridden a 250 before, you should have a good idea of how it should feel. Out of place vibrations, ect.. ect.. Also make sure you listen just as much as you look. Lastly: What to look for when buying a used bike __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 28th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	If he knows how to ride, why doesn't he test ride it? It's going to be his bike, he should know how it feels before he buys it.

August 28th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#15
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	I'm not sure why he didn't want to just ride it himself. Anyways, we went and looked at it... the thing was a piece of **. I told him 100 times NOT to buy it, but he insisted. Can't tell some people. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED** to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

August 28th, 2012, 04:43 PM	#16
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	lol wut __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

August 28th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#17
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	At least he has a bike now right? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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