mileage question

gsxrninja250 · September 29th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering what is considered high mileage on new gens? Over 8k over 10k? Over 15k?
I'm asking cause I've seen some bikes with over 8k for sale al the way to over 19k in mileage for sale. And wondered if I should stay away from them? Or not?

Thanks

massacremasses · September 29th, 2011, 05:48 PM

damn thats a lot of miles

how much are they going for?

gsxrninja250 · September 29th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Umm last I saw the 19k was going for like 3,000 there is a 16k going for like 3500 and the 8k was like 4200. But I've seen up to 4500 so like 2900 to 4500 in pricing

Heed · September 29th, 2011, 06:01 PM

is there a general rule of thumb? i mean, like for cars, it's 12k miles for every year how old it is.

massacremasses · September 29th, 2011, 06:01 PM

wtf?! **** that!

you might as well get a new one! I got mine for $2500 with 3400 miles!!

the RH fairing is messed up but even if i got that new itd be $300 or something from the dealer... still less then 3k with 3400 miles... thats nuts dude

massacremasses · September 29th, 2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

is there a general rule of thumb? i mean, like for cars, it's 12k miles for every year how old it is.

but a lot of people dont use them as much as their cars... idk I dont at least cause I gotta haul my kid to day care most mornings

Momaru · September 29th, 2011, 06:19 PM

One of the major things is ~7500mi is the first major valve service, 15,000mi the second, 24,000mi the third. I know a lot of people will sell their bike just before or at a major service interval to avoid having to pay that much for standard maintenance.

gsxrninja250 · September 29th, 2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

is there a general rule of thumb? i mean, like for cars, it's 12k miles for every year how old it is.

They range from a 2008 to a 2010

JLinde1339 · September 30th, 2011, 10:37 AM

I paid $1450, private sale for an 01 with 15k+ miles on it
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M · September 30th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Regular maintenance performed negates most mileage, until you get in the 40,000-50,000 range. While the bike may be perfectly fine, the value will begin to sharply drop.

My '05 250 is up to 40,000 miles. I paid $1600 in December '06 with 1500 miles on it.

FrugalNinja250 · September 30th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Totally depends on how it's taken care of and ridden. My '06 has 35K (33K by me) on it and is in great shape.

spooph · October 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM

The higher the mileage, the more important documented maintenance is... I haven't experienced any issues with mine up until 50K... I started to get some blow-by on the pistons and will be doing the rings this winter. Also, listen carefully to the engine at idle - any clicking? If so, the cam chain is probably slapping, and an indication of a poorly maintained tensioner which could possibly hint at other poor maintenance.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 2nd, 2011, 09:39 PM

I'm going to be putting 115+ miles per day on my bike for 5 days a week starting tomorrow. I'm somewhat nervous about it, but I'm sure if I keep up with the maintenance regularly, it'll be fine.
I know of a dude who has over 200k miles on his CBR600 & it seems to be running fine. The Ninjette has got to be just as reliable, right?
Now with that said, I'm okay with ME putting a lot of miles on my bike, but if I'm looking for another bike, I'd look for the lowest miles possible.

austinm911 · October 2nd, 2011, 10:32 PM

1100 miles for my 09 when i got it last october, it was $3200

Stay safe Umar!

coondog · October 3rd, 2011, 07:58 AM

30k miles was the benchmark of an unkept ninjette, while 70k minimum for kept totally proper.

coondog · October 3rd, 2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

I'm going to be putting 115+ miles per day on my bike for 5 days a week starting tomorrow. I'm somewhat nervous about it, but I'm sure if I keep up with the maintenance regularly, it'll be fine.
I know of a dude who has over 200k miles on his CBR600 & it seems to be running fine. The Ninjette has got to be just as reliable, right?
Now with that said, I'm okay with ME putting a lot of miles on my bike, but if I'm looking for another bike, I'd look for the lowest miles possible.

She'll be fine bro, just keep in mind it's temporary. I chose to work with prisoners (was state employee with contacts) and had to drive same distance to give them a reachout for re-entry. I saw the new 650R and commuted 18 months on that ride (awesome). The 250 will do the whole ironbutt but my question is why do it cause it can, get more comfort, better cruising speeds etc. I sold the 650R after 2 yr. ownership. Later stole a 500 ninja before word got out they were being dis-continued, $5500 msrp+ add-ons for $3800 OTD due to shipping damage.

September 29th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#1
gsxrninja250 ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: los angeles Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 118	mileage question Hey guys, I was wondering what is considered high mileage on new gens? Over 8k over 10k? Over 15k? I'm asking cause I've seen some bikes with over 8k for sale al the way to over 19k in mileage for sale. And wondered if I should stay away from them? Or not? Thanks

September 29th, 2011, 05:48 PM	#2
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	damn thats a lot of miles how much are they going for? __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

September 29th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#4
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	is there a general rule of thumb? i mean, like for cars, it's 12k miles for every year how old it is. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 29th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#5
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	wtf?! **** that! you might as well get a new one! I got mine for $2500 with 3400 miles!! the RH fairing is messed up but even if i got that new itd be $300 or something from the dealer... still less then 3k with 3400 miles... thats nuts dude __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

September 29th, 2011, 06:19 PM	#7
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	One of the major things is ~7500mi is the first major valve service, 15,000mi the second, 24,000mi the third. I know a lot of people will sell their bike just before or at a major service interval to avoid having to pay that much for standard maintenance. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

September 29th, 2011, 05:56 PM	#3
gsxrninja250 ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: los angeles Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 118	Umm last I saw the 19k was going for like 3,000 there is a 16k going for like 3500 and the 8k was like 4200. But I've seen up to 4500 so like 2900 to 4500 in pricing

September 30th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#9
JLinde1339 Fighterer in Training Name: Joshua Location: Schenectady, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250R Posts: 316	I paid $1450, private sale for an 01 with 15k+ miles on it Posted via Mobile Device

September 30th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#10
M ninjette.org member Name: M Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 x2, Ninja 650R Posts: 165	Regular maintenance performed negates most mileage, until you get in the 40,000-50,000 range. While the bike may be perfectly fine, the value will begin to sharply drop. My '05 250 is up to 40,000 miles. I paid $1600 in December '06 with 1500 miles on it. __________________________________________________ The Rally - Oklahoma

September 30th, 2011, 10:58 AM	#11
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Totally depends on how it's taken care of and ridden. My '06 has 35K (33K by me) on it and is in great shape.

October 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM	#12
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	The higher the mileage, the more important documented maintenance is... I haven't experienced any issues with mine up until 50K... I started to get some blow-by on the pistons and will be doing the rings this winter. Also, listen carefully to the engine at idle - any clicking? If so, the cam chain is probably slapping, and an indication of a poorly maintained tensioner which could possibly hint at other poor maintenance. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

October 2nd, 2011, 09:39 PM	#13
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm going to be putting 115+ miles per day on my bike for 5 days a week starting tomorrow. I'm somewhat nervous about it, but I'm sure if I keep up with the maintenance regularly, it'll be fine. I know of a dude who has over 200k miles on his CBR600 & it seems to be running fine. The Ninjette has got to be just as reliable, right? Now with that said, I'm okay with ME putting a lot of miles on my bike, but if I'm looking for another bike, I'd look for the lowest miles possible. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 2nd, 2011, 10:32 PM	#14
austinm911 ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: San Diego Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 72	1100 miles for my 09 when i got it last october, it was $3200 Stay safe Umar!

October 3rd, 2011, 07:58 AM	#15
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	30k miles was the benchmark of an unkept ninjette, while 70k minimum for kept totally proper.

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