What is a good price for a bike for parts?

ally99 · February 22nd, 2013, 09:54 AM

Alex, please move this if I've posted in the wrong place.
I have an old '08 Ninja that I'd like to sell for parts. It actually still runs after a couple of crashes in the mountains, but it definitely has problems. My brother has been using it as a farm bike to ride around on country roads for the past couple of years.
Anyway, though it's ridable, it's not in the best condition, so I thought it would be best for me to list it on craigslist for parts. How much do bikes for parts usually go for? I have no clue how much to ask, $500? I'm not selling individual parts from it, but the bike itself.
Advice? Thanks all!

Jiggles · February 22nd, 2013, 10:40 AM

I'd buy it for $500

LoneRonin · February 22nd, 2013, 11:29 PM

some pictures would help to determine its condition...
how do you expect us to give you a number without knowing what we're dealing with??

ally99 · February 23rd, 2013, 06:00 AM

Guess I had high expectations. Go figure.

I mean, it's a bike for parts. That pretty much says it, but sure, here's a pic. Got a guy coming to look at it tomorrow. I'm thinking of asking $650 cash.

lgk · February 23rd, 2013, 07:22 AM

You could get $800 easy, since it runs.

GeorgeRYoung · February 23rd, 2013, 07:55 AM

Bought a well used '89 with the fairing in pieces for $650 a couple of years ago.

BTW, it's back on the road, running like a charm.

CC Cowboy · February 23rd, 2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Guess I had high expectations. Go figure.

I mean, it's a bike for parts. That pretty much says it, but sure, here's a pic. Got a guy coming to look at it tomorrow. I'm thinking of asking $650 cash.

You could get at least $1500 if it comes with the driver, you'll have to pay $2500 if it comes with the passenger.

csmith12 · February 23rd, 2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Guess I had high expectations. Go figure.

I mean, it's a bike for parts. That pretty much says it, but sure, here's a pic. Got a guy coming to look at it tomorrow. I'm thinking of asking $650 cash.

That is no parts bike, that is a streetfighter in the rough. I think your price is fair though.

Alex · February 23rd, 2013, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You could get at least $1500 if it comes with the driver, you'll have to pay $2500 if it comes with the passenger.

I think it would sell instantly for $500, and you could probably get a bit more.

ally99 · February 23rd, 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You could get at least $1500 if it comes with the driver, you'll have to pay $2500 if it comes with the passenger.

lol! The driver's not for sale. :P The passenger is my dad.

I have a guy coming to look at it tomorrow and willing to pay $650 cash. I guess I'll go with that. It has a tweaked frame and no title.
Thank you all for your responses!

ally99 · February 23rd, 2013, 12:17 PM

It flew down the side of Blood Mountain here in Northern Ga a few years ago...wedged itself between a rock and tree. It was my first bike...learned to ride on it. Poor Little Ninj, now being sold for parts.

February 22nd, 2013, 09:54 AM	#1
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	What is a good price for a bike for parts? Alex, please move this if I've posted in the wrong place. I have an old '08 Ninja that I'd like to sell for parts. It actually still runs after a couple of crashes in the mountains, but it definitely has problems. My brother has been using it as a farm bike to ride around on country roads for the past couple of years. Anyway, though it's ridable, it's not in the best condition, so I thought it would be best for me to list it on craigslist for parts. How much do bikes for parts usually go for? I have no clue how much to ask, $500? I'm not selling individual parts from it, but the bike itself. Advice? Thanks all! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

February 22nd, 2013, 10:40 AM	#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'd buy it for $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

February 22nd, 2013, 11:29 PM	#3
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	some pictures would help to determine its condition... how do you expect us to give you a number without knowing what we're dealing with?? __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

February 23rd, 2013, 07:22 AM	#5
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	You could get $800 easy, since it runs. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

February 23rd, 2013, 07:55 AM	#6
GeorgeRYoung ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Ottawa, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109	purchase for reference Bought a well used '89 with the fairing in pieces for $650 a couple of years ago. BTW, it's back on the road, running like a charm.

February 23rd, 2013, 12:17 PM	#11
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	It flew down the side of Blood Mountain here in Northern Ga a few years ago...wedged itself between a rock and tree. It was my first bike...learned to ride on it. Poor Little Ninj, now being sold for parts. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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