July 13th, 2012, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Name: Michael
Location: Santa Cruz
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Hi! And: Where to get advice on choosing a used bike?
Hi, looking to get a Ninja 250, & my first bike.
I've been getting some good advice from friends, but at moment I can't get a hold of anyone and am trying to make something happen today! Is this the right forum to ask for opinions about a few different options? (disclaimer: cross-posted on ninja250.org) |
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July 13th, 2012, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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Name: Michael
Location: Santa Cruz
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What the heck
OK, here goes.
Looking at 3 bikes, all Ninja 250s. I've spoken to everyone via phone, but no face-to-face yet, hopefully this afternoon. 2007, 30k, history of maintenance by 1 mechanic, may need new cam chain tensioner soon, $1600. Red w/gray. Oakland. Good: newer year, good history. Bad: 30k mileage, in Oakland, red w/ gray flames. 2005, 9k, some minor damage (turn signal mount, crack in windshield, chip in fairing), $1400. Black w/ green/gray. Looks good in photos, San Jose, was "laid" at 50 mph. Good: location (saves me time & less cost to have delivered to Santa Cruz), cheap. Bad: "laid" at 50 mph, not clear if frame / fork was checked by mechanic after. 2005, 16k, $1650. Black w/ gray. Language barrier, Oakland. Good: black w/ gray. Bad: have only been able to contact through Spanish-speaking friend. ---- Aside from higher mileage, the 2007 sounds solid. But it's 50 min drive each way just to take a look IF I go today, otherwise 1.3 hrs tomorrow. Also not crazy about red w/ gray flames. 2005 San Jose is pretty tempting, low mileage, photos look good, very close by, but not clear how well it has been taken care of. Any thoughts? |
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July 13th, 2012, 12:48 PM | #3 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
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If you can get a complete history of the 07 and determine that all maintenance has been done and it's been taken care of then 30k isn't really a problem. You can also leverage those 30k miles to get you a much lower price. If the 07 has never been crashed/dropped i would take that over the 05. With the 05 you're going to have to check if everything is intact
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July 13th, 2012, 12:55 PM | #4 |
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Name: Michael
Location: Santa Cruz
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Good call
Thanks Jiggles!
Yeah, the 2007 seems like a safer choice, since it has been maintained by the same mechanic consistently for awhile. Asking price is $1600, which isn't bad. What would you recommend offering? |
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July 13th, 2012, 04:41 PM | #5 |
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I'd go for the '07 as well...
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July 13th, 2012, 04:47 PM | #6 |
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