Best time to sell bike? (after how many km)

Alex46 · August 25th, 2011, 11:18 PM

When is best time to sell 2008+ ninja250 to avoid big maintenance costs???

After how many km?

Of course this wont be only criteria for selling but just curious.

alex.s · August 25th, 2011, 11:37 PM

never

Mountain Dew · August 25th, 2011, 11:42 PM

^

Or before 7500 mi (not sure what that is in km, because lolcanadia)

Ranor · August 26th, 2011, 02:15 AM

If kept propperly maintained you can keep the ninjette forever

KELPHYN · August 26th, 2011, 10:41 PM

If you don't start fixing things that aren't wrong. Maintence cost are minimal. Got 51,000kms now, total shop costs $160. for a valve check and sync carbs.Told me not to worry about the valves unless I start to notice a drop in power, fuel mileage or starts to get hard to start. He's an ex-racer-mechanic and hates doing unnecessary maintence just to pad his pockets. Other than that it has just been regular maintence ( oil, filters, tires, chains (3), sprockets (2 sets), brake pads (1 set,front only)

almost40 · August 26th, 2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex46

When is best time to sell 2008+ ninja250 to avoid big maintenance costs???

There are no big costs compared to a 600 or literbike

SSR · August 27th, 2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

^

Or before 7500 mi (not sure what that is in km, because lolcanadia)

1 mile = 1.6km

So 7500miles = 12000km...which funny enough is what my bike is at right now.

TXJ · August 27th, 2011, 01:37 PM

I would guess around 6,000 - 7,000 miles, since you'd probably have to replace tires near that. Then shortly after do valves.

Or buy some basic tools for $50 and your only maintenance costs will be consumable items like tires, oil, chains etc..

MotoED · August 27th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

never

Agree

I would just pass it on to my bro to avoid selling it. Unless I really wanted to get rid of it or needed the cash..

August 25th, 2011, 11:18 PM	#1
Alex46 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Ottawa Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 111	Best time to sell bike? (after how many km) When is best time to sell 2008+ ninja250 to avoid big maintenance costs??? After how many km? Of course this wont be only criteria for selling but just curious.

August 25th, 2011, 11:37 PM	#2
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	never __________________________________________________

August 25th, 2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	^ Or before 7500 mi (not sure what that is in km, because lolcanadia) __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

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TXJ Cranky Old Fart Name: TXJ Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189	I would guess around 6,000 - 7,000 miles, since you'd probably have to replace tires near that. Then shortly after do valves. Or buy some basic tools for $50 and your only maintenance costs will be consumable items like tires, oil, chains etc..