August 28th, 2012, 06:51 AM | #1 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 07:02 AM | #2 |
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That looks dumb.
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August 28th, 2012, 07:12 AM | #3 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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It does come eith the oem front fender.... I'd consider it. Looks like a street fighter now.
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August 28th, 2012, 07:45 AM | #5 |
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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?
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August 28th, 2012, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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"$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.
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August 28th, 2012, 10:49 AM | #7 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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Yeah. I convinced him not to get it. He's sad, but understands.
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August 28th, 2012, 12:14 PM | #9 |
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The owner is most likely deaf. Tell your friend to get a 250, or are those too girly for him?
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August 28th, 2012, 12:15 PM | #10 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 12:16 PM | #11 |
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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?
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August 28th, 2012, 12:18 PM | #12 |
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Where is his 600?
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August 28th, 2012, 01:08 PM | #13 |
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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
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August 28th, 2012, 03:49 PM | #14 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 04:29 PM | #15 |
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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.
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August 28th, 2012, 04:43 PM | #16 |
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lol wut
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August 28th, 2012, 08:24 PM | #17 |
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At least he has a bike now right?
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