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BaeSlippinn · July 15th, 2014, 10:40 AM

Hey guys! Have been interested in a Ninja for some time now but have always had the parents issue. Now the time has come to move out and I have begun shopping for a 250! There is a very small dealer a couple miles away from my house and he has a bunch on the lot. Here is the link to the one I'm interested in the only issue is it has 18k miles on it or perhaps that is not an issue at all I am no expert what do you guys think?

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/4538772360.html

csmith12 · July 15th, 2014, 10:47 AM

Welcome Max!

salcuta88 · July 15th, 2014, 11:05 AM

You can find a better deal with less milage. I paid 2500 for 2011 with 5500 miles.

subxero · July 15th, 2014, 11:08 AM

Welcome!, good luck looking for a bike. The one you listed doesn't look like anything special to me, and it has high miles and price is not that great at least for my area. I think you could probably do better.

And aftermarket graphics on any bike always make me wonder about crash history.

keep us posted and enjoy the forum

allanoue · July 15th, 2014, 11:20 AM

Max
I would not be concerned about 18,000 miles, if he can show all the oil changes were done when it needed to be done but like Joe said the graphics could be just to cover a crash. If it is in good mechanical shape get the price south of 2k.

EternalNewb · July 15th, 2014, 11:25 AM

Welcome, Max. Good luck with your search. Just remember to be patient and not jump on the first perceived deal. I know how it feels to be ready to buy a first bike after battling with family over it for years.

salcuta88 · July 15th, 2014, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaeSlippinn

Hey guys! Have been interested in a Ninja for some time now but have always had the parents issue. Now the time has come to move out and I have begun shopping for a 250! There is a very small dealer a couple miles away from my house and he has a bunch on the lot. Here is the link to the one I'm interested in the only issue is it has 18k miles on it or perhaps that is not an issue at all I am no expert what do you guys think?

Since you want a red Ninja, check out this one close to you http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4495041187.html

My seller wanted 3000 as well and I got him to sell it for 2500. Talk to this guy, if it's still available.

Here's another http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4528181577.html

cbinker · July 15th, 2014, 11:49 AM

Welcome.

LittleRedNinjette · July 15th, 2014, 12:23 PM

Good luck in the hunt for a bike! Be patient and you will find a good deal! And if possible bring a buddy that knows bikes well and could possibly test ride it with you (or for you if you can't yet). Its always good to have a 2nd opinion on things like this anyway.

BaeSlippinn · July 15th, 2014, 12:26 PM

Wow! I have never been on a forum this alive and welcoming before first off thank you guys so much for the welcoming! Second of all I appreciate the feedback I think you guys are right and I will continue to look!! @salcuta88 I really appreciate you sharing those links I may contact both of those sellers. @LittleRedNinjette I actually have a buddy who owns a 2008 250 and he loves it and taught me how to ride I will for sure bring him along

Again thank you guys so much for everything

LittleRedNinjette · July 15th, 2014, 12:32 PM

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2014, 01:12 PM

For the '08, 18000 sounds like a lot, but it is a 6 year old bike. Which works out to 3000 a year, or 250 miles a month (being in Austin, I'm presuming a long riding season), not that much riding at all.

I would be more concerned on the maintenance history during those six years and what has been done, or more importantly, what hasn't been done.

The aftermarket fairings/paint scheme do make me a touch suspicious as most folks only change those when damage has been done - as already mentioned. Though there is the possibility the owner hated the stock scheme and just got a new design for the heck of it.

I do second the general opinion that the price is high for the age of the bike. Keep looking, get a ballpark price of your area, and if you are sold on this bike as the One, take your buddy and your knowledge and talk the owner down.

BTW, preachy moment, if you have never ridden before and only your buddy is teaching you how, unless he is an instructor, i *strongly* recommend taking a formal training course. Classes can show you all the basics, the proper way to ride, and give you a skill set that you can build from. Friends teaching have all the right intentions, but can easily miss things, or show improper techniques built from how they learned. /preachy

ally99 · July 15th, 2014, 01:13 PM

Buy gear, take the MSF class, and ride safe!

TnNinjaGirl · July 15th, 2014, 01:41 PM

Welcome !

KJohnson21 · July 15th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Like the others have said...

18,000 miles is just broken in, but there are some required maintenance items that they should provide evidence for.

The graphics are kinda cute, but why did they put them on? Look closely to see what they might be trying to hide.

Always keep in mind that there are other 250s out there, make sure you're getting a decent deal before you hand over the cash.

nickjpass · July 15th, 2014, 08:12 PM

welcome

Hero Danny · July 15th, 2014, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

For the '08, 18000 sounds like a lot, but it is a 6 year old bike. Which works out to 3000 a year, or 250 miles a month (being in Austin, I'm presuming a long riding season), not that much riding at all.

Says the girl with a 2012 with 48k+ miles

Baron · July 15th, 2014, 08:40 PM

ForceofWill · July 15th, 2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Buy gear, take the MSF class, and ride safe!

^^^ This.

Welcome to the thunderdome.

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2014, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

Says the girl with a 2012 with 48k+ miles

Yeah? Your point?

That's only 62.5 miles per week. I have to do that much simply to get to the next city.

Hero Danny · July 16th, 2014, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Yeah? Your point?

That's only 62.5 miles per week. I have to do that much simply to get to the next city.

No it isn't

no way is it only 62.5 miles a week, that would mean over the course of 2 years (I assume you got your bike in June 2012 since that's your join date) you would have only 6,500 miles.

You have 48k+

So, let's see. there are 52 weeks a year, x 2 = 104 weeks, 48,000 divided by 104.... is.... anyone?

The answer is 461 miles a week, which is a conservative number since i'm sure you've gone more than 48k since you haven't updated that in a while.

Not bad though, if I lived where you lived I'd probably rack up the miles too. I'm glad to see your ninjette made it to 48k no problems... what kind of maintenance have you had to do?

NevadaWolf · July 16th, 2014, 06:51 AM

No no no, thought you were saying "Sure, NV wolf would say 250 miles isn't much!" So I was talking to our new friend Max on how 18k isn't much over a 6 year period, that is only 62.5 a week.

Let's not thread jack his introduction so I'll answer the question as its already posted. If you want to talk more, let's open a new thread or take it in PM. Sound good?

I do the basic maintenance such as oil changes myself, which I stretch to every 5k by using synthetic. At every 10k, I take her into the shop to do the more complicated services, such as anything engine related. So far, only had expected problems like needing to replace steering bearings, brake pads, fork seals, tires, chain, sprockets, etc. No major problems.

Hoping to get as much life out of my engine as I can before needing to do a heart transplant.

I got her May 18, 2012 and the 48k is still correct. Well, 48,500ish. Haven't gone riding in two weeks as I baby my wrist until I figure out what I did to it. It took me a little bit to find Ninjette after I got my bike.

BaeSlippinn · July 16th, 2014, 12:33 PM

Thank you all very much for the feedback I am going to let that bike pass and the dealer all together have found much better deals from private owners! As far as learning to ride I am taking the MSF course at the beginning of August but he has taught me a good amount and actually let me borrow the bike for a week when he went on a trip I do agree of course a professional classroom is going to give me all the skills I need

again thank you guys so much!!

salcuta88 · July 17th, 2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaeSlippinn

Thank you all very much for the feedback I am going to let that bike pass and the dealer all together have found much better deals from private owners! As far as learning to ride I am taking the MSF course at the beginning of August but he has taught me a good amount and actually let me borrow the bike for a week when he went on a trip I do agree of course a professional classroom is going to give me all the skills I need

again thank you guys so much!!

Check this one out. Looks like a good deal. Close to you too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Nin...US_motorcycles

BaeSlippinn · July 17th, 2014, 02:30 PM

CRAP!!! I wish I saw this a few hours ago it has been sold I would have grabbed that bad boy today!

Snake · July 24th, 2014, 08:26 PM

Hello and welcome.

snot · July 25th, 2014, 05:22 AM

Welcome

BaeSlippinn · August 2nd, 2014, 04:41 PM

Tomorrow is my last day of the MSF course

absolutely loved it

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2014, 04:06 AM

Welcome to the fray! Congrats on Geting trained, now get a bike

BaeSlippinn · August 3rd, 2014, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Welcome to the fray! Congrats on Geting trained, now get a bike

Working on it my friend passed the riding test today with a perfect score!! Going to the DMV tomorrow to take the written test for the license

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2014, 04:44 PM

Did you get a prize for your perfect score?

misfitsailor · August 3rd, 2014, 05:18 PM

Welcome!

July 15th, 2014, 10:40 AM	#1
BaeSlippinn ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 18	New Member Hey guys! Have been interested in a Ninja for some time now but have always had the parents issue. Now the time has come to move out and I have begun shopping for a 250! There is a very small dealer a couple miles away from my house and he has a bunch on the lot. Here is the link to the one I'm interested in the only issue is it has 18k miles on it or perhaps that is not an issue at all I am no expert what do you guys think? http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/4538772360.html

July 15th, 2014, 10:47 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Max! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 15th, 2014, 11:08 AM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Welcome!, good luck looking for a bike. The one you listed doesn't look like anything special to me, and it has high miles and price is not that great at least for my area. I think you could probably do better. And aftermarket graphics on any bike always make me wonder about crash history. keep us posted and enjoy the forum __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

July 15th, 2014, 11:20 AM	#5
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Max I would not be concerned about 18,000 miles, if he can show all the oil changes were done when it needed to be done but like Joe said the graphics could be just to cover a crash. If it is in good mechanical shape get the price south of 2k. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

July 15th, 2014, 11:49 AM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Welcome. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

July 15th, 2014, 11:05 AM	#3
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	You can find a better deal with less milage. I paid 2500 for 2011 with 5500 miles.

July 15th, 2014, 11:25 AM	#6
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Welcome, Max. Good luck with your search. Just remember to be patient and not jump on the first perceived deal. I know how it feels to be ready to buy a first bike after battling with family over it for years.

July 15th, 2014, 12:23 PM	#9
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Good luck in the hunt for a bike! Be patient and you will find a good deal! And if possible bring a buddy that knows bikes well and could possibly test ride it with you (or for you if you can't yet). Its always good to have a 2nd opinion on things like this anyway. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 15th, 2014, 12:26 PM	#10
BaeSlippinn ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 18	Wow! I have never been on a forum this alive and welcoming before first off thank you guys so much for the welcoming! Second of all I appreciate the feedback I think you guys are right and I will continue to look!! @salcuta88 I really appreciate you sharing those links I may contact both of those sellers. @LittleRedNinjette I actually have a buddy who owns a 2008 250 and he loves it and taught me how to ride I will for sure bring him along Again thank you guys so much for everything

July 15th, 2014, 12:32 PM	#11
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	__________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

July 15th, 2014, 01:12 PM	#12
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	For the '08, 18000 sounds like a lot, but it is a 6 year old bike. Which works out to 3000 a year, or 250 miles a month (being in Austin, I'm presuming a long riding season), not that much riding at all. I would be more concerned on the maintenance history during those six years and what has been done, or more importantly, what hasn't been done. The aftermarket fairings/paint scheme do make me a touch suspicious as most folks only change those when damage has been done - as already mentioned. Though there is the possibility the owner hated the stock scheme and just got a new design for the heck of it. I do second the general opinion that the price is high for the age of the bike. Keep looking, get a ballpark price of your area, and if you are sold on this bike as the One, take your buddy and your knowledge and talk the owner down. BTW, preachy moment, if you have never ridden before and only your buddy is teaching you how, unless he is an instructor, i strongly recommend taking a formal training course. Classes can show you all the basics, the proper way to ride, and give you a skill set that you can build from. Friends teaching have all the right intentions, but can easily miss things, or show improper techniques built from how they learned. /preachy __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 15th, 2014, 01:13 PM	#13
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	Buy gear, take the MSF class, and ride safe! __________________________________________________ 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

July 15th, 2014, 01:41 PM	#14
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Welcome !

July 15th, 2014, 05:45 PM	#15
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Like the others have said... 18,000 miles is just broken in, but there are some required maintenance items that they should provide evidence for. The graphics are kinda cute, but why did they put them on? Look closely to see what they might be trying to hide. Always keep in mind that there are other 250s out there, make sure you're getting a decent deal before you hand over the cash. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 15th, 2014, 08:12 PM	#16
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July 15th, 2014, 08:40 PM	#18
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July 16th, 2014, 06:51 AM	#22
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	No no no, thought you were saying "Sure, NV wolf would say 250 miles isn't much!" So I was talking to our new friend Max on how 18k isn't much over a 6 year period, that is only 62.5 a week. Let's not thread jack his introduction so I'll answer the question as its already posted. If you want to talk more, let's open a new thread or take it in PM. Sound good? I do the basic maintenance such as oil changes myself, which I stretch to every 5k by using synthetic. At every 10k, I take her into the shop to do the more complicated services, such as anything engine related. So far, only had expected problems like needing to replace steering bearings, brake pads, fork seals, tires, chain, sprockets, etc. No major problems. Hoping to get as much life out of my engine as I can before needing to do a heart transplant. I got her May 18, 2012 and the 48k is still correct. Well, 48,500ish. Haven't gone riding in two weeks as I baby my wrist until I figure out what I did to it. It took me a little bit to find Ninjette after I got my bike. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 16th, 2014, 12:33 PM	#23
BaeSlippinn ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 18	Thank you all very much for the feedback I am going to let that bike pass and the dealer all together have found much better deals from private owners! As far as learning to ride I am taking the MSF course at the beginning of August but he has taught me a good amount and actually let me borrow the bike for a week when he went on a trip I do agree of course a professional classroom is going to give me all the skills I need again thank you guys so much!!

July 17th, 2014, 02:30 PM	#25
BaeSlippinn ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 18	CRAP!!! I wish I saw this a few hours ago it has been sold I would have grabbed that bad boy today!

July 24th, 2014, 08:26 PM	#26
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

July 25th, 2014, 05:22 AM	#27
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome

August 2nd, 2014, 04:41 PM	#28
BaeSlippinn ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 18	Tomorrow is my last day of the MSF course absolutely loved it
	4 out of 4 members found this post helpful.

August 3rd, 2014, 04:06 AM	#29
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Welcome to the fray! Congrats on Geting trained, now get a bike

August 3rd, 2014, 04:44 PM	#31
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Did you get a prize for your perfect score?

August 3rd, 2014, 05:18 PM	#32
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Welcome! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

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