I need your advice on this ad.

RiderOnTheStorm · September 30th, 2012, 07:30 PM

Hey all,

My brother's girlfriend is looking at a bike, specifically a Ninjette. She found the ad below on Craigslist.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3307378664.html

What are your thoughts on it; price, mileage, etc? My brother has been riding for almost 2 years and would check it out in person, but what are some things that he should be aware of that might be Ninjette specific?

Thanks!!

RiderOnTheStorm · September 30th, 2012, 07:40 PM

Shoot. The title was I need your advice on this ad.

Jiggles · September 30th, 2012, 08:30 PM

Too many miles

EMSRacer07 · September 30th, 2012, 08:51 PM

not bad for the price. Maybe if you can get it down a couple of hundred. Close to 2500 would be fair. Not many miles.

Just make sure you check the chain for rust, check the tires for the wear mark, rust in the tank, etc. Just basic stuff to see if its a good deal

Old Lemon · September 30th, 2012, 09:00 PM

all of these 250 craigslist ads are so sexist. "great female bike" clearly all of the people who say this in their ads have huge chicken strips

Monkeytofu · September 30th, 2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

all of these 250 craigslist ads are so sexist. "great female bike" clearly all of the people who say this in their ads have huge chicken strips

Just show up with her to see the bike be like "you know I don't think I can pay anymore than 2000 seeing as how this is a woman's bike. It really cuts down on the value considering a man has been riding it for 5,000 miles."

RiderOnTheStorm · October 1st, 2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Just show up with her to see the bike be like "you know I don't think I can pay anymore than 2000 seeing as how this is a woman's bike. It really cuts down on the value considering a man has been riding it for 5,000 miles."

Bahahaha that's brilliant!

Lil_Green_Demon · October 1st, 2012, 07:55 AM

Do you know how many miles are on the bike exactly? The title reads "2k" but in the ad, the owner mentions he had a 5k mile service done recently.

Anyway, that seems like a good price. You should try to talk him down a bit, though. $2.5k for that bike would be a steal.

Malicious Logic · October 1st, 2012, 08:16 AM

These threads always make me dread when it comes time to sell my ninjette. For starters, that seems like a great deal for not having any damage. Atleast around here, I'd expect it to sell pretty quick. Secondly, just from information given in the ad, it looks like a well maintained bike for a decent price and yet people (to include other threads) constantly question it. I'll admit, I'd try to talk him down just to get the best deal possible but the listed price doesn't really seem that farfetched to me. With the way these things seem to be dropping, I might as well keep mine, damaged fairing and all. By the time I get around to replacing it, it'll be worth maybe $2k if I'm lucky.

broilmebk · October 1st, 2012, 09:31 AM

2008? Should be a lot cheaper

RiderOnTheStorm · October 1st, 2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Do you know how many miles are on the bike exactly? The title reads "2k" but in the ad, the owner mentions he had a 5k mile service done recently.

Anyway, that seems like a good price. You should try to talk him down a bit, though. $2.5k for that bike would be a steal.

I caught that too. I'm having her follow up on the mileage. Maybe it was a mistype, it sounds like it has 5k miles.

RiderOnTheStorm · October 1st, 2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

These threads always make me dread when it comes time to sell my ninjette. For starters, that seems like a great deal for not having any damage. Atleast around here, I'd expect it to sell pretty quick. Secondly, just from information given in the ad, it looks like a well maintained bike for a decent price and yet people (to include other threads) constantly question it. I'll admit, I'd try to talk him down just to get the best deal possible but the listed price doesn't really seem that farfetched to me. With the way these things seem to be dropping, I might as well keep mine, damaged fairing and all. By the time I get around to replacing it, it'll be worth maybe $2k if I'm lucky.

There wil still be a market even for a scratched machine. Plus, compared to other bikes that's holding it's value really well. Not to change the subject, but I'd say make it a track bike. I was going to sell mine eventually but honestly, she's always going to be part of the stable.

THE BIG SITT · October 1st, 2012, 04:47 PM

Before you go look at it, let me know. I work in that area, and I'd be more than happy to go check it out after work one night.

choneofakind · October 1st, 2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Just show up with her to see the bike be like "you know I don't think I can pay anymore than 2000 seeing as how this is a woman's bike. It really cuts down on the value considering a man has been riding it for 5,000 miles."

ha. Actually, a very nice lady rode my baby for 6300 miles before I bought it. It was her baby, now it's mine. I still email her updates once in a while. Nautica and I actually rode right past her house when we went for our ride a few weeks back

modded · October 4th, 2012, 05:15 AM

I also saw that ad. Found out the bike has 2100 miles. If he would take 2700, how's that sound?

September 30th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#1
RiderOnTheStorm ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: El Paso, TX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Blue 08 250 - Blue Magic Posts: 162	I need your advice on this ad. Hey all, My brother's girlfriend is looking at a bike, specifically a Ninjette. She found the ad below on Craigslist. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3307378664.html What are your thoughts on it; price, mileage, etc? My brother has been riding for almost 2 years and would check it out in person, but what are some things that he should be aware of that might be Ninjette specific? Thanks!!

September 30th, 2012, 08:30 PM	#3
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	Too many miles __________________________________________________ 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

September 30th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#4
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	not bad for the price. Maybe if you can get it down a couple of hundred. Close to 2500 would be fair. Not many miles. Just make sure you check the chain for rust, check the tires for the wear mark, rust in the tank, etc. Just basic stuff to see if its a good deal __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

October 1st, 2012, 08:16 AM	#9
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	These threads always make me dread when it comes time to sell my ninjette. For starters, that seems like a great deal for not having any damage. Atleast around here, I'd expect it to sell pretty quick. Secondly, just from information given in the ad, it looks like a well maintained bike for a decent price and yet people (to include other threads) constantly question it. I'll admit, I'd try to talk him down just to get the best deal possible but the listed price doesn't really seem that farfetched to me. With the way these things seem to be dropping, I might as well keep mine, damaged fairing and all. By the time I get around to replacing it, it'll be worth maybe $2k if I'm lucky. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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September 30th, 2012, 07:40 PM	#2
RiderOnTheStorm ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: El Paso, TX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Blue 08 250 - Blue Magic Posts: 162	Shoot. The title was I need your advice on this ad.

September 30th, 2012, 09:00 PM	#5
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	all of these 250 craigslist ads are so sexist. "great female bike" clearly all of the people who say this in their ads have huge chicken strips

October 1st, 2012, 07:55 AM	#8
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Do you know how many miles are on the bike exactly? The title reads "2k" but in the ad, the owner mentions he had a 5k mile service done recently. Anyway, that seems like a good price. You should try to talk him down a bit, though. $2.5k for that bike would be a steal.

October 1st, 2012, 09:31 AM	#10
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	2008? Should be a lot cheaper

October 1st, 2012, 04:47 PM	#13
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Before you go look at it, let me know. I work in that area, and I'd be more than happy to go check it out after work one night.

October 4th, 2012, 05:15 AM	#15
modded ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Columbus, IN Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Green 250 Posts: 58	I also saw that ad. Found out the bike has 2100 miles. If he would take 2700, how's that sound?