November 2nd, 2012, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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Name: mitch
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2011 250r should i buy ?.. update on a new find !
ok so yes i am a new member but need some answer before buying hope yall dont mind so here they are ... i found a 2011 250r with 9k miles on craigslist i went an looked at it today and the bike has been laid down with minor fairing damage missing right mirror and also the foot peg and brake was broken off but no damage to wear it bolts at the frame .. so it starts and runs good also she is asking 2500 but think i can get her to 2k .. would this be worth my time or shall i pass im seeing about 300-500 for repairs with out replacing fairings wich is no big deal being my first bike .. thanks a bunch
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November 2nd, 2012, 07:32 PM | #2 |
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Black 2011 250 is the fastest ever made, if its black get it
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November 2nd, 2012, 07:41 PM | #3 |
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Special edition red and black with a silver tribel design
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November 2nd, 2012, 07:45 PM | #4 |
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Welcome Mitch!
I personally would pass on it myself but it's your call if you can get him down to a good price point. Just for comparison, I tipped a fellow rider in Cincinnati area for a clean 2010 with zero damage for 2k. I hope you can find a similar deal, it's that time of year ya know.
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:05 PM | #5 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:08 PM | #6 |
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It would be best to not get an r6 first.
I Personally Have BOTH so i KNOW how crazy it would have been for me to get an R6 as a first bike. I'm not saying that you won't/can't handle the r6, I am however saying that your skills will develop much better and faster if you start on a 250. Also I've had the ninja 250 for two years now, and even though I have an R6 now, I still love to ride my ninja equally!
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:20 PM | #7 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:25 PM | #8 |
The Corner Whisperer
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You have to be honest with yourself about your riding. Don't fall into the upgrade in 6 months trap. Do what you think is right for you.
[blunt honesty] When I want to go really really fast, I get on my R6. When I want to get really technical with my riding, I get the keys to the 250. Why? Because it allows me to focus on ME instead of the bike. [/blunt honesty] krolinked
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:26 PM | #9 |
The Corner Whisperer
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Location: Northern KY
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Yea....
<--- I am on an R6 in my avatar.
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:30 PM | #10 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:38 PM | #11 |
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:45 PM | #12 |
The Corner Whisperer
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Like I said, I would wait. Seeing it in person could change my mind though. It's a tough call, it's on the borderline.
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:47 PM | #13 |
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Welcome!! Dude a good cond clean 250R with low miles/no damage history will pop up sooner then later. Some killer deals are out there, just be patient
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November 2nd, 2012, 08:55 PM | #14 |
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if its ok heree is the cl link .. http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/3362959524.html
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November 2nd, 2012, 09:14 PM | #15 |
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If you're willing to spend a little more, heres a brand new 2011 0 miles, never dropped listed for $2999. New 2011 250R
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November 2nd, 2012, 09:18 PM | #16 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 09:28 PM | #17 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 09:39 PM | #18 |
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Yea I plan on calling first thing in the morning ... they do have a 2012 250r on cl for 3300 with 400 miles but the jack hole won't return my calls or text!
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November 2nd, 2012, 09:53 PM | #19 | |
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November 2nd, 2012, 10:10 PM | #20 |
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The first one that has been down is not a 2011, the other poster was correct, and for the little bit extra go for the one at the dealer.
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November 2nd, 2012, 10:16 PM | #21 |
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November 2nd, 2012, 11:41 PM | #22 | |
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November 4th, 2012, 07:53 AM | #23 |
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Thanks a bunch everyone I found a 09 and he is asking 3k I offered 2500 ..
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November 4th, 2012, 07:56 AM | #24 |
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November 4th, 2012, 08:13 AM | #25 | |
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also found a 2012 with mods for 3800 http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/3351150058.html |
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November 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM | #26 | |
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November 4th, 2012, 09:45 AM | #27 | |
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November 4th, 2012, 10:17 AM | #28 | |
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* colour scheme options for the fairings * the dash background colour (went from black to white) * the exhaust colour (went from all-metal to being painted black) ... so: the used 2012 for 3300$ is definitely a worse deal than the unused 2011 at 2999$ I bet your excited about getting your first bike! Such a nice feeling. When you hand over the cash and you've got this beautiful 2 wheeled machine that's all yours: it's a nice feeling! You wont regret getting a ninjette. I've had mine more than a year and am still in love with it! |
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November 4th, 2012, 10:33 AM | #29 |
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Tax depends on how honest he is.....
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November 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM | #30 | |
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November 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM | #31 |
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One more thing OP. Please be sure you did all the math beforehand. Bikes cost A LOT MORE than just the price of the bike. You need to make sure you can afford it.
For example, although my bike cost me $1300, I paid for than twice that in less than a month when I got it. Bike: $1300 Registration: $80 (trololol) Insurance: $600 Gear: $400 Oil change/hose adjustments: $90 Carb cleaning/flooded engine: :$300 Petcock rebuild: $55 Gas: $20 Accessories: $40 This month's total: ~$3000
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November 4th, 2012, 10:37 AM | #32 |
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