The ROCKN 250R ;)

ROCKNROLLA · January 12th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Here is my pride and joy

Only had it 1 week!

I'd been looking for a 250R for a few weeks, came across this and pretty much told him I'd take it the same night he put it up for sale. He wanted $8k but I talked him down to $7900 so you can tell how good my negotiation skills are

It was well worth it because it came with a Yoshimura pipe and a seat cowl, usually buying them separately would've cost ~$1300AUD and thats exactly what I'd planned to buy if I went with a brand new 250R.

Only had 20KM on the clock (12 miles) - He was selling it because he lost his license due to a DUI and realized he wouldnt get to ride it for a long time so ..

Modifications I have planned:
- Removing the back pegs and installing Zartans hanger
- Might sell this pipe and buy a carbon Yoshi instead
- Installing a Targa Fender Eliminator
- Red stripe for each wheel
- Lowering it 2"
- Hell might even paint it white one day

Oh and bikes are expensive here, buying a Ninja 250R brand new from a dealer would've been about $8000 ride away with no extras.

Also went with this beautiful helmet

islanderman7 · January 12th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Whoa! $7900? I think that is kinda high if it was in USD.

edit: just saw your info towards the end. doh!

ROCKNROLLA · January 12th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islanderman7

Whoa! $7900? I think that is kinda high if it was in USD.

edit: just saw your info towards the end. doh!

= about $5.5k in USD

Still pricey I know, but thats Australia for ya!

Nemy · January 12th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKNROLLA

= about $5.5k in USD

Still pricey I know, but thats Australia for ya!

hehe but you guys can lane filter! nice find though with only 20km! and nice lid... maybe some red rim tape to match?

ROCKNROLLA · January 12th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Yep I've got the tape for the rims, just worried I'll stuff it up haha - will put it on soon though and take some new pictures

muffinman · January 13th, 2009, 02:04 AM

wow, nice, murdered out

the time attack strips are going to look awesome. i know of several audi a4's with the same murdered out + TA rim theme and they all look sharp.

Strider · January 13th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Wish I'd seen that helmet at a shop here in the US! Sweet!!!
Gorgeous bike too

Sailariel · January 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Vinny, You would almost think that the Ninja would be less expensive in Australia. Last time I checked, the Ninja is made in Thailand--a lot closer to Australia than the US. You do have a really beautiful bike. Watch those Fosters. I guess everyone is coming down hard on OUI.

ROCKNROLLA · January 18th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys

And I wish that were the case Alex, prices are crazy here even with cars especially when you compare it to the US. Whats even more crazy is you can still pick up a 1988 (or so) Honda CBR250/Kawasaki ZX2R for $6000 even with high kilometers etc lol

January 12th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#1
ROCKNROLLA <(^^,)> Name: Vinny Location: Sydney AU Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (08) Posts: 83	The ROCKN 250R ;) Here is my pride and joy Only had it 1 week! I'd been looking for a 250R for a few weeks, came across this and pretty much told him I'd take it the same night he put it up for sale. He wanted $8k but I talked him down to $7900 so you can tell how good my negotiation skills are It was well worth it because it came with a Yoshimura pipe and a seat cowl, usually buying them separately would've cost ~$1300AUD and thats exactly what I'd planned to buy if I went with a brand new 250R. Only had 20KM on the clock (12 miles) - He was selling it because he lost his license due to a DUI and realized he wouldnt get to ride it for a long time so .. Modifications I have planned: - Removing the back pegs and installing Zartans hanger - Might sell this pipe and buy a carbon Yoshi instead - Installing a Targa Fender Eliminator - Red stripe for each wheel - Lowering it 2" - Hell might even paint it white one day Oh and bikes are expensive here, buying a Ninja 250R brand new from a dealer would've been about $8000 ride away with no extras. Also went with this beautiful helmet

January 12th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#2
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	Whoa! $7900? I think that is kinda high if it was in USD. edit: just saw your info towards the end. doh!

January 12th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#5
ROCKNROLLA <(^^,)> Name: Vinny Location: Sydney AU Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (08) Posts: 83	Yep I've got the tape for the rims, just worried I'll stuff it up haha - will put it on soon though and take some new pictures

January 13th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#6
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	wow, nice, murdered out the time attack strips are going to look awesome. i know of several audi a4's with the same murdered out + TA rim theme and they all look sharp.

January 13th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#7
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Wish I'd seen that helmet at a shop here in the US! Sweet!!! Gorgeous bike too

January 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#8
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Vinny, You would almost think that the Ninja would be less expensive in Australia. Last time I checked, the Ninja is made in Thailand--a lot closer to Australia than the US. You do have a really beautiful bike. Watch those Fosters. I guess everyone is coming down hard on OUI.

January 18th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#9
ROCKNROLLA <(^^,)> Name: Vinny Location: Sydney AU Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (08) Posts: 83	Thanks guys And I wish that were the case Alex, prices are crazy here even with cars especially when you compare it to the US. Whats even more crazy is you can still pick up a 1988 (or so) Honda CBR250/Kawasaki ZX2R for $6000 even with high kilometers etc lol