Lazy owner or scam?

backinthesaddleagain · June 24th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Saw this on craigslist. bike is for sale in town i work in. sounds like carbs are gummed up from gas in them over the winter. Sounds fishy to me as local dealer would pick it up for about $50 and a couple hours labor to clean the carbs. Might go check it out:

2008 Black Kawasaki Ninja 250 - $2500 (west warwick)

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Reply to: sale-ryjkx-1235871089@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-06-23, 2:08PM EDT

Hi All,

I am selling my bike which has just over 1000 miles on it. Only used for 1 and a half seasons.
The reason why i am selling for only $2500 is because it needs a system flush. The bike is in immaculate condition otherwise. No marks, no problems, etc

Starts fine, but dies out when throttled due to it being clogged. I have no way to transport the bike on my own and have given up riding after realizing its just not for me.
Take it off my hands, just realize that $2500 is firm on the price. The going rate seems to be about $3000+(bluebook is $2700, feel free to check) for the 08, and $3800 for the 09 provided you can even find one. Im aware that a system flush does not cost anywhere near $500, however id rather not deal with the hassle of trying to transport it etc. Profit off my laziness.

Shoot me an email with your name and number and i will call you back, or send you pictures etc.

Location: west warwick
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 1235871089

Purspeed · June 24th, 2009, 06:38 PM

It's easy enough to find out. Email him and get his phone number and address and ask him to see the bike.

If he want money wired to him or wont give an address or phone number, then it's a scam.

Based on the above post, it's difficult to assess because there are people that are rich and lazy...or just lazy. And the price isn't ridiculously low, either.

Also, be ware that there may be a serious mechanical problem. Be sure to get it checked out to make sure you're not getting a lemon.

backinthesaddleagain · June 24th, 2009, 06:40 PM

i would just buy it with clean title and a test ride. thought 2500 wasnt that much compared to some around here who try to get back to msrp a year later.

backinthesaddleagain · June 24th, 2009, 06:41 PM

like the bike for sale i die out when being throttled

capt_bugaloo · June 24th, 2009, 08:01 PM

What the heck does he mean by a "system flush"? I've never before heard anyone use that phrase with regard to motorcycles...

2WheelGuy · June 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Go look at the bike. Those deals come up occasionally. I grabbed a nice 4 year old bike for $900 because it had a bad clutch and a dead battery.

I brought over a good battery and fired the bike up. I turned the clutch adjuster and the clutch was fixed in 10 seconds. I got a great bike for $900.

backinthesaddleagain · June 25th, 2009, 09:19 AM

only time i have heard of system flush is cooling system. but from the rest of it i htink his carbs are gummed up.

rockNroll · June 25th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Meet face to face... see the bike... see the proper paperwork... pay in cash... leave with bike and paperwork.

tinng321 · June 25th, 2009, 11:01 AM

2500 for an 08 is reasonable.
It's not that low.
It's only 200 below kbb.
The reason why scam comes into your mind is because people have been selling at or over MSRP due to high demand and when you found one this cheap you automatically think it's a scam.
I told myself that I would not pay more than 3000 for an 08 250 but I ended up paying 3200. When demand is high and supply is low there's always a premimum.
Go check it out.
I don't know much about mechanical stuff but let just say 200 to fix the problem.
2500+200=2700=kbb which is what we all should be paying for our bikes.
Good Luck.

CC Cowboy · June 25th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Don't go alone or with money on you. It is West Warwick you know.

tinng321 · June 25th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't go alone or with money on you. It is West Warwick you know.

It's funny how you mentioned this.
When I was shopping for a bike I always asked my bro to come along.
I always had the thought that once I show up they would point a gun to my head, take my car and money.

backinthesaddleagain · June 25th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't go alone or with money on you. It is West Warwick you know.

i hear that i grew up there and now work there (though on the EG line where its a bit safer)!

P1NDLESK1N · June 28th, 2009, 01:50 PM

So have you checked the bike out? I might have to take a little drive out there myself.

backinthesaddleagain · June 28th, 2009, 07:20 PM

sorry, no. one will do for now. had this flip this bike idea, but passed.

June 24th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Lazy owner or scam? Saw this on craigslist. bike is for sale in town i work in. sounds like carbs are gummed up from gas in them over the winter. Sounds fishy to me as local dealer would pick it up for about $50 and a couple hours labor to clean the carbs. Might go check it out: 2008 Black Kawasaki Ninja 250 - $2500 (west warwick) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to: sale-ryjkx-1235871089@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Date: 2009-06-23, 2:08PM EDT Hi All, I am selling my bike which has just over 1000 miles on it. Only used for 1 and a half seasons. The reason why i am selling for only $2500 is because it needs a system flush. The bike is in immaculate condition otherwise. No marks, no problems, etc Starts fine, but dies out when throttled due to it being clogged. I have no way to transport the bike on my own and have given up riding after realizing its just not for me. Take it off my hands, just realize that $2500 is firm on the price. The going rate seems to be about $3000+(bluebook is $2700, feel free to check) for the 08, and $3800 for the 09 provided you can even find one. Im aware that a system flush does not cost anywhere near $500, however id rather not deal with the hassle of trying to transport it etc. Profit off my laziness. Shoot me an email with your name and number and i will call you back, or send you pictures etc. Location: west warwick it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1235871089

June 24th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#2
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	It's easy enough to find out. Email him and get his phone number and address and ask him to see the bike. If he want money wired to him or wont give an address or phone number, then it's a scam. Based on the above post, it's difficult to assess because there are people that are rich and lazy...or just lazy. And the price isn't ridiculously low, either. Also, be ware that there may be a serious mechanical problem. Be sure to get it checked out to make sure you're not getting a lemon. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

June 24th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#5
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	What the heck does he mean by a "system flush"? I've never before heard anyone use that phrase with regard to motorcycles... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

June 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#6
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Go look at the bike. Those deals come up occasionally. I grabbed a nice 4 year old bike for $900 because it had a bad clutch and a dead battery. I brought over a good battery and fired the bike up. I turned the clutch adjuster and the clutch was fixed in 10 seconds. I got a great bike for $900. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

June 25th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Don't go alone or with money on you. It is West Warwick you know. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 24th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	i would just buy it with clean title and a test ride. thought 2500 wasnt that much compared to some around here who try to get back to msrp a year later.

June 24th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#4
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	like the bike for sale i die out when being throttled

June 25th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	only time i have heard of system flush is cooling system. but from the rest of it i htink his carbs are gummed up.

June 25th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#8
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Meet face to face... see the bike... see the proper paperwork... pay in cash... leave with bike and paperwork.

June 25th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#9
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	2500 for an 08 is reasonable. It's not that low. It's only 200 below kbb. The reason why scam comes into your mind is because people have been selling at or over MSRP due to high demand and when you found one this cheap you automatically think it's a scam. I told myself that I would not pay more than 3000 for an 08 250 but I ended up paying 3200. When demand is high and supply is low there's always a premimum. Go check it out. I don't know much about mechanical stuff but let just say 200 to fix the problem. 2500+200=2700=kbb which is what we all should be paying for our bikes. Good Luck.

June 28th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#13
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	So have you checked the bike out? I might have to take a little drive out there myself.

June 28th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#14
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	sorry, no. one will do for now. had this flip this bike idea, but passed.

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