IS IT WORTH IT?! project bike

[stewzzz]

so im trying to get rid of my 87 honda accord and trade it for this 06 ninja 250.
im new with bikes and need a few opinions by what they see in the ad if its worth it to buy or trade to get as a project bike to restore.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/5031471051.html

thats the craigslist ad

im trying to get into bikes and thought this would be a nice way to start er goin. lemme know thoughts and opinions please.

thanks

[Ghostt]

Looks like a project for sure, but seems a little high priced considering what needs to be done, and also a lot of unknowns.

I don't know prices for the great white north, but down here I personally wouldn't give more than a few hundred, of that.

If this is your first bike, I wouldn't buy a project, I'm guessing you want ride, not waste your time and money fixing up something that might not be ready til next season, unless you have cash just laying around.

[csmith12]

Welcome Mitch!

Please pass on this one, too many customizations. If you must get a project bike as a first bike, at least try to find one as close to stock as possible. That way when you go to the manual to fix things, the bike matches what your reading.

Good luck and many wrench turners here to get solutions from.

[Ghostt]

I myself love projects, but I've been riding for many years, my Ninjette was just that, but I'm experienced in motorcycles, here's the quick write-up about it,

Back in May 2014, I picked up a 98 with 27k miles on it for a great price. The P.O. did nothing except put gas in it, and changed the oil, I think, he did this for about 20k of the total miles.



Needless to say it needed a lot of TLC. I am no stranger to rebuilding bikes, I did my 91 EX500 which was a basket case for sure to say the least, here is the link to see that build:



https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...JCB6ffS-973wgE



With that said I went through the bike, repairing, replacing, & modifying as I went, with the exception of the engine/transmission that seems solid no noises or smoke.



Here is a link to the evolution as told by pictures.


https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...IDXyZXyoe2m0QE











Work performed :


Cut and set sag front fork springs(springs from a Ninja 500 1st generation, rate is .85kg/mm )




Replace fork oil 15wt synthetic


Install new fork seals and dust caps


Replace rear shock(zx600c)


Replace shock oil 15wt synthetic


Change gears +1/-2


Rebuild/tune carbs, adjust idle mixture


K&N air filter


New brake pads F&R EBC extreme HH


New Wave front rotor


Used OEM rear rotor


Modified OEM seat(gel/foam insert, Custom Seat Creation cover solo line cf silver/cf metal, heated kit)




Extra heavy bar ends(3"/23oz)


Heated grips w/ foam covers


Touring windscreen(7 JuRock 18" 73%tint flip)


Shorter bar risers(ZX600c lower bars about 1 1/2")


Removed paint from rims, bare aluminum

Bridgestone BT-45s w/ Dynabeads


Stainless steel allen head fasteners


Stainless steel braided brake lines


Shorty adjustable levers


HD clutch springs


Charge/voltage LED indicator


LED clock




HID headlight(55w 6k)


Replaced all other bulbs with CREE LEDs


DIY integrated tail light kit w/clear lens


DIY rear fender elimination




DIY licence plate mount(LEDs to illuminate the plate/red LEDs tied into brake light)


Brake light modulator


Maintenance free gel battery


Compact air horn


2007 Complete OEM fairing set silver


Genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap misc parts


Reflective custom graphics ZX-2R silver


Reflective custom graphic NINJA red(taillight lens)


Reflective rim tape silver


Electronic turn indicator relay


Replace front side reflectors with flush mount turn indicators LEDs


Installed rearview camera system




Installed oil cooler



Strip paint off grab handle, bare aluminum alloy.*





Custom reflective graphic "SERENITY" for windscreen silver

Aluminum chain guard from Suzuki Bandit 1200

Swing arm plugs from 08 Ninja 250

Mad Hornets Turn Signal Indicators w/duel color Cree LEDs(amber/white)

FH010 R/R modification

Digital gear indicator

Carbon Fiber wrap miscellaneous parts





Installed Universal Rear View Side Mirror Rain Board Sun Visor Shade Shield, genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap with non- visible clear coat applied.





All this and full maintenance and rebuild everything else except the motor. I'm sure I'm forget some stuff, but you get the idea.

[DEFY]

Welcome!!!

Your first bike huh, I would look for something a little more suitable. Electrical issues are a bigger issue then you think.