Pregen Wanted: Crappy Looking and Good Running

Triple Jim · December 2nd, 2020, 02:33 PM

I didn't see a "motorycycles wanted" section, so I hope this will do. My daughter is looking for a crummy looking pregen 250 that's in decent running condition. The idea is if it looks bad it might not get stolen from her apartment parking lot. She's in the Raleigh NC area. Please let me know if you have one you want to part with.

Snake · December 2nd, 2020, 03:02 PM

How much are you willing to offer for this “decent running bike that looks bad”?

Triple Jim · December 2nd, 2020, 03:07 PM

I guess it depends on the usual things like mechanical condition, miles, tires, chain/sprockets, etc.. She's been seeing some in FB and Craigslist in the range of $1,000 to $1,500. There's a VA dealer that has one for $1,000 that would be ideal, but it needs a new starter clutch. They say they'll fix it as part of the deal, but it's backordered and they have no idea when it will get there.

jkv45 · December 2nd, 2020, 04:29 PM

Bought this one from a member here a while back -

Picked it up in IL, about 20 miles from where I used to live before moving to WI. Guy crashed it at 85 MPH apparently. Got a ticket for that speed and an ambulance ride. Forks and frame were fine.

Paid $150 for it. The oil looked like dirty gas and the gas looked like dirty water, but after a fluid change and carb work it fired right up. Oldest boy rode the **** out of it for over 3 years. Spent most of its time near redline. He still misses it.

Sold it for $850 with new Pirelli tires and running like a top.

I see them locally in fair to good condition for under $1000 occasionally, especially this time of year.

Triple Jim · December 2nd, 2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

I see them locally in fair to good condition for under $1000 occasionally, especially this time of year.

Yes, I imagine that where you are, you don't get much winter riding, so the prices would tend to drop. The decent running ones my daughter has found are quite a bit more than $1,000.

jkv45 · December 2nd, 2020, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Yes, I imagine that where you are, you don't get much winter riding, so the prices would tend to drop. The decent running ones my daughter has found are quite a bit more than $1,000.

I forgot you were in NC. Not going to get the same price drop this time of year as we do.

Youngest son recently moved to New Bern and is stationed at Cherry Point MCAS.

DannoXYZ · December 2nd, 2020, 07:36 PM

Darn, I'd have a 2002 to sell you for $1000. But shipping out there will add another $500 or so. And it might look too flashy being yellow and all. I can rattle-can it flat black before shipping if you'd like.

Triple Jim · December 2nd, 2020, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ

Darn, I'd have a 2002 to sell you for $1000. But shipping out there will add another $500 or so. And it might look too flashy being yellow and all. I can rattle-can it flat black before shipping if you'd like.

Well, if you ride it here I'll pay half your bus fare home.

jkv45 · December 3rd, 2020, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Well, if you ride it here I'll pay half your bus fare home.

That's fair...

Snake · December 3rd, 2020, 06:14 PM

It will only take you four days to get there if the weather is good and 5 days to get back by bus because it will stop at every major city on the way back.

Triple Jim · December 3rd, 2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

It will only take you four days to get there if the weather is good and 5 days to get back by bus because it will stop at every major city on the way back.

I figured 7 days on the bus.

A friend on New Mexico said they got 6" of snow, so he'll need to go south of there.

DannoXYZ · December 3rd, 2020, 11:15 PM

I like trains! Went from S.B. to S.F. via train for our honeymoon. Hung out for couple days, then flew to Montreal.

Triple Jim · December 4th, 2020, 05:58 AM

I'll put a pot of tea on the stove.

VaFish · December 10th, 2020, 01:31 PM

How far you willing to travel?

And is it OK if it has dirt bike tires on it?

Triple Jim · December 10th, 2020, 06:21 PM

Oh, I suppose NVA isn't out of the question. Of course it would be nice if it had a new set of BT45s on it, but what do you propose?

DannoXYZ · December 10th, 2020, 06:23 PM

I've got shipping quote for $660 if you're interested. I'm afraid I can't take that much time off to ride it out there. Actually had seat re-skinned so it's fresh and complete with no rips. Also have new-gen swingarm upgrade with new-gen shock & 17" wheel.

Triple Jim · December 10th, 2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ

I've got shipping quote for $660 if you're interested. I'm afraid I can't take that much time off to ride it out there.

I appreciate that. I passed it along to my daughter and will let you know what she says.

I hope you knew I was joking about the bus fare thing.

DannoXYZ · December 11th, 2020, 09:15 AM

yeah I figured.

Triple Jim · December 11th, 2020, 10:24 AM

She appreciates the offer and didn't reject it, but wants to keep her eyes open for a more local deal for now.

VaFish · December 13th, 2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Oh, I suppose NVA isn't out of the question. Of course it would be nice if it had a new set of BT45s on it, but what do you propose?

Well no one is going to steal it. But my son refuses to park it anywhere near a dumpster.

Triple Jim · December 13th, 2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VaFish

Well no one is going to steal it. But my son refuses to park it anywhere near a dumpster.

I was sort of wondering about the price, mechanical condition, etc..

VaFish · December 16th, 2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I was sort of wondering about the price, mechanical condition, etc..

It's snowing, raining, and sleeting now, so no pictures. I'll have to talk with my son about how much he wants for it.

December 2nd, 2020, 02:33 PM	#1
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Pregen Wanted: Crappy Looking and Good Running I didn't see a "motorycycles wanted" section, so I hope this will do. My daughter is looking for a crummy looking pregen 250 that's in decent running condition. The idea is if it looks bad it might not get stolen from her apartment parking lot. She's in the Raleigh NC area. Please let me know if you have one you want to part with.

December 2nd, 2020, 07:36 PM	#7
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Darn, I'd have a 2002 to sell you for $1000. But shipping out there will add another $500 or so. And it might look too flashy being yellow and all. I can rattle-can it flat black before shipping if you'd like.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

December 10th, 2020, 06:23 PM	#16
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	I've got shipping quote for $660 if you're interested. I'm afraid I can't take that much time off to ride it out there. Actually had seat re-skinned so it's fresh and complete with no rips. Also have new-gen swingarm upgrade with new-gen shock & 17" wheel.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

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DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	I like trains! Went from S.B. to S.F. via train for our honeymoon. Hung out for couple days, then flew to Montreal.

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December 11th, 2020, 10:24 AM	#19
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	She appreciates the offer and didn't reject it, but wants to keep her eyes open for a more local deal for now.