April 26th, 2012, 12:14 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SE) Posts: 9
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To buy or not to buy: Advice please!
Hello all,
I'm looking at a 2003 ninja ex250 with 10k miles and he's second owner. Starts up in about 5 seconds idled w/o choke in ~5 minutes. Dropped it on both sides and ran into a car at ~15 mph. Has not ridden it in 2-3 months. Started it up on occasion. Oil change 5 months ago. He is asking $1200. Mechanically: Flat rear tire, loose chain, forks appeared straight, barely anything left on the rear brake pad, new battery, steering seems to turn fine Cosmetically: fairings are good, broken turn signals, slightly dented exhaust on one side, maybe a mm of the edge of the clutch lever chipped, cracked windscreen. He ran through the gears.. but if I go back I would probably ask to do it. What do you think? Thank you, Steve. |
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April 26th, 2012, 12:19 AM | #2 |
2012 Ninja 250R Green
Name: Ryan
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Green Posts: 76
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Depends how tight you are on cash and if you want a "project bike" or if you just want something to ride.
If you are tight on cash and want something to work on, I'd say go for it. |
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April 26th, 2012, 12:34 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Gabriela
Location: Battle Ground W.A
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140
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if you're trying to save money you may not save THAT much. You might have to buy a new set of tires and whatever else it needs. It seems like a decent price if you're willing to put in the work though, I'd still try to get a bit lower.
I see you're from Oregon. There is a bike in milwaukie 05 For $1700 looks good from the pictures. |
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April 26th, 2012, 12:38 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SE) Posts: 9
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Thanks for the reply. I just wouldn't want to run into any bigger problems where the cost would be approaching a well-maintained bike. I'll sleep on this one and see how I feel about it tomorrow.
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April 26th, 2012, 01:11 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SE) Posts: 9
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I could most likely get it for 1000. I checked the one in milwaukie and it was previously wrecked. :/
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April 26th, 2012, 05:13 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Eric
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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This guy has crashed 3 times, crap maintenance and who knows what else.
Hell I would say $500 to $750 max.. I sold my barely wrecked 04, broken left rearset and some minor scratches, w 12k miles for $900. |
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April 26th, 2012, 07:27 AM | #7 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
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$1200 sounds way too high. A buddy of mine is selling his in running condition for $500. Seems like you can get a decent one for around $1500-$1700. At least where I live.
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April 26th, 2012, 11:14 AM | #8 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SE) Posts: 9
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I see, thanks for the responses. 03 to 06's are on craigslist (portland) for 2200-2600 but who knows if theyre selling. I just feel tempted because maybe all it needs is some carb cleaning, an oil change and some new gas.
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April 26th, 2012, 11:20 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Charlie
Location: Wylie, TX
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My biggest concern with this bike is having run headlong into a (parked?) car. The forks may look ok, but what about the frame & steering head? 15mph is nothing to sneeze at when you hit something that brings you to an immediate stop.
Between the 3 drops and lax maintenance, I'm afraid it may be a budget-buster just getting this bike in decent shape to be reliable & safe. |
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April 26th, 2012, 12:30 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Gabriela
Location: Battle Ground W.A
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140
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How much are you willing to spend? I like browsing on Craig's so I'll keep my eyes open for a good deal.
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April 26th, 2012, 12:47 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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In tn they are about 1000-1700 for a good 03-07 pre-gen.
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April 26th, 2012, 01:39 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
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Dang, I may just pass on that one. I'm looking to spend up to $2000 right now.
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April 26th, 2012, 01:42 PM | #14 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Dan
Location: Perryopolis, PA
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i would offer$600 in he dont take pass on it too many ?s
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April 26th, 2012, 02:50 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Gabriela
Location: Battle Ground W.A
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140
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$2000 is probably good. Also check with kbb values, it should give you a pretty good idea of what a good bike should cost (although everyone feels that their bike is worth more).also if you don't mind traveling a bit, Seattle seems to always have some decent prices. I don't know where you are in oregon so I don't know if that'd be too far for you.
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April 27th, 2012, 07:51 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Steve
Location: Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SE) Posts: 9
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http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/2981747241.html
What do you guys think? I just feel like when I'm getting up to this much money, I'd rather just wait till I have enough saved up to get a newer gen |
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