Apparent Bike Scam

Mikey408 · December 8th, 2011, 01:43 PM

to all of you that thought my bike was a scam yesterday when i posted a thing to sell it. screw you all. all i wanted to do was sell my bike. I was told by my friend to try it on here the bike was never downed and yes there are people in this world that buy different color panels and tanks because they simply don't like the ones that were on the bike. so to shut all of you up i went to the damn storage unit today and took the pics that you guys all think would prove that its not a scam. I never post on forums and had no idea that all you guys here are paranoid. there are people that are not trying to screw everyone!

Mikey408 · December 8th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey408

to all of you that thought my bike was a scam yesterday when i posted a thing to sell it. screw you all. all i wanted to do was sell my bike. I was told by my friend to try it on here the bike was never downed and yes there are people in this world that buy different color panels and tanks because they simply don't like the ones that were on the bike. so to shut all of you up i went to the damn storage unit today and took the pics that you guys all think would prove that its not a scam. I never post on forums and had no idea that all you guys here are paranoid. there are people that are not trying to screw everyone!

Trailerboy531 · December 8th, 2011, 01:50 PM

There are people that are not trying to screw everyone - those people are generally us. You can't blame us for being horribly skeptical when you are selling something that is a scam 99% of the time.

That having been said and with these pictures now I can say...

Holy Sh!t he ain't kidding!

good luck with your sale.

Mikey408 · December 8th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

There are people that are not trying to screw everyone - those people are generally us. You can't blame us for being horribly skeptical when you are selling something that is a scam 99% of the time.

That having been said and with these pictures now I can say...

Holy Sh!t he ain't kidding!

good luck with your sale.

thank you. i took offense to a lot of the comments made because i live my life as a stand up guy that believe in karma and i wouldn't screw people over because that only leads to people screwing me.

Nemesis · December 8th, 2011, 01:57 PM

I think this thread is a scam to lead us to believe the sale was not a scam.

I call scam!

Link to original post plz...I'z need entertainment.

HKr1 · December 8th, 2011, 01:58 PM

The for-sale was deleted?

Should have deleted the stupid comments it looks like.

saxnbass · December 8th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey408

screw you all.

so to shut all of you up i went to the damn storage unit today

Very mature.

That being said, you can't blame us for thinking it was a scam. I'm sure if you had been in our shoes, you'd have thought the same thing. But also, that black and white looks nice.

Heed · December 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM

You might want to make your advertisement look less sketchy then. There are no records for your VIN#

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...737875753.html

Quote:

Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at ... Read more

lol at "Read more" looks like you just pasted something right into it.. looks really bad.

rusninja · December 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM

You must really not like green :O

Nemesis · December 8th, 2011, 02:02 PM

I would not have called that thread a scam.

All one had to do is visit the seller.

Mikey408 · December 8th, 2011, 03:10 PM

I understand being skeptical but you guys were brutal a little overboard i think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxnbass

Very mature.

That being said, you can't blame us for thinking it was a scam. I'm sure if you had been in our shoes, you'd have thought the same thing. But also, that black and white looks nice.

Nemesis · December 8th, 2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey408

I understand being skeptical but you guys were brutal a little overboard i think.

Those bastards! How dare they!

There, there...I'm here for you. Want a butt massage?

greg737 · December 8th, 2011, 03:37 PM

I'm liking your black-and-white color scheme. Well executed.

The only element I'm not totally on board with is the white rim tape.

Toly · December 8th, 2011, 03:50 PM

How much is it, anyway?... I might pick one for my grandma

Jiggles · December 8th, 2011, 03:52 PM

Is there no petcock on the green tank?

Mikey408 · December 8th, 2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

How much is it, anyway?... I might pick one for my grandma

For your grandma? My grandma's 90 geeze I wanted 4000

rusninja · December 8th, 2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Those bastards! How dare they!

There, there...I'm here for you. Want a butt massage?

People are cruel to me! can i have one :P jk

massacremasses · December 8th, 2011, 04:47 PM

damn 4k?

dude someone should be picking this up soon.

But yeah man you gotta admit your add seems hella sketch. It seemed like one of those Nigerian adds... seriously. It did. We are all nice here, but we also wanna protect ourselves and our friends. Glad youre a legit and stand up guy but its hard to know that over the internet

Hopefully your sale goes well

Id be interested if I didnt have one already.

Alex · December 8th, 2011, 05:05 PM

If this turns into another for sale thread, it will be deleted as well. There are requirements to sell things on this site, that are widely known. No - it's not kosher for a new poster with 0 posts to miscategorize a thread and try and sell something outside of the marketplace areas.

That said, yes, it does look like there are actual parts. Stick around awhile and post enough to meet the requirements, and if it's still for sale at that point, put it in the right area.

Daves2JZ · December 8th, 2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Is there no petcock on the green tank?

Was placed on the black tank along with the cap

pjed · December 8th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Man...how can you not like green? I'd much rather have kawi green than my plasma blue

alex.s · December 8th, 2011, 06:17 PM

$4000? for a ninja 250 with 4k miles??, bro what are you smoking? i want some. you realize you can buy a brand new ninja for that same price, right?

Malicious Logic · December 8th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Brand new ninja for $4k? Hell, if I could find that deal, I'd grab me a black 2012 with the sexy yellow/gray instead of possibly settling for an older, straight blac one.

Good luck to the OP on the sale if he decides to stick around to meet the requirements and what not. I'd love to buy it but funds aren't up until spring and you're a bit far, lol.

Heed · December 8th, 2011, 08:44 PM

with those extra body farings, you're going to have a really hard time convincing that it has never been dropped.

nobody with a brain is going to buy the story that you just didn't like the color green, whether it's true or not.

and $4K is a ridiculous price

rusninja · December 8th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

with those extra body farings, you're going to have a really hard time convincing that it has never been dropped.

nobody with a brain is going to buy the story that you just didn't like the color green, whether it's true or not.

and $4K is a ridiculous price

The fairings look brand new -___- lol

sopranos · December 9th, 2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

with those extra body farings, you're going to have a really hard time convincing that it has never been dropped.

nobody with a brain is going to buy the story that you just didn't like the color green, whether it's true or not.

and $4K is a ridiculous price

Why would he have a hard time if both sets of fairings are straight? Would you be under the assumption that there is a 3rd set that is damaged somewhere?

Also, while $4K seems a little high, its actually not out of the question for his location. California resale on this bike is much higher than your home town from the research I have done. Add in the extra set of fairings and it might not be that bad of a price. Personally, I think he will get closer to $3500-3800 at best in the off season. But certainly $4K is not "ridiculous" out here.

alex.s · December 9th, 2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sopranos

$4K is not "ridiculous" out here.

yes it is

sopranos · December 9th, 2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

yes it is

Not in the bay area with an extra set of clean fairings. Definitely not. And from what I have researched not throughout So.Cal either. When was the last time you looked at a 2010 with 4K miles in Ca?

I see them everyday for $3500-3800 without an extra set of fairings. $4K is an asking price. Surely not "ridiculous". $4500+ would qualify as ridiculous, IMO.

Granted, I wouldn't give him $4K but I surely don't think its a ridiculous asking price to start with in Ca. You clearly have a different definition of ridiculous than I.

CynicalC · December 9th, 2011, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sopranos

Not in the bay area with an extra set of clean fairings. Definitely not. And from what I have researched not throughout So.Cal either. When was the last time you looked at a 2010 with 4K miles in Ca?

I see them everyday for $3500-3800 without an extra set of fairings. $4K is an asking price. Surely not "ridiculous". $4500+ would qualify as ridiculous, IMO.

Granted, I wouldn't give him $4K but I surely don't think its a ridiculous asking price to start with in Ca. You clearly have a different definition of ridiculous than I.

It's true. For some reason, bikes here hold their value like nowhere else. $4k might be ambitious, but there will be a buyer.

Socal5646 · December 9th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Bikes in Ca do seem to command a higher resale value but considering the time of year....it's a little high! Looking at a zx6r 09' 2k miles for $4.5k now! If I didn't just get this other bike it would already be in my garage (trying to convince the wife as we speak).

HKr1 · December 9th, 2011, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

You might want to make your advertisement look less sketchy then. There are no records for your VIN#
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...737875753.html

lol at "Read more" looks like you just pasted something right into it.. looks really bad.

Kawasaki says its a good vin #

Quote:

Warranty Status
Vin: JKAEXMJ12ADA66489
Your warranty expires on 01/26/2012.
For additional years of worry free riding, you can purchase our Good Times Protection Plan. If purchased today, this extended coverage would cost $308.00 for 12 months, $363.00 for 24 months, $462.00 for 36 months, $572.00 for 48 months.
Information about our Good Times Protection Plan
No outstanding recalls for this unit.

dubojr1 · December 9th, 2011, 07:18 AM

Well that's some cool info there. Where'd you find that at on Kawi's site?

Toly · December 9th, 2011, 07:37 AM

Will pls someone buy it so we can close this thread?

dubojr1 · December 9th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

Will pls someone buy it so we can close this thread?

Are you always this grumpy in the morning?

Coffee time?

massacremasses · December 9th, 2011, 08:05 AM

4k is not a bad price. with what he has and all. I think that he wont get as much but id have to agree its not a bad starting place. Im surprised they are cheaper in socal if thats the case. I see bikes with more millage going for 3.5k all day out here... granted it is winter, so his chances are less but if this was available in the spring. I would bet my left nut this would be gone within a week at very close to his asking price.

The 250s hold their value like CRAZY out here. I am painting mine and doing a bunch of stuff on it and will prolly ask 4k when its time to sell. Am I crazy? na I know how people like to barter and would go down at least $500. and I GUARANTEE you that I will be able to sell it for around 3.5 in the riding season... Perhaps there is just so many more people in Socal selling that it drives the price down. During the riding season up here you are lucky to find any AT 3k this includes pregens and newgens. dudes with pregens still want 3k for their bike with 15000+ miles on it...

Jinx250 · December 9th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey408

there are people that are not trying to screw everyone!

Yeah, but they're outnumbered by the ones who ARE trying to screw everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey408

i took offense to a lot of the comments made because i live my life as a stand up guy that believe in karma and i wouldn't screw people over because that only leads to people screwing me.

If you're going to get offended by what strangers on the internet say you should probably take up yoga, or some other form of relaxation. There are millions upon millions of people on the internet, and it's virtually guaranteed that most of them will not be of the same mind as you.

GL selling your bike.

massacremasses · December 9th, 2011, 09:05 AM

yeah dont ever post anything on 4chan.

alex.s · December 9th, 2011, 12:36 PM

guys, read the actual ad. 4000 WITHOUT the extras for JUST the bike.

saxnbass · December 9th, 2011, 12:39 PM

"Buyer can have both sets of panels for 4200 otherwise let me know when you see them which color you prefer."

sopranos · December 9th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

guys, read the actual ad. 4000 WITHOUT the extras for JUST the bike.

$4K for just the bike is still a common asking price in Ca. He will end up having to take $3500-3800 for just the bike. Its a clean 2010 SE so $4K is not a ridiculous asking price based on others on the market here. Where in the ad does it say "Firm"?

December 8th, 2011, 01:57 PM	#5
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I think this thread is a scam to lead us to believe the sale was not a scam. I call scam! Link to original post plz...I'z need entertainment. __________________________________________________

December 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM	#9
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	You must really not like green :O __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

December 8th, 2011, 02:02 PM	#10
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I would not have called that thread a scam. All one had to do is visit the seller. __________________________________________________

December 8th, 2011, 03:52 PM	#15
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Is there no petcock on the green tank? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 8th, 2011, 04:47 PM	#18
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	damn 4k? dude someone should be picking this up soon. But yeah man you gotta admit your add seems hella sketch. It seemed like one of those Nigerian adds... seriously. It did. We are all nice here, but we also wanna protect ourselves and our friends. Glad youre a legit and stand up guy but its hard to know that over the internet Hopefully your sale goes well Id be interested if I didnt have one already. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

December 8th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#3
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	There are people that are not trying to screw everyone - those people are generally us. You can't blame us for being horribly skeptical when you are selling something that is a scam 99% of the time. That having been said and with these pictures now I can say... Holy Sh!t he ain't kidding! good luck with your sale.

December 8th, 2011, 01:58 PM	#6
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	The for-sale was deleted? Should have deleted the stupid comments it looks like.

December 8th, 2011, 03:37 PM	#13
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I'm liking your black-and-white color scheme. Well executed. The only element I'm not totally on board with is the white rim tape.

December 8th, 2011, 03:50 PM	#14
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	How much is it, anyway?... I might pick one for my grandma

December 8th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	If this turns into another for sale thread, it will be deleted as well. There are requirements to sell things on this site, that are widely known. No - it's not kosher for a new poster with 0 posts to miscategorize a thread and try and sell something outside of the marketplace areas. That said, yes, it does look like there are actual parts. Stick around awhile and post enough to meet the requirements, and if it's still for sale at that point, put it in the right area. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 8th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#21
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Man...how can you not like green? I'd much rather have kawi green than my plasma blue

December 8th, 2011, 06:17 PM	#22
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	$4000? for a ninja 250 with 4k miles??, bro what are you smoking? i want some. you realize you can buy a brand new ninja for that same price, right? __________________________________________________

December 8th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#23
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Brand new ninja for $4k? Hell, if I could find that deal, I'd grab me a black 2012 with the sexy yellow/gray instead of possibly settling for an older, straight blac one. Good luck to the OP on the sale if he decides to stick around to meet the requirements and what not. I'd love to buy it but funds aren't up until spring and you're a bit far, lol.

December 8th, 2011, 08:44 PM	#24
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	with those extra body farings, you're going to have a really hard time convincing that it has never been dropped. nobody with a brain is going to buy the story that you just didn't like the color green, whether it's true or not. and $4K is a ridiculous price __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 9th, 2011, 05:45 AM	#30
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	Bikes in Ca do seem to command a higher resale value but considering the time of year....it's a little high! Looking at a zx6r 09' 2k miles for $4.5k now! If I didn't just get this other bike it would already be in my garage (trying to convince the wife as we speak).

December 9th, 2011, 07:18 AM	#32
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Well that's some cool info there. Where'd you find that at on Kawi's site? __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

December 9th, 2011, 07:37 AM	#33
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Will pls someone buy it so we can close this thread?

December 9th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#35
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	4k is not a bad price. with what he has and all. I think that he wont get as much but id have to agree its not a bad starting place. Im surprised they are cheaper in socal if thats the case. I see bikes with more millage going for 3.5k all day out here... granted it is winter, so his chances are less but if this was available in the spring. I would bet my left nut this would be gone within a week at very close to his asking price. The 250s hold their value like CRAZY out here. I am painting mine and doing a bunch of stuff on it and will prolly ask 4k when its time to sell. Am I crazy? na I know how people like to barter and would go down at least $500. and I GUARANTEE you that I will be able to sell it for around 3.5 in the riding season... Perhaps there is just so many more people in Socal selling that it drives the price down. During the riding season up here you are lucky to find any AT 3k this includes pregens and newgens. dudes with pregens still want 3k for their bike with 15000+ miles on it... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

December 9th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#37
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	yeah dont ever post anything on 4chan. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

December 9th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#38
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	guys, read the actual ad. 4000 WITHOUT the extras for JUST the bike. __________________________________________________

December 9th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#39
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	"Buyer can have both sets of panels for 4200 otherwise let me know when you see them which color you prefer."

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