1999 250 project/beater bike...

LittleRedNinjette · February 10th, 2016, 11:33 AM

Maybe...

Thinking about picking this up.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcd/5440787386.html

May be fun to fix her up and ride. Not 100% happy with the Sporty so this may be a good in between bike till decide on what i want next. I figure i'll get her running and sell the sporty. Then i can start looking for the next.

What you guys think?

csmith12 · February 10th, 2016, 11:43 AM

Looks like a decent deal.

taz · February 10th, 2016, 11:50 AM

looks good. Id by it if it was close to me.

LittleRedNinjette · February 10th, 2016, 12:34 PM

The more i think about it the more i like it.

I don't think i'll need to but anyone lower a pregen?

Roark · February 10th, 2016, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

The more i think about it the more i like it.

I don't think i'll need to but anyone lower a pregen?

Only thing about lowering a pregen is the rear shock is so soft, you'll liekly bottom it out often without replacing it with a newgen or ex500 shock

LittleRedNinjette · February 10th, 2016, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roark

Only thing about lowering a pregen is the rear shock is so soft, you'll liekly bottom it out often without replacing it with a newgen or ex500 shock

I don't want to if i can avoid it. But my other half wants to know if its posible.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 12:52 PM

It's possible. You can do it with different dogbones, AKA lowering links.

However, shock replacement with different unit is pretty much a must.

LittleRedNinjette · February 10th, 2016, 01:23 PM

That's what i figured.

But if the shock is that soft i realy should be ok once i sit on it with a 29.3" seat.

Sarge1992 · February 10th, 2016, 05:01 PM

Things is my bikes clone, but yea that thing sounds like a great deal. That lower fairing can be had on ebay for $60 or so, handle probably cheaper.

LittleRedNinjette · February 10th, 2016, 06:15 PM

Crap, may not pan out. My boyfriend went and looked at it and it need a lot of work...

Needs.... tires, rear rim is corroded, carbs (they are off and apart), tank needs good cleaning or replacing, front fork seals, levers, lower fairing, prob chain too and probably a battery.

choneofakind · February 10th, 2016, 07:09 PM

NBD. do ittttt.

Definitely my favorite year/color

LittleRedNinjette · February 11th, 2016, 05:13 AM

I'm just worried i'll have to put a lot of $$ into it to get it running and it won't be worth it... Not so worried about looks. I can always wait for plastics to pop up.

SLOWn60 · February 11th, 2016, 05:34 AM

It's at a motorcycle shop and they won't put the carbs on and sell it running? Sounds like they're trying to dump a problem on two wheels and hoping someone will bite.
I think you should run! Unless you're good with a wrench and get it for $100 and assume it's for parts. If you get it running for cheap: that's a bonus.
My 2 cents

LittleRedNinjette · February 11th, 2016, 06:09 AM

My other half is a very good mechanic so it's not the work that worries me.
Its is it worth the parts and time to repair.

I'm guessing i can find a running one someplace relatively cheap... IDK.

jkv45 · February 11th, 2016, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Crap, may not pan out. My boyfriend went and looked at it and it need a lot of work...

Needs.... tires, rear rim is corroded, carbs (they are off and apart), tank needs good cleaning or replacing, front fork seals, levers, lower fairing, prob chain too and probably a battery.

We picked-up a $150 running Ninja that seemed like a good deal, but by the time you put a set of tires on it, new chain, battery, and a few other parts you are instantly around $500. Then there's the Title and Registration costs. In our case, tripling the purchase price it didn't change the overall look much - it still looked like a beater.

I think next time we will pass on the cheap-o projects and stick to something that has more value when "fixed".

In your case, the finished bike should be worth a bit more than you put into it, but you are smart to be cautious.

crazymadbastard · February 11th, 2016, 05:55 PM

they know what they got, offer $200, if it was that easy they would fix it and flip it. In your case you can put another $3-400 into it and enjoy for a year and
perhaps break even.

LittleRedNinjette · February 11th, 2016, 06:59 PM

They won't budge. Said if they can't get 500 they'll fix it themselves to sell.

I'm keeping an eye out for another pregen but I'll watch this one and see if they move.

greenaero · February 12th, 2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Crap, may not pan out. My boyfriend went and looked at it and it need a lot of work...

Needs.... tires, rear rim is corroded, carbs (they are off and apart), tank needs good cleaning or replacing, front fork seals, levers, lower fairing, prob chain too and probably a battery.

It's good he checked it out, I agree it's kinda fishy that a moto shop wouldn't just get it running and sell it for more unless there are other hidden problems( motor issues, alternator, tweaked frame, etc. ). For me if it's not running so that I can completely check it out it's just a parts bike.

VaFish · February 12th, 2016, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

The more i think about it the more i like it.

I don't think i'll need to but anyone lower a pregen?

Yes,

Put a lowering link in my daughters pregen. She really likes it, and despite what people say about it ruining the handling, while it feels different than my ninjette I don't think it handles badly.

February 10th, 2016, 11:33 AM	#1
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February 10th, 2016, 11:43 AM	#2
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February 10th, 2016, 12:34 PM	#4
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	The more i think about it the more i like it. I don't think i'll need to but anyone lower a pregen? __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 10th, 2016, 12:52 PM	#7
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	It's possible. You can do it with different dogbones, AKA lowering links. However, shock replacement with different unit is pretty much a must. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

February 10th, 2016, 01:23 PM	#8
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	That's what i figured. But if the shock is that soft i realy should be ok once i sit on it with a 29.3" seat. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 10th, 2016, 11:50 AM	#3
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	looks good. Id by it if it was close to me.

February 10th, 2016, 05:01 PM	#9
Sarge1992 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Tampa, FL Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Posts: 67	Things is my bikes clone, but yea that thing sounds like a great deal. That lower fairing can be had on ebay for $60 or so, handle probably cheaper.

February 10th, 2016, 06:15 PM	#10
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Crap, may not pan out. My boyfriend went and looked at it and it need a lot of work... Needs.... tires, rear rim is corroded, carbs (they are off and apart), tank needs good cleaning or replacing, front fork seals, levers, lower fairing, prob chain too and probably a battery. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 10th, 2016, 07:09 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	NBD. do ittttt. Definitely my favorite year/color

February 11th, 2016, 05:13 AM	#12
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I'm just worried i'll have to put a lot of $$ into it to get it running and it won't be worth it... Not so worried about looks. I can always wait for plastics to pop up. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 11th, 2016, 05:34 AM	#13
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	It's at a motorcycle shop and they won't put the carbs on and sell it running? Sounds like they're trying to dump a problem on two wheels and hoping someone will bite. I think you should run! Unless you're good with a wrench and get it for $100 and assume it's for parts. If you get it running for cheap: that's a bonus. My 2 cents __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

February 11th, 2016, 06:09 AM	#14
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	My other half is a very good mechanic so it's not the work that worries me. Its is it worth the parts and time to repair. I'm guessing i can find a running one someplace relatively cheap... IDK. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 11th, 2016, 05:55 PM	#16
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	they know what they got, offer $200, if it was that easy they would fix it and flip it. In your case you can put another $3-400 into it and enjoy for a year and perhaps break even. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

February 11th, 2016, 06:59 PM	#17
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	They won't budge. Said if they can't get 500 they'll fix it themselves to sell. I'm keeping an eye out for another pregen but I'll watch this one and see if they move. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

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