Need some opinions...
I just found this listed on craigslist:
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I think your gay... oh... not the opinion your looking for? :idk:
it might be worth it... but check the bike out... it may need new tires, and I'd be leary of anyone discribing a 250 as running "real fast" :2cents: |
Yeah thanks for being an ass to a legit post.
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On the surface, it appears the owner knows squat about bikes. I would be weary of it. What was the stated mileage? Also, $170 is most likely for a valve adjustment, not a full valve "job".
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first off yeah this guy sounds like an idiot... if he's talking about a ninja 250 going REAL fast :lol:... also the valve adjustment could be an easy fix, and you should do it yourself (170 is a huge ripoff).
1200... idk say you have 1000 cash and see where it goes. but be cautious on this one, doesnt seem like the best deal considering you could probably find a clean one for around 1500 :idk: |
found one for $1700 but if i could get this one for $1200 and it be good then Id do that. I emailed him but he hasnt got back yet. But yeah Im being really cautious right now. and for those wondering, I was scheduled to get a 250 TODAY but something came up so I have to look for one on my own now.
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even if it wasn't a joke... someone on the internet called ya a name... so what :idk: |
Me, personally....I'd go find another bike. You dont't say how much milage, but those Ninja twofiddys were built with the idea of no maintenance. I doubt it just needs it's valves adjusted....if it's running so crappy that it's noticable, it likely has other issues. Do you want to ride...or work on bikes? At the price he's asking, I'm betteing you are looking at a whole lot more than a valve adjustment. This is all without seeing the bike....so take it for what it's worth.
Me, if I were a beginner, I'd find something I could ride first. |
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the man has spoken... make it so |
EBBS IS A FLAMING NUTMUNCHER.
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even if u can get it for 1200 you'll prolly spend the difference getting it rideable. |
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I just got an email back from another guy that had one posted and apparently its the same bike I looked at about a week ago at a local dealer. I was told that it was sold but I guess not, and he dropped the price too! Maybe I can get it this time.
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what about a new 250?
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really... I'd hold off and wait. as OTB said... it sounds like it may need more work than just a valve adjustment. I'd hate to see you spend your money that's already tight on a bike that's gonna cost you more in the end because of repairs.
it's your money though... all I can say is Don't get wrapped up in THIS bike... there are thousands of them out there if you pass on this one. never fall in love with a bike or any vehicle for that matter... till you've already purchased it... it'll save ya some heartache |
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ok... cause if it was just the lip I can understand... but if it was bent side to side... I'd think that amount of force would also tweak the forks as well as possibly the frame... :idk: but I don't know much when it comes to that... just a guess
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Any idea how to check a frames straightness? Im guessing as long as it doesnt affect riding it will be okay. I had one of my friends come with me the first time and he said it looked fine. I want to be sure tho.
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You can find much better deals than that with a Ninja 250.
Which have you considered other bikes? I got a 1994 Yamaha SecaII that had an Air Cooled 600cc I-4 with about 60hp. It was my 1st bike then become the 1st bike of two more people. Both of whom have wrecked it and the bike is still going strong. I paid $1500 for it with that being a little much. I've seen them for cheaper but at that time I had no choice but that bike since I couldn't get financed. And even though it was a 600cc it wasn't that fast. For about an 1/8th or so it ran with a stock 350z(Non-Nismo) and then the 350z would walk away from it. Did great highway and got 70mpg highway and 50mpg if you ran hard everywhere you went. Here is video from my 1st month of riding(I know you love the gear) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1VCVN4UZ30 Good luck with your search. |
not I... but I'm sure someone can chime in and tell ya
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Another option would be to start charging for blowjobs...
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Run run run from this bike. You don't want these problems.
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Im going to go look at another one instead. Hopefully I will be able to get this one. Wish me luck! :rockwoot:
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Good luck
I just sold a very clean 06 250 for $2000. Use that as referance. |
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I bought a 2001 with 8000-miles and some cracked plastics for $1000. The bike ran sweet and makes some badass sounds with the Yoshimura 2-in-1 exhaust that came with it.
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I would say hold off. My bro.... ebbs15 gave me that advise when I thought I had found a couple of bikes that were comparable with what your looking at. I decided to wait and found a newer one with a lot less miles, and nothing wrong with it. It’s my first bike and it’s a '03 Ninja 250 I paid $1500 for it. And it had less then 12k on it.
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You could trick your parents and get a DRZ400. Make them think it's a dirtbike until they see you laying Blackies in the twisties. Good luck with the hunt. |
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Dude Upshift you just need to go get that brand new 2007 up at Griffiths Kawasaki... its brand new with a 2yr warranty for 2600 or 2700... cant get much better come on... stop looking at the broke, possibly framebent, needing engine work bikes... besides your mom would feel better if you had one that looked good and didnt look like it was going to fall apart...shes not going to like it and never let you ride it if it looks like crap...
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Its official. As far as Im concerned this bike is mine. Unless something comes up... 2006 Ninja250 8000 miles for $1650 :rockwoot:
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so wtf happened...
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Credit issues? Don't feel bad, I had to have a cosigner when I bought my first bike and I really didnt even need a loan, could of bought it straight up with cash. The way our credit system works is fucked up.
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Just save money, you put your mind to it and stop doing certain things that cost money and put that money to the side and just make sacrifices, you can get that bike with straight up cash.
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Thats too bad man. Just save those pennies. It'll happen.
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But good luck on the hunt. I'll keep my eye out for some street bikes. (What was your budget and would you be open to more than a 250). Oh. Another buddy of mine almost picked up a 2006 GSXR1000 for $2000. It was a totaled bike but was only totaled because of the fairing damage. Frame, rims, forks, engine, etc were perfect. I can see if it's still available for you. Just kidding. I think it was one of those friend's friend's knew a friend type deal. |
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I know of a beautiful 1992 GSXR 750 that can be had for cheap.
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dude... pink or not... that's a bad ass bike...
marko is what makes it gay |
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Uh...right now it is. That can be easily changed. Quote:
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750 may be a little too much for me. Plus ur like 2000 miles away :lol:
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I got my 06 600 for 4000$ with 3k miles with some minor fairing damage, and a free jacket with minor matching damage on the arm. Seller even gave me most of the new oem parts to fix the bike. The kid that owned it laid it down in a gas station parking lot and then got scared of it. If this deal hadn't popped up, I doubt I would have gotten into bikes in the next 3 years with me moving into a heavy traffic city with 0 space to practice. |
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