07 Ninja 250 for $2500?

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RockThis52

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Since I'm just beginning to ride, I don't have any friends with bikes yet and so can't ask for any advice. Basically saw a ninja 250 online for 2500. The seller has it listed at 12000 km but mentions in the description 12000 miles. So I emailed and I am waiting for a response. Seller also claims that it was well taken care of, but then again who's going to admit that they treated their bike like crap so a look at the bike will have to decide that. The pluses for me is that the seller is located really close to me so moving the bike won't be a problem, given it will fit in a minivan. Otherwise let me know what you guys think, any opinion is welcome, rather be harsh and avoid a bad deal. And if I posted this in the wrong section, whoops, new to all this.

PS According to the seller, the bikes spark plugs were changed last week, as well chain lube and a carb tuneup.
 
This certainly could be a good deal, be sure to thoroughly check all bearings, brakes, tires, etc. $2500 is only a good price if you don't have to dump another $1500 into it. Find out when the valves were last checked/adjusted. If it's in good shape, jump on it. I'd offer $2000 and go from there...
 
if you can afford the insurance, I saw a 04 Ninja 500 for about the same price...
 
Iceman said:
This certainly could be a good deal, be sure to thoroughly check all bearings, brakes, tires, etc. $2500 is only a good price if you don't have to dump another $1500 into it. Find out when the valves were last checked/adjusted. If it's in good shape, jump on it. I'd offer $2000 and go from there...
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Cool sounds good. Hopefully the bike is in good shape. I had a person in my MSF class who bought a ninja 250 for 1600, so I was just wondering. I thought 1600 was really low.
 
LoneRonin said:
if you can afford the insurance, I saw a 04 Ninja 500 for about the same price...
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Yeah I can afford the insurance, not that I'll even start to insure myself this riding season. I just figured if I found a good deal on a bike, I'd jump on it because I know the starter bikes sell fast.
 
RockThis52 said:
Since I'm just beginning to ride, I don't have any friends with bikes yet and so can't ask for any advice. Basically saw a ninja 250 online for 2500. The seller has it listed at 12000 km but mentions in the description 12000 miles. So I emailed and I am waiting for a response. Seller also claims that it was well taken care of, but then again who's going to admit that they treated their bike like crap so a look at the bike will have to decide that. The pluses for me is that the seller is located really close to me so moving the bike won't be a problem, given it will fit in a minivan. Otherwise let me know what you guys think, any opinion is welcome, rather be harsh and avoid a bad deal. And if I posted this in the wrong section, whoops, new to all this.

PS According to the seller, the bikes spark plugs were changed last week, as well chain lube and a carb tuneup.
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HEYYYY RockThis52!!!!! Personally, I wouldnt purchase a 250 ninja that is before 2008. (that is when they redesigned it).
The 2007 is the old ninja - it still has the old technology, and the bucket seat, and single headlight. Blahhhhhhh!! It would be harder to re-sell in the future too - because people would prefer the newer redesigned model.
Look for 2008 or newer if you can afford it!! In the long run, it would be the smarter purchase with better return!!!!!
 
General G said:
HEYYYY RockThis52!!!!! Personally, I wouldnt purchase a 250 ninja that is before 2008. (that is when they redesigned it).
The 2007 is the old ninja - it still has the old technology, and the bucket seat, and single headlight. Blahhhhhhh!! It would be harder to re-sell in the future too - because people would prefer the newer redesigned model.
Look for 2008 or newer if you can afford it!! In the long run, it would be the smarter purchase with better return!!!!!
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I personally like my pre-gen 250, but that's because I'm super short and the pre-gens compared to the 2008+ are just that little bit shorter so I didn't have to get it lowered. But hey, 99.9% of people don't have that problem.
 
Sora said:
I personally like my pre-gen 250, but that's because I'm super short and the pre-gens compared to the 2008+ are just that little bit shorter so I didn't have to get it lowered. But hey, 99.9% of people don't have that problem.
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haha..well its only basically an inch of seat height difference (29.3 vs. 30.5)..

hey Sora you know if you put both feet down at stops it makes the bike seat height HIGHER also - rather than being in the proper position at stops (right foot on rear brake and left foot down with bike slightly leaned to left) which actually lowers the bikes height - (besides all the other good things it does)
 
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General G said:
haha..well its only basically an inch of seat height difference (29.3 vs. 30.5)..

hey Sora you know if you put both feet down at stops it makes the bike seat height HIGHER also - rather than being in the proper position at stops (right foot on rear brake and left foot down with bike slightly leaned to left) which actually lowers the bikes height - (besides all the other good things it does)
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And that makes all the difference when my inseam is only 27". To get both feet touching the ground I'd look like a ballerina on pointe, never mind putting both feet down, lol. I still get a very solid stance on one foot, no worries of tipping over (yet, anyway).
 
Sora said:
And that makes all the difference when my inseam is only 27". To get both feet touching the ground I'd look like a ballerina on pointe, never mind putting both feet down, lol. I still get a very solid stance on one foot, no worries of tipping over (yet, anyway).
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Sorry not sure if there was a miscommunication?? Sora- I am HAPPY TO HEAR you ONLY put your left food down!!! You Rock it!!!! (I was saying NOT to put both feet down) Having ONE foot down (left) is SOLID!!!
 
The pre 08 models are still quite popular, they are lighter and more comfortable. There will be no problem re-selling later, all beginner bikes sell. At the asking price, you can get most/all of your money back. Have you seen what people are asking for their 08 and up models? Try getting that back in a year or two. Shop around, summer is almost over and the prices will be dropping. Good luck in your search.
 
Iceman said:
The pre 08 models are still quite popular, they are lighter and more comfortable. There will be no problem re-selling later, all beginner bikes sell. At the asking price, you can get most/all of your money back. Have you seen what people are asking for their 08 and up models? Try getting that back in a year or two. Shop around, summer is almost over and the prices will be dropping. Good luck in your search.
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Exactly, I wasn't planning on keeping the bike longer than 2 years.I would probably add a fraction of the kilometres currently on it. And that was my take on it too, considering that the riding season is almost over, people will down their prices hoping to get a quick sell, anyway I'm going to check out the bike today, if I like it, great, if not, I can walk away, I didn't sign any contracts LOL.
 
mimico_polak said:
There's a 2010 for sale at a dealer here...$2700....http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Green-W0QQAdIdZ515986958 I'm sure they have some dealer fees which would increase that price but it could be worth a shot.
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Well the $ isn't the biggest issue for me to be quite honest, (not now at least LOL). I can afford a new one, but I was told that a dealer won't sell without proof of insurance and I am not planning on buying insurance till next riding season. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
RockThis52 said:
Well the $ isn't the biggest issue for me to be quite honest, (not now at least LOL). I can afford a new one, but I was told that a dealer won't sell without proof of insurance and I am not planning on buying insurance till next riding season. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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If money isn't a big issue for you, maybe try buying one early next year? If you don't get insurance now, I think you won't be able to register it now either. Which means you'd have to haul it to a mechanic next year and get it safetied before you can register it under your name and plate it.

I don't know too much about this part, maybe someone who knows better can chime in. Just wanted to raise the issue.
 
Sora said:
If money isn't a big issue for you, maybe try buying one early next year? If you don't get insurance now, I think you won't be able to register it now either. Which means you'd have to haul it to a mechanic next year and get it safetied before you can register it under your name and plate it.

I don't know too much about this part, maybe someone who knows better can chime in. Just wanted to raise the issue.
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I didn't think of all that. How much does it typically cost to get it safetied?
 
RockThis52 said:
I didn't think of all that. How much does it typically cost to get it safetied?
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It should be pretty cheap, <100. The bigger trouble would be hauling it back and forth as you can't ride it until it's registered and plated, and you can't do that until you get a safety (which only lasts 36 days). I believe people have mentioned that it's possible to get a temporary plate for this purpose, so if you have time go through some of the other threads in this section as there's also lots of other questions people have asked that may help you out. I'm pretty new to biking myself so I'm just going off what I've read here.

:) good luck!
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