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mstram

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Greetings all,

I am interested in buying :

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It's in Puslinch.

I'll pay you to inspect it.

I don't have a vehicle, so I'll pay you to drive me there too.

I just sent him a message to confirm it's still available.

Heh, should be, he just posted the add ~10 hrs ago.

Mike
 
Price on the first one is hilarious. Seller is on crack. "Tires like new" probably mean they are the original tires from 11 years ago and they belong in the garbage. I wouldn't even bother looking at that bike.

Second one has gone down (that's why they replaced levers and lights). Something seems off around the seat. Not sure if the seat wasn't on properly for pics or if the subframe is bent. It's had tires at some point but I would get pics of date code before going to look. At this price point, needing tires is no bueno as they will be 25% of the price.
 
GreyGhost said:
Price on the first one is hilarious. Seller is on crack. "Tires like new" probably mean they are the original tires from 11 years ago and they belong in the garbage. I wouldn't even bother looking at that bike.

Second one has gone down (that's why they replaced levers and lights). Something seems off around the seat. Not sure if the seat wasn't on properly for pics or if the subframe is bent. It's had tires at some point but I would get pics of date code before going to look. At this price point, needing tires is no bueno as they will be 25% of the price.
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I have no idea.

What's a fair price for a 2012 cbr125 ?

And for the 2008 ?

Mike
 
mstram said:
I have no idea.

What's a fair price for a 2012 cbr125 ?

And for the 2008 ?

Mike
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IIRC new 2012's were ~$2000. Adding a decade and requiring at least $500 in maintenance to be safe for the street shouldn't increase the price. The years don't matter. CBR125 is banging into the price floor for a bike that works. At this point, I'd be surprised if you could find any bike ready for the road for much less than $2500 (but I could be wrong). I suspect there is at most a minimal price difference to the 250's and maybe 300's.
 
Seems like all honda sellers are on crack ?

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Kijji maybe not the best place I should be looking ?

I want to get a 125-300 ... any model 2000- present.

Any dealers out there ?

May end up buying new.
 
mstram said:
Seems like all honda sellers are on crack ?

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Kijji maybe not the best place I should be looking ?

I want to get a 125-300 ... any model 2000- present.

Any dealers out there ?

May end up buying new.
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Most of them, yes. Very few sellers either know or care that their old low mileage tires are garbage. They price as if bike is completely ready to ride.
 
For the price of the 125s you posted I would try and shop for a 250-300cc model instead. It's considerably better in every way to ride the bike, and insurance difference is minimal.

For a ~2008 I wouldn't pay more than 1500-1800
For a ~2010 I wouldn't go more than 2500-3000

The newer generation is MUCH better as it shares the body of the 250/300 when it increased in size, and is much more stable, with better everything. The 250 is also available with ABS as an option.

I had my 2008 125 for 4 months, and I had my 250 for 4 years and 27,000kms before I moved up.
 

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I wouldn't go more than $1500 on a CBR125. Most will have a ding or scratch, but for the most part they are dependable and tough little bikes.

The one listed above has 9,000KM on the clock and IMHO is properly priced. It should sell quickly.

As for size, Ninja 250s are one of the best starter 'sport style' bikes, Suzuki GS250s.

Standards: Suzuki VanVan, CB300

The easiest to learn on are the small cruisers - 250 Virago, Marauder, Rebel.

Small enduros Yamaha XT250, Suzuki DR200, Honda CRF 300

The only beginner bikes I'd stay away from are Hyosungs.
 
GreyGhost said:
Price on the first one is hilarious. Seller is on crack. "Tires like new" probably mean they are the original tires from 11 years ago and they belong in the garbage. I wouldn't even bother looking at that bike.
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I just got a message from the guy.

I asked him to send me the VIN.

He said he would "rather show the vin in person"

What you guys make of that ?

**** I just replied that if he doesn't send the VIN, I'm not interested.

Given what you've been saying, and a bit of "duh" on the $3500 for a 10 yr old bike ..... I'm not interested anyway.

.... I'll revise my reply and tell him his price is crazy and see what he says **

** I think this is my week for running into crazy people.

I will post a couple of honest-to-god crazy-people experiences I have had

Teaser : Guy living in a Tim Hortons wants to buy my condo

Mike
 
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The first ($3500)) bike *does* LOOK good, maybe it's still worth ..... $2,000 ?

I'll make him a condit offer.

Mike
 
mstram said:
The first ($3500)) bike *does* LOOK good, maybe it's still worth ..... $2,000 ?

I'll make him a condit offer.

Mike
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2000+tires (and maybe more) is a lot for a 125 imo. Unless it was already certified, I doubt I could bring myself to pay more than 1500 for a 125. 2000 certified including rubber less than a year old wouldn't be awful. Don't worry what they look like. It is a cheap starter bike. They tip over and get scars.
 
I sent him :

"Would you consider $2,000 ?"

Send me a video of you starting the bike up and riding it around

Mike
 
Many sellers are delusional, they figure they are doing YOU a flavor by selling their questionable motorcycle at almost full price.
I'd also consider going to a few dealerships, they get all kind of things traded in and you may find some new (used) options.
 
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its a sellers market right now, if your budget is 2000 I suggest you wait until September/October you will find lots of 125s for that price
 
Keep looking around. Lots of bikes for sale and as the season progresses, people get more motivated to sell.

I would advise against buying new. You take all the depreciation. Buying used, you will pretty much be able to sell it for the same price when the time comes.
 
Lots of good advice above from members particularly regarding getting a decent/ fair price range of a 125cc to 300cc bike in good running.
condition. Getting safety is a big concern and hassle, so try to get seller to include in the final agreed price. Ask for more photos, ask if the seller is the original owner. Do you homework on the bike ie. does the fairing match the year of production, did Honda make a 300cc in 2012? etc.
Btw since you are buying it's a buyers market and don't buy new!
 
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