buildit Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I was looking at CL and saw this. Somewhere there was someone asking about an inexpensive starter bike. Don't know this guy or true condition of the bike but sounds like something worth checking out if you're looking.http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1257653641.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Been looking, that's a bit much for one, even with the low miles (IMHO.) If ya watch, they pop up for under 1500 in nearly new condition from time to time. Methinks $2000 - 2200 is about the tops for a 2007, even with the low miles.There was a 1996 (I think?) for $800, just over 5k miles, for $800 over the weekend. With the Ninja 250, age isn't much of an issue, since parts are relatively cheap (except upper fairings) and they interchange for so many years.With all that said, if I had the cash in hand, I would offer the guy $2000 or so for it myself, for the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 That's a great bike. Very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 yeah gotta get the old lady turned on to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Pocket change. I want one just because they look like they are fun to thrash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels>4 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Teehee.... "dropped once" + For Sale = Scared of bike. Low ball him on the price and gift it to the wifey... or just keep it yourself since like Recon said, it looks like it would be fun as hell to trash that bitch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Pocket change. I want one just because they look like they are fun to thrash.They ARE fun to thrash, and save gas! 60-70+ MPG depending on how you ride. I have just seen better deals on them than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Not fun to thrash until you get rid of the stock rubber! Trust me, once it's so far onto it's side there's not much shoulder on that tire!Otherwise I'd say no more than $2000 for that.Oh and yes, upper fairings are expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Not fun to thrash until you get rid of the stock rubber! Trust me, once it's so far onto it's side there's not much shoulder on that tire!Otherwise I'd say no more than $2000 for that.Oh and yes, upper fairings are expensiveCan't argue the tire issue! The stock tires leave a LOT to be desired, which can be filled by putting on a set of the Bridgestone Battlax BT45's. I have them now, and the difference from stock makes it feel like a different bike. This is something I reccomend to anyone buying a Ninja 250, get rid of the stock rubber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 This is something I reccomend to anyone buying a Ninja 250, get rid of the stock rubber!Before it throws you off an exit ramp. True story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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