J_Copeland Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) SOLD !!!!!Wife's asking me to sell her bike she rode once.Bought April 09 from a guy in Pittsburgh,I rode it 5 times.Very clean1763 Miles,both tires are in excellent shapeGreat Starter bike.Two small dents in top of gas tank(Previous owner says ex girlfriend let stuff fall on it while it was stored in her garage)More pics are availableI'm in Warren,Oh if you want to come look at it.1,800 O.B.O. Edited March 18, 2010 by J_Copeland SOLD !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Nice bike man. You've REALLY got my interest. I've posted a thread up earlier and had people dukin' out over whether a ninja, katana, or sv650 is best to start on, but, this bike sure does look pretty!Bike ever been down?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 The Ninja 250 is a perfect starter bike,easy to ride and when you get up around 10,000 rpm it rides like a true sport bike.Here are a few more pics.There are a few light scratches on the left mirror and turn signal.(I suspect from a tip over from previous owner.)Absolutely no damage on the fairings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) I really like the bike, but, you're asking price is pretty high, I'd think about it a little more seriously if you could bring the price down a little Edited November 9, 2009 by JaysonL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Actually 1800 bucks isn't all that unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm on a tight budget, and for an '04 250 that's got some scratches from being tipped I'm a little hesitant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 It's a starter bike. You'll be hard pressed to find a starter bike that doesn't have scratches, they get dropped scratches form. Are you looking to show the bike ride, me thinks it's the latter. Start at 1300 and work from there... I'd be willin to bet you'll settle at 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I did some ckecking and there was a recall on the gas tank on this bike that was never done.I'm going to contact Kawi dealer and get the tank replaced.I'm not here to pull punches,I bought the bike and didn't even see the mirror or signal scratches.This bike is Kelly Blue Book at like 2250.So with It's low milage it's worth 1800 for sure.I may go lower.Come check it out and make me an offer.Oh and BTW...I could have replaced the srcatched pieces for cheap and said "It's never been down"Straight up truth is always best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 There is nothing wrong with that price. The 2008 250s were $3,500, the 2009 250s were $4,000 sticker & that's what most people paid for them. I forget what the 2007 and older bikes sticker price was but my point being just like others have told the new kid in other threads starter bikes hold their value. You will be able to ride that bike for a year and if it’s in the same condition sell it for a loss of no more than $300 & if gas prices change possible make money. Let him miss out on a few bikes he should have bought, he will change his opinion with a little experience. It’s a wonderful teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Haha. I appreciate he help and input, but, for a 250 ninja $1800 is just not within my price range. I'm gonna have to say good luck selling it.It's my loss anyway right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have a 2004 250R (same color as this one actually) and $1,800 is exactly what I paid for mine and it has 5,000 miles on it. With that low miles I definitely think its worth that much. That's the thing with the Ninja 250R's, they hold their value REAL well and it is very hard to find a new one for less than MSRP. That was one of the reasons I started on a 250R instead of a bigger bike, because I know when I go to sell it I am not going to lose much if any money on it. They are very fun little bikes too, great to learn on and very forgiving with rider mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the bump Drew.You won't find a nicer starter bike out there for less than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'll give it one bump and then she'll sit till spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 We also have a 2004 Ninja 250. One of the best things it has going for it is the 60+ MPG it gets! I'm not going to say in this thread how much I paid for it though, because it had been down and the front fairings were GONE, and it wouldn't be afair comparison. It only had about 2400 miles on it, was my first bike, and served it's purpose well. In fact, I still like riding it! The only problem it has given me (other than replacing the fairings and mirrors and stuff) is the starter clutch is bad, and it's "interesting" to get it to start! I think the starter problem is from my wife learning how to ride, not knowing how to operate a clutch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Buy mine and your starter problem will go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Buy mine and your starter problem will go away.I wouldn't mind doing that! I have to worry about the 4-wheeled vehicles right now though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I understand......But you know you want it..........LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I understand......But you know you want it..........LOLNot THAT bad! Maybe if it was going for half price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I love the BT-45's on my 500. they kept me upright for 5 trackdays, and the rear has lasted at least 8,000 miles now. The front still looks new (except for the boogers from those 5 trackdays).great street tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 So,my nephew calls me from Fla. and says he wants the bike.I think 1,800 is to cheap.I watched one on ebay with 14,500 miles on it go for 2,025.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 So,my nephew calls me from Fla. and says he wants the bike.I think 1,800 is to cheap.I watched one on ebay with 14,500 miles on it go for 2,025.00How many other offers have you gotten for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauli18 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 didja sell this yet? $1800 is tempting..... remember everyone on any forum anywhere is only slightly smarter than those that just shop on ebay. youll have better luck getting your asking price on ebay than cl or on a motorcycle forum, even though i hate ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 How many other offers have you gotten for it?None,I paid cash for it,so it'll sit if i don't sell it.didja sell this yet? $1800 is tempting..... remember everyone on any forum anywhere is only slightly smarter than those that just shop on ebay. youll have better luck getting your asking price on ebay than cl or on a motorcycle forum, even though i hate ebay.02-23-2010 07:40 PMNope,still up for grabs.I was going to try ebay but there are alot of ppl that don't pay,so screw that.CL was my first move and all I got was stinking SPAM...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Bike has been SOLD !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Bike has been SOLD !!!!Finally! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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