chevysoldier Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) This was my first bike. The guy I sold it to is selling it. Asking $2,000.-2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R-8,600 Miles-Newer BattleAx BT45's have maybe a 1 or 2k on them I'm guessing.-Everything seems to be in decent shape except the paint on the tank. When it was repainted it cracked and he used nail polish to seal it up from rusting underneath.-This bike was wrecked. Someone other than me ran into a wall. I did all the repairs myself and you can hardly notice it, still rides really well. EDIT: Last year I put a new timing chain tensioner on it and adjusted the valves. This week I will be changing the oil, adjusting and lubing the chain and any other minor stuff it may need.View image in gallery View image in gallery Edited April 12, 2010 by chevysoldier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Nobody is interested? Damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 It has only been a day and you're getting impatient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 It has only been a day and you're getting impatient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've been looking to get the Momz to get a 250, so I'll talk to her later tonight and let you know if she realistically is interested in maybe buying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I can speak for the condition of the bike. I test rode it the fall before he bought it. It runs well, and Chevysoldier is particular about taking care of his stuff. He did quite a bit of maintenance work to it while he had it. The current owner (I know him as well) hasn't put many miles on it since he's had it, from what I can tell.These Ninja 250's get awesome fuel mileage, in the 60-70 MPG range, they handle well, have an upright seating position, a good all around beginner bike. I'm still riding mine, and the only real issue I have is that it's not very good for longer freeway rides especially on the interstate where traffic is running 75-80 mph, as the top speed isn't that much higher than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Would he be willing to do a test ride if I let him hold onto a couple hundred....And where is he located?! I still need to talk to the Momz about thinking about it and at least driving out to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Would he be willing to do a test ride if I let him hold onto a couple hundred....And where is he located?! I still need to talk to the Momz about thinking about it and at least driving out to look at it.I'm sure he would be but I'll ask. You do have a permit/endorsement right? The bike is in Johnstown, Ohio. Here's a map, but the address is wrong on it, just on the other side of Harmony Church Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Nobody is interested? Damn...The price is decent, but it's not a screaming deal. With the 08+ body style out, the older 250's took a good hit in resale. If the guy holds out, he'll get his money, but it may take a little while.Looks nice and clean though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 The price is decent, but it's not a screaming deal. With the 08+ body style out, the older 250's took a good hit in resale. If the guy holds out, he'll get his money, but it may take a little while.Looks nice and clean though.I think it;s a little high also, and I told him this so he might come down...don't know for sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Put it up on craigslist.I sold mine thru there and have had alteast 15 more emails since it was sold.GL with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm sure he would be but I'll ask. You do have a permit/endorsement right?Yes I have my endorsement, and what was said before, the price is a little high, especially considered it's had major repairs after what sounds like a fairly serious wreck. I guess I'll just have to see it in person and talk with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Yes I have my endorsement, and what was said before, the price is a little high, especially considered it's had major repairs after what sounds like a fairly serious wreck. I guess I'll just have to see it in person and talk with him.Don't let the wreck scare you off! It was put back together with all OE parts, and everything just bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Don't let the wreck scare you off! It was put back together with all OE parts, and everything just bolted on.Well knowing that definitely helps!I guess it all depends whether I can get the Momz to agree to come out to look at it. If I can get her there and it looks like just as good of a deal as it seems then I'm pretty sure she'll be serious about jumpin on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Price seems pretty reasonable for a 2007 this time of year...maybe a tad high, but not much. I just sold my 2004 Ninja for $1,775 on EBay and I am still getting emails about it from interested people. Those little 250's do hold their resale pretty well for an older style bike, and they are a blast to learn the ropes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Price seems pretty reasonable for a 2007 this time of year...maybe a tad high, but not much. I just sold my 2004 Ninja for $1,775 on EBay and I am still getting emails about it from interested people. Those little 250's do hold their resale pretty well for an older style bike, and they are a blast to learn the ropes on.Not to mention the reliability, and the availability of used parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Bump. $1,900. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Why dont you keep it for the bikerwifey ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 lol, Cuz it isn't mine. And I have more important stuff to use the money for. Plus for selling it for him, I get a small cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 It CAN be yours. More importantly hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Nah, I think you should by it instead. Then you can give it to "your" girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 is this still for sale and would he accept 1775 cash for it? is title in hand? when can I test ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Nah, I think you should by it instead. Then you can give it to "your" girl. I bought my wife a bike, what are you waiting for? Dont you love her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 I bought my wife a bike, what are you waiting for? Dont you love her?I saw a Blast for sale on 60 on the way back home yesterday... She didn't change her mind again did she Todd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 That Yellow Blast has been chained to that pole for a long time for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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