Need some opinions...

upshift · 03-24-2008, 05:34 PM

I just found this listed on craigslist:

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2000 Kawasaki Ninja 250. Has some cosmetic damage and needs a little engine work. Runs great though. Fast bike for any beginner. Large Fulmer helmet with mirror visor. I ride this bike everywhere its so fun. Will run as is anywhere. But if you was to fix the minor engine problems it would run REAL fast. I think the only thing it needs is valves adjusted. I called Rose Kawasaki in Fort Oglethorpe GA and they said it would only cost $170 for a full valve job. I was asking 1500 for he bike but since it does need the valves adjusted and a little minor cosmetic things im selling it at $1200 FIRM. Serious buyers only please. Will deliver within reasonable range.

The pics of the bike look decent (looks like its 8 yrs old) but Im not worried about that. what I really want to know is if you guys think it would be worth it to spend $1200 plus the $170 for the valve adjustments or just find another bike.

Mr Lefty · 03-24-2008, 06:01 PM

I think your gay... oh... not the opinion your looking for?

it might be worth it... but check the bike out... it may need new tires, and I'd be leary of anyone discribing a 250 as running "real fast"

upshift · 03-24-2008, 06:25 PM

Yeah thanks for being an ass to a legit post.

6doublefive321 · 03-24-2008, 06:29 PM

On the surface, it appears the owner knows squat about bikes. I would be weary of it. What was the stated mileage? Also, $170 is most likely for a valve adjustment, not a full valve "job".

Crazy · 03-24-2008, 06:39 PM

first off yeah this guy sounds like an idiot... if he's talking about a ninja 250 going REAL fast

... also the valve adjustment could be an easy fix, and you should do it yourself (170 is a huge ripoff).

1200... idk say you have 1000 cash and see where it goes. but be cautious on this one, doesnt seem like the best deal considering you could probably find a clean one for around 1500

upshift · 03-24-2008, 06:50 PM

found one for $1700 but if i could get this one for $1200 and it be good then Id do that. I emailed him but he hasnt got back yet. But yeah Im being really cautious right now. and for those wondering, I was scheduled to get a 250 TODAY but something came up so I have to look for one on my own now.

Mr Lefty · 03-24-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by upshift

Yeah thanks for being an ass to a legit post.

the second half of my post was legit...

upshift · 03-24-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

the second half of my post was legit...

Tru dat. I dont take lightly to being called a fag tho.

Mr Lefty · 03-24-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by upshift

Tru dat. I dont take lightly to being called a fag tho.

why? it's not that big a deal... it was a joke... you should know that by now...

even if it wasn't a joke... someone on the internet called ya a name... so what

OTB · 03-24-2008, 08:49 PM

Me, personally....I'd go find another bike. You dont't say how much milage, but those Ninja twofiddys were built with the idea of no maintenance. I doubt it just needs it's valves adjusted....if it's running so crappy that it's noticable, it likely has other issues. Do you want to ride...or work on bikes? At the price he's asking, I'm betteing you are looking at a whole lot more than a valve adjustment. This is all without seeing the bike....so take it for what it's worth.

Me, if I were a beginner, I'd find something I could ride first.

03-24-2008, 06:29 PM	#4
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	On the surface, it appears the owner knows squat about bikes. I would be weary of it. What was the stated mileage? Also, $170 is most likely for a valve adjustment, not a full valve "job". __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

03-24-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I think your gay... oh... not the opinion your looking for? it might be worth it... but check the bike out... it may need new tires, and I'd be leary of anyone discribing a 250 as running "real fast"

03-24-2008, 06:25 PM	#3
upshift Looing for a bike... Join Date: Mar 2008 Moto: Nothing at the moment Posts: 571	Yeah thanks for being an ass to a legit post.

03-24-2008, 06:39 PM	#5
Crazy I'm home take me drunk Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Champaign, IL Moto: 2005 SV650s blue Posts: 430	first off yeah this guy sounds like an idiot... if he's talking about a ninja 250 going REAL fast ... also the valve adjustment could be an easy fix, and you should do it yourself (170 is a huge ripoff). 1200... idk say you have 1000 cash and see where it goes. but be cautious on this one, doesnt seem like the best deal considering you could probably find a clean one for around 1500

03-24-2008, 06:50 PM	#6
upshift Looing for a bike... Join Date: Mar 2008 Moto: Nothing at the moment Posts: 571	found one for $1700 but if i could get this one for $1200 and it be good then Id do that. I emailed him but he hasnt got back yet. But yeah Im being really cautious right now. and for those wondering, I was scheduled to get a 250 TODAY but something came up so I have to look for one on my own now.

03-24-2008, 08:49 PM	#10
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Me, personally....I'd go find another bike. You dont't say how much milage, but those Ninja twofiddys were built with the idea of no maintenance. I doubt it just needs it's valves adjusted....if it's running so crappy that it's noticable, it likely has other issues. Do you want to ride...or work on bikes? At the price he's asking, I'm betteing you are looking at a whole lot more than a valve adjustment. This is all without seeing the bike....so take it for what it's worth. Me, if I were a beginner, I'd find something I could ride first.