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Buying a NINJA 250R motorcycle? |
I'm thinking about a Ninja 250R. I was hoping to buy it used.. is this a good idea? Or is buying a used motorcycle very risky? Also seeing as this is my first own bike (the last one i was on wasn't my own) i don't wanna go crashing or dropping a brand new bike, yknow? What do I need to look for when buying a used motorcycle? What common problems would I come across? What kind of questions should I ask the owner? Like a car, should I bring it to a motorcycle shop BEFORE I buy it to have someone check it out? Anything else you wanna add? ^_^ Thanks. You can get some good deals buying used and also save the depreciation. dont buy one thats been laid down, check it good for scratches, and try to buy low mileage :) some buyers get tired of them very easy and sell them cheap I'd say take someone with you that knows more than the average rider about bikes. Ask if it's been dropped and if so how fast were they going when it happened. When was the last maintenance done on it. Look closely at the tread on the tires and check for dry rot. Look for rust on the disc. Check for modifications made to it (ie, lowered, integrated tail lights, position of the license plate, strobes) and be sure its in accordance with the local/state laws where u are. rider Read and learn http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike... The Ninja 250 is an excellent choice for a beginner bike, and it is very wise of you to purchase used. These bikes - the 250 in particular - are bullet-proof. they really are great bikes! Yeah, if you find one, you might want to take it by a shop to have it "evaluated". Lots of shops will do it for free - just to let you know that it's a good bike. We riders kinda stick together, and shops are no different - if you're just getting into the sport, and you're starting out right, they'll help you out. There are also lots of sites with boards (such as sportbikes.net) where you can arrange to meet an experienced rider in your area for that rider to check out the bike. That happens from time to time. I recommend at least going to out to the site and getting involved in the discussion board. It was very helpful to me when I was first learning! You are going about this the right way. You are very wise, and I wish you all the luck! Excellent choice on a first bike! Don't forget your gear (gloves, because your hands are usually the first thing to meet the pavement, boots with ankle protection (high, motorcycle boots - no steel toes, they're dangerous), a HELMET - preferably full-faced - I have a ScorpionEXO and an HJC CL-14 - both excellent purchases, both very comfortable - and a jacket with CE armor - padding is very important. I even purchased extra armor to put under the jacket. Again, good luck, be safe, and have fun! First off, this is a great bike choice. My female friend is on her third Ninja 250R. She loves the bike. You might enjoy reading this article on that bike, written by a guy who does MC Tours in California. 1.Buy one which is less than 3 years old. 2.Low miles, less than 3-5k. 3.The price should be less than $2800.00, unless it is an 06, with 500 miles on it. 4.Check on Craiglist, they have some on their from time to time. 5.Have the owner of the bike ride it around the block, so you can listen to it run from a distance. 6. Make sure you get to ride the bike before you buy, atlease around the block. 7.When was maintance done on the bike, was it by the dealer? 8.Is their an extended warranty on this bike http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.... |
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