Just bought a cheap 03 250

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 03:24 PM

I just bought a for $ and I got it running and registered today. I rode it around and the suspension was noticeably firming than stock so looked at the shock and its some all black shock with a little knob and gas port. it's made by kawi but certainly not stock. does anyone know what it could be?

I'm searching the net for pics, I tried to take some but none come out

NDspd · February 14th, 2012, 03:37 PM

I hope you mean $3250...

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

I hope you mean $3250...

no I mean $. not a newgen

Gorilla25 · February 14th, 2012, 03:54 PM

sweat deal! I think its a mono shock, though im not sure if its adjustable(the mono shock). get us a picture.

saxnbass · February 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM

$325 legit? Running? Title in hand?

*Censored*

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 04:26 PM

I bought it not running but it just needed the carbs to be cleaned out. just paid registration today and title is on its way in the mail

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 04:39 PM

here is a pic of the gas input line

made by kawi

Jono · February 14th, 2012, 04:52 PM

WOW! Sweet deal!!

CynicalC · February 14th, 2012, 04:53 PM

Why do you think it's made by kawi?

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 04:55 PM

because it says kawasaki on it just like the stock ones do but its way different. I think its a stock from a bigger bike. look at second pic gold letters

choneofakind · February 14th, 2012, 05:30 PM

looks like a this shock

That's an air line, not a gas line. if you have a shock pump, you can change the pressure in that shock for more or less stiffness.

smackenz · February 14th, 2012, 05:36 PM

wow thats a pretty wicked deal. give us some pics of the bike

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

looks like a this shock

That's an air line, not a gas line. if you have a shock pump, you can change the pressure in that shock for more or less stiffness.

it does look exactly like that shock but it says directly on the shock for used with air or nitrogen gas

choneofakind · February 14th, 2012, 06:04 PM

Oh well then I guess either air or nitrogen is good!!

Get a shock pump like what you would use for a mountain bike and play around with it a little

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smackenz

wow thats a pretty wicked deal. give us some pics of the bike

I'm in the middle of moving the rear blinkers to the empty pods and cutting up the fender a little. I'm also going to fit some flush mounts in the front somewhere.

greenaero · February 14th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Nice find!!!! good job jumping this bargain and getting it going.

NDspd · February 14th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Wow man, great deal, get that baby going!!!

Oaklandish · February 14th, 2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Wow man, great deal, get that baby going!!!

she's already going. I just need a rear brake bulb and some long machine screws to hold the mirrors on

CZroe · March 2nd, 2012, 10:02 AM

Why is the price missing in the earlier posts when everyone clearly saw "$325" there?

Awesome deal! If only I could find something like that.

Mocha Man · March 2nd, 2012, 11:12 PM

I can't even describe how much I love the looks of this bike!

greenaero · March 3rd, 2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why is the price missing in the earlier posts when everyone clearly saw "$325" there?

Probably to prevent mass suicides and self-inflicted injuries to other Ninjette owners who paid more

Oaklandish · March 4th, 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why is the price missing in the earlier posts when everyone clearly saw "$325" there?

Awesome deal! If only I could find something like that.

i removed it

CynicalC · March 4th, 2012, 07:58 PM

Makes you look weird editing out the price you paid ($325) unless you lied to him about what you paid for it... Otherwise there's no shame in flipping a bike for profit.

Oaklandish · March 4th, 2012, 08:59 PM

I don't care what it makes me look like. the guy didnt ask how much I paid and I don't feel obligated to tell him.

btw the new bike is beautiful. post pics tomorrow

CZroe · March 4th, 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaklandish

the reason why i removed the price is because the person i sold it to may be a member of this board.

I AM BUYING ANOTHER ONE FOR $450 AT 3PM TODAY. here's the ad http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2883006682.html
it even comes with a MUZZY!

in a few days you'll see a post from me about how i just got it running and registered

You lucky duck!

nickjpass · March 4th, 2012, 09:46 PM

I'll give you $500 for your bike? You'll make a profit

greenaero · March 5th, 2012, 07:02 PM

Oaklandish, nice !!!! I should retain you as my official Ninja shopper

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 07:36 PM

its funny this one has an aftermarket shock as well
anyone know what this is? the bottom looks just like stock but the top has this metal nozzle (top right) and looks like its for gas or air

pics of the bike

nickjpass · March 5th, 2012, 09:16 PM

You're missing a fairing

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

You're missing a fairing

I have it but I have to cut a little off the bottom because the muzzy burned it

nickjpass · March 5th, 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaklandish

I have it but I have to cut a little off the bottom because the muzzy burned it

They were supposed to do that when they installed it.

How did you manage to find such good deals? Craigslist?

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 09:27 PM

yes craigslist. this is my 5th ex250

That1Guy · March 5th, 2012, 09:45 PM

You should keep an eye out near sandiego

. I would love to pick something like that up.

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That1Guy

You should keep an eye out near sandiego

. I would love to pick something like that up.

if you talk this guy down a couple hundred it could be a good deal
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/2881941525.html

That1Guy · March 5th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaklandish

if you talk this guy down a couple hundred it could be a good deal
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/2881941525.html

What do you think 550? I thought I hit him up before but I cant find the emails.

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 10:14 PM

if the reg is current and you're keeping it for yourself and can clean your own carbs, 800 is a good deal. if you can't do it by yourself try 600. oil leaks are easy

all in all, try to keep the asking price, maintenance and reg around $1000

That1Guy · March 5th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Pretty sure I could do all the woork myself. Is there any common culprit in what oil leaks usually end up being on these things?

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 11:01 PM

stator cover.

they said they want to get rid of it, offer them $600 cash and clean the carbs. inquire about registration dues

That1Guy · March 5th, 2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaklandish

stator cover.

they said they want to get rid of it, offer them $600 cash and clean the carbs. inquire about registration dues

Was trying to email him and there is no way to contact him. Thats why I thought I emailed him before. I clicked the no contact info on the ad so hoefully he fixes it.

Oaklandish · March 5th, 2012, 11:05 PM

heres an 87 for $500 in the bay area. not many details but its the same bike for 20 years...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2886224116.html

February 14th, 2012, 03:24 PM	#1
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	Just bought a 250 I just bought a for $ and I got it running and registered today. I rode it around and the suspension was noticeably firming than stock so looked at the shock and its some all black shock with a little knob and gas port. it's made by kawi but certainly not stock. does anyone know what it could be? I'm searching the net for pics, I tried to take some but none come out Last futzed with by Oaklandish; March 18th, 2012 at 08:43 PM.

February 14th, 2012, 04:26 PM	#6
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	I bought it not running but it just needed the carbs to be cleaned out. just paid registration today and title is on its way in the mail Last futzed with by Oaklandish; February 17th, 2012 at 12:49 AM.

February 14th, 2012, 04:39 PM	#7
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	here is a pic of the gas input line made by kawi Last futzed with by Oaklandish; March 18th, 2012 at 08:44 PM.

February 14th, 2012, 04:53 PM	#9
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Why do you think it's made by kawi? __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

March 4th, 2012, 07:58 PM	#23
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Makes you look weird editing out the price you paid ($325) unless you lied to him about what you paid for it... Otherwise there's no shame in flipping a bike for profit. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

February 14th, 2012, 03:37 PM	#2
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I hope you mean $3250...

February 14th, 2012, 03:54 PM	#4
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	sweat deal! I think its a mono shock, though im not sure if its adjustable(the mono shock). get us a picture.

February 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#5
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	$325 legit? Running? Title in hand? Censored

February 14th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#8
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	WOW! Sweet deal!!

February 14th, 2012, 04:55 PM	#10
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	because it says kawasaki on it just like the stock ones do but its way different. I think its a stock from a bigger bike. look at second pic gold letters

February 14th, 2012, 05:30 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	looks like a this shock That's an air line, not a gas line. if you have a shock pump, you can change the pressure in that shock for more or less stiffness.

February 14th, 2012, 05:36 PM	#12
smackenz ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Toronto Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi 250 Posts: 118	wow thats a pretty wicked deal. give us some pics of the bike

February 14th, 2012, 06:04 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Oh well then I guess either air or nitrogen is good!! Get a shock pump like what you would use for a mountain bike and play around with it a little

February 14th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#16
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Nice find!!!! good job jumping this bargain and getting it going.

February 14th, 2012, 07:18 PM	#17
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow man, great deal, get that baby going!!!

March 2nd, 2012, 10:02 AM	#19
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Why is the price missing in the earlier posts when everyone clearly saw "$325" there? Awesome deal! If only I could find something like that.

March 2nd, 2012, 11:12 PM	#20
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	I can't even describe how much I love the looks of this bike!

March 4th, 2012, 08:59 PM	#24
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	I don't care what it makes me look like. the guy didnt ask how much I paid and I don't feel obligated to tell him. btw the new bike is beautiful. post pics tomorrow

March 4th, 2012, 09:46 PM	#26
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I'll give you $500 for your bike? You'll make a profit __________________________________________________

March 5th, 2012, 07:02 PM	#27
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Oaklandish, nice !!!! I should retain you as my official Ninja shopper

March 5th, 2012, 07:36 PM	#28
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	its funny this one has an aftermarket shock as well anyone know what this is? the bottom looks just like stock but the top has this metal nozzle (top right) and looks like its for gas or air pics of the bike

March 5th, 2012, 09:16 PM	#29
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	You're missing a fairing __________________________________________________

March 5th, 2012, 09:27 PM	#32
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	yes craigslist. this is my 5th ex250

March 5th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#33
That1Guy ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Oceanside Ca Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 46	You should keep an eye out near sandiego. I would love to pick something like that up.

March 5th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#36
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	if the reg is current and you're keeping it for yourself and can clean your own carbs, 800 is a good deal. if you can't do it by yourself try 600. oil leaks are easy all in all, try to keep the asking price, maintenance and reg around $1000

March 5th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#37
That1Guy ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Oceanside Ca Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 46	Pretty sure I could do all the woork myself. Is there any common culprit in what oil leaks usually end up being on these things?

March 5th, 2012, 11:01 PM	#38
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	stator cover. they said they want to get rid of it, offer them $600 cash and clean the carbs. inquire about registration dues

March 5th, 2012, 11:05 PM	#40
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	heres an 87 for $500 in the bay area. not many details but its the same bike for 20 years... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2886224116.html

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