Help me sell my Ninja 250

[MistahT]

I've been trying to sell my wife's Ninja 250 for weeks now and I've only had one real bite... it's frustrating. Spring time I could sell this in a week for twice my asking price. However, now that I have something possibly on the horizon, this toy has to go if I am going to get another one. I'd really appreciate you passing this on to anyone who might be interested

The good:
White 2004 Ninja 250, under 11,000 miles. Great tires, chain, carbs recently cleaned. Absolute worst condition KBB price is $1,600

The bad:
Paint is not original, but it's in good shape.

Only has 1 key.

Missing windshield. OEM one cracked by a rock, the ebay one I got didn't fit by a long shot, left it off.

Last time I cleaned the carbs, some spring clamp things fell off the boots where the carbs fit into the airbox. Zip tied the boots but they don't work 100%. When they start to slip off you lose some power between 6-8k but it's totally driveable. Above and below it's perfect. I rode it to 105mph when we were in Nag's Head this summer, took it almost everywhere that whole week, it's a solid bike.



Solid bike, super light, and I can run through backroads faster on this than my FZ6R. Been asking $1200 and $1400, but to an FZ6R brother or sister, I could do a grand, but can't get a penny less.



This was after the paint job, forgot to put front fender on but it's there now.

 

[Fizzer6R]

wow, hard to believe you can't get what you're asking for... I'll spread the word...

assume you have it on local craigslist? GLWS

 

[MistahT]

wow, hard to believe you can't get what you're asking for... I'll spread the word...

assume you have it on local craigslist? GLWS

Been on craigslist off an on for almost 2 months, been dropping it on facebook groups too. I'm also SHOCKED it's still here. I got one phone call, and one person come see it.

 

[Fizzer6R]

ebay? - I usually just post an ad there for exposure, not actually expecting to sell w/a higher than expected price. to me it helps weed out the tire kickers vs. serious buyers. I put make cash offer in person

 

[latony007]

think it has something to do with the carb springs? that would make me a little nervous. is that a cheap fix might be worth doing to help sell it?

 

[leem00]

think it has something to do with the carb springs? that would make me a little nervous. is that a cheap fix might be worth doing to help sell it?

You could probably get the parts on bikebandit or like website...

 

[MistahT]

I didn't mention the airbox boot springs in my ad when I posted it, only told you guys so I'm sure it's not that. If I want the clamps or spring, I gotta buy the boots too, and I don't feel like spending that kind of money. Plus, the carbs are a b!tch to pull off that bike, I don't want to do it again if I don't have to.

 

[Therzdae]

if only it wasn't going to cost me 6-700 to get it out here.. Ill spread the word to some my east coast friends though.

 

[MistahT]

^^

Appreciate it

 

[latony007]

it would probably be worth signing up for a ninja 250 forum just to post it up on there?

 

[MistahT]

^^

Done on two forums, posted a few days ago. Most of those guys already have bikes, but maybe someone will see it as an investment or track bike.

 

[buzzbomb]

The other motorcycle rider at work rides a Ninja 250. He bought it new. I think that what you are running up against is marketing and time of year.

Are you using your above pics to sell the bike? Especially in the last pic, it just looks like pieces are missing. I'm not dropping 1500 bucks on a bike with missing parts, regardless of what your post says.

Sorry, bro. There are insets in the plastic, with bolts showing that simply look like something should be there. It's just a thought, but how does the Ninja 250 look naked?

If it's hot (or better than ugly) maybe try stripping her down and sell as a naked, but you've got the plastics on hand. Naked bikes are the current trend. Maybe something like this on CraigsList:

"Ridiculous 2004 naked Kawi Ninja 250 for sale!"

I've got a hot-*** naked 2004, 250 Kawasaki Ninja I am willing to sell. It cuts corners like it was a snake and the gas mileage is nuts. Don't take my word on it, Google it. Then add even more mpg because the bike is naked.

No lie, it is my wife's bike, and she just didn't ride it like it was meant to be ridden. She wants something easier.

I've got the plastics for it, but she's not running them. The bike is bad-*** when naked. The plastics come with purchase, so you've got them if you want them.

I said it wasn't ridden like it was meant to be. It has less than 11k original miles. The tires are good but it did need a chain and I put a new one on it.

I'm willing to let the Ninja go below market value, because the wife wants something less sporty and I want to keep her riding. Make me an offer, it can't hurt. Serious offers only, though. No lowballing. It really is a great bike in great condition and I'm not letting it go for free.

Buying dealer inquiries are welcome.

 

[MistahT]

Only thing it's missing in the second pic is the front fender, which is attached and in the first pic. Those holes you see are actually big rubber grommets, bolts go through them into the tank. Bike is complete.

Actually, bike looks worse naked imo except one Ninja where the guy did custom seat, clip ons, etc...

We actually did a "street fighter" for my friend's Ninja 250 for his first bike. We got the bike for $300 and took a chance not hearing it run. New ignition and key set, some tires, a GS 500 headlight with brackets, a Vaypor gauge, bar end mirrors, and a few cans of paint. Ended up running us in total a little under a grand, but my friend was broke as a joke, so a few of us financed and built this for him.

New riders (and many buyers in general, even people like me who love to mod things) usually want to buy something untouched and unmodded. Anyway, I'll post some pics of the street fighter for comparison when I get home.

 

[buzzbomb]

Only thing it's missing in the second pic is the front fender, which is attached and in the first pic. Those holes you see are actually big rubber grommets, bolts go through them into the tank. Bike is complete.

Actually, bike looks worse naked imo except one Ninja where the guy did custom seat, clip ons, etc...

We actually did a "street fighter" for my friend's Ninja 250 for his first bike. We got the bike for $300 and took a chance not hearing it run. New ignition and key set, some tires, a GS 500 headlight with brackets, a Vaypor gauge, bar end mirrors, and a few cans of paint. Ended up running us in total a little under a grand, but my friend was broke as a joke, so a few of us financed and built this for him.

New riders (and many buyers in general, even people like me who love to mod things) usually want to buy something untouched and unmodded. Anyway, I'll post some pics of the street fighter for comparison when I get home.

Don't bother, bro. That's not the point. We're trying to sell the 250 without putting any money into it. If it's ugly naked, then don't market it that way, it was just a thought.

Put the fender back on and white-out the black bolts. Do a good enough job that it looks good up close. Then take some sexy pics of her from all sides.

Then the post becomes something like this:

"Ridiculously Hot 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 for sale!"

I've got a ridiculously hot, paper-white 2004, 250 Kawasaki Ninja I am willing to sell. Honestly, the pics just don't do it justice, and the way it rides cannot be communicated in a picture. It cuts corners like it was a snake and the gas mileage is nuts.

The windscreen is missing do to a rock. I'm cutting the price accordingly and they are cheap, aftermarket. I'm not going to buy one just to sell the motorcycle. I've checked around and I'm confident that you will not find a better bike at this price. Period.

It is my wife's bike, and she just doesn't ride it like it was meant to be ridden. She wants something easier.

I said it wasn't ridden like it was meant to be. It has less than 11k original miles. The tires are good but it did need a chain and I put a new one on it.

I'm willing to let the Ninja go at such a low price because the wife wants something less sporty and I want to keep her riding. Make me an offer, it can't hurt. Serious offers only, though. No lowballing. It really is a great bike in great condition and I'm not letting it go for free.

Buying dealer inquiries are welcome.

KBB in my area is 1600. Check it for your area, add a couple hundred for padding and be willing to deal. It really should be just a matter of time. As low as you are willing to sell, it seems to me that it will.

 

[MistahT]

KBB in my area is 1600. Check it for your area, add a couple hundred for padding and be willing to deal. It really should be just a matter of time. As low as you are willing to sell, it seems to me that it will.

Same here, $1600, and bet if it was March or Paril I could get that!