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R3sp4wN · #1 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:51 pm

I am wanting a good beginner bike, and there is a local 250 ninja within my price range. The link to the listing is: http://macon.craigslist.org/mcy/566737119.html Please tell me if you think this bike would be worth $2000, if I should offer less, or if I should just look elsewhere.

Thanks for your help.
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jstark47 · #2 Unread post by **jstark47** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:29 pm

I think that bike has been crashed. I would pass on it and look for another.

ElChado87 · #3 Unread post by **ElChado87** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:53 pm

I can almost guarantee that bike has been crashed, based on a parts comparison from my bike to that one for crash damage. It *might* be just fine, but I would want to check it out at a shop for trueness of the forks and other such damage.
After paying just to have it inspected to find out that it's gonna take more work to make it safe again, IMO you're better off avoiding a crashed bike in case it's no good...

R3sp4wN · #4 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:29 am

Thanks for your input guys, I reposted this topic in another section of this site to get a wider range of opinions. I will definately have a mechanic look at it before I rush into a purchase.
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JCS · #5 Unread post by **JCS** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:20 am

For $2000 you should be able to find one that has not been crashed. Pass.

Pittance · #6 Unread post by **Pittance** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:31 am

Yeah, but for $2k he gets a 2006 model. Not at all old. But it is a risk since it was probably layed down at high speeds. How much do most shops (or private bike dealers) charge to check out a bike mechanically?

ElChado87 · #7 Unread post by **ElChado87** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:13 pm

Not sure how much a basic insnpection is, but I know when I crashed my bike at low speed, they had to check the forks to make sure they are true and not bent in any way, and that requires disassembly.

Maybe it went to a reputable shop and all is well...

Ask if the guy has receipts and work order copies that you can trace back to the shop, see what work was actually done....