wondering if you guys thought this is a fair price?

donniemateno · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2011 Karma :

seen this in a local dealer:

https://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=27048&sort=5&did=27048&partner=TMG&postcode=po198tt&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=https://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/27048/27048_template27_config.xml&max_records=200&e2w=27048&miles=1500&csslocation=https://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/27048/27048_template27&id=201209452801058&distance=3

doesnt seem overly expensive after looking at similar models on ebay and autotrader.

will have to see if has any MOT should do coming from a dealer ...i would of thought

and will have to see if the girlfriend approves as she'll have to sit on it too!

pooley_99 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Karma :

seems pretty fair price to me from a dealer... would need to view it tho.. if like it offer him 1400
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Go in and haggle to 1400 if you want. Looks alright, mileage a bit high, check for history.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

What's wrong with ibakes's Ninja?. Newer, good extras, just over 1/3 of the miles.
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_Troy_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Karma :

I recently bought one with similar mileage from a dealer, for around the same price. Mines a year newer, on a V plate.

You'll need to buy a new rear seat if it doesn't come with one, because that has a cowl on it. Oh and my misses doesn't mind the ride on the back, but she said it isn't really comfortable for very long. Personally I don't like taking passengers on the ninja, but she is only tiny so isnt so bad.

You'll need to check for MOT, tax and the condition of the consumables. You'll also want to get some insurance quotes, because they aren't a cheap bike.

Personally I'd be having a look at ibake's ninja first. It's newer and has some good extras on it. Fair enough if you decide it's not the one for you, but at least you'll get to see it in the flesh and ask some questions, I'm sure he won't bite your head off. Hell if you were closer to me you'd be welcome to come have a look, play and ride on the back of mine to see what you thought.
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Sako · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Karma :

does seem quite reasonable from a dealer, as said above, I think you could probably get him down th around £1400 which would make it a pretty good deal.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

When did you pass your test? I've got confused as to your current licence.. you said you've turned 21 but have a full licence? But passed last year?

donniemateno · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2011 Karma :

ok license i got a cbt when i was 20 last feb i turned 21 in april did a DAS in july and now have one years no claims and a full clean license Smile

1400 should be doable and maybe trade my bike against it? my xr 125 might mean i part with very little cash at all

quotes have been a bitch so far! cheapest ive had is over 700 tpft

and I saw the other ninja you mentioned and would be within budget if I could PX

In my ideal world though i'd still be getting a cbr

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Ideal world, you'll want a naked bike, still fast enough and less insurance price Wink

donniemateno · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2011 Karma :

just theres no cbrs here Sad

and makes it difficult to px with some dealer in london for example

_Troy_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Karma :

Don't get a ninja if you're not going to be happy with it. Wait it out and just deal with it until a bike you want comes along.

However, the ninja is a great bike as long as you value speed and looks over comfort Cool

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donniemateno · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2011 Karma :

i do like the ninja dont get me wrong

just Since i passed last eyar Ive wanted a CBR and now have the money for one but just nothing locally Sad

angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

CBRs are silly money at the moment. I kind of think of them as the 3-series of bikes. They hold their value well but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives available. But those bikes aren't CBRs.

There are 12 year old bikes up on BikeTrader for 3k and the sellers have the gall to use the phrase "bargain"

ibakes · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Karma :

coor, 2 people recommending my bike in this post again Smile

many thanks.

As its a J1 you dont sit over the handel bars too much and is actually quite comfey, the missus was happy on the back too for long rides.

however get the bike you want, but please make sure you dont waste people time, i missed out on a couple of hours with my daughter last night waiting for you. Sad

still get to play a bit more now

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donniemateno · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2011 Karma :

i did wanna come see ur bike but unfortunately called into work Sad

i know im a C**t i should of dropped u a text. im on lates all week now :'(

ibakes · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Karma :

0l0dom0l0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Karma :

You do like you're overpriced bikes don't you.

Seen plenty of them with 30k miles for £1200 odd. I'd hold out until you find something you want and stop asking for advice on every bike you find.

If you want a cbr, get a cbr?

There is such thing as public transport. 4 hours I had to endure on Sunday to pick up my new bike.
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