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rk604 · 03-31-2013, 09:30 PM

i'd recommend the ninja 250 as well as a starter bike, but most people would want to upgrade relatively quick to a 600cc. Go for a 600cc if you want to save the time but keep in mind that its a load of bike to learn on imo.

In terms of checking bikes out:
- What !NR said
- Check engine/clutch covers on both sides to see if any scratches are present (can tell if its been dropped
- Bar ends on both sides
- See how the bike starts when its cold WITHOUT any throttle. Feel the engine cover to make sure bike is cold or even turn the bike on to see temperature to see if owner started the bike before you came to see. This can show signs of battery wear, bike hasn't been up to date on maintenance, bike has been stored for a while.
- Get to know the owner...i know i'll probably get flamed for this but use your best judgement to see the owner's personality. I would rather buy a bike from a mature owner than a younger gentleman in his 20s.

Keep in mind that 03/04 CBR is about 10 years old and seeing how we have a short season in Vancouver, I find that bikes are sitting and going through owners relatively quick. If you consider a 250 ninja, you'll find yourself being able to find a clean unmolested one that can be sold back into the market with ease

Goodluck!

03-31-2013, 09:30 PM	#488
rk604 Why'd you do that for? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,398 Thanked 302 Times in 137 Posts Failed 30 Times in 19 Posts	i'd recommend the ninja 250 as well as a starter bike, but most people would want to upgrade relatively quick to a 600cc. Go for a 600cc if you want to save the time but keep in mind that its a load of bike to learn on imo. In terms of checking bikes out: - What !NR said - Check engine/clutch covers on both sides to see if any scratches are present (can tell if its been dropped - Bar ends on both sides - See how the bike starts when its cold WITHOUT any throttle. Feel the engine cover to make sure bike is cold or even turn the bike on to see temperature to see if owner started the bike before you came to see. This can show signs of battery wear, bike hasn't been up to date on maintenance, bike has been stored for a while. - Get to know the owner...i know i'll probably get flamed for this but use your best judgement to see the owner's personality. I would rather buy a bike from a mature owner than a younger gentleman in his 20s. Keep in mind that 03/04 CBR is about 10 years old and seeing how we have a short season in Vancouver, I find that bikes are sitting and going through owners relatively quick. If you consider a 250 ninja, you'll find yourself being able to find a clean unmolested one that can be sold back into the market with ease Goodluck!