WTB: a friggin bike!

[Adrenalinechic]

Looking for a 500 preferably because I'm a wimp...

ninja specifically, seat height is a little lower which is nice. I had a gsf500 and would do that again...

will consider bigger engine

I need it to be built, running, reliable and cheap. Under 2K.

does not need to be pretty, i'll probably drop it anyway...

Thanks!!

[Doc]

I HAVE A HAWK!!! When do you want it?

[intergalactic]

There is a 500e in the for sale section. I will probably sell mine soon too. But I have to get the new paint done first. As a relative noob rider, I can say the difference in power between a GS500e and an EX500/Ninja is noticeable. Or was to me. Which is good and bad. It is a little slow above 75 or so with a bigger rider. But you are never going to wheelie accidentally.

As a plus, you can drop a 500e and do nothing but replace clutch levers because it has no plastics. And that's without frame sliders. The 500f you would just make into a naked bike anyways after you drop it once.

[Slyder]

I looked locally and can't find anything, kinda early in the season still. But I did find a nice Ninja 500 in Essex VT.

well a little over budget at 2300 but nice and low miles http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/1651602221.html

If yer really itching to go for a ride I can put the passenger pegs and seat back on my bike

[Doc]

I looked locally and can't find anything, kinda early in the season still. But I did find a nice Ninja 500 in Essex VT.

well a little over budget at 2300 but nice and low miles http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/1651602221.html

If yer really itching to go for a ride I can put the passenger pegs and seat back on my bike

I'll go look at that for you if you want.

[qqac]

Will you consider smaller? Hey, they always say it's not how big it is . . .

Here's a Ninja 250 with 3k on the clock, for $1900 (not mine).

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/mcy/1656305984.html

[Adrenalinechic]

Will you consider smaller? Hey, they always say it's not how big it is . . .

Here's a Ninja 250 with 3k on the clock, for $1900 (not mine).

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/mcy/1656305984.html

it's nice, but 250 may be too small for me engine wise, probably a better fit inseam wise...

the VT one looks ok, nice price esp bc i would make him go lower

[rolker]

Funny, my EX250 is my big bike...

[Adrenalinechic]

http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/1656534209.html

[qqac]

Don't sell it short. The Ninja 250 is a quick and fun bike. Plus, based on the photos, the bike looks pretty stock, i.e. no one has screwed with it mechanically or electrically, so no mysterious running bugs or demons.

[Adrenalinechic]

http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/1638237331.html

[qqac]

promising sounding Ninja 500R here

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mcy/1646957956.html

[Adrenalinechic]

so it seems that I'm finding lots of gs and ninja...comparable? And Doc, I do like the hawk's it just seems that theyre a little more expensive even in older years??

[qqac]

Here's a typical review of the Ninja 250

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1145

[Slyder]

http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/1656534209.html

This one looks better than the other GS with "neck damage"...and who knows what that could entail as the neck is the frame. Steer clear of that one I think. A little cosmetic rash has to be better than "neck damage"

If I quoted the wrong one it's the Merlot talking

[Doc]

so it seems that I'm finding lots of gs and ninja...comparable? And Doc, I do like the hawk's it just seems that theyre a little more expensive even in older years??

Hawks are a "Cult" bike. They lend thereself well to mods and even racing. Great handling, very upgradeable and people constantly ask if it is a Ducati.

They were only made from 88-91.

[Adrenalinechic]

This one looks better than the other GS with "neck damage"...and who knows what that could entail as the neck is the frame. Steer clear of that one I think. A little cosmetic rash has to be better than "neck damage"

If I quoted the wrong one it's the Merlot talking

ya, i emailed him asking what it entailed. however, it would match my helmet and gear

the yellow one, owner jill, is in contact with me. However, I know the ninja seat height is a bit lower and i was tippy-toeing on the gsf

[Cheese]

Will consider bigger, I need it to be built, running, reliable and cheap. Does not need to be pretty, i'll probably drop it anyway...

Is this your match.com profile?

[Adrenalinechic]

Hawks are a "Cult" bike. They lend thereself well to mods and even racing. Great handling, very upgradeable and people constantly ask if it is a Ducati.

They were only made from 88-91.

oh i see. like a collector....

so, opinions between the ninja and gsf?

anyone, bueller?

[Adrenalinechic]

Is this your match.com profile?

haha thanks cheese!

[Cheese]

Sad part is I know the guy that answered your add.

Hi Pete!

[OreoGaborio]

Is this your match.com profile?

bastard, you beat me to the punch

Andrea, if you can afford a nice Hawk, do it... it's a pantie dropper

I'd place the EX500 slightly above the GS. Liquid cooled, more power... maybe a little heavier I think, but not by much.

Consider an SV?

[Doc]

oh i see. like a collector....

so, opinions between the ninja and gsf?

anyone, bueller?

Yep, Kinda like a collector...

I always thought the Ninja was a taller seat height?

Good thing about the Ninja is you have ALOT of knowledge here on the forum.

[OreoGaborio]

Sad part is I know the guy that answered your add.

Hi Pete!

Oh you sunuva!!!!

You know me too well

[Slyder]

Hawks are a "Cult" bike. They lend thereself well to mods and even racing. Great handling, very upgradeable and people constantly ask if it is a Ducati.

They were only made from 88-91.

Plus, they are torquey lil b'tards and I've seen one stay with a ZX-9 without a problem.

GS vs Ninja...well I am a bit biased there and would say GS, you'll grow into it
Actually any of them could be lowered a bit, and both GS and Ninja would probably be about perfect for you. One thing to consider is weight.

Ninja 500 373 lb dry
GS looks to be 396 dry