vtr250

[NotaGoth]

Ok so the offer has come up, 1998 vtr 250. The guy is happy to hold onto it for a while, til I can come up with some cash, as he knows I've been keen to find a bike for sometime.


I was told by someone else that it was in a nasty/bad accident but was corrected and told by the owner that it was actually dropped. Caused some damage to the tank which is at present being repaired and resprayed.

15,000 clicks on current speedo, will know how much was on the previous one in a few days hopefully. So total clicks I am unsure of at the present time.

Will be sold with new rego and warrant. Rego on hold while repairs are being done. Also fairly new tyres.

Question is, for the bike to have to of had the rego put on hold, could it possibly be because the damage was much more than just a drop? I know the guys dad so I'm sure I could trust taking his word for it, but you never know.

Also, what sort of pricing range would you be looking at for a 98' VTR? I know it would be much easier to put a price on it once I know the total amount of clicks all up, which I will post soon as I find out. I asked him how much he wants, but he just told me he's unsure and to make an offer, as there is a baby on the way and him and mrs are in need of cash.

ALSO, is there anyone who could possibly look over the bike for me. Only problem is that I live like an hour and half north of Whangarei

[terbang]

It is important for you to find out more about how it was binned and what sort of damage was done and the way it was repaired.? Also need to find out about those Kays..Dunno much about the value but I personally wouldn't want to pay much more than a grand for it..

[NotaGoth]

It is important for you to find out more about how it was binned and what sort of damage was done and the way it was repaired.? Also need to find out about those Kays..Dunno much about the value but I personally wouldn't want to pay much more than a grand for it..

Hear say through someone else, was that someone borrowed the bike. Truck went past, blew them and bike over. I doubt thats true though. But will ask how the damage was done as soon as I hear from him. But as far as I know it was only damage to the tank.

[erik]

I don't see how the speedo would need to be replaced if it just fell over.
I'd say it'd be worth a fair bit more than $1000, 1998 is pretty new as far as 250's go. It all depends on the condition.
Anyway, the vtr250 has got to be one of the best looking 250's out there imho. I hope it works out for ya.

[Sparky Bills]

Its hard to tell the value of anything without seeing and hearing it in person.
But a bike loike that wouldnt be worth much more than $1500.

However, if the damage is minor, it could be a great 1st bike!
If you can, id go look at it, sit on it and even ride it (or take someone else to)
Listen to the engine, check fork seals, check the wear on the brake discs, make sure the forks are straight and not twisted, check the tyres, chain and sprocket wear yarda yarda..

Good luck!

[Keystone19]

The VTR would be a great bike for you Kitti. I see that Bikepoint has several 1998 models listed all around $4500 - $5000 with similar kms to the one you describe - none on Trademe. The VTRs pre 2002 are Jap imports (mind you, aren't they all). Can't remember if they have a tachometer or not. Some of the NZ new ones don't.

If you can get someone to check it out and make sure there are no major probs with it, and you can get it for a decent price, it sounds pretty good. But, do get someone who knows something to check it out.

You may like to pm Dynamytus as I believe he bought one recently that had been damaged and he may be able to give you a price indication.

[NotaGoth]

[QUOTE=erik]I don't see how the speedo would need to be replaced if it just fell over.
[QUOTE]

Speedo was replaced for "some reason" before the drop. Guess I should question why now?

[WINJA]

its too small kittie , you need a 97 tl1000s without a steering damper or a 04 zx10 as a first bike

[NotaGoth]

Sparky Bills - I guess I'll need to take someone with me cause I don't know what the heck I'm looking at.




Keystone - I think the VTR was one that was recommended once before as well. Hard finding a bike that is appropriate for my size, and I have looked at a ginnie *urgh* I found a 2003 VTR on trademe with almost 6k on it.

I will PM him and ask. Always helpful to know if you could "knock the price back a bit" I know there is more clicks on it than 15000 though. Just need to find out how much more.

Since he's saying "make an offer" after getting someone to look at it I can always be a smart arse and offer summin silly.


Cheers

KT.

[2much]

I may be wrong here as I've seen the VTR250, however never sat on one. But they look quite tall, and if I remember right Kittie didn't you find a GN too high for you?

Make sure you try it out first as being your first bike you'll have enough to worry about let alone keeping the bike upright at a stand still.

Don't get me wrong, I know a chick who rides a CBR1000 (Excellent Girls Bike!) and she wouldn't be much more than 5 foot (Thick soled boots help). But as a first bike you need to feel comfortable.

[NotaGoth]

its too small kittie , you need a 97 tl1000s without a steering damper or a 04 zx10 as a first bike

why when I've got you as my ride love

[WINJA]

why when I've got you as my ride love

HOW YOU DOIN

[NotaGoth]

I may be wrong here as I've seen the VTR250, however never sat on one. But they look quite tall, and if I remember right Kittie didn't you find a GN too high for you?

Make sure you try it out first as being your first bike you'll have enough to worry about let alone keeping the bike upright at a stand still.

GN250 was too high, yet Gav's CBR250 I had both feet on the ground. GN has alot of width in the seat which is extremely uncomfortable, and I was on the tips of my toes. And yes it was a GN250 (someone asked if it was actually one when I told them that)

I do want a bike where I can have both my feet firmly on the ground. More comfortable for me, same with something that doesn't have a wide as seat like the GN.

[The Stranger:Me]

yeah try and ascertain the actual km and the reason the speedo was changed and what exactly happened in the bin.

A service history is good to have too. Many of the 250cc bike will easily do 70,000 km without major problems, provided they are looked after. This is where the service history comes in. I would be more concerned about service history than the odd bin.

Personally I would not just avoid a bike because it has been dropped. You only got a problem if the something is bent or buckled etc. Not every drop will bend a bike. The Yamaha I just bought has obviously been down road as the foot peg has been welded and it has no fairings at all now but it rides fine starts, stops, goes ok. Suspension is worn, but that is nothing to do with an accident.

[The Stranger:Me]

Incidentally you should be able to get a reasonable idea of the actual milage if you do a VIR report on the bike as recorded thereon is the milage each time the bike gets a warrant of fitness. Costs $25.00 and can be done online.