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Title: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on August 29, 2008, 09:19:39 PM
A friend of mine has a 99 Ninja(900cc) and he wants to sell it. He says the only thing thats wrong is the fairing is cracked. He said he'd sell it to me for $900. I want to :thumb: know what you guys think about this bike, especially from the mods on here. Thanks :thumb:
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: tripleb on August 29, 2008, 09:43:59 PM
I think you're going to have to elaborate a little more to be able to get opinions from anyone.  year, mileage?
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: commuterdude on August 29, 2008, 09:51:57 PM
If it runs well to me that is a no brainer, why yes, yes I will buy your 900 Ninja for $900.00.
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: theUBS on August 29, 2008, 10:13:40 PM
I'd probably be all over that if you had the cash.  Even if it was a complete POS, you'd think you could part it out well beyond $900.
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: ohgood on August 30, 2008, 03:06:16 AM
Quote from: SecondsFromTheFall on August 29, 2008, 09:19:39 PM
A friend of mine has a 99 Ninja(900cc) and he wants to sell it. He says the only thing thats wrong is the fairing is cracked. He said he'd sell it to me for $900. I want to :thumb: know what you guys think about this bike, especially from the mods on here. Thanks :thumb:

A $900 bike with a rod knock might still be worth $1200-1500 parted out. Depends on the condition of stuff.

ZX9's are bad ass machines, lots of power, and parts are everywhere. Don't make the mistake of pinning it like you do your GS the first few days. ;)
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on August 30, 2008, 09:41:29 AM
10-4. I dont know of the meileage. It was repainted white and has some overspray on the frame, and one of the fairings is cracked but I dont know which one. Oh yeah, its a 99.
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: ohgood on August 30, 2008, 03:19:29 PM
Quote from: SecondsFromTheFall on August 30, 2008, 09:41:29 AM
10-4. I dont know of the meileage. It was repainted white and has some overspray on the frame, and one of the fairings is cracked but I dont know which one. Oh yeah, its a 99.

hmm, a 99 model with overspray (poor paint job), questions on the milage, cracked fairings (more damage to be found!), etc means it might be worth 750 or 800 if it's mechanically sound. then you're into tires, brakes, engine / clutch condition, etc.

more work ;)

but good luck !
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: frankieG on August 31, 2008, 12:09:58 PM
jesus man  buy it
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: jserio on September 01, 2008, 08:21:25 PM
i'd buy it. if i had the spare change.  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on September 02, 2008, 10:19:08 AM
As it turns out my friends Ninja was stolen about 3 days ago...supposedly. I never got the chance to look at it, and he may have been full of sh!t. This is the problem with bike enthusiasts in Williamsburg. The ones my age are usually all talk.
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: frankieG on September 02, 2008, 11:44:03 AM
bastage
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: annguyen1981 on September 02, 2008, 03:52:26 PM
Quote from: SecondsFromTheFall on September 02, 2008, 10:19:08 AM
As it turns out my friends Ninja was stolen about 3 days ago...supposedly. I never got the chance to look at it, and he may have been full of sh!t. This is the problem with bike enthusiasts in Williamsburg. The ones my age are usually all talk.
Yup
Title: Re: Thoughts on a 900cc Ninja
Post by: natewesselink on September 02, 2008, 03:59:55 PM
man you should have jumped on that before it was stolen i have a 2000 ninja 900 in my garage right now and im trying to get it sold its listed at 3900 and it has a cracked front right fender and a muzzy titanium exaust
i rode it yesterday and it scared the shaZam! out of me i got on the highway and i hit 95 in 3rd under 5000 rpm.  its a BEAST!!!!