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OK i’ll take the depreciation hit
anyone want to buy it?drlapoParticipantthe Ninja was my son’s bike and I took it “in trade” when I financed his new bike. I had expected to get rid of it quickly and for a resonable price but that was in 2007
I also had an 06 Ducati 620 monster that went in a matter of weeks with 25% depreciation
I had an 02 Sportser that I paid $6400 for and sold in 2008 for $5200
I was not ready for such rapid depreciation on the Kaw
I’ll keep trying to find a buyerdrlapoParticipantis eBay next?
or should I keep it as an end table in the rec room?drlapoParticipant$1.12 per mile depreciation or 50% in 2700 miles
I’ll stick with Triumph and BMW
my 1985 BMW cost $4200 new and is now worth $4500
my 1979 Triumph cost me $1200 new and is now worth $4000-$50002 year old kawasaki; new $5200 now worth $2500?
drlapoParticipantposted on Craigslist and cycle trader
received 3 calls with low ball offers
I’ll ride it into the ocean before I take $2500 for it
maybe I’ll donate it for a tax write offits the last Jap bike I’ll ever buy
drlapoParticipantif you have been ridding MX bikes you may not be happy with a “cruiser” :more show than go
45 mph may not be enough (Harley parade speed)
get a sport bike and ride it rightdrlapoParticipantok i’ll be the first to try it
for sale: 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500, 2700 miles, green stock with jet kit, located in Ct near the casinos
this was my son’s first bike in 2006. he now has a Triumph 675
this has been in my heated rec room for two years
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