[Orion Mike]

It comes the time in every lads life that he must sell/trade his first bike and move onto something else. My first bike the bold and daring Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom. Yes, yes i know. It's not a sport bike or anything close but it let me get the hang of two wheels before I upgraded a year later to a 2007 SV.

Now to get down to business I was trying to sell my V-Star all week to get some extra money to buy a beater truck I can use when I don't feel like riding.My grandfathers pastors' son goes on rides with the church every month and they usually turn out to be 1-3 hour charity rides and he doesn't like riding his ninja 650r that far and offered to trade me straight up for the cruiser. ;D

He told me from the start that the bike had been wrecked and I haven't seen the title yet but from my inspection other than a dented fuel tank, scratched crank case cover and tail plastics everything looks fine.

Took it for a spin probably ~10 miles and everything felt solid, compression from using front brakes felt normal and it was quick to boot

Other than still having 2 motorcycles and no truck. I was wondering if you guys know of any other things I might check before I pull the trigger?

 

[off roader on the street]

If you think you could sell the ninja for more than you could sell the V-star, do it.

What year ninja, v-star, condition of each?

But having an SV and ninja both in the 650 flavor seems a bit redundant to me.

 

[LaxBuddy21]

If you think you could sell the ninja for more than you could sell the V-star, do it.

What year ninja, v-star, condition of each?

But having an SV and ninja both in the 650 flavor seems a bit redundant to me.

This. The bikes are too similar to each other. I would just sell the V-star and get something completely different.

 

[Fatty SS]

Just a quick thought... There's no such thing as 'get one and sell it quick'. Remember that if you trade in order to sell the ninja, you'll have to title it in your name. At the very least, you'll want a detailed bill of sale proving that you own the bike. I recently went through something similar, trading in a bike in my dad's name for a new bike for me. My new bike is now registered to my dad until the title transfer is finished and he can sign it over to me.

Long story short, if you think the ninja will be easier to sell, or will net you more money, consider that the state will get involved everywhere they can. Be sure to have your paperwork in order before you do anything final in order to cover your back.

Good luck with whatever you decide!


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[Orion Mike]

If you think you could sell the ninja for more than you could sell the V-star, do it.

What year ninja, v-star, condition of each?

But having an SV and ninja both in the 650 flavor seems a bit redundant to me.

2000 v-star 40k miles dented fuel tank for 2008 ninja dented gas tank visual and other misc. visual dammage. The ninja would be a small project but overall I think I would be able to get around atleast 3500 vs 2500 for the v-star.

 

[Orion Mike]

Just signed over the titles. Here are some pics.

http://s1147.photobucket.com/albums/o559/mrobertson2014/

 

[Orion Mike]

I didn't know exactly what chicken strips were until this bike.. taking the front fender off now as well as ordering a new back tire.

 

[off roader on the street]

That thing is a project. Not as bad as it could be though. Planning on repairing or replacing the tank?

 

[Orion Mike]

I have never repaired a tank, I'll probably just be on the lookout for a replacement and sell this one. I took my SV tank to a few body shops and the estimates I got were anywhere from 200-400 so If I can find a red or black tank between those 2 figures I think I'll just replace it.

 

[danw]

turn that thing into a adventure bike and keep the sv as your baby

 

[05streetfighter]

turn that thing into a adventure bike and keep the sv as your baby

+1 ccasion14:

 

[Orion Mike]

turn that thing into a adventure bike and keep the sv as your baby

I hate to crush your dreams but I'll just be fixing the cosmetics and selling for a profit. :naughty:

 

[Orion Mike]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632255&highlight=ninja&page=2

hm......

 

[OfirMX]

Someday I'll tell you the story of some guy who traded his Harley for another Harley thinking he could sell it quick...

:roflmao:

 

[danw]

get to work mike

 

[Fatty SS]

Someday I'll tell you the story of some guy who traded his Harley for another Harley thinking he could sell it quick...

:roflmao:

Ask me how I know about titling something before reselling...

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[Orion Mike]

Ask me how I know about titling something before reselling...

:sbmfacepalm:


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how do you know about titling something before reselling? ..:ears: