Helen has found a new home
I sold Helen the other day, and I have to admit it was hard to let her go. Don't get me wrong, I do like my new KLR, but sports bikes are damn fun (even a ninja 250). In fact, sports bikes rock. If it weren't for my upcoming adventures in South America and Africa, I would definitely ride a sports bike over an enduro. They look uber cool and they are a thrill to ride. The KLR on the other hand, well, it's called "the mule" (affectionately) for a reason.
I sold my Ninja to the first person who contacted me after I advertised Helen on craigslist. He is just getting into riding at the age of 40 and wanted a beginner bike for his commute to work. The ninja is perfect for that. I asked $4,200 in my ad, and I let the bike go for a couple hundred less, plus I did a certification. In hindsight I probably could have got a lot more for her, despite the fact that she's been dropped on both sides because the fairing repaint job was so well done. I had put an ad in the autotrader as well as cragslist, and as soon as it came out I started getting constant calls and emails. I've had over 30 inquiries in the last few days. Part of the reason is that it's such a popular beginner bike. Also the weather is finally fantastic for riding. The roads are full of riders who have been waiting a long time to go for their first spring ride. Seeing all the bikes zooming around would spur anyone thinking of buying a bike into action.
In the past couple of days I've bought a riding jacket (mesh Ixon Hacker), Joe Rocket gauntlet-style gloves, Icon abrasion-resistant riding jeans, a tent (Eureka Aurora 1 Lite), a camelbak, a swiss army knife, hiking boots, and a thermarest. The total cost was $1147. I have yet to buy a sleeping bag, multi-fuel stove, water purifier, or medical kit (among many other things).
I'm sorry you had to let her go bye. She looks good in the photos though.
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