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Project Clean Out the Closet - aka the Frankenbike

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Brute:
I had a number of 250 Ninjas. This one was a dedicated race/track day bike I put back on the street later. Fun little bikes. None left now. Picked up a 2015 Yamaha R3 and doubt I will go back.

umberto:
I finally got around to breaking in the motor and getting this dude ready to sell. I’m at my parent’s for Easter, so I brought Frank and my aluminum conversion for a little casual riding at my parent’s place. Before I brought the bike down, I went ahead and put the rear tire on. I have never struggled with a rear tire like that. After I got it on (bending a tire iron in the process), of course I had a pinch flat. I was tired, sweaty, and all out of curse words. I decided that a trip to Cycle Gear would save a few years on my life. It ended up taking the guy almost two hours and three tubes to get it mounted. He had to get help from another employee, and they were both amazed that I got it on the rim at all. I was just glad I didn’t have to buy three tubes.  :-D

Anyway, the bike fires up quickly, runs really strong and crisp, and everything works well. It’s been raining every few days in SE Oklahoma, and the fields were like rice paddies. The bike handled it all in stride, and I am very pleased with the final product. I think it will make someone a great bike.

One interesting thing about riding both bikes today is how far ergonomics have come in thirteen years. Riding Frank after getting off the aluminum bike was like riding a chopper after being on a sport bike. I think I appreciate the aluminum bike so much more now.

umberto:
I saw this picture over on VitalMX. Looks like the infamous wrench fix was done by someone who posts on that (or a similar) site. That particular picture angle was not on the eBay listing, which tells me the owner posted a picture of it to show everyone his repair skills. 😂😂

umberto:
Let the fun with Craigslist buyers begin.   :-D



https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/edmond-2004-kx250-fresh-top-end-many/6875578236.html

umberto:
Let me start the tally of my six types of annoying Craigslist trolls:

1. The Scammer - From another country and just looking to follow my scam script no matter how much you call me an assclown.  (0 so far)
2. The Dreamer - I don't have the money to buy this, but I'm going to waste as much of your time as possible. (0 so far)
3. Mr. Unnecessary Information - I may or may not buy your bike, but I'm going to get you updated on my entire life's history either way.  If you're lucky, I'll branch out to family members as well. (0 so far)
4. Lack of Boundries guy - I'll call you when you say text only, or I'll text or call after hours.  (0 so far)
5. Mr. Lowball - I don't care that you've only had it on Craigslist for a week, I think you must be desperate, or I firmly believe in if you don't go, you won't know.  (0 so far)
6. The Irrational Trade Guy - I think you want to trade for my collector's edition Obi Wan doll, no matter how much you said no trades in the ad.  You just don't know you want it, and it's worth at least twice what your bike is, because I say so.  (0 so far)

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