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Title: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: Trigger on July 07, 2023, 12:06:47 AM
We have been having a problem with a CDI unit on one of our CD250U's which Ash has been trying to sort out. So, i have been looking about for a replacement but, have not seen a decent CD250U on the market since i bought my last one some 3 years ago. Then i spotted an original Nighthawk for sale at DK. No real bidding on this so, decided to ask DK what kind of reserve they had in mind as, i had a figure in my head of around £1,500. I was shocked when they said, the reserve they have on this bike is £2,798.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354883598207


I had a CB250 twofifty with 6,740 miles on it that i sold about 6 years ago for £1,100. DK seem to be living in dream land at there reserved price  ::)

Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: SumpMagnet on July 07, 2023, 04:58:57 PM
Nearly 3 grand.....

Love the description of a 2007 bike as being actually able to start and run. Damn well should do. Passed my test in the mod 80's and considered a 10 year old bike as nearly new. This was the sort of stock you would see down the local backstreet dealer and being used by ordinary folk who couldn't afford finance.

£1500 sounds spot on for a daily commuter.
Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 07, 2023, 06:06:34 PM
At the end of the day they will only sell it for the amount a buyer is willing to pay otherwise it will just sit in their showroom.
Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 07, 2023, 06:26:53 PM
Don't worry Graham .. we will get there in the end with fixing your CDI ... Plan to do a write up on here about it and probably bore the pants off everyone. I will be over at your gaffe after we visit friends probs next weekend.
Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: Trigger on July 07, 2023, 06:41:39 PM
Don't worry Graham .. we will get there in the end with fixing your CDI ... Plan to do a write up on here about it and probably bore the pants off everyone. I will be over at your gaffe after we visit friends probs next weekend.


Not worried mate. I was hoping for a bargain bike  :o But, not at there reserve.
Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: Trigger on July 07, 2023, 06:47:38 PM
Nearly 3 grand.....

Love the description of a 2007 bike as being actually able to start and run. Damn well should do. Passed my test in the mod 80's and considered a 10 year old bike as nearly new. This was the sort of stock you would see down the local backstreet dealer and being used by ordinary folk who couldn't afford finance.

£1500 sounds spot on for a daily commuter.

A lot of dosh for a little bike and you still have to register it and the running condition is unknown. They always put the same write up.  For that kind of reserve, you could get a UK CB250 from a bike dealer with a warranty.   
Title: Re: CB250 Nighthawk
Post by: Trigger on July 09, 2023, 07:51:40 AM
At the end of the day they will only sell it for the amount a buyer is willing to pay otherwise it will just sit in their showroom.

Looks like is will be sitting in their showroom as, it only bid up to £1035  :D
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