Idle bike with no primary
#1
10-17-2018, 08:02 AM
Idle bike with no primary
Hey everyone,
Ive come across a seller listing a 96 xl1200 w/ 45k miles. However, one of the problems with the bike is that the transmission needs a new first gear and he has since removed the whole primary. Now the price reflects that condition, and I'm willing to take a bike with a broken transmission. However, I am worried about hidden problems. If I could just gear the engine idle, that would reassure me a lot. So I ask, is this even possible? I don't know enough about these systems to know if it can be done without causing damage.
Regards,
Omar
Ive come across a seller listing a 96 xl1200 w/ 45k miles. However, one of the problems with the bike is that the transmission needs a new first gear and he has since removed the whole primary. Now the price reflects that condition, and I'm willing to take a bike with a broken transmission. However, I am worried about hidden problems. If I could just gear the engine idle, that would reassure me a lot. So I ask, is this even possible? I don't know enough about these systems to know if it can be done without causing damage.
Regards,
Omar
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10-17-2018, 08:32 AM
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10-17-2018, 02:35 PM
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10-17-2018, 02:35 PM
Seller claims, it has been sitting for a year since he took out the primary and that it was running before. Also claims that if I downpay $1000, he will get it rideable for a total of $3000. As is for $1000
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10-17-2018, 02:47 PM
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10-17-2018, 05:27 PM
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Pass, you can get a running bike for $1500-$2k in your area
https://www.cycletrader.com/Philadel...093&radius=150
https://www.cycletrader.com/Philadel...093&radius=150