not a deal breaker....i'd go for it.
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Need some fast info guys. I found a 2012 Iron with only 400+ miles for a wholesale price. Older couple bought new Sportys and she dropped this one and won't get back on it. I want to move out soonest before someone else does but I want to make sure I am not getting a bike a bent frame (struts).
As shown from the pics the strut cover is bent. I am not sure if the struts themselves could have been bent or not. Any idea? If its just the cover...no big deal. Notice the hardware that holds the cover on the rear looks cocked also. No apparent damage to the tail light/turn signal.
How difficult are these to remove. I thought about taking it off before I buy but the bike is 180 miles from me and I don't think he has the tools. I could try to take the tools required and remove it. What tools will I need? Does the rear shock have to be removed? Rear wheel? Thanks
As shown from the pics the strut cover is bent. I am not sure if the struts themselves could have been bent or not. Any idea? If its just the cover...no big deal. Notice the hardware that holds the cover on the rear looks cocked also. No apparent damage to the tail light/turn signal.
How difficult are these to remove. I thought about taking it off before I buy but the bike is 180 miles from me and I don't think he has the tools. I could try to take the tools required and remove it. What tools will I need? Does the rear shock have to be removed? Rear wheel? Thanks
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They are asking $6500 but I have worked him down to $6K and there may be room from there. He also has an almost new 48 with the same number of miles. Of course its more money. Since I am going to build the motor beyond a stock 1200, I think the 883 makes more sense to buy.
BTW...I missed out on that 1200R I was looking at. I waiting too long. Bikes that are priced right are moving.
BTW...I missed out on that 1200R I was looking at. I waiting too long. Bikes that are priced right are moving.
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How was the bike dropped? Did it just fall over, or was it laid down while riding? From the looks of the damage, it looks like it just fell over. If that's the case, I wouldn't worry about a bent frame. I've never heard of a bent frame resulting from the bike falling over.
if it was a standing fall over or tip over, you'll be fine. Most of us have chopped those struts off anyway. See if you can get a level shot at the rear. Since the fender bolts to the struts, if the left is bent, you should see some unevenness in the curvature of the fender around the rear tire. They are pretty stout cast metal, I don't think a tip over would bend those. Just from the 2 shots you have, unless it's mostly front end damage, you'd see directional scrapes depending on how hard/far the bike slid.
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It was dropped in the driveway. According to the owner, the only damage is this bent strut cover. He didn't know what it was or what it was called...I had to tell him. It's a 2012 with 400 miles. According to him, it's mint condition otherwise. No scratches anywhere.
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Oh BTW...not planning on chopping the struts. I am planning on building the motor for a local dragstrip toy on test/tune nights. Not looking to set speed records or anything...just something to have fun on. I already have a touring bike for traveling purposes.