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Apr 5, 2014 | 10:20 PM

#11

invstbiker

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From: Arizona

Just picked up a 2011 48 with 3000 miles on it. All stock from a desperate seller.
Paid $6750 IN AZ

Apr 5, 2014 | 10:34 PM

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RgChief

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I bought my 2013 48 for 8,500 with only 80 Miles on it. I guess I got lucky.
If I were you I would start negotiations from 8,500 Cash.

If it is close to 9500 then just buy a new one and don't worry about how previous owner used it.

Apr 5, 2014 | 11:05 PM

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RiverSouth

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^^^^
I have found many deals like yours outside CA, prices are higher here,

There are 49 states and then there is CA

Apr 6, 2014 | 09:16 AM

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ib5150

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RiverSouth

^^^^
I have found many deals like yours outside CA, prices are higher here,

There are 49 states and then there is CA

That is true BUT Anymore States like Arizona have the same smog standards as Calif. You could buy a bike from AZ a lot cheaper than here in CAL and just register it here and still be ahead of the game.

The whole key point when buying a bike out of state is to make sure it has CA emissions which most of the newer bikes do but not all.

Apr 6, 2014 | 09:36 AM

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charlieapes

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For that kind of money, spend a little more, get a new and all the stuff that goes with it. Warranty, service (even if MOCO service is a pain in the ***). I have never bought a new bike, but i have never paid close to the retail price of a new bike either. If you have the money, buy a new one.

Apr 6, 2014 | 10:04 AM

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RiverSouth

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ib5150

No, unfortunately you cannot. Not from AZ not from any other state. I have looked at all the options.

CA has a 7500 miles rule. Anything lower than that is considered new, and new vehicles cannot be purchased outside and brought into the state.

EDIT: from the DMV site

NOTE:California law prohibits California residents or businesses from importing and/or registering a new vehicle with less than 7,500 miles at the time of purchase unless it meets or is exempt from California emission standards. If you acquire a 49-State vehicle (manufactured for all states except California) from another state or country, you may not be able to register your vehicle in California.

So, if it meets emissions, 7500 rule does not apply, the quote is implying.
I will have to look into it and find out what on a bike specifies that it is 50 states or not. I have heard something about the 8th digit on the vin.

Last edited by RiverSouth; Apr 6, 2014 at 10:43 AM.

Apr 6, 2014 | 10:11 AM

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Super38

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Generally, I don't recommend that a person new to MC'ing buy a used bike unless they are very mechanical and/or can take an experienced and mechanically minded trusted friend with them for inspection. While it is true that there are excellent deals to be had, it is easy to get burned by a neglected or damaged machine.

To that bike specifically, even assuming that you pay list for a new one, that is only about 10% off. Considering the 2014 improvements and full warranty on a new one... I do not think it is a very good deal.

Opinions of course will vary, but that is mine.

Apr 7, 2014 | 04:40 PM

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ggruber

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Originally Posted by Von_Zipper

Well, I'd like to start with a rant. Factors:
1. We have 6.7% unemployment rate and less than 60% of working age Americans have a job. Job creation rate is about 40% short of population increase. Meaning lots of people are broke and more people are going broke every day.
2. Wast majority of Americans do not think motorcycle is a viable transportation solution, they think it is a weirdness or luxury.
3. Our president is degrading our economy day after day. I sincerely hope he is doing it because he is naive and has no clue how economy works (and not because he is a devoted enemy of our nation).

Conclusion.
There are lots of desperate people who are trying to sell their possessions to get a [short] break in financial hardship, their asking price is unreal. More and more folks will be selling their bikes in near future, saturating the market and lowering the prices.

Solution. If you find something you like make an offer. I'd offer $8.2 for this bike. When seller drops $500 I'd add $100. And so on. If he refuses to go under $8.5 I'd let him know that was the final offer. After a week or so I'd contact him again and let him know I'm still willing to buy it ... for my price.

But. It is your money and it is your decision. If you like it and feel you cannot live without it buy it!

not to drift the thread any more than is necessary, but when you factor in the labor participation rate (over 90 million people dropped from the unemployment rolls due to end of benefits), the real unemployment number is around 14%.