thoughts ?
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From: Denver CO
Low milage bikes can be a good find, with caveats. If it's the real deal then that means it's only been ridden an average of less than 160 miles per year. That means that it has sat ALOT. That can cause seals and bearings to dry out, rubber to dryrot, fluids to change chemically, sludge and deposits to form, electrical connections to corrode, etc, etc.
Just something to keep in mind when deciding what to pay.
And the tires, are they brand new? Or original tires that look new? Tires have an expiration date that's 5-7 years from manufacture. On a bike, that's one thing I would replace if there was any question.
Just something to keep in mind when deciding what to pay.
And the tires, are they brand new? Or original tires that look new? Tires have an expiration date that's 5-7 years from manufacture. On a bike, that's one thing I would replace if there was any question.
This. Have a good look over the bike. Maybe have a mechanic look it over if you are not that much of one. Rubber turns hard over the years, brake lines, oil lines etc.
If it passes the inspection, get it!!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Reno
do you have 7k free and clear along with a few extra to replace aged components? Hate to see someone with a note have a bike down for a comp, main trans bearing, etc...
LMFAO... In the end... he did what he felt must be done.
Yes, because any money you save upfront will (most likely) be money spent on maintenance items. Dare you pull the trap door and find out what lurks in the trans.
I'd think they'd by a speedo with that many miles on it and or have a shady dealer sell them a speedo and program the miles on it. instead of 3300 oops, "I told them 33000"
Couldn't agree more with you... and a couple of tire shops (ie, sportbike shops) which mount/balance tires dirt cheap.
they do and I like that detective work.
well, the 3300 on a '95 part yes, but not the price if indeed it only has 3300.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: coastal sc
there are bikes out there with no miles I have a few people I know that are in love with the idea of owning 1 but it never leaves the garage, give it a good inspection and work the price a little and enjoy.
JMO---This Bike is 27 years old, it sure was not ridden much at all, if mileage is correct.
A lot can rust up internally in that time, and rubber hoses, wires, and gaskets dry up in that many years.
Low-Ball the price on this Bike, it looks good from far but can be far from good if you buy it.
A lot can rust up internally in that time, and rubber hoses, wires, and gaskets dry up in that many years.
Low-Ball the price on this Bike, it looks good from far but can be far from good if you buy it.
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From: Toledo ohio
I am not sure what it is worth. I have a buddy that knows these thing in and out, he owns Counts Custom. His name is Danny. Lemme give him a call, get him down here, and we will see what it is worth and maybe make a deal.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Arizona
oyeah i did a job for a troy-bilt PTO Hose tiller, was like new and kept in a garage. got it home, cleaned out the carb, started right up but when i put it in gear the belt just squealed. come to find out the main shaft in the tranny was rusted and so were the bearings at each end. ofcourse it wasnt that much to clean it and install new bearings and seals and now it perfect. i know a harley isnt going to be that cheap to fix.
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From: Georgia
Another thing to consider is that the bike may start and run fine and check out great now. But once you start riding it regularly all that down time can start showing up as problems that were not obvious.
Not trying to discourage you buying the bike but you need to factor in what could happen when deciding what you want to pay.
Not trying to discourage you buying the bike but you need to factor in what could happen when deciding what you want to pay.
