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I was looking at a bike online today. It’s a 2014 Ultra Limited with 6,000 miles. It’s a 2nd owner and it was repo’d from the first. Would you let that deter you?
Sorry it’s my first post but have been on here for a while.
Sorry it’s my first post but have been on here for a while.
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It would not deter me. many dealers buy used bikes from the auction to put on their floor. They go to auction for a variety of reasons....one being repo'ed
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how long has the second owner had it?
If not long, it is suspect that there is an issue and they are dumping it vs an expensive repair
Now if you are afraid it has been beat on, tires are a good indication of history, including the back one
If you know where and how to read tire date codes (lots of videos on YT) look at the tires, if original (2014 manufacturing date, nothing newer) and the rear tire is in good shape (even wear, not cupped, etc) then that is one of many indicators you can use to make a reasonable guess on the condition of the bike.
I'm not worried about 6K on the bike, these things are pretty stout, if you ride it and it sounds and feels OK chances are it is.... condition of the fluids, no leaks, no oil on the forks from leaky seals that would indicate an accident/bent forks.... look for replaced parts, tool marks on nuts and bolts that should not have been touched except for scheduled services.... scrapes/scratches on the frame, crash bars, etc.
Play detective, don't ask a lot of stupid questions but look at everything and ask yourself is this the way it should be on a 6K mile bike?
If not long, it is suspect that there is an issue and they are dumping it vs an expensive repair
Now if you are afraid it has been beat on, tires are a good indication of history, including the back one
If you know where and how to read tire date codes (lots of videos on YT) look at the tires, if original (2014 manufacturing date, nothing newer) and the rear tire is in good shape (even wear, not cupped, etc) then that is one of many indicators you can use to make a reasonable guess on the condition of the bike.
I'm not worried about 6K on the bike, these things are pretty stout, if you ride it and it sounds and feels OK chances are it is.... condition of the fluids, no leaks, no oil on the forks from leaky seals that would indicate an accident/bent forks.... look for replaced parts, tool marks on nuts and bolts that should not have been touched except for scheduled services.... scrapes/scratches on the frame, crash bars, etc.
Play detective, don't ask a lot of stupid questions but look at everything and ask yourself is this the way it should be on a 6K mile bike?
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