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Snake · July 6th, 2011, 02:44 AM

First thing you need to do is fully uncover it and get all the information you can off the bike. Model name & CC's. Do a visual assessment of the tires condition (dry rot, tread depth), any indication the bike has been dropped such as damage to fairings and dents in tank.
Next look up for sale ads for the same type bike using two categories: 1) those selling a "fixer upper" such as yours. 2)a fully restored bike.
Take the difference between the two categories minus your estimate of how much parts will cost to determine if you will make a profit after buying the bike and parts.

July 6th, 2011, 02:44 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	First thing you need to do is fully uncover it and get all the information you can off the bike. Model name & CC's. Do a visual assessment of the tires condition (dry rot, tread depth), any indication the bike has been dropped such as damage to fairings and dents in tank. Next look up for sale ads for the same type bike using two categories: 1) those selling a "fixer upper" such as yours. 2)a fully restored bike. Take the difference between the two categories minus your estimate of how much parts will cost to determine if you will make a profit after buying the bike and parts.