March 13th, 2014, 09:03 AM | #81 |
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i'd buy that for that price if it had 0 miles.
2300 miles? maybe 4k. but with puppy foam grips? at least 4500!!! they are made out of puppies.
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March 13th, 2014, 09:17 AM | #82 |
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lol
I think I'm going for it. He was firm on $5k for a while and I'm sick of taking the bus. Plus the used 300 market is pretty dry around here. |
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March 13th, 2014, 09:22 AM | #83 |
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Idk, the price seems fair to me considering that most of the people who are in the market for a used 300 are new riders who don't know what it's worth and would probably be willing to pay over 5k for it w/2300 miles. Hell I'd expect to be able to get 4500-5000 without any issue for my 300 and it's over 5k miles with virtually no mods.
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March 13th, 2014, 12:38 PM | #84 |
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So after being in contact with the seller, it looks like I will be getting it on Saturday. It's currently winterized and stored, so he has to put it back into running condition.
Anything I should look out for? Beyond checking chain health/tension, tires, and bodywork, I really don't know how to make sure it's in good shape. Also, he's riding it in from a town that's about 60 miles away, all highway, so I'm sure he'll be revving the crap out of it. It's got 2300 miles on it. What's the break-in period where you shouldn't rev it too high? |
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March 13th, 2014, 12:42 PM | #85 |
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March 13th, 2014, 12:55 PM | #86 | |
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Some things to check (not a complete list): 1. The brakes. Make sure they work smoothly. No lurching or pulsating. You can us a mic on the rotor if you want. Min thickness is 4.5mm on the 250; I'd assume the 300 is the same. Also look at how much life is left on the pads. At 2300 miles, there should be plenty. Given the mileage, warpage seems unlikely unless it's been abused really hard, but a bent rotor due to something hitting it is possible, especially if it's spent time sitting in a garage somewhere. The front rotor is one of the most expensive components on this bike. 2. Is the chain tension proper? Not a huge deal if it isn't - it's designed to be adjusted. 3. Are the handlebars bent? Do the bar end weights have scuffs on them. This is an indication that the bike has been down, and that you should check carefully for any other damage. Check to make sure that your thumbs don't touch the fuel tank when the bars are at the full travel. 4. Obvious stuff like whether the clutch slips, gears don't shift right, etc. 5. Look at the coolant reservoir. Is the level correct? If it's empty, that suggests a leak, which suggests some sort of damage, given the age and mileage. If it's way over full, ask why. |
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March 13th, 2014, 12:59 PM | #87 |
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Thanks guys, great link and responses.
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March 13th, 2014, 01:12 PM | #88 | |
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March 13th, 2014, 01:15 PM | #89 |
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Lol!
I think I will be. I test-rode one about a month ago and wasn't too wowed, but truth be told the guy who let me ride it said that he had just put new tires on that day and that they might be a little slick (he works at the dealership), and so I didn't ride it too hard or corner too fast. I like the 2014 SE color pattern, but I think I like the 2013 more. I'm hoping to be wowed! I'm going to test ride it before buying this Saturday, and I'll put it through its paces first. If I do get it, I'm thinking SS brake lines and some better pads for sure. |
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March 13th, 2014, 01:18 PM | #90 | |
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March 13th, 2014, 01:23 PM | #91 | |
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told you so like 6 times, you were gonna make out with your bike being stolen. as far as the new 300. The guys asking price of $4500 seems ok but that is his asking price with out you seeing the bike. Look it over, point out every little thing you can and use anything to talk the price down. You might be hard pressed to find much to talk the price down on a 2013 with 2k miles on it but who knows.
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