April 21st, 2015, 05:46 AM | #1 |
chancethomas
Name: Chance
Location: Whitney TX
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so i was looking at some bikes and i found a 2012 250 with 80 miles on the bike. Up front the guy told me it was bought for his girl and she droped it at a light witch holds up when you look at the faring but my consurne is the 80 miles could there be something wrong with this bike?
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April 21st, 2015, 06:03 AM | #2 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
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there is always a chance. If you are not comfortable looking over used bikes find someone who knows what to look, listen, feel and smell for... I don't suggest taste.
odds are against it, it has such low miles, but it will still need work after sitting for so long, new fluids, checking nuts and bolts and lots of lube
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April 21st, 2015, 06:05 AM | #3 |
chancethomas
Name: Chance
Location: Whitney TX
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the bike runs great from what the guy said hes keept the chain oiled and started it up ever cupple of day but it hasnt been rode in a month or two
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April 21st, 2015, 06:37 AM | #4 |
Wannabe Reborn
Name: Unregistered
Location: Cincy Ohio
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Off top of my head, aside from new fluids and a good check over, will need the initial break in done. Varying engine idle speeds over the next 500 miles while keeping the RPMs down below 6k (I believe?). This helps set the valves and seats. If you can get it for a good deal, it seems to be a good find. Also, consider the environment it's been stored in over the last couple of years. Rubber in general, tires, seals, covers, etc can degrade when exposed to environment over time. Maybe see if you can have it checked out at a shop prior to purchase.
I personally am always a little lerious of things like this. But that's my nature.
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April 21st, 2015, 06:51 AM | #5 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
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do you believe everything a salesman tells you
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April 21st, 2015, 06:55 AM | #6 |
chancethomas
Name: Chance
Location: Whitney TX
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lol no i dont thats why im lerious im going to look at the bike friday i hope if the bank comes through with them money but the bike all in all looks extreamly clean and well taken care of
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