November 4th, 2009, 03:54 PM | #1 |
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Looking at a high mileage bike, what should I look for?!
Hi, I found a bike that I was thinking of buying as my last deal fell through at the last minute. (Someone offered the seller full price literally the day I was supposed to come and pick it up), anyways, It's a 2009 special edition, with 8,100 miles. Has had three dealer services at 600/4,000/7,500 miles. Never been laid down or in an accident. He's looking for 2,500$. What should I look for or consider, as this is the highest mileage new style 250 that I have seen. Thanks guys
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November 4th, 2009, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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Neglect destoys motorcycles, not mileage.
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November 4th, 2009, 04:13 PM | #3 |
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umm would you consider a honda high mileage with 50000 miles? that bike should be fine, actually my 2 cents is it's just broke in...remember it's not a 1984 chevy
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November 4th, 2009, 04:40 PM | #4 |
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Sounds like the bike is just broken in. I would follow up on the maintenance and get records from the dealer it was taken too. Good Luck on your purchase!
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November 4th, 2009, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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3 oil changes in 8000 miles! Dam, Kelly did that many in 150
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November 4th, 2009, 06:04 PM | #6 |
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interesting, I'll make sure he has the records. For some reason I thought that was worth than it appears to be.
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November 4th, 2009, 06:06 PM | #7 |
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3 dealer services doesn't mean 3 oil changes... If you like the bike go for it. 8k is not alot of miles in the long run, the only problem is that you will probably have a harder time re-selling it. btw, why do you want another 250 ?
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November 4th, 2009, 06:10 PM | #8 |
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I'm not looking for another one. I thought I had the first one locked up and it was a bit of a drive from my house and someone came down with the money before I could get there. So I am, as of now, unfortunately ninjaless
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November 4th, 2009, 07:12 PM | #9 |
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My 2009 250 turned 1 year old on friday and has 8900 miles. Got the valves adjusted. Have changed the oil 3 times. Rear tire flat in the middle yet still showing wear markers (will replace soon). front tire in good shape. Brakes still have plenty of pad left. So I would say go for it.
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November 4th, 2009, 07:31 PM | #10 |
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Damn. That's considered "high" mileage? I'm significantly higher already.
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November 4th, 2009, 09:31 PM | #11 |
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it's due for it's first valve inspection/adjustment. Has that been done? if so, I'd say that's a good deal. Typically, the valve adjustment runs a couple of hundred dollars at least.
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November 5th, 2009, 01:08 AM | #12 |
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Well, that's what was supposed to happen at 7,500 miles, so if it truly "Has had three dealer services at 600/4,000/7,500 miles," it should have been done. FWIW, I couldn't get it done for less than $330.
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November 5th, 2009, 06:21 PM | #13 |
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In Rhode Island 2 hours @$75 per hr to check + 1 more hour if adjustment needed.
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August 26th, 2010, 03:45 PM | #14 |
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I would be more concerned about a ten year old bike with 1K-5K miles on it than a newer one with 15-20K.
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August 26th, 2010, 10:14 PM | #15 |
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Ryan's Buell is just barely a year old had has 8,000 miles on it, I wouldn't say it's high mileage. Seems like a good deal imo as long as service has been kept up on it.
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July 13th, 2013, 10:55 PM | #16 |
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Thats an awesome price for a 2009.
I picked up a 2008 with 7700 miles 2 weeks ago for $2250. Best purchase I've ever made. My friend who rode the bike back for me was really impressed by it, he owns an R6 and said that the clutch control and shifting on the bike was really nice and that it accelerated very smoothly and well. |
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July 14th, 2013, 01:21 PM | #18 |
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So where's the high mileage bike you are asking about?
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July 14th, 2013, 03:20 PM | #19 |
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