Is 12k Miles a lot for a 1998 CBR F3?

Jake Martz · 10-23-2011, 05:42 PM

One for sale on craigslist and it has 12,000 miles on it.

marcn · 10-23-2011, 06:16 PM

With that little of miles on a '98, my main concern would be how long it was stored and the internal workings conditions as well as cable conditions.

Gereke · 10-23-2011, 06:18 PM

The canned answer for questions about mileage is:

Depends on how the bike was ridden, and if maintenance was done regularly/properly. The best thing to do if you are interested, is go look at the motorcycle. Give the thing a good inspection and see if the seller is willing to let you ride it over to a mechanic.

Ask lots of questions about the bikes history. Look for signs that may indicate the bike has been abused, such as scratches, dents, dings, scrapes.

There is a good sticky in the New Rider/First Bike section that has a checklist of what to look for, and what kind of questions to ask the seller.

If the bike has been well maintained, and not ridden by someone that's abused the crap out of it, 12k isn't that much. Crunch the numbers and it only had about 900 miles a year put on it. Not that much, really. Though that can be a bad thing if it sat around in storage quite a bit and wasn't "layed up" properly.

Jake Martz · 10-23-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gereke

Ask lots of questions about the bikes history. Look for signs that may indicate the bike has been abused, such as scratches, dents, dings, scrapes.

I just e-mailed the guy a little over an hour ago asking how many owners it had, if it has ever been laid down, and if the engine itself has had to be fixed in any way. I also asked for some high res pictures. I hope to go check it out in person really soon. It looks like a great bike.

0949er · 10-23-2011, 07:03 PM

make sure the motor isnt "too" noisy. (although some noise is common). I bought my 2001 cbr f4i with 10k miles... no issues at all. My buddy bought his 2001 cbr f4i with about 15k miles and has only minor issues (the guy that had the bike before really butchered it though)

RiditAgain · 10-23-2011, 07:03 PM

No not a lot of miles for a 98. To add to what has been said how old are the tires with only 900 miles a year the tires may need replacing even if tread looks good. Try to verify the miles from service records or title etc. This is a good time of year to find/make deals.

rustydog · 10-23-2011, 07:48 PM

I have over 58k on my 08 vstar,12k is not even broke in yet

estesformula87 · 10-25-2011, 09:27 PM

ive got 34k on my bike but it has been rebuilt twice to beef it up over the years but even if it had not i feel it would still be running fine its all in how you take care of them

Wild Bill · 10-28-2011, 02:33 PM

My R6 has almost 16k on it. Nothing but a small oil leak I had to fix its a 2002 runs great

10-23-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
Jake Martz Verified Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 44	Is 12k Miles a lot for a 1998 CBR F3? One for sale on craigslist and it has 12,000 miles on it.

10-23-2011, 06:16 PM	#2
marcn It's all about attitude Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Murphy,North Carolina Posts: 851	With that little of miles on a '98, my main concern would be how long it was stored and the internal workings conditions as well as cable conditions. __________________ Keep our troops in our prayers

10-23-2011, 06:18 PM	#3
Gereke Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 501	The canned answer for questions about mileage is: Depends on how the bike was ridden, and if maintenance was done regularly/properly. The best thing to do if you are interested, is go look at the motorcycle. Give the thing a good inspection and see if the seller is willing to let you ride it over to a mechanic. Ask lots of questions about the bikes history. Look for signs that may indicate the bike has been abused, such as scratches, dents, dings, scrapes. There is a good sticky in the New Rider/First Bike section that has a checklist of what to look for, and what kind of questions to ask the seller. If the bike has been well maintained, and not ridden by someone that's abused the crap out of it, 12k isn't that much. Crunch the numbers and it only had about 900 miles a year put on it. Not that much, really. Though that can be a bad thing if it sat around in storage quite a bit and wasn't "layed up" properly. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Boulevard S40

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10-23-2011, 07:03 PM	#5
0949er Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 291	make sure the motor isnt "too" noisy. (although some noise is common). I bought my 2001 cbr f4i with 10k miles... no issues at all. My buddy bought his 2001 cbr f4i with about 15k miles and has only minor issues (the guy that had the bike before really butchered it though)

10-23-2011, 07:03 PM	#6
RiditAgain Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,237	No not a lot of miles for a 98. To add to what has been said how old are the tires with only 900 miles a year the tires may need replacing even if tread looks good. Try to verify the miles from service records or title etc. This is a good time of year to find/make deals.

10-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#7
rustydog I fear no beer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: suburb of kcmo Posts: 465	I have over 58k on my 08 vstar,12k is not even broke in yet

10-25-2011, 09:27 PM	#8
estesformula87 Master At Arms Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: missouri Posts: 154	ive got 34k on my bike but it has been rebuilt twice to beef it up over the years but even if it had not i feel it would still be running fine its all in how you take care of them

10-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#9
Wild Bill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Searcy Arkansas Posts: 219	My R6 has almost 16k on it. Nothing but a small oil leak I had to fix its a 2002 runs great