Thanks O...someone cautioned me about a bike that has such few miles within it's 6 year life. They said various seals may be compromised if the bike sat for long periods without use. What do you think of that?Kelly Motorcycle Blue Book puts it at $6825 retail, $4780 trade-in. $6500 seems a reasonable asking price for a face-to-face private sale.
What do you think of that?
Depends on how it was cared for. Sat outside I would be leery, but kept in a fairly nice garage it would be ok. Nobody can ever know for sure. I got my bike for 3500 vs 12,000 new. I can fix a whole lot of stuff before I'm even half way to that.
I'll agree with this. Rain and cold on a bike kept outside will take a toll, and many folks don't consider how bad sun exposure can be, as well. But if kept garaged and ridden on a fairly frequent basis -- even just an average of 10 miles a week like this one -- it should be fine, other than needing an oil and filter/fluid change, which I would do on any used bike I bought unless the seller could document they had just been done. I know several folks who have owed a bike for decades, but ride it regularly, keep it garaged, and do regular maintenance. Those bikes MIGHT need new brake lines or tires before long if I bought them and started putting miles on them, but I'd ride 'em home without worry if I bought one of them.What do you think of that?
Depends on how it was cared for. Sat outside I would be leery, but kept in a fairly nice garage it would be ok. Nobody can ever know for sure. I got my bike for 3500 vs 12,000 new. I can fix a whole lot of stuff before I'm even half way to that.