Hi all,
So I went to check it out. Here are some things I found out:
Tire pics:
http://imgur.com/a/jxP3y
- I did not get to start the bike as no battery was installed. Will be going back tomorrow with a friend to test drive it.
Well it has to be running, or it's worth half of what he wants for it
- It was dropped once on sand towards the right side. Never crashed. No visible cracks in frame. No major scratches either. Bike looked good!
A standing drop won't matter too much, could be as simple as a broken brake or clutch lever, mirror, bent brake pedal or gear shift lever, or small cosmetic damage, nothing that would cause great concern, but check it over
- Oil change and chain service was done last year before bike stored for winter. A few other things were done but slipped my mind.
For your own peace of mind, do your own oil change, and lube the chain, at least you will know it's done
- Engine oil level was full? This seemed weird. Even after standing the motorcycle upright. He said we have to start the bike for a few minutes and then we can check accurately.
To check oil, bike needs to be run, and not just at idle, need to ride it, then pull into garage, put on center stand or hold bike up right and level, wait about 2 minutes and then see what the level is at, this will tell you if it's OK, be it through a sight glass or using a dip stick.
- Tire tread didn't seem too bad, please take a look at the attached pics. He said the tires don't have to be changed for some time.
On the tires sidewall look for TWI, this is Tread Wear Indicator, and across from these you sill see in the grooves a small rectangular bit of rubber, if the groves are even with this then the tires are ready to be replaced, if the bit of rubber is lower than the groves, you still have enough left on the tires, all tires have the TWI marking
- Spark plugs, brake fluid, coolant untouched.
Brake fluid should be clear, not murky, if it's murky it's contaminated or old and needs to be flushed, this you can do yourself and will cost you a few dollars for a bottle of DOT 3 or 4 fluid
- Rear brake fluid level was OK, but the front I couldn't really tell, it seemed full to the top.
As long as the fluid is clear, it's OK, but better to check the brake pad wear, will it need new pads is the bigger question.
- Couldn't check for leaks as it was a rainy day today.
Leaks can be seen on the floor look around if he has moved the bike around look at floor for fresh stains, could be from the bike.
- Brakes pads/rotor/chain/sprocket/gas tank/electronics/2 keys for all 3 holes(ignition/gas/seat cover)/Stored in climate controlled garage during winter/battery trickle charged....<---everything good
Good signs, as all is with the bike as it should be.
I told him I like the bike but the only thing is the price right now. He said he can do 3800 but no one will sell a special edition color for this price later on. He said he knows he can sell it in April/May for $42/4300. The guys at the dealership told him to put it up for $4500. He also said I have to do safety, and he wont get the Used vehicle information package either. I told him the UVIP is usually seller responsibility but he said you can get that too, just need to put in the VIN. Or pay him $20 to get it.
$3500 if he is not doing a safety and not doing a UVIP, as you know the UVIP is 20 bucks and a safety even at Canadian Tire is about 90 bucks, the one in Mississauga is good the mechanic is a motorcycle rider so he knows what to look for.
I think I'm gonna offer 3700 cash tomorrow, and hope he accepts. What do you guys think?
