Buying damaged 848

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · Oct 2, 2014 (Edited)

What do you think? I would mainly use it on the track. The frame has a little dent, etc.
I just thought I'd see what you guys have to say.

thanks!

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The only real concern with a good looking bike like that, is if the engine sat on its side for a while before being shut off. That potentially could give you pre-mature bearing wear, which wouldn't be fun to deal with later.

With crashed bikes that haven't been gone through, it's always good to pay half of their used value.

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 2, 2014 (Edited)

Tuned said:
The only real concern with a good looking bike like that, is if the engine sat on its side for a while before being shut off. That potentially could give you pre-mature bearing wear, which wouldn't be fun to deal with later.

With crashed bikes that haven't been gone through, it's always good to pay half of their used value.

Hmmm, I know its a gamble eh. The bid is starting at $2000 and i wouldn't pay over $4500 or even $3500.

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Tuned

· #4 · Oct 2, 2014

mike_the_motorbike said:
Hmmm, I know its a gamble eh. The bid is starting at $2000 and i wouldn't pay over $4500 or even $3500.

Yea, keep it on the low side, you'll be fine.

BTW, nice find!

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 2, 2014

Tuned said:
Yea, keep it on the low side, you'll be fine.

BTW, nice find!

:blind:

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jwm2k3

· #6 · Oct 2, 2014

What year? What parts are damaged? How many miles?

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 2, 2014

jwm2k3 said:
What year? What parts are damaged? How many miles?

It's a 2013, the frame has a little dent in it, there's about 4600kms (2800 miles) on it. It will need a front wheel or depending on how bad the damage, if it's salvageable. The left fork looks alright but the right one looks hurtin.

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Dmitriy5099

· #8 · Oct 2, 2014

Tuned said:
The only real concern with a good looking bike like that, is if the engine sat on its side for a while before being shut off. That potentially could give you pre-mature bearing wear, which wouldn't be fun to deal with later.

With crashed bikes that haven't been gone through, it's always good to pay half of their used value.

Would be curious to know more about this, could you please elaborate? What's awhile?

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Cecil

· #9 · Oct 3, 2014

So uh... I just so happen to have wheels with brand new tires on them, a Penske shock, and track ready forks with springs and valves done by Metric Devil Moto | Home Ping me if interested.

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 13, 2014

Cecil said:
So uh... I just so happen to have wheels with brand new tires on them, a Penske shock, and track ready forks with springs and valves done by Metric Devil Moto | Home Ping me if interested.

everything is good on bike :yo: thanks tho!

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Tuned

· #11 · Oct 14, 2014

Glad its all good Mike!

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Tchase

· #12 · Oct 14, 2014

Considering an engine in good working order from 1000-5000 miles will cost you $1000-$3000 (more likely in the middle) it's a pretty good deal!

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mike_the_motorbike

Discussion Starter · #13 · Oct 15, 2014 (Edited)

Tuned said:
Glad its all good Mike!

I'm pumped!!! can't wait to get mods and get it track ready. oooooooooweeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Tchase said:
Considering an engine in good working order from 1000-5000 miles will cost you $1000-$3000 (more likely in the middle) it's a pretty good deal!

The engine is perfect. I talked to the original owner and they confirmed everything about bike.

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