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04-05-2006, 03:40 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Apr 2006
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|  Newbie Here Hey i saw a 2001 gskr600 i want to buy its has 5000 miles on it and the guy is asking for 5000 for it what should i look for to make sure its still in good condition i dont know to much about bikes i just ride them
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04-05-2006, 04:12 PM
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| Ditch Magnet   Joined: Feb 2006
Bike: 97 GSF1200
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 152
| Have you ever rode street bikes before? If answer is no: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ght=first+bike If answer is yes: How much experiance do you have? |
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04-05-2006, 04:18 PM
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| the answer is yes and ive been riding dirt bikes since i was about 10 and street bikes at about 60hp when i was 16 and just worked my way up im gonna be turning 21 this year and ive been on a busa for the first time a couple weeks ago and it was to much for me i am really comfortable in the 600 -750 cc range
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04-05-2006, 04:28 PM
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| Et cetera ad nauseum   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,312
| Well, besides asking to have a competent mechanic look at the engine, about all you can do is inspect its general condition to get an idea how well it was taken care of. Look for leaks, scratches, dents, rust.... Check the fork seals for leakage as a sign that it's been stunted hard. The condition and wear pattern of the tires can tell you how it's been ridden. Ask for documentation of a break-in service and oil changes.
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04-05-2006, 05:22 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Apr 2006
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| alright sweet ive done a lot of work on cars but ive never taken a look at a bike before so i dont know what to look for that sounds like a lot of help i stopped and looked at the bike a little bit better and there are a few minor scratches on the bottom of plastic (dunno what its called lol) but thats the only thing i really noticed ill have to take a better look at it
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04-05-2006, 06:04 PM
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| Et cetera ad nauseum Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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04-05-2006, 06:54 PM
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| I took the All Bran Challenge  Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50SE
Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
Posts: 7,332
| Find a friend with some basic bike exp., failing that have it checked by a shop. A few bucks now may save you lots down the road. www.cycletrader.com Check for prices here, also use local autotrader ads. |
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