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drat it. I missed out on a deal by two hours. Coworker is going overseas and wants to sell his bike fast. Tell me why this wasn't a good deal so I feel better. 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 with 5K miles, includes hard bags, for $1,000. Needs a battery and carbs which I am comfortable doing myself. (sitting in a garage for a year and a half)
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I mean I don't specifically desire a V Star, but I'd happily ride it for a season or two and resell it. Oh well. I'm first in line if the sale falls through.
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Jun 20, 2017 21:57
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clutchpuck posted:Boulevard S40 / Savage 650. Only if you're short. Maybe if you're on the shorter end of normal.
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Apr 9, 2018 20:25
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I dunno, I had one years ago and felt pretty goofy on it for anything over 150 miles or so. Different builds I guess.
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Apr 9, 2018 21:45
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You're making me miss my old blue 500. Hope you snag it.
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Jun 1, 2018 11:52
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That rules, do they do this every two years?
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Aug 3, 2018 12:07
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Cool, thanks. Yeah the FZ09 would be the one I'd be most interested in too. Just got my FZ8 this winter though so in no rush to upgrade.
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Aug 3, 2018 20:27
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Gay Nudist Dad posted:I have made a handshake deal to buy this bike. He's going to sort out the turn signals and mirrors, and then some papers will change hands. This is the best time of year to get deals on used bikes. I bought my FZ8 last December in Pennsylvania.
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Slavvy posted:I have only ever sold bikes online and have literally never lost money even on the few where it looked like I'd crash and burn badly, so here's some serious advice on how to flick a shitter: Very good advice, I wish you had posted it a week ago before I tried to sell my bike! I still sold it for more than I bought it for (didn't make money once you include the exhaust I bought, let alone maintenance and taxes).
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Apr 26, 2019 22:28
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Someone near me is selling a plated XR650R but my home state won't let me register it as a street bike even though it's already registered. 
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Apr 24, 2020 01:41
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Yerok posted:No epa sticker means no plate unless you're in MI, MN, SD, WA, or the other states with dirt to street licensing available. Wait, please tell me more. I'm a WA resident and thought I couldn't register it. It's currently registered and plated in VA.
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Apr 24, 2020 02:05
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Yerok posted:Oh you beautiful idiot, it just has to have a valid off road title and you get a simple safety inspection at your local WA licensing office. Lights, fenders, left hand mirror, 96 dB exhaust, etc. poo poo thanks for the info. I'm a recent WA resident. I was gonna take this to PMs but I don't think you have them. Due to a weird combination of Corona And my job, I am not going to be able to physically go back to the west coast any time soon. Not possible I take it to just do a mail in title/reg, if it already has an on-road title from another state? Tyro fucked around with this message at 02:51 on Apr 24, 2020 |
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Apr 24, 2020 02:49
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Bummer but thanks for the first hand info Yerok.  Definitely something to keep in mind for when I return.
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Apr 24, 2020 12:52
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Any issues with the Triumph Tiger 1200 / Explorer that should send me screaming? There's a low mileage 2018 XRt model locally that I'm eyeing. I've ridden a buddy's Tiger 800 and enjoyed it, though I haven't been on the 1200. From what I can tell the 1200s tend to run hot for some folks, there are potential issues with the keyless ignition, and there's an open brake recall. I think the 2018 is 3rd generation so hopefully they've knocked out some of the kinks. There was a head / piston issue in the first gen that looks like it was resolved?
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Jun 8, 2020 15:20
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Hadlock posted:Oh this is the poorly named motorcycle thread I mean, it is in the motorcycle subforum, context is important
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Local dealer has a 2019 SV650x with 2700 miles that someone bought there then traded in. Aftermarket exhaust and tail tidy, but looks clean. Asking just under $5k. Assuming that they don't pile on a bunch of lovely fees I'd be happy with that price, does it seem reasonable? Was also looking at some new bikes and leftover 2019s with some good discounts including factory incentives. Mostly dual sports. But even at $1000-2500 off (again before destination charge, doc fees, and all that other BS) I'm not sure I need a new bike. Used market is kind of thin/expensive near me though, I guess due to time of year. I was expecting a lot of used bikes for sale due to the overall economy. I've never bought a bike from a dealer. Always used from previous owners. I've heard bike dealers don't normally negotiate or waive the BS fees as much as car dealers, due to lower margins and lower cost per unit, is that people's experience? More/less wiggle room on used vs new? If I end up buying from a dealer, I'd be willing to buy some gear that I need anyways at the same time if that would give me another lever to pull as far as the overall discount.
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Cool, that tracks with what I'm seeing. I'm just surprised at what people are asking for their used bikes in my area. And there aren't that many options unless you want a Harley. I'm not looking to spend more than maybe $8-9k right now, including the 10% tax, so I'd prefer to get a used bike to get more bang for my buck but we'll see what comes up. I just want something to bomb around locally on, maybe half day trips at most, I have two little kids at home and it's hard to get away. My last bike was a FZ8 and I really liked it after smoothing out the mapping with a power commander. I'm mostly thinking about getting a dual sport or scrambler, my first bike was a thumper and I've always kind of liked them. The SV650X just popped up and I was curious. Surprisingly the insurance company wants over $800 a year for that SV650X which is crazy, that's double what I paid to insure my FZ8. I've moved since so I'm sure the ZIP code change has something to do with it. But they'll cover a new CRF450L at the same level for $250 a year. I saw a 2019 Honda CRF450L at a dealer for $8K+fees which was a bit tempting. The service intervals are not awesome but I'm not going to be commuting or touring on it or anything. Realistically I'm not going off road often, it'd be for 80/20 road use, with occasional dirt/gravel, nothing serious, so the CRF450 is probably a bad choice. For example of the used market overpricing, locally there are people selling a 2012 XR650L and a 2015 KLR650 each asking $4,800, and a 2009 DR650S at $4,200. Maybe I'm out of touch but I think they're all about $1k overpriced. Comedy option there's a leftover (heavy, anemic, bad ground clearance, but pretty) 2017 Yamaha SCR950 at a local dealer, I wonder how low they'd go, as they're advertising it for $6k. Apparently there was a dealer in Missouri blowing them out for $2999 advertised/about $4000 OTD last year. I know I'm kind of all over the place, I just miss having a motorcycle.
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Revvik posted:
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Jun 19, 2020 12:43
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1995 DR350SE worth $1900? Per seller has 12K miles, clean title, new tires, rear rack. No red flags jumping out from the photos. It's like a 2 hour drive each way from me, I'm debating whether I want to go look at it. I have to say I dig the paint and decals.  
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Jun 21, 2020 23:09
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FBS posted:A garage full of RC helicopters probably says more about the condition of the bike than a mechanical inspection will Hahaha I was trying to figure out WTF those were.
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Jun 21, 2020 23:48
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It looks like the earliest I'll be able to make it out to his area is Wednesday so knowing my luck it will sell before I can get to it. Slavvy the frame was blue stock but I'm not sure if it was that shade, it's hard to judge from a photo but I thought it was a bit darker. Edit: he has someone coming to look at it tomorrow. Boo for me. Tyro fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Jun 22, 2020 |
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:Get off the loving internet and go get it right now you dummy. This is actually what I needed to hear, thanks. One of my pet peeves is when my wife doesn't do something she wants to do because it's "too hard" due to the kids (we have 2 toddlers) and now I'm doing it. I love them but they aren't the end of our lives as adults. I'm going to stuff them in the car and go rent a trailer and get the bike this morning if it's still available. It will probably not be a fun 4 hours and will mean no real test ride but gently caress it.
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Jun 22, 2020 11:34
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:You can trust a person crazy enough to have that many RC Helicopters to both be an excellent mechanic and a terrible babysitter Yeah that's kind of where I arrived mentally also. Plus I don't even have a helmet with me (visiting family). On my way out the door to grab the Uhaul trailer now.
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Jun 22, 2020 14:23
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Well. I am trying to remain positive and hoping I didn't make a mistake. Bike was not bad but not in as good of shape as pics suggested. I almost ran when I saw rust in tank but figured I could buy an Acerbis if needed. It started right up from cold, I ran I around the block with no issues. Then I started it a few minutes later and no issues. Now I'm home and tried a few times to start it, didn't want to start and battery got wiped out in about 5-6 attempts.
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Jun 22, 2020 19:13
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MomJeans420 posted:Can you bump start it? Tried once before going to return the trailer, gonna try again in 2nd gear when I get home.
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Jun 22, 2020 19:47
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:Did you turn the petcock off during transit? Could be flooded. No kicker, I think it was an option or add on for the electric start models. And yeah I left the petcock on during the drive. So hopefully it's just a weak battery combined with me being dumb.
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Well it's storming now so photos will have to wait but it's on a battery tender now. I just realized it's probably gonna take me a few weeks to get plates by mail, and I don't think I can get a temp tag as an individual...gently caress. Maybe I'll have to get a few daily trip permits. I guess that will give me a little time to look it over. And buy a helmet and gear since mine is all in storage.
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Alright I let it sit on the tender for a few hours and it started up. Took a little coaxing but I didn't have the choke in and seller warned it was cold blooded to start (he used the choke when he cold started it this afternoon). So I'm feeling a bit better now. I did bump into one of the rear turn indicators, not even very hard, and the housing popped off, breaking the bulb. Assume it was just loose from being bounced around on a trailer for 2 hours but still annoying.
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Jun 22, 2020 23:57
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Razzled posted:start your bike with choke when it's "cold". this is not a marker of whether or not your bike is bad, just a function of how it works. the only days i can start my drz without choke and not have it die on me on throttle is when it's like 85+ F Yeah it's been like 10+ years since I've owned a bike with carbs so I guess I'm out of practice, thanks for the reminder. Verman posted:If you ever plan on taking it out into the dirt, things like that are going to happen constantly. Thats one reason I don't think I could ever buy a brand new dirt bike from a dealership. My guess is this guy used this as a pavement bike mostly. It doesn't look like its been dropped/dirty very much, especially with those dual sport tires, they're not very aggressive for dirt. Sweet I'll add it to the list! Yeah I briefly considered a new DRZ400 or DR650S but I didn't want to deal with the depreciation.
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:The carb on my DR350 was held together by shellacked gas, the clutch was just a suggestion, the airbox was a freak show, and still the thing ran around the block with no major complaints when I brought it home. They’re unkillable. Thanks! Yeah it looks like there is just a plug over the hole for the kick starter. I'll check procycle out, I was getting ready to place an order of some tools and parts. My list of work I want to do in very rough order: Check before any real ride Forks- Check seals for leaks (looked OK prior to buying but check closely) Levers and Cables - Lube, inspect Spark Plug - Replace. NGK CR9EK, gap 0.6-0.7 Air filter - Inspect, clean and oil. replace if needed Brakes - Check/replace pads Wheels - Check/tighten spokes Wheels - Check bearings Chain/sprocket - Look fine, but measure slack, adjust if needed Carb - Clean? Set Idle/fuel mixture? Gas tank - Seafoam, evaporust Key - Make copies of key since I only have one. Medium Term Timing chain - Check remaining tensioner adjustment Valves - Check valve clearances Steering Stem - Check Bearings Fuel Lines - Replace lines to carb Fuel Lines - High Flow in line filter? Wiring - Look at wiring/routing for any problems Battery - Check age. Replace? AGM or Lithium? Li is 4 lb lighter. Long Term Forks - Replace oil? Maybe respring? Charging System - Inspect? no clue how to do this Suspension - Decide if keeping short linkage from PO Suspension - Think about rebuilding/replacing rear shock Tires - Think about more road oriented tires Lighting - Consider relocating the turn signals Lighting - LED headlamp to reduce draw/improve lighting?
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drat both of those are uncomfortably on point edit to keep this going: I miss my dumb bike Traffic here will murder me I will be patient.
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BIG DRYWALL MAN posted:Uhaul pickup and trailer + some ratchets are pretty cheap compared to a motorcycle as well if you want to travel a little bit further. Of course it depends if you live in downtown DC or not too as I sure as poo poo wouldnt drive a truck+trailer downtown. Imo I would find a 300-400cc standard motorcycle, DRZ400, MT03, etc before jumping to a “full sized” motorcycle. One of my favorite motorcycles was a DRZ400sm. Yup my last bike I bought when I was living in NOVA, was from just outside Philly. I got a uhaul and went and picked it up on a weekend. I wouldn't mind driving a trailer downtown if I picked my route carefully. I've trailered cars through the city without issues.
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I'm pretty sure you can still get a DUI on a bicycle in my state if you're on the road.
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Nitrox posted:You can get a DUI on anything. You just don't get to lose a license if you don't have one You still have your privilege to drive suspended by the state whether you have a license or not. Driving on suspended status is much worse than driving without a license in my state.
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Martytoof posted:The bike market here stinks. 4k will get you an mid 2000s R6 or F4i or something but if you want a DRZ or a road legal dirt machine get ready for prices approaching MSRP. Huh maybe I should sell my DR350SE when I get back in the states (no way, it's fun as gently caress)
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Steakandchips posted:
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Gorson posted:Carbed singles are a joy to work on. Multi carbed bikes generally get a bad rap because they're so old now that they're neglected, leaking, and the diaphragms aren't holding vacuum. 100% this It only took me rebuilding carbs on one 80s CB750 to nope out of ever doing that again But I just rebuilt the single carb on my 25+ year old DR350SE with very little effort, for like $30 of parts, and that fucker started right up way easier than any day since I bought it
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That's cool, congrats. Nice color too.
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LMAO I hope that's at least a wet weight, if it's dry it's almost double the weight of my DR350
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Last year when I posted an ad in this thread, y'all told me to go buy it (DR350SE) and I'm glad I did. Still enjoying the bike, but it's a bit slow/small for my hour each way commute. Found a lovely looking 2013 FJR1300 with 23k miles for sale locally.  Asking $7800 firm with a few extras included (Garmin GPS, heated grips, longer winter windscreen, new front tire that hasn't been installed, etc). Seems like a decent price for the current market. From the ad copy, it's an older owner who is selling to get a Goldwing. And it sure looks like he's got enough garage space to have cared for it properly. Biggest bike I've owned until now was a Yamaha FZ8, which I loved and only sold due to an international move. Should I call this guy?
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