Does anybody know this bike on Trademe? Suzuki VZ800 Marauder. Buying advice needed.

[DODO``]

Hi, Guys My name is Jesse.

I know that I need to provide my personal details when talking about the particular bike on trademe.
I live in glenfield
28 years old
been riding about 2 years on 250s :D

I've Just sold my 250 suzuki volty250 and looking into upgrading into suzuki VZ800.
below is the link to the bike on trademe;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=449732091

Now, I have been looking at ALL of vz800s in trademe for about 4 months now, test rode 3 of them, I like it I think it suits me.

Quite like this one here because its blue. :woohoo:

Ive found this listing about 4 months ago with just over 6 grand. and now at 4800 ono.
I was adamant this bike would be sold by the time I sell my old 250 (about a week ago), but yet, still here it is!
in that time Ive seen about 3 of same models being sold. 1 blue 2 black. all around 2004-05, 5 grand mark.

When I'm hunting for cars and keeping my eyes out for one, I usually stay away from the cheap cars thats been on trademe for long time.
and was wondering if this bike might be the same case??

I did see this particular bike and test rode it. couldn't find anything wrong other than the torn front right suspension seal. which is upside down on these bikes. But then again, I do not know much about mechanical side of this about the bikes..



so my questions would be;
1. what would be the most cost effective way of checking for the mechanics of the bike when purchasing 2nd hand bikes
2. I know its a long shot, but anybody here know about this bike? or went and saw this bike? if not decided to buy then why?


Thanks I am keen and would pay but I thought Id write a post about this so I could see what you experts think about. :yes:

[FJRider]

There is a big difference between the Volty and this one. Weight wise ...

[DODO``]

There is a big difference between the Volty and this one. Weight wise ...

yup i know :D did test ride on couple, both on 50km road and on motorway :D all good loved it!

[FJRider]

If that is the bike you want ... get the owner to arrange for it to be checked over at a bike shop. (you pay ... either before the check, or included in the sale price if there are no issues with it)

[DODO``]

oh yeah.. i guess it all boils down to that at the end of the day.

how much does the pre inspection check usually go for?

[FJRider]

oh yeah.. i guess it all boils down to that at the end of the day.

how much does the pre inspection check usually go for?

Basic WOF is about $50 (odd) ... in depth check ... things like compression pressures etc ... more. Ring a bike shop and ask. Cheap insurance before purchase really.

[Flip]

It looks like a nice bike. The way is has been set up strongly suggests it has been owned by an enthusast.

32k isnt much and Suzuki have a good track record. It would be great if it has a service record.

You won't have any problems with the weight, its all down low on a custom style bike and bigger bikes are usually easier to ride.

Take it to the AA and get them to check it out its QED. Ask to see the service record.

[DODO``]

ok, god I like this bike so much hope everything turns out fine :yes:

[iYRe]

Get george from motorcycle doctors to check it out.. should be somethin on his website about price.

[DODO``]

sweet thank you !

[The Singing Chef]

Selling as I have bought a Lager bike

Is that like one of those ethanol bikes? Why waste a good lager though?...

[Old Steve]

I've just moved up to an M50 from my learner bike, and I don't think you'll have any problems riding this. Though heavier (about 250 to 260 kg) they do feel more stable on the road because of the inertial mass. The c of g is low, probably lower than your Volty, so they're easily manoeuvoured (sp?).

Ask the seller where he's had it serviced and if you can contact them for comments. If he hasn't had it serviced or if he doesn't want you contacting his bike shop then you dont want the bike.

I saw one of these sell at Bayride this afternoon, a 2007 with mileage in the mid teen kms, plus it had saddlebags and intercom. I think it sold for about $6000. So what this seller is asking seems to be in a reasonable pricerange for an older/higher mileage bike.

[Berries]

I'm tempted to bid for this myself now. Cheers for the link.

[Madness]

I'm tempted to bid for this myself now. Cheers for the link.

Twat.

10mfhalc.

[mossy1200]

Hi, Guys My name is Jesse.

I know that I need to provide my personal details when talking about the particular bike on trademe.
I live in glenfield
28 years old
been riding about 2 years on 250s :D





:yes:

Hi Jesse.We are all bikeaholics also.

first impressions is.
He/she moving up to bigger bike . Good
looks well maintained as much as tard me can show.
Hes made effort to show every part of the bike most likely means not hiding anything.
Price is very good.

[DODO``]

I'm tempted to bid for this myself now. Cheers for the link.

you didnt have to speak that out loud... sad.. :facepalm:

[Subike]

By the look of the wear pattern of that front tire, he has not ridden the bike very hard.
Just something to look at when buying second hand,
More wear in the center of the tire than the edges leads me to believe owner was a casual rider, not an aggressive one.
Which would reflect that the mechanical s have not been stressed nor the suspension/shocks taken anywhere near their limits.
Plus the brakes will have had min stress placed upon them.
Over all condition from pics depicts a very tidy well cared for unit, probably regularly serviced and always kept clean.

Open for others views on the tire wear point.

[DODO``]

wow, this description from the photos alone is good enough for CSI! haha Thank you.:laugh:

[jasonu]

By the look of the wear pattern of that front tire, he has not ridden the bike very hard.
Just something to look at when buying second hand,
More wear in the center of the tire than the edges leads me to believe owner was a casual rider, not an aggressive one.


Open for others views on the tire wear point.

Who in their right mind would try to ride a bike like that 'hard'???

[JMemonic]

Who in their right mind would try to ride a bike like that 'hard'???

Subike, plain and simple.

[Subike]

Who in their right mind would try to ride a bike like that 'hard'???


me..........

[DODO``]

me..........

lol!!!!!!!

[DODO``]

BOOYA!! Just sealed the deal!!!! So HAPPY! MY NEW BABY!!

[GrayWolf]

By the look of the wear pattern of that front tire, he has not ridden the bike very hard.
Just something to look at when buying second hand,
More wear in the center of the tire than the edges leads me to believe owner was a casual rider, not an aggressive one.
unless you live in Wainuiomata
Which would reflect that the mechanical s have not been stressed nor the suspension/shocks taken anywhere near their limits.
Plus the brakes will have had min stress placed upon them.
Over all condition from pics depicts a very tidy well cared for unit, probably regularly serviced and always kept clean.

Open for others views on the tire wear point.

Re above,,,, in that location the outside of the tyre will wear out before the centre, UNLESS they are s hard rider, then the tyre will just about wear evenly.

[pritch]

BOOYA!! Just sealed the deal!!!! So HAPPY! MY NEW BABY!!

Enjoy :yes:

[Old Steve]

Hey, enjoy your new bike. Does look nice, love the colour - that blue is my next favourite after Candy Orange Max! Comes nicely accessorised too, side bags and aftermarket exhaust. That's one thing Suzuki did too well, the mufflers. Those things need to make more noise!

[DODO``]

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Thank you very much, I love it too! blue actually looks a bit darker in real life. check this photo out! I love it, I did receive all the service history all the way back from when It was first purchased back in 2004. One stage the bike wasn't running well with backfires and stuff but it sure looked like it was taken care of in good hands.

It does have some mineral build up on under the clear coats on brake fluid tank etc. can I just sand that down and polish them? would I need to re-clear coat them? + Id still want that front suspension seal changed a bit later..

[cheersbloke]

Looking on trade me is all well and good
I like you looked for months ... but at the end of the day
Bought my VZ800 from a LMVD try Coleman's in Auckland
Great bunch easy to deal with and cheaper than trade me
Hope that helps ....cheersbloke

[sinfull]

Looking on trade me is all well and good
I like you looked for months ... but at the end of the day
Bought my VZ800 from a LMVD try Coleman's in Auckland
Great bunch easy to deal with and cheaper than trade me
Hope that helps ....cheersbloke
Lol check the date

[GSF]

Thank you very much, I love it too! blue actually looks a bit darker in real life. check this photo out! I love it, I did receive all the service history all the way back from when It was first purchased back in 2004. One stage the bike wasn't running well with backfires and stuff but it sure looked like it was taken care of in good hands.

It does have some mineral build up on under the clear coats on brake fluid tank etc. can I just sand that down and polish them? would I need to re-clear coat them? + Id still want that front suspension seal changed a bit later..

If it's alloy parts, then yes you have to strip the clear coat off and sand it back then re-polish. Or paint/powdercoat/clearcoat/anodise.

You don't have to reapply a clear coat. I stripped a lot of ally bits on my old Bandit back to bare metal, and then polished and left them bare. It just means you have to give them a polish with some Autosol every now and then to keep them looking good, because they will get manky after a while. Or just shoot some clear on them yourself. I preferred the bare ally look.

[sinfull]

If it's alloy parts, then yes you have to strip the clear coat off and sand it back then re-polish. Or paint/powdercoat/clearcoat/anodise.

You don't have to reapply a clear coat. I stripped a lot of ally bits on my old Bandit back to bare metal, and then polished and left them bare. It just means you have to give them a polish with some Autosol every now and then to keep them looking good, because they will get manky after a while. Or just shoot some clear on them yourself. I preferred the bare ally look.

Welcome to the dredge

[GSF]

Whoops

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[iranana]

That's funny, a friend of mine went from a 250 Volty to an 800 Marauder as well. They're good bikes as far as I remember.

[DODO``]

holy somkes resurrection of an old thread! I have sold it on last year just before I moved to Sydney. I'm now saving up for yamaha FZ1 :D in BLUE!!:Punk::Punk::Punk: