Too many km? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

disturbed

24th May 2009, 15:11

AllanB

24th May 2009, 15:15

Jeepers mate a 08 with 28,000 kms on it. Definitely stuffed - I'd stay way clear..........<_<

Seriously, it's just run in. Buy it, enjoy it and it should be trouble free for at least another 70,000 if you keep up regular servicing .

Dino

24th May 2009, 15:17

Thats bugger all if it has been looked after.
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Hitcher

24th May 2009, 15:31

The mileage prejudice regarding motorcycles staggers me. Surely they're designed to be ridden, yet some folks look distainfully at anything that's travelled more than 8,000km?

I have recently sold a 2005 FJR1300T with 84,000km on its clock. It was only just run in. Mrs H has a 2006 Bandit 650 with 55,000km on it. It's running beautifully.

The first service on my Aprilia SL750 Shiver is at 20,000km. Clearly Mr Piaggio thinks that a bike can get past 8,000km unscathed.

Patch

24th May 2009, 15:37

The first service on my Aprilia SL750 Shiver is at 20,000km.
I'd be getting that oil tested, ensuring the oil can cope with that interval.

Assuming the time factor is not an issue.

AllanB

24th May 2009, 15:45

I'd be getting that oil tested, ensuring the oil can cope with that interval.

I'm pretty sure Hitchers oil does not cool down - consquently it does not have the corresponding issues of cold, hot, cold hot running :lol::lol:

disturbed

24th May 2009, 15:48

haha yeah i thought it would be sweet, its from a dealer too...so....if its still there next week its all mine :2guns: ive just heard alot of diferent perspectives on kms of bikes but 28,000 sounds fuck all to me so thought i'd ask the experts :chase:

FJRider

24th May 2009, 15:53

28,000 km's is bugger all .... it just gets better from then ...

Plus all the "new bike issues" are sorted ...

discotex

24th May 2009, 16:30

I've done 25000km on my 600rr in ~18 months. It gets serviced every 6000km.

You wouldn't know it'd done those km looking at it. If it looks like it's in good nick and you have a service record I'd go for it for sure.

NighthawkNZ

24th May 2009, 16:34

took a street triple for a blat the other day that im looking at getting. fucking amazing fun bike. has 28,000kms on the clock. is this too many? bike has a perfect service record and has only had one owner. its an 08 model

Fuck sake... man I get sick off hearing "is that too many km's..." 28,000 its hardly bloody well run in, it will be just start to loosen up and become a fun ride.

I did 130,000 km on my old XJ650 and would have happily got on it and toured NZ on it... the VTR1000 clocked up 60,000 just run it and again would have happily toured NZ... as long as if it has been maintained should be an issue. Do you ask is 28,000 km to much for a car??? why for a bike... in Europe 28,000 km they still class that as a new bike...???

With modern bikes if you don't get 100,000 km before major overhaul out of them something is wrong. If you regularly maintain it then you will get more...

Stop worrying about how many KM's its done... if you like, and want it buy it... and continue to maintain it... you gets 1000's of km's of enjoyment out of it...

YellowDog

24th May 2009, 16:45

I think I would give you as a reference as to how good a bike with 28k can be.

If it isn't using oil, then it sounds like you have found a good one.

I would always pick late year/high mileage over early year/low mileage.

Kickaha

24th May 2009, 17:02

yet some folks look distainfully at anything that's travelled more than 8,000km?

Thats because they're idiots

Mileage is irrelevent, it's all to do with how they've been looked after

dogsnbikes

24th May 2009, 17:30

took a street triple for a blat the other day that im looking at getting. fucking amazing fun bike. has 28,000kms on the clock. is this too many? bike has a perfect service record and has only had one owner. its an 08 model

Thats bugger all K's if its well serviced not a problem....pull the dip stick out and sniff it your soon know if the oil hasn't been change often as the will be a burnt oil smell.....the shims should of been serviced at 20,000k see if you can found out the measurments were they should of been noted in the service

check the air filter drain hose as there should be a plug the end if that plug is missing the chances are dust etc has been sucked into the motor and dirt will stick to the inlet valves.....so would recommend you get a leak down test done

I have done 70,000k in two years on the daytona with out a problem just kept up basic maintance and always change oil filter when changing oil at 5k you dont have too but thats my personal choice as I know how I thrash my bikes

lankyman

24th May 2009, 17:37

holy shit, 28k in one year isn't a bad effort.

Sensei

24th May 2009, 18:18

Guy here has done 105,000 on a 1050 Speedtriple in under 2ys Now thats riding > :2guns:

p.dath

24th May 2009, 18:32

Don't forget that a registered dealer is required to give you a minimum of a 3 month warranty. You can also purchase an after market warranty (from companies like Autosure) if you are really worried.

But is only a year old. 28000 doesn't seem that much to me. Go for it!

popelli

24th May 2009, 19:03

took a street triple for a blat the other day that im looking at getting. fucking amazing fun bike. has 28,000kms on the clock. is this too many? bike has a perfect service record and has only had one owner. its an 08 model

the mileage isn't the problem

the problem is what price you are paying for the bike, if the mileage is factored into the price and you like the bike then go for it

but if the price doesn't reflect the mileage then walk away, as when you go to sell the bike later on you will get stung

steve_t

24th May 2009, 19:14

Shouldn't the mileage show that the rider has probably done a lot of long-haul trips? And isn't it much better to do a lot of long rides than a lot of stop-start riding where the oil barely gets warm??

disturbed

24th May 2009, 19:20

sinned

24th May 2009, 19:33

I would be more concerned about a bike with only a few thousand kms. Especially if mostly done commuting. Also be concerned when a seller proudly declares they have never rev'd it over 6000revs. It probably has glazed bores, will never perform well and will burn oil. Most times I start the engine it runs for at least 200kms - benefit of not commuting.

discotex

24th May 2009, 19:34

wont have the cash till wednesday next week so if its there then im definately buying it!

Depost?

...

sinned

24th May 2009, 19:35

DMNTD

24th May 2009, 19:49

LOL....small world! :laugh:

Find out who the chick is. She could be a role model for KBs to aspire to.
She's a local lady that actually gets out and rides :shifty:

the place im buying it off is a triumph dealer, they originally sold the bike to some chick, she traded it in on the r model, they have done all the services on it too and can vouch for it. wont have the cash till Wednesday next week so if its there then im definitely buying it!
I'll put my name to it and I'm a fussy prick...I not only sold the bike to her but know its FULL history that I'd be happy to print out for you. I'd even intro you to the lady if that would put you at ease.

BTW...I'm not on commission :eek:

diggyduo

24th May 2009, 19:50

Find out who the chick is. She could be a role model for KBs to aspire to.

Totally. 28k in a year then upgrading to an R!

disturbed

24th May 2009, 21:46

Depost?

...

i would have but dont have any money at the moment. kills me!!!! so i just have to hope its still there. bring on a rainy week!!! people dont buy bikes on rainy days :bleh:

DMNTD

24th May 2009, 22:00

i would have but dont have any money at the moment. kills me!

I can and will stash it for you IF you want.

Devil

25th May 2009, 09:05

If it's an 08 it should still have some factory warranty on it...

Sold my Triumph with 70,000km on it, was purring like a kitten.

Patch

25th May 2009, 10:11

I can and will stash it for you IF you want.
is this as dodgy as it sounds :eek:

DMNTD

25th May 2009, 10:20

is this as dodgy as it sounds :eek:

Yes..... :shifty:

disturbed

25th May 2009, 17:27

I can and will stash it for you IF you want.

pm sent, thanks heaps!

AllanB

25th May 2009, 17:39

Di ya?

Di ya?

Did ya buy it?

Only problem now is the seller knows you really really want it! :doh:

I think a super duppa KB discount is in order after all our wonderful comments recommending the Triumph engine :laugh:

DMNTD

25th May 2009, 17:45

pm sent, thanks heaps!
No worries man

Only problem now is the seller knows you really really want it!

Heh! He's one of four people that are very keen on that particular bike, yet the only one I've made the offer to :bleh:

disturbed

25th May 2009, 18:00

i feel special :clap: your a top guy!

AllanB

25th May 2009, 18:01

You know the rules - pictures or it's not yours :soon:

Lula

25th May 2009, 18:04

the place im buying it off is a triumph dealer, they origionally sold the bike to some chick, she traded it in on the r model, they have done all the services on it too and can vouch for it. wont have the cash till wednesday next week so if its there then im definately buying it!

I think I know this bike and if it's the one I'm thinking of I know she definitely looked after it - black one right? Was her pride and joy until the new R appeared.

My Street has done 27,000kms. Had no problems except for the Stator frying on it but it as covered under warranty so it’s back on the road now and is receiving its usual thrashing and all seems fine. One off thing they reckon.

It's a neat little bike and will entertain for hours. See you in the Striple forum!

disturbed

25th May 2009, 18:11

You know the rules - pictures or it's not yours :soon:

oh there will def be pics haha

short-circuit

25th May 2009, 18:26

Street Triple owns you :soon: if not already

And :soon: you can join the highly exclusive "Striplers"

You should feel special

chester

25th May 2009, 18:52

for sale: street triple, one lady owner, never thrashed, hahahahaha

go on and buy it.....
they are a damm fun bike to have. :msn-wink:

disturbed

25th May 2009, 19:14

Street Triple owns you :soon: if not already

And :soon: you can join the highly exclusive "Striplers"

You should feel special

haha one ride and it had owned me, been researching them for weeks and was also the first time ive seen one in the flesh, definately the hottest naked out there