...nd a great way to make a first impression with a Scotsman in Thames while hugging another man on a Hornet 250.Originally Posted by scracha
Potty Mouth
...nd a great way to make a first impression with a Scotsman in Thames while hugging another man on a Hornet 250.
"It would be spiteful, to put jellyfish in a trifle."\m/ o.o \m/
L-Plate Rider
cheers im gonna go there tomorrow. It looks like its been dropped. got a pretty bad scratch on the side. dont know if i want it now
black cat
a lowside slide ain't always that bad. as suggested have a chat, maybe for the $$ they want they will sort the damage for you or knock a few bucks off.
Hardcore Biker
We're lucky in Tauranga, the dealers are mainly a good crew. Smithy's are honest and reliable. Yeah, talk to Gary, ask lots of questions.
I'm in town, just a couple of blocks away. But I've only been riding for a year and though I feel I'd know most of what to look for I'd hate to have to be on the spot.
For an 11 year old bike, mind a good reliable model, nearly $5000 seems a lot as it's been dropped. It's scratched on both sides, so it's been dropped more than once. Check the handlebar levers, they cost $50 to $60 each to replace, and check the gear selectopr and foot brake levers too to see if they're cracked. See if Smithy's will get those tank scratches and rust fixed for you, or use them as a bargaining tool for a better price. As is, 11 years old, 23,000 km, scratched both sides, those tank scratches need attention, I'd start at $3000, go up to $3,500, then go away and think about it. You'd probably feel good if you got it for high $3s/$4000, but you'd get a great bike that you could make even better. With the tank scratches fixed you'd feel good getting it in the very low $4s.
Have fun tomnorrow. Remember to take it for a good test ride - over the Kaimais to okoroire Pub for a coffee and back would give you a good first impression.
Hardcore Biker
Dude you have to be a bit realistic about minor cosmetic damage. Most used 250s have been dropped, whether its a foot in a patch of gravel on the side of the road or a oops where did that patch of oil come from in the driveway. What i was getting at is that the dealer has made no effort to try and hide that. Which is a good thing... Shows hes being honest about the condition. Minor scuffs are a part of riding. All the damage appears to be from a minor low speed slip and nothing to be worried about unless you want a MINT bike which will cost a bit more. In stead of asking for a discount see if he will fix the 2 things that look the worst to you.
Forum whore
Thought only vfr's had the gear driven cams
looks a clean bike aside from the dings - and it seems to have been looked after
Just checked - they do have gear driven cams - go for it, there's no going back after that sound at revs
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