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    Factory run outs

    Hi. I am looking at buying a new Vulcan 900. I sold my last one as milage getting up a bit.

    I have heard one can get "factory runout" - bikes still brand new but older models.

    In buying one of these is there something to be wary of ?
    I visualize the bike standing on showroom floor for a couple of years and wonder if that is detrimental to the bike ?

    I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone has on this matter.

    Thanks, Lea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueskies View Post
    I visualize the bike standing on showroom floor for a couple of years and wonder if that is detrimental to the bike ?
    All standard checks you'd do when buying a bike.

    Plus a change of fluids, fresh petrol, possibly add a fuel filter into the fuel line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueskies View Post
    Hi. I am looking at buying a new Vulcan 900. I sold my last one as milage getting up a bit.

    I have heard one can get "factory runout" - bikes still brand new but older models.

    In buying one of these is there something to be wary of ?
    I visualize the bike standing on showroom floor for a couple of years and wonder if that is detrimental to the bike ?

    I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone has on this matter.

    Thanks, Lea.
    do nothing, just ride it. if its brand brand new it wont have ever had petrol or oil in it yet.

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    Thanx. I bought the bike.
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    Excellent stuff. The only thing I'd consider is how old are the tyres? Other than that it's all new.

    Every year the Suzuki sale is on previous model bikes 1-3 years old. They sell heaps to happy customers. Well, as happy as Suzuki owners can be .....

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Excellent stuff. The only thing I'd consider is how old are the tyres? Other than that it's all new.

    Every year the Suzuki sale is on previous model bikes 1-3 years old. They sell heaps to happy customers. Well, as happy as Suzuki owners can be .....
    And that's about as happy as you can get!
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    Yes, three year old, new tires were a concern. I had them removed and new ones fitted. Peace of mind.
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