How many km is too many?

[ital916]

It was exactly what I feared as stated by someone who sounds like they know what they are talking about. I just needed to hear it.

There are many parts in a brand new engine that can let go with little or no warning. The very essence of the internal combustion engine, puts high stress on the components, all it takes is for a slight manufacturing discrepancy and boom, warranty repair. So yeah, my blackbird had 110000 km, bought with 90000 on it, ran fine, only thing that let go was the reg/rec. So yeah...buying anything in life is a gamble. Life is a gamble, getting on a motorcycle is a gamble, shagging that chica from town without a rubber is a gamble. If you're not into gambles, life will be boring for you.

[BigAl]

Also depends how many owners it has had, more risk with more owners.

Also doubtful but a service history or reliable info on how often fluids have been changed.

If it checks out ok and you can get it for the right price, say offer $1k then it may be a good buy esp if you don't expect to do high k's.

I'd expect a new tyre, chains and sprockets to cost $3-400 so a bargaining point right there.