Does this sound like a good buy?

[unstuck]

Having a look at this bike, does it sound like a good deal? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-739838691.htm

Opinions.....

[Night Falcon]

I think its a reasonable deal. Not sure what he means by the "low reserve price so that it sells below market value for a quick sale" as its a classified and not an auction so the reserve is not relevant but maybe he's prepared to move more on the listed price?

DR's need a better seat and long range tank which is probably another $800.00 - $1000.00 but $4.5K is a good price for an 07 with those K's assuming its been maintained of course and 3rd gear isn't about to explode?

[unstuck]

Thanks for your imput.

[Waipukbiker]

Ive still got my original pads on at 38,000 kms so that's low-ish kms for rear brake replacement. But it looks like a good deal with those extras on.

[unstuck]

Ive still got my original pads on at 38,000 kms so that's low-ish kms for rear brake replacement. But it looks like a good deal with those extras on.

Cheers.

[ducatilover]

and 3rd gear isn't about to explode?

How many have you seen explode?


I think it's a good deal. If you buy it, please make sure you put cap heap screws and lock wire on the neutral switch More of a real issue than the third gear one. They do get noisy in third, but it is quite rare that they "explode" and they're piss easy to split the cases on

[unstuck]

Whats up with the neutral switch on them? Coming loose with vibration?

[ducatilover]

Whats up with the neutral switch on them? Coming loose with vibration?

Yeah man. Then they decide to jump at the clutch basket. Not entirely ideal. My DR motor in the GN has a blanking plate for the clutch switch. Coz they're for pussies

[Erelyes]

> Talks about daughter moving to Aussie with fella
> Posts listing from a person moving to Aussie (female name in trademe profile)

[bart]

Looks good to me. I have an ’08 with 30k on it, riden harder than most, so would have no probs parting with 4.5k for this.

[bart]

Looks good to me. I have an ’08 with 30k on it, riden harder than most, so would have no probs parting with 4.5k for this.

Oh yeah, loose the stupid neutral switch on the stand and clutch lever. 5 minute job to cut and solder the wires.

Bigger tank will take the range from 200km to around 300. Handy for longer trips.

[unstuck]

> Talks about daughter moving to Aussie with fella
> Posts listing from a person moving to Aussie (female name in trademe profile)

Freaky huh.


Thanks Bart.

[Night Falcon]

How many have you seen explode?
..... They do get noisy in third, but it is quite rare that they "explode" and they're piss easy to split the cases on

I've never seen one explode but have read and seen the pictures of a number that have.

Mine had a third that sounded like a freight train half off the tracks, it never exploded but certainly sounded like it wanted to, as we know some did. Rare or not it is a documented known issue with the DR and certainly something to take into account when looking at a buying a 2nd hand one in MY opinion so that's why I mentioned it, as invited to by the OP.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Mine had a third that sounded like a freight train half off the tracks, it never exploded but certainly sounded like it wanted to, as we know some did. Rare or not it is a documented known issue with the DR and certainly something to take into account when looking at a buying a 2nd hand one in MY opinion so that's why I mentioned it, as invited to by the OP.

Yeah but in my time here we've only ever had one with an issue which is pretty good considering the amount of 'em we've sold. But yeah...the one weak link with them for sure

[unstuck]

Cheers guys. Found this helpful as well.