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Offline pizzle77

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Bike Prices and Bike Life
« on: April 20, 2010, 11:03:44 AM »
Hello all, I'm looking at getting into bikes and just had a few questions. What kind of lifetime kilometers can you expect to get out of a crotch rocket? Also I'm looking at getting a '06-'08 Yamaha YZF-R1, and the prices seem to be all over the place. I have found a bunch for around the $3000 mark, then a bunch around $8000. What would be an average price for one of these. Thanks a lot.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2010, 01:52:09 PM »
It really depends on how well the bike has been maintained.  If it's well maintained, it could last you anywhere from 50,000 kms and up.  As for prices for a '06-'08 Yamaha YZF-R1, do you have links to the ads?  We might be able to help you some more if we see the specifics.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2010, 04:43:29 PM »
Holy crap, those 2 first ones ARE cheap!  Doesn't sound right though.  Something seems fishy...

I would just call the first two up and ask them why they're selling those bikes so low.

I would ask:

1.  Has the bike ever been dropped or laid down?
2.  Has the engine been rebuilt?
3.  Has the bike been raced at the track (this is really hard on bikes)?
4.  Is he/she the original owner?
5.  Why is he/she selling the bike?
6.  The yellow one doesn't state the KMs so I would ask what the bike is at.

I'll let you know if I can think of some more questions.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 04:50:47 PM »
Thanks dude
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 05:00:55 PM »
No problem and not to sound discouraging or anything but that's a pretty fast bike to have as a first bike.  You better be careful if you end up going through with it and buying one.  I've currently got a 1000cc, which goes like stink and I'm glad it wasn't my first bike (the first was a KLR650).
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2010, 05:28:45 PM »
So I should shoot for the 600 area, I was leaning towards that anyway
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2010, 07:57:56 PM »
I highly recommend it.  Trust me, you won't miss the the extra 400cc.  The 600cc sportbikes have lots of gusto and they actual corner a lot better than their 1000cc siblings.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2010, 08:09:53 PM »
I also agree a 600 pure sport bike is more bike than 99% of riders will ever need.  On the track 600's are some of the fastest bikes out there.

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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2010, 10:56:24 AM »
Those cheap bikes are definitely scammers, I've seen that scam before. Just FYI for anyone else.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2010, 10:59:51 AM »
It's interesting that you mention that.  I've actually seen a similar (could have be the same) yellow R1 for sale either last year or the year before and remember it being absolutely dirt cheap.  Something definitely smells wrong with those cheap deals.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2010, 08:02:48 PM »
you can ask them for an inspection before you buy it.
they refuse don't buy it.

for my first bike I was going to buy a used VFR 800 and it was a decent price. Said i would buy it IF it passed inspection....turns out it didn't and had a bad radiator and other issues. i didn't buy it because repairs would have priced out more than a new bike.  Never mind if it had been a crack in the frame.

Most sellers are okay with this, usually you will agree to for the inspection once it does pass so if he is selling a good bike it's no loss for him. I also suggest you stipulate what shops he should take it to be inspected.


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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2010, 11:00:14 PM »
I'm with Ryan 100% on this ... a 600 is more than enough bike for you, especially if you have no experience on bikes. My first bike was an old 82 CB650 and when all my friends just twisted their wrists to go fast, I learned how to use a powerband and carry corner speed to keep up. That and when you dump your first bike, you'd rather it not be a nice new litre bike.

For the life you get our of your bike, it's all about how well you take care of it. Of course some bikes last longer than others, but with some TLC you can have yours last well over 50 000 like Ryan said.
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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2010, 10:51:10 PM »
what do you guys think of this ad? thanks in advanced

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Re: Bike Prices and Bike Life
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2010, 02:45:26 PM »
a lot of rebuilt r6/1's out there. not sure how you can figure it out tho but im sure there's a way if the guy went thru insurance, got paid out but didnt give up the wreck and rebuilt.

be good to know how to research that. anyone know?
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