How much would I have to pay?

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Shiv · #1 Unread post by **Shiv** » Mon May 29, 2006 3:37 pm

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/165758178.html

As noted in the ad it would need new tires, inspection, and registration.

How much would that be? I know tires are relatively expensive ($100 or so each correct?). I'd reckon the inspection would be $100 or so and registration about $20? Or more?

Also would the cracked fairing be a problem?

FlyerPhil · #2 Unread post by **FlyerPhil** » Mon May 29, 2006 4:51 pm

I dunno about fairings. The tires will probably run 200 together, plus a hundred or so to get them mounted. Probably more if you didn't buy the tires from the garage, they don't like that.

NorthernPete · Mon May 29, 2006 6:06 pm

I got a set of Bridgstone Spitfires and I think they cost me about 200 bucks Canadian (and the garage mounted them for 30 bucks.) saftey inspectioon here cost me 75 bucks, and the fairings, well, depending on how badly cracked they are, a bit of epoxy could do the trick. if no, ebay is a wonderful thing.

Shiv · #4 Unread post by **Shiv** » Mon May 29, 2006 6:24 pm

So, basically, that bike is a money sink before you even buy it.

Wonder if he'd knock the price down to 1500 or so.

NorthernPete · Mon May 29, 2006 6:27 pm

I dunno, a few hundred bucks to get it running, Id offer 1900, and see what he sais. if you can get a good bike for 2300 in the end, I think you got yourself a good deal for the age of it.

Mintbread · #6 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:17 pm

Shiv wrote:So, basically, that bike is a money sink before you even buy it.

Wonder if he'd knock the price down to 1500 or so.

I would ask for some more detailed pictures of the fairing damage. He said it is secure and doesnt flap around in the wind which may indicate a really bodgy zip tie fix and may be unrepairable.

NorthernPete · Mon May 29, 2006 8:18 pm

Mintbread wrote:
Shiv wrote:So, basically, that bike is a money sink before you even buy it.

Wonder if he'd knock the price down to 1500 or so.
I would ask for some more detailed pictures of the fairing damage. He said it is secure and doesnt flap around in the wind which may indicate a really bodgy zip tie fix and may be unrepairable.

Zip ties are great....they keep my headlight from falling out....

Lion_Lady · #8 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Tue May 30, 2006 1:31 am

"damage to both sides" I detect a stunt bike....

can you say "fake fur?'' At least thats what the stuntas in my area do to 'fix' their rashed up bikes.

Chances are the engine is a catastrophe waiting to happen too.

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BigChickenStrips · Tue May 30, 2006 4:36 am

around here its called being "furred-out" and they act like its a major selling point that the broke-assed bike is covered in something ripped off a stuffed animal. lol at furry bikes.