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Hey... i know its not an SV but... been looking for another bike for good price that i might be able to take the girlfriend rides on and have a chance to get a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 500R with 10,500 miles for $1500.
Here is the info...
I am the third owner. I purchased this bike in December of 2003 with 6700 miles on it in Massachusetts. At that time it had new tires, brakes, and keys. The bike is cold blooded, meaning it always needs full choke to start when cold.
When I bought the bike it had some cosmetic damage.
1) The gas tank has very thin parallel scratches 3/8" high x 3" long on the right side of tank. Barely noticeable until close to bike.
2) The bottom fairing has a white scratch running its length, and a series of cracks above that, that were repaired, all on the right side.
3) The bottom right corner of the radiator has a dent. The dent is in the outer portion and didn't crush any of the fins.
The other cosmetic damage was caused when the bike fell over in the truck bed. Everything has been repaired.
4) Cracked front fairing on the left side below the mirror about an inch, also had to replace the left side mirror.
5) Left rear side fairing had a crack on the decal.
The motorcycle runs great. All lights and instruments work. I just had the rear brake rotor and pads replaced, along with the clutch and chain adjusted. It has been garage kept. My reason for selling is because I've accepted a new job and will be moving to an apartment and won't have any space for it.
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There are pictures but can't post right now. I have today to decide if I want to buy it or not. The cosmetic damages really aren't bad from the pics... looks like I could do a little fiberglass work and repaint over winter and would look good as new. You can't see any damage now really on the bike unless you are close and looking. My concerns are... I don't want to lose any $$$ on this bike because I may be forced to sell next year to finance YSR racing or new drain for the house. Does anyone besides myself think this sounds like a good buy? Just looking for thoughts from others before I make the deal. Thanks for any thoughts.
Here is the info...
I am the third owner. I purchased this bike in December of 2003 with 6700 miles on it in Massachusetts. At that time it had new tires, brakes, and keys. The bike is cold blooded, meaning it always needs full choke to start when cold.
When I bought the bike it had some cosmetic damage.
1) The gas tank has very thin parallel scratches 3/8" high x 3" long on the right side of tank. Barely noticeable until close to bike.
2) The bottom fairing has a white scratch running its length, and a series of cracks above that, that were repaired, all on the right side.
3) The bottom right corner of the radiator has a dent. The dent is in the outer portion and didn't crush any of the fins.
The other cosmetic damage was caused when the bike fell over in the truck bed. Everything has been repaired.
4) Cracked front fairing on the left side below the mirror about an inch, also had to replace the left side mirror.
5) Left rear side fairing had a crack on the decal.
The motorcycle runs great. All lights and instruments work. I just had the rear brake rotor and pads replaced, along with the clutch and chain adjusted. It has been garage kept. My reason for selling is because I've accepted a new job and will be moving to an apartment and won't have any space for it.
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There are pictures but can't post right now. I have today to decide if I want to buy it or not. The cosmetic damages really aren't bad from the pics... looks like I could do a little fiberglass work and repaint over winter and would look good as new. You can't see any damage now really on the bike unless you are close and looking. My concerns are... I don't want to lose any $$$ on this bike because I may be forced to sell next year to finance YSR racing or new drain for the house. Does anyone besides myself think this sounds like a good buy? Just looking for thoughts from others before I make the deal. Thanks for any thoughts.