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brubache
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 14 Jul 2013
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Location: Canada
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But I found a 2006 that has been sitting for over a year. Outside under a tarp with no fuel in the tanks. No prep done for storage. 40k on the clocks, 1 owner all service done at the dealer up to 34k. Had tank replaced... Looks like I can purchase for $2500. Is it worth the risk? I mean it scares me spitless... but I rather like projects like this. I have been looking for a multi... and well I like rescues but I dont like failing 
For certain it needs a proper service. It was running rough before storage. I assume plugs valves belts, all liquids etc.
HELP!!!!
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adb
MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 06 Mar 2012
Posts: 711
Location: Saskatchewan, CANADA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:04 am |
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| You can do a lot of fixing if your starting point is only $2,500. It's good that it has no fuel in it. Change all filters, fluids, belts and check valves. Can you do that stuff yourself? If you can, buy it. |
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brubache
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 14 Jul 2013
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:47 am |
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| Yessir. I can do all the fixes myself no problem. |
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adb
MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 06 Mar 2012
Posts: 711
Location: Saskatchewan, CANADA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:06 pm |
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| Go for it!! |
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lotus54
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MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
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Location: Port Angeles, WA USA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:02 pm |
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| I'd buy it. |
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keener
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Calgary /Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:06 pm |
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YEP at that price it seems a good start...
i would buget for an additional 1500 to spend just as a safety margin ...
you may have a diamond it the rough
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The Duchess of Desmo
MTS: 2011 1200 (White)
Joined: 05 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:08 pm |
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| You can do it |
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m-johnson
MTS: 2008 1100S (Black)
Joined: 18 Dec 2012
Posts: 249
Location: Austin, TX USA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:10 pm |
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I agree with everyone else. You have a lot of margin to get it in great shape and still be in the bike at a very good price. Buy it and go to work. Good luck.
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brubache
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 14 Jul 2013
Posts: 4
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:19 pm |
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| Thanks all. Will see how the "negotiations" go! |
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brubache
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 14 Jul 2013
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:10 am |
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Sadly negotiations failed. I had expected 2500 would buy the bike but in the end the owner will rather see it rot in his patio than drop from his 3k asking. Sadly at 3k it is to close to other more complete bikes once I put a conservative 1500 in it. Oh well  Win some lose some!
Thanks for the advice here! |
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potomacduc
MTS: 2013 1200 (Red)
Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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adb
MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 06 Mar 2012
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Location: Saskatchewan, CANADA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:00 pm |
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| Oooooo... it's black, too! |
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The Duchess of Desmo
MTS: 2011 1200 (White)
Joined: 05 Jan 2009
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Location: Shropshire UK
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:03 pm |
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That is one hell of a list of extras! Wow just fuel him up and ride away
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potomacduc
MTS: 2013 1200 (Red)
Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Location: VA, USA
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| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:17 pm |
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Thanks Carole.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this bike and hope it goes to a good home. |
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