To buy or not to buy ??

[Dinger1962]

Hi fellas ive been offered a 2003 fazer thou with  65k on clock looks to be in reasonable condition what should i be looking for--sounds good when running no smoke or rattles or should i walk away any info greatly recieved thanks Stu

[slappy]

Have a test ride, just because it looks ok doesn't mean it is, ask all the usual questions about servicing, any reciepts for work done, ask seller to take exup cover off so you can check it and see what his reaction is

[PieEater]

As well as making sure the Exup cover and pulley bolts aren't seized also check the same is true for the compression damping adjusters on both fork legs. Check the exhaust headers for rust to get an idea of what kind of life the bike has had. If the signs are that the bike has been looked after I wouldn't be put off by the mileage as long as the price is right.

[nick crisp]

Difficult to say. I think you just have to go by what you see. I personally wouldn't go for a bike with that kind of mileage, but doesn't mean it won't be just fine - that's just me. These bikes will certainly shrug off the miles with ease with a certain amount of care. You've got to base it on condition when you see it, what service/maintenance history does it have, how does the seller come across etc. And of course, what he's asking for it. Compare that with what similar mileage examples are going for elsewhere.