06-09-15, 09:07 PM
I bought a one owner from new 5000 miles 04 (black engine model) for 2.5k in March 2014. Nice to have a totally std mint buke but I am not sure that is the way to go I have since spent:
300 quid Ivanise(Full Monty)
300 quid end can
250 quid on tyres
200 quid fork rebuild
300 rear shock replacement (Nitron)
Those are the essentials, and it still needs braided hoses and probably some better brake pads.
Non essentials
Hot grips
Renthal bars
Pazzo levers
R&G bar ends
R1 forks (not fitted yet)
Givi top box and rack
So my 2.5k bike stands me over 4.5k and likely over 5k before it is finished. It is worth, at best 3.5k and a bit from the saleable parts. I wont get my money back, for sure. Lucky I am keeping it but if you arent planning to, try to buy one that someone has already done the bulk of the work on.
300 quid Ivanise(Full Monty)
300 quid end can
250 quid on tyres
200 quid fork rebuild
300 rear shock replacement (Nitron)
Those are the essentials, and it still needs braided hoses and probably some better brake pads.
Non essentials
Hot grips
Renthal bars
Pazzo levers
R&G bar ends
R1 forks (not fitted yet)
Givi top box and rack
So my 2.5k bike stands me over 4.5k and likely over 5k before it is finished. It is worth, at best 3.5k and a bit from the saleable parts. I wont get my money back, for sure. Lucky I am keeping it but if you arent planning to, try to buy one that someone has already done the bulk of the work on.