09-06-19, 12:21 PM
If the valve check is due and it’s not been done then that’s a good bargaining chip.
Price on bikes this old, I figure is almost purely dependant on condition.
As Pieeater says check the EXUP valve, if it’s present and working that is one indicator the the bike is looked after. If the OE is shock is still in there (it was never much good) – budget for a replacement – so another bargaining chip.
If the owner can demonstrate that it’s been Ivanised – a lot have – that’s a bonus.
I bought mine new in 2004. It got the valve check at 30,000 miles – no adjustment required.
Good luck.
Price on bikes this old, I figure is almost purely dependant on condition.
As Pieeater says check the EXUP valve, if it’s present and working that is one indicator the the bike is looked after. If the OE is shock is still in there (it was never much good) – budget for a replacement – so another bargaining chip.
If the owner can demonstrate that it’s been Ivanised – a lot have – that’s a bonus.
I bought mine new in 2004. It got the valve check at 30,000 miles – no adjustment required.
Good luck.