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lower vs higher milage

  • 17-06-2013 12:34pm
    #1
    cena
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    Is their to big difference buying a bike with lower mileage to higher mileage.

    Is 20,000 high for a bike Or what is considered high on a bike


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
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    cena wrote: »
    Is their to big difference buying a bike with lower mileage to higher mileage.

    Is 20,000 high for a bike Or what is considered high on a bike
    Depends on the bike. 125cc 2t 20k is high, on a vfr750 its nearly run in.


  • #3
    thecivvie
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    cena wrote: »
    Is their to big difference buying a bike with lower mileage to higher mileage.

    Is 20,000 high for a bike Or what is considered high on a bike

    Depends on many factors. A well maintained bike that is low. My Deauville has 42000 miles and I do min of 500 a week but shemis serviced every 4000 miles. I also have a BMW K100lt with 87000 on the clock, engine only just broken in, clutch or gearbox just gave up

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  • #4
    Wossack
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    I'd prefer to buy a well cared for 50k bike, then a ragged and neglected 15k one

    mileage is only one piece of the puzzle


  • #5
    blu3r0ri0n
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    Wossack wrote: »
    I'd prefer to buy a well cared for 50k bike, then a ragged and neglected 15k one

    mileage is only one piece of the puzzle

    Definitely. Looking at a 60K sprint st 1050 atm, full service history and in spotless condition. Nothing like peace of mind knowing that its been taken care of.


  • #6
    Wonda-Boy
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    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    Definitely. Looking at a 60K sprint st 1050 atm, full service history and in spotless condition. Nothing like peace of mind knowing that its been taken care of.

    Unless the service history is bogus....does happen alot m8 :(


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  • #7
    blu3r0ri0n
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    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Unless the service history is bogus....does happen alot m8 :(

    Just a phone call to confirm with the dealer, the guy has been using the same dealer to service since he bought the bike.


  • #8
    Wonda-Boy
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    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    Just a phone call to confirm with the dealer, the guy has been using the same dealer to service since he bought the bike.

    Ahh I am not on about that specific bike I am on about geezers selling in general. ;)


  • #9
    Tomohawk
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    I always try to buy with the lowest mileage possible, then again I always buy 2T Vespas. I try to get as clean a bike as possible regarding bodywork but if something like the indicator is smashed or sidepanel scrapped it's no big deal...parts are very cheap. I always customise them anyway and spent a bit of money doing them up to my liking.


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