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Would you buy this bike?
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August 20, 2011, 06:45:23 PM »
Looking for some advice from the knowledgable forum members here. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 Monster 900cc with tail chop and Termi exhaust and 13K miles on it for $1800. Supposedly in good condition. Does this sound like a deal I should take? I already have an 05 Monster 620 with 7K miles on it but this looked like a fun project bike that I could play with paint and mods etc. on. My question is this... is this bike about to start having all kinds of problems due to age/miles. Am I just buying a headache that is gonna be a money pit to keep running? Am I better off keeping the money and modding my monster until I buy a 2012 1100 Evo next year? Thoughts?
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Sounds like a good deal to me.
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August 20, 2011, 07:14:21 PM »
for that low price i wouldn't worry. you could always sell it again and get you money back.
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August 20, 2011, 07:15:03 PM »
Have you laid eyes on the bike?
Without knowing more info., the price sounds TGTBT. Is the title clear? Rebuilt?
If it's a legit deal and the bike is in decent shape it certainly sounds like a heck of a deal.
I have never heard of the older monsters having any particular issues that should be concerning to you.
Only question you should ask yourself first is:
Why do you want 2 same body style Monsters? Seems a bit redundant.
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Quote from: Pedro-bot on August 20, 2011, 07:15:03 PM
Why do you want 2 same body style Monsters? Seems a bit redundant.
Not after you mod the ever living crap out of one.
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August 20, 2011, 07:26:23 PM »
1800 is too good to be true. engine and exhaust alone should be worth that much.
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August 20, 2011, 07:32:58 PM »
Also, if the bike does turn out to really exist, be in good shape, and be on sale for $1800 make sure you can see paperwork and run the VIN by the PD/DMV. You don't want
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Quote from: zarn02 on August 20, 2011, 07:32:58 PM
Also, if the bike does turn out to really exist, be in good shape, and be on sale for $1800 make sure you can see paperwork and run the VIN by the PD/DMV. You don't want
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^this + contacting dealers/service shops to see its service record.
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August 21, 2011, 01:34:36 PM »
Make sure it doesn't look like this.
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August 21, 2011, 01:37:56 PM »
That'll buff right out.
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Quote from: fastwin on August 21, 2011, 01:37:56 PM
That'll buff right out.
Totally.
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Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on August 20, 2011, 07:26:23 PM
1800 is too good to be true. engine and exhaust alone should be worth that much.
not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.
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Quote from: Düb Lüv on August 21, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.
That's a sweet deal.
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Re: Would you buy this bike?
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Quote from: Düb Lüv on August 21, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.
that is also a stupid good deal, but 1800 for an 02 900ie seems low. my employee pricing for an 02 750 bone stock and in need of a ton of maintenance (old tires,belts, etc) was 2800$ and thats wholesale.
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