Buying a 2002 M750?

[TitanMonsterS4R]

what wheels are those??

[kopfjäger]

what wheels are those??

Look like forged Marchesini's.

[dansamp]

Great looking bike  . Congrats!

Would mind sharing location, mileage and price so that I have yet another point of reference (feel free to pm if you prefer)?

Cheers!

I am in Los Angeles
I picked it up in San Diego county about a year ago with about 16k miles
I paid $ 4,650.00 including the rear stand



it may be alot but the wheels and Ohlins forks sold me on it !!
 

[dansamp]

Look like forged Marchesini's.

yes, they are Forged Marchesinis 

[Slide Panda]

Another one in the price is too high camp. It's not a rare bike, and it was the middle of the pecking order model in its day. For the price they are asking you can find something newer. yeah it is low miles, but still... that's a lot

[Speeddog]

~~~SNIP~~~

it may be alot but the wheels and Ohlins forks sold me on it !!
 

I'd wager the Penske triple-clicker with the Ti spring added to the appeal.

[KIKH400]

I just bought an 02 750sie.  Great bike,  She has plenty of power for a street ride and is really well-balanced.  If the bike is clean and service work has been done, and she's from a dealer, I'd say $4K is fair, plus taxes/registration. 

[ocmagnum]

Thanks for that feedback; an excellent data point and in line with what I am thinking. My final offer will likely be $4500 OTD with current tires or $4900 OTD with new shoes on her. Might still be a bit high, but I don't think it would be totally out of sync with SoCal market, especially given the very low mileage.

Thanks again for all the comments. Much appreciated!

[dansamp]

I'd wager the Penske triple-clicker with the Ti spring added to the appeal.

oh yeah !!

that slipped my mind
not to "thread jack"  but here it is in action :   

[muskrat]

remember what was previously stated about their being more rubber parts on that bike.  Low mileage on a 10 year old bike means some will fail soon after you start riding it.  just my experience.

[1.21GW]

Thanks for that feedback; an excellent data point and in line with what I am thinking. My final offer will likely be $4500 OTD with current tires or $4900 OTD with new shoes on her. Might still be a bit high, but I don't think it would be totally out of sync with SoCal market, especially given the very low mileage.

Thanks again for all the comments. Much appreciated!

I like it.  I say don't get wrapped up in finding the perfect used bike, just find one that doesn't have glaring red flags (as it seems you did), pay your cash and get riding.  They will all have at least some issues.  Better to overpay a bit and be on the road than to spend weeks finding the perfect deal from your couch.  Time = $$$.

Anyway, welcome to the club!

[ocmagnum]

remember what was previously stated about their being more rubber parts on that bike.  Low mileage on a 10 year old bike means some will fail soon after you start riding it.  just my experience.

Certainly a good point, but I guess the flip side is that I can buy a lot of rubber parts with the money saved .

Almost a bigger worry for me is the availability of parts......

[ocmagnum]

I like it.  I say don't get wrapped up in finding the perfect used bike, just find one that doesn't have glaring red flags (as it seems you did), pay your cash and get riding.  They will all have at least some issues.  Better to overpay a bit and be on the road than to spend weeks finding the perfect deal from your couch.  Time = $$$.

Anyway, welcome to the club!

Thanks. Not sure yet that the dealer will be willing to go as low as I need him to do make this work. If not I'll find another one.

Thanks for the encouragement!

[ocmagnum]

hummm, so dealer responds to my question whether all other fluids (I know engine oil is done) have been changed with "oil don't spoil" and brake/clutch and fork oil don't need changing...... And that is after initally telling me that 11 year old tires are just fine (they do appear flexibile on this point now)

Might still make a much lower offer than their asking price but will likel skip on this one. I am in no hurry to change bike and their last communication hasn't given me the warm and IZ_...

[muskrat]

RUN THE FU.......... away now!  It is my opinion that anyone running 11 year old rubber is asking for a death wish and the fact that the dealer is recommending doing just that scares the shit out of me.  $400 for a set is worth the insurance and peace of mind IMO.  Some will disagree and that's fine but not on my life.  Dealer has to make money, I get it, but he doesn't seem to have your safety and repeat business as a concern from what I can read into your posts.  WALK AWAY and find yourself another gem, they are out there.