westward bound wrote on 02/13/08 at 10:48:09:Im looking at buying a 97 Savage with about 4,000 miles on it. If the bike runs and looks solid is it worth $1,600?
Yes, but I would be leary of such a low mileage bike -- it most likely didn't get annual oil changes.
Quote:And how can i be sure it'll be good enough to make it across the country and back by may....
You cannot be sure, which is why you have contingency plans. On my 2300 mile trip I was ready and willing to push the bike into a dealership and ride out on something new; if the bike gave the reason to do so.
Quote:about 6,000 miles in four weeks. Thanks guys.
One day of rest in seven, that is an average of 250 miles a day. On a Savage? It is doable, but why? I did my trip 'cause the Savage was what I had, not to mention I am not entirely sane. When I went to England for a five week ride I picked up a GL500 Silverwing and was quite comfortable. If I were to be getting a bike for a 6K mile trip I'd be looking for a nicely faired touring bike such as a PacificCoast or a Connie or some such, or even an old GL500 if you can find one with a fairing.