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07s40scotty Junior Member Offline If it doesn't kill you- it makes you stronger Posts: 77 TN Gender:	Is it worth 600 10/07/12 at 21:25:08 You guys know your stuff so... anyone think this bike would be worth an hr drive? Maybe even just for parts? http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/3321505779.html
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Re: Is it worth 600
Reply #1 - 10/07/12 at 21:34:40

It really depends on what you want to do with it, and how well you turn a wrench. If you plan on rebuilding you want the bottom end inspected as well because dropping a valve can do more than just damage the top end. If you do rebuild, you might be able to salvage the cylinder and bore it out. You'll still need a new piston and probably head/valves.

If you want to part it out, it might be a good deal if you are patient. Parting out tends to take time.

Just my 2 cents

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Re: Is it worth 600
Reply #2 - 10/07/12 at 22:18:07

kbb put a '02 at $1140 in running condition.

you'll need a head, hard to find, will cost you about $400 if you're lucky.

much easier to find a running engine, $600 to 800. think pinwall

parts easiest to sell, side covers ~$50 each, starter ~$80, starter torque limiter ~$30, clutch ~$50, bottom end ~$300, cam ~$30, but you may have these for a long time.

given my druthers, I go with a replacement engine. that would put you at ~break even if you don't consider labor. and you'll make something for that if you can sell the extra parts.

close call, either way.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #3 - 10/07/12 at 23:45:18 You want a project or you wanna ride? If you want to ride, dont buy that,
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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #4 - 10/08/12 at 04:22:03 If you have the space and patience to deal with it how ever you dream, take the drive with $450 in hand and a case of beer In my experiences the beverages show sincerity in making a low offer opposed to just knocking the price down for the sake of it HAHAHAHA
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #5 - 10/08/12 at 08:03:37 I agree,, wouldnt wanna part with 600 over it, Im more like 4 & no beer,, or 3 & beer,, its a pile O junk right now, but then, IM absolutely as busy as I can get , so , to me, a project is a bad thing,, & Im sure that affects my thinking,
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Re: Is it worth 600
Reply #6 - 10/08/12 at 09:04:08

It all depends on what you want to do.....and end up with.

If you are looking for a stock bike to ride....you are better off buying one that runs well.

If you are looking for a donor bike for a project....then maybe. If you are going to tear a bike down, bore the cylinder and put in a Wiseco for more compression, stick in a a wilder cam, do some head work, etc......then you may end up being OK and it may not make sense to buy an expensive bike in good condition just to tear it apart. With htis bike you will need head and a cam core however.....so you still may end up paying more than you would if you bought a bike with cosmetic issues but runs well. Gasket sets are about $ 100, a cylinder head when you can find one is about $ 300, and generally will need some work when bought used. Then you add $ 140 for a Wiseco piston, $ 60 or so to get the cyliinder bored, shipping and taxes......You will probably end up putting $ 600 in the engine just to get it running again.

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Paraquat Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2206	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #7 - 10/08/12 at 09:11:56 I'd call and offer 400. Wait a month, call back and offer 450. Part of something is better than all of nothing. --Steve
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Pine Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1694 Mississippi, USA Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #8 - 10/08/12 at 11:03:33 If you just want to part it out... it would be easy money... takes time.. a littel work...gas tanks in primo cond are bank. As a fixer upper.. its still not bad. If your doing the work. Buy and pay someone else to fix.. not a good deal.
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07s40scotty Junior Member Offline If it doesn't kill you- it makes you stronger Posts: 77 TN Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #9 - 10/08/12 at 19:24:04 Thanks all! I'm ok with a wrench as long as I know why im turning it but patients I sometimes lack
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Cavi Mike Serious Thumper Offline Thumper n00b Posts: 1005 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #10 - 10/08/12 at 20:00:15 I see engines pop up for these things for around $200. If you don't have the patience to spend on rebuilding but have the patience to wait for an engine to pop up, you can have a running bike for around $800. Then you can rip the old engine apart for fun.
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chad levert Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 62 louisiana Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #11 - 10/09/12 at 14:35:23 i bought mine running for 7...
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Cavi Mike Serious Thumper Offline Thumper n00b Posts: 1005 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #12 - 10/09/12 at 19:37:20 People have bought them running for $50... ...doesn't mean this is some common occurrence.
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Re: Is it worth 600
Reply #13 - 10/09/12 at 19:44:38

10 Y/O with a dropped valve? Id see about roundin up a motor,, If you can land a motor that will run & stuff straight in, & have them both, at home, for $900.00? Maybe. Comes down to Just how badly do you need to NOT spend $$... & are you any kinda mechanic? If you have a mechanical project, will you win it? It would seriously suck to have 900 in a pile of junk,, when for another 3 or 4, you coulda just been riding,

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ZAR Serious Thumper Offline Rock this town! Rock it inside out! Posts: 961 Kentucky, USA Gender:	Re: Is it worth 600 Reply #14 - 10/09/12 at 19:52:24 Have to say I'd go in with the attitude I was buying a parts bike.....$300 max! If it's in shape to get running that's fine but never bet on it. Oh....be sure to get a CLEAR and FREE title!!! Otherwise it's $250. A titled frame is also a good seller for the customizer guys.
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