stewmills
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Is there a link or advertisement we can look at, or at least images you can post here if you are shy about sharing the source of a possible "good deal".
Also, where are you located as pricing can vary with different regions.
If that is all accurate and it hasn't been wrecked or otherwise damaged, that's a fair deal. It also depends on the actual condition and if it was stored out in the elements (rain) and the heat/cold exchanges or if it was taken care of and stored in a garage.
You will likely have to invest a few bucks to make it "safe" to ride. Even though the miles are low, unless there are relatively new tires on it and they have sales receipts to prove it plan on getting new tires as old tires dry rot and are not safe. May need a few other things like vacuum hoses and new fuel line, which tend to dry rot over time but nothing bad.
- Inspect inside the tank for rust. - If it has run recently I would of course want to hear it run. - If it has sat for years without ever being turned over it may not be the best idea to try to "crank" it because there is no oil on the top end. But I would want to at least know that the motor isn't locked up and you aren't being sold a bike with a locked up engine. Maybe hook up a good battery and bump the starter just to get a revolution or two on the piston and stop (will not turn over if in gear and kickstand down). If you spin it over and over after sitting for years you can risk scarring the cylinder wall. There is a procedure for putting oil on the top end (in the spark plug hole) for a bike that has been sitting for LONG time.
There are other things we can guide you on when you have it in hand such as lubricating the cylinder if it has been sitting, carburetor adjustments, etc. to get it running optimum.
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