Wanna buy » Tell me I am crazy...

[brubache 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

But I found a 2006 that has been sitting for over a year. Outside under a tarp with no fuel in the tanks. No prep done for storage. 40k on the clocks, 1 owner all service done at the dealer up to 34k. Had tank replaced... Looks like I can purchase for $2500. Is it worth the risk? I mean it scares me spitless... but I rather like projects like this. I have been looking for a multi... and well I like rescues but I dont like failing

For certain it needs a proper service. It was running rough before storage. I assume plugs valves belts, all liquids etc.

HELP!!!!

PS. Hi I am new here! Its alot to ask but I need your wisdom!

[adb 2007 1100S (Black)]

You can do a lot of fixing if your starting point is only $2,500. It's good that it has no fuel in it. Change all filters, fluids, belts and check valves. Can you do that stuff yourself? If you can, buy it.

[brubache 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

Yessir. I can do all the fixes myself no problem.

[adb 2007 1100S (Black)]

Go for it!!

[lotus54 - Moderator]

I'd buy it.

[keener 2005 1000S DS (Black)]

YEP at that price it seems a good start...
i would buget for an additional 1500 to spend just as a safety margin ...
you may have a diamond it the rough
Keener

[The Duchess of Desmo 2025 V2 (Red)]

You can do it

[m-johnson 2008 1100S (Black)]

I agree with everyone else. You have a lot of margin to get it in great shape and still be in the bike at a very good price. Buy it and go to work. Good luck.

Mark

[brubache 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

Thanks all. Will see how the "negotiations" go!

[brubache 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

Sadly negotiations failed. I had expected 2500 would buy the bike but in the end the owner will rather see it rot in his patio than drop from his 3k asking. Sadly at 3k it is to close to other more complete bikes once I put a conservative 1500 in it. Oh well Win some lose some!

Thanks for the advice here!

[potomacduc 2013 1200 (Red)]

Let's see, $3k + $1500 = $4500. You are right, you can buy more complete bikes for around that price.

Funny thing is, I happen to know of a very fine example : http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewto ... 784#246784

Fly to DC and ride home!

[adb 2007 1100S (Black)]

Oooooo... it's black, too!

[The Duchess of Desmo 2025 V2 (Red)]

Let's see, $3k + $1500 = $4500. You are right, you can buy more complete bikes for around that price.

Funny thing is, I happen to know of a very fine example : http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewto ... 784#246784

Fly to DC and ride home!

That is one hell of a list of extras! Wow just fuel him up and ride away
Someone is going to get very nice, preloved bike

[potomacduc 2013 1200 (Red)]

Thanks Carole.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this bike and hope it goes to a good home.