Well folks, I just got back from the other side of the island to look at the CBR I posted questions about in the forum the other day [Help Please... About to buy 1st CBR]. It's pretty nice - not showroom, but definately worth the trip.

First off, thank you for helping me to know what to look for when I went, it helped a lot. I checked all the stuff you guys told me to including leaks inside the lower fairings, which it has none - and very clean throughout. The engine runs really smooth, though he's got an exhaust that makes it a little louder than I probably would like - I suppose that's not too hard to change, and who knows, I mught end up liking it's loud growl (though my neighbors???). The spedometer is not functioning, though the odometer is. The chain and sprokets weren't shiny like chrome, but I think we would agree that they were definately clean and in good condition. And the owner tells me that, yes, it does have that manual cam chain tensioner; though we didn't take apart anything to actually see it - he's a cop, and came across as being trustworthy, so I'm willing to take his word for it. It has a few minor cosmetic flaws, but at half my age, I didn't expect it to be perfect (though I was hoping). Paint looks pretty good - a couple little spots and chips, but nothing that detracts from the overall appearance - certainly beyond a few feet, you'd never notice. I didn't see any signs of abuse or accident, and nothing to suggest it's ever been on it's side. The tires looked reasonably good for their year and a half age. And no signs of any rust (which is a big issue here surrounded by salt-water). So, overall, I'd say it's in pretty good shape, and certainly looks like it's ready to ride and be reliable, though there does seem to be a little room for improvement. But that's part of the fun of it, right?

Now for the hard part...

As I stated in my previous post, motorcycles (like most everything) are a bit more expensive here, but the $3K neg. price seems to me a bit high; though a helmet is included with it, so that's at least one expense less on my part. I realize none of you got to see it in person with me, but I open to suggestions, based on what I've described, as to about where I should start my negotiation - and where I should draw the line as possiblytoo much.

Thanks again for your previous assistance and advice, and thank you in advance for any additional input you are willing to share.

- rey

 

To give you an idea, I live in Seattle, WA where bikes and living in general is expensive, and I paid $2500 for a 94 CBR600 F2 with only 17k miles, never put down, stock, not a scratch on her.

and who cares if a helmet comes with it? you dont know if it's been dropped from a high point or been in an accident. you get your own new helmet, not someone's used crap.

$3k is TOO much money.

 

I bought my bike for 3k...with 16xxx miles. In excellent condition...He was actually asking 3200 for it...I live in Tacoma which is 30 mi. south of Seattle...So I say, if you can grab it for less moola, then at least give it a try..
RB

 

I bought my 94F2 for $1,800 here in Altanta about 5 months ago with a little over 35K on the dash.

 

Got my 94F2 for $1600 in June. It had 24K and need some comestic work.
And I agree with Spieluhr ...who cares if it comes with a helmet. It has to be the right size anyway. Talk to him with cash in hand. That will change how much you spend.
As we say in Jersey, money on the wood ...make the game go good.

 

A used helmet is nasty...IMO.

 

$3,000 is high, even if that bike was in mint condition which its not.

He must go lower. Then again, if f2's are hard to find where you live then maybe you might have to pay more.

They are very hard to find here, so they go for some money esp. if they are in good condition.

 

I too paid $3000 for mine. Mint condition, 9k miles. 2nd owner

 

Cool, looks like about $2300 is about where I'll start. Thanks guys. Good advice on the helmet, hadn't considered it might already be damaged. Looks like I'll beshoping around here for a newone. Well, thanks again, I'll let you know how this goes, you guys have been a great help. Glad I found this forum.

-rey