Hey i'm looking at a pretty sweet '97 and 28,000 miles.

Should I be weary of so many miles? The price is right at 1,800 dollars but thats still alot of miles I think.

 

I've got 24 on my 98 and it runs like new. Maintenance is key. Price seems decent, was it laid down?

 

I would doubt it. Looks good.. here

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1297941163.html


I need to call on it.

 

doesn't look bad from the pics, but look it over well. The only real issue I've had with my 98 was the regulator / rectifier, which is a pretty simple fix. Otherwise it's been quite reliable.

 

So a bike at 30k isnt a big deal, or something to avoid correct?

 

I have a 98 with 28,000 (I'll have a party at 30,000).
Ive ridden her through 8 UK winters and she still runs as new. As long as they are cared for the engines are bullet proof and are good for 100,000 miles.

I Have had the RR go at 24,000 (un finned version), the factory down pipes go at 27,000 and the Cam Chain Tensioner go at 27,500. Other that shes never let me down.

Get under the plastics and have a good look as they can hide any corrosion that may be lurking.

 

No, that is fine. I have 55,000 on my F2 and haven't needed to even adjust the valves yet. Everything is fine. Its a Honda...

 

Haha, thats very true.. its a Honda.

Thanks

 

That's barely over 2,000 miles a year for a bike made in late '96 or early '97. Whoever you're buying it from apparently didn't like riding very much.

Certain parts wear out over time and need to be replaced, but with regular maintenance and no abuse like long wheelies that drain the oil out of the engine, there's no reason a bike shouldn't last at least 100k miles.

I would go look the bike over, take it for a test spin around the block and up and down the gears, and then hand him $1500 (or more if necessary) on the spot. That looks like a good deal if the bike checks out.

 

Thanks for the help, guys. I appreciate it. Dad he helping me out on my first bike, and he doesnt want to get one thats got more then 10,000 miles on it. So I am in search of something newer I guess.

Ill be back with more questions im sure!