[xride717]

I saw another bike on ebay...but this time its in Staten Island and i actually got to see it today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1837346132

He's the second owner...had it for a year and half.

I went to go check it out..but being the newbie that i am...i didnt really know what to look for and to ask.

I told him not to start it at all untill i got there....so we got to his house at the same time and he started it with a cold engine....it didnt start the first time..but the second time it started right up, i guess that wasn't so bad considering that he hasn't used it in a week or so (so he says).

The body is in good shape..just that one small dent on the tank.. and a couple of really small scratches here and there...but its 5 years old and i guess thats expected.

The frame was polished and i didnt see the plate on the left side where the vin number was suppose to be...and thats one thing that stuck in my mind.

Which brings me to this question...where else can i find the VIN without taking the bike apart? I want to make shure everything is legit on the bike.

Which brings me to my second question...where can i run the VIN to check the history? Someone told me that i can run it through DMV, can that be done?...Do i have to go to a NY dmv or i can just go to any dmv in nj?

We talked about the price and he's willing to let it go for $4000.
Do u guys think thats a fair price for that bike??

I didnt get to ride it because it just finished raining and it was getting dark out...so i told him that i wanted to check it out again at another day...and he was cool with it.

And thats where u guys come in. Are there any other things i should look for, check out, ask, etc.....?? I only have two more days till the bid ends, and i want to make my decision by then.

Im sorry this was long..but 4 grand is a lot of money for me (poor college kid)..and i dont want to make the wrong decision.

so if u guys can help me out i would greatly appreciate it.

thanks, Jay

[ 06-19-2002, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: xride717 ]

 

[GSXR-Freak]

were is the muffler.. The pic looks like it isnt there.. lol

Other then that, if the bike runs good then i would say it is a good deal... Ask about the fuel pump gasket. Some of the bikes had a problem with it...

You can get the vin numer off the back of the motor (I think). If you need more info please let me know.

John

 

[xride717]

lol..yah i said that too when i checked it out...he ordered a new one cus the other one was all rashed up from storing it next to the garage's wall..and a new one is being put on friday

yah..i need all the help i can get with buying this bike

besides the back of the motor, is there anywhere else i can find the VIN?

and when i do find it and it matches up with the title....where can i run it to find the bike's history?

thanks man

 

[TrickyRickyRican]

The VIN number is stamped in the right side of the steering head. Where the triple clamp assembly gets mounted on, should be there, vertically,hopefully he didn't grind them off while polishing...

 

[raz_biker]

You can track the bike's history from the engine number. It is on the r/h side near the oil cap somewhere at the base of the engine itself and it is engraved. In pictures it shows that the frame is dented as well. If that is the case then I would suspect the allignment of frame. A bent frame costs a fortune to streighten. A polished frame can hide the tell-tale marks that are left by the streightening procedure. He has closed the auction early any way. I would not regret missing the opportunity of buying a bike with a questionable frame.

 

[eSeMeS1K2]

good eye, i saw that too....the frame has has some trauma to it........that is for sure.. Please dont fall for the rash from storin it deal....i keep my bike in my garage, it doesnt get all-rashed up from that....more than likely, it went down, putting most of the damage into the pipe can........jus fyi, id be cautious of that frame...............

 

[xride717]

yah when i first saw the pics i noticed that too...but when i saw it yesterday the dent on the frame wasnt there..so he might have gotten it fixed huh?

well im gonna go to the DMV today and check for its background..i might go to the local police station too to see if any info comees up.

keep the advice commin...i still have till sunday to decide.

thanks guys

 

[raz_biker]

Frames aren't easy to fix. They cost about £800 to streighten. Maybe he picked another frame from the scrappy and replaced the whole thing, hence no number on the frame. No chasis number, no cleat title. That's the bottom line.

 

[dan uk]

when i bought my gsxr, i had the knowledge of what and where to check, but spending that amount of doh, i didnt feel confident as i was allready smitten by the bike. i asked a local bike garage/dealer to check it out thoroughly, which they did free of charge, and all was ok. see if you can do the same. dan uk.

 

[xride717]

yah..i just called my local shop to check it out for me and they said they'd to it for free.

thanks guys...ill let u know wut happens

 

[eSeMeS1K2]

dont forget,,,,,,you have unitl much longer than sunday to decide....the market is flooded with em right now........take your time, dont rush into an unclear deal....plenty more to check out!!

shame you dont live in florida; my bud has a 99 600 for sale (4000miles) and otherwise good shape (im told)

scott

[ 06-20-2002, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: eSeMeS750WX ]

 

[96Gixx7Fitty]

Have the bike checked out by a dealer. Also, look for any drilled holes in mounting bolts for parts like the calipers, oil plug, etc. This will tell you if it may have been raced at one time. Then look on the steering head where the nub is that gives your your turning limit or lock to lock stopping point. Chances are if it's been downed, this is a point where you can tell if it's been abused. If the Vin is rubbed off, then just dont' buy it. You never know what's going on then. Then, check the tires. Sometimes you can tell how they wear as to how the bike may ride. Then feel if you can wiggle the front and rear tires. Dents in the frame is usually an instant "Stay Away" indicator. You just don't want a questionable bike. There are a lot of bikes out there for around $4k or so. Be patient. Otherwise we'll see you on the boards with questions all the time! hehe

 

[raz_biker]

lol

 

[1Kdude]

I agree with nixgix, this one is not clean enough, and with no frame #, very suspicious, and go ahead and look at the steering stops on the lower triple clamp for mashing from accidents. I called the police when I bought an engine over the net and they told me right away if there were reports on it or not. Good luck and find a sensible owner with maintenance records.

 

[xride717]

thanks for the info...

im gonna give it one more chance with the shop..if there is anything single thing wrong with it..then im definatly gonna back off...that goes the same for issue with the VIN...

ill keep u guys up to date..

 

[xride717]

Well..i backed out of the deal. Good thing i posted here...if not i probably would have ended up with that bike.

thanks guys

[ 06-20-2002, 07:45 PM: Message edited by: xride717 ]

 

[nowkeg]

this is the first time i am glad someone didn't buy a bike... hope you find one soon.

 

[Hammer 4]

Originally posted by xride717:
Well..i backed out of the deal. Good thing i posted here...if not i probably would have ended up with that bike.

thanks guys

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Good call..

keep looking, there's a gixxer out there somewhere..with your name on it..

 

[dan uk]

well done for keeping your head in tact and not buying the bike. you'll come accross another suzook easy and you'll thank your stars for this decision - remember, good things come to those who wait !!!

[ 06-21-2002, 01:44 AM: Message edited by: dan uk ]

 

[SicShift]

yeah, something about this bike is fishy. I would be careful.