Buying advice - mileage high?
 

So I've got my 2nd attempt at mod 2 in just over a week (fingers crossed), but have got the chance of a fully faired 04 plate with nearly 25k miles on the clock.
Looks in great condition, but any thoughts on the mileage?
Just wondered if it was a bit high?
As a complete newbie I've no idea :-D
Thx

Re: 1st bike
 

hi spyder. also quite new to bikes so can't offer any advice but just wanted to wish you luck for your test, so... good luck!

Re: 1st bike
 

My k4 has done about 24k now and is still going strong. See what the service history is like. Mine had a full dealer service history but I still checked it over when I got it and gave it a full service. One guy on here (name surpassed me) sold his pointy with over 116000 miles on it!!

HTH

Tom

Thanks... 1st test was a disaster so hoping for better this time

Cheers Tom
Partial service history till 09 then annual service... It's a private sale btw

Re: 1st bike
 

So was mine, Guy just took it to the dealer when it needed it and told them to get on with it.

Lol... My kinda servicing

Re: 1st bike
 

All my bikes have had around that milage. Even one that has been serviced by a hampster (like my current bike) should still have some good life left in it, especially for the work horse SV engine. :)

Great.... So if engines ok, anything else I should ask about for a bike of that mileage?
Tyres, discs, pads etc are all fine
I don't have a licence so can't test ride yet...
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Re: 1st bike
 

ALWAYS take someone with you who is more experienced or at least more objective. ALWAYS do this. Even if that someone is just to bounce your thoughts off. Unless you're me. Then you can ignore your own advice.