Newbie looking at buying a sk4

[jchu1988]

I am looking at buying a SK4 with 17000 miles, and scratches on the nose cone, tank, mudguard and dent on the exhaust.


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What would be a fair price considering the damage on the fairings?
And what questions should I ask the seller about the bike and what should I look out for?

Thank you

john

[rictus01]

given the lack of detail you've provided a "fair" price could be anywhere from £1k-£2.5k, it's impossible to tell if there's any frame or swingarm damage, you make no mention of service histroy or what condition the consumables are in, what extras come with the bike or even whether it's been altered or modified in any way, yes it's been down the road, most SV's have at some point, it could have been a toy before that of used through a couple of winters neglectfully .

you can't seriously think anyone sensible would give a valuation on just that info?

[jchu1988]

Sorry for the lack of details. I have never owned a motorcycle before.

3 owners total, 11 month MOT left, 6 month tax.
Completely stock except for the exhaust (Carbon Can exhaust, road legal) the same exhaust as below
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New Maxxis Supermaxx rear tyre was fitted as requested by MOT
Haven't viewed it yet, but plan to after the weekend.

Assume it has full dealer service history and the frame and swingarm are straight and true with no scratches, what would be a fair price then?
How would you adjust the price if it was home serviced?

Obviously I won't bother with the bike if the swingarm or frame is damaged ( I shall, hopefully, be bring my motorcycle instructor along to inspect the bike).

[rictus01]

the can is a standard change most would have done, dealer service (it should of had it's valve check one done, which is worth checking) or proof it's been done are about worth the same, but obviously a close look to see how much care has been taken of the bike is of far greater concern.

all things being equal and good durables £1,500-£1,700 wouldn't be bad, given the fairing damage knock off £150-£200, that is of course with the service upto date, but if the rest of the bike is tatty or immaculate; then adjust acordingly.

with swingarm damage knock off another £200 and if frame walk away, there are plenty of SV's out there, don't ever fixate on any single one.

Cheers Mark.

[jchu1988]

Thank you for your replies.

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah I'd pretty much agree with what Mark said.

If it's been serviced by owner then just look around for evidence of chewed and buggered bolts and general gorilla treatment. Other than that if they seem switched on to what needs doing then that's worth more than dealer service.

[Juju]

There are so many for sale, to be honest, that unless its a total steal, then I'd look for one without the fairing damage. You never ever fix bikes as cheaply as you think you will, and when you add the cost of a new part and time fitting, it always seems to work out more pricy yhan if you'd bought a decent one.

[yorkie_chris]

Alternatively, it's just a little scratch, why bother fixing it.

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by Juju

You never ever fix bikes as cheaply as you think you will.

that all depends on who "you" are and how realistic about costs you've been.

besides as Chris says, perhaps mechanical condition is of more importance and the cosmetics are just a good way of saving a few bob.

Cheers Mark.