Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie

["Craig Moddle" <sailnorth@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the reply Brian.
Don't forget those are 6000 Canadian dollars, so actual worth in Yankee
greenbacks is what, $4100? $4300 ? Does that sound better?
Here's a few local prices (Canadian$) for comparison:
A new '03 ST here is $14,999.
'01 ST, 26k kms, $11,200
'00 ST with Hardbags running $9,200
'99 ST, 17k kms @ $10k
'00 VFR800, 24k kms, $8,300
'98 VFR800 47k kms, $7,900
'97 VFR750, 50k kms, &7200

Re the dealer situation: There are 3 major Triumph dealers within fairly
easy access, so don't really think that's too much of a problem. (famous
last words!)

Any specifics on "the recall work"?

I'd check through the archives for a bunch of this info, but I guess they're
no longer searchable.

Thanks again,

jcm

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie


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>> Priced just under $6000 Canadian.
>
> That seems maybe a tad high for a 2000 with that much mileage on it.  Is
> it stock or does it have goodies on it?  And keep in mind that goodies
> don't add much value to a used bike.  A bike with that many miles is
> going to scare away most buyers.
>
< snip >
>
> Hard to say.  I've heard of a few with 40,000 plus miles on them and one
> with 106,000+ miles.  I've also heard of a few with engine rebuilds.
> But if it's made it this far, it's probably good for a lot more.
>
> > Anything less obvious I should be looking for? (Aside from the obvious
> > tires, scrapes, leaks etc) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> How many dealers do you have nearby?  If that number is 1, ask yourself
> what you'd do if that dealer closed up or dropped Triumph from its
> lineup, which is a very real possibility nowadays.
>
> Ask the owner if it consumes oil, though you have no way to actually
> determine that without riding it for 1000 or so miles.
>
> Pull the edge of the right side bodypanel under the fueltank and look to
> see if there are signs of gas weepage around the fittings.
>
> See if the recall work has been done.
>
< snip >
>
> They're great bikes, though.  After you test ride one, you won't want to
> give it back.  :)
>
> Laters,
> Brian
> -- 
> Euless, TX
> '97 VFR 750 (red, of course)
> '99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)
>
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