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Posted by Mark Olson on June 2, 2006, 6:22 pm
Susan (CobbersMom) wrote:
> "Mark Olson" <> wrote in message > Susan (CobbersMom) wrote:
>> My gut reaction is no, unless you know for sure that it's really been>
>> babied and stored properly. 10k miles over 20 years is only 500>
>> miles/year and my guess is that it's probably been neglected somewhat>
>> during at least a few of its off seasons.
> I know the people who've had it and they have taken good care of it.
> However I checked the Nada book value and even with add ons, they seem to be
> about $1000 over.
> But it's really pretty and I like it. And leaning over that big gas tank
> might make my butt look smaller....
> If I can get through the evening I'll be ok and I'll watch and see if they
> get their price or not. Maybe if it sits a while I will offer a lower
> price. Thanks for the reply.
I think for that money you could get a 600 supersport four cylinder bike
that's at least 10 years newer. If you're willing to accept one that's
a bit pre-disastered you could easily get a five year old example. If you
haven't already, check out the nearest craigslist sites, if only for
comparing prices.
http://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy
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'01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13 '81 CM400T
OMF #7
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