Hi mileage Wee Strom

Slouch · 01-04-2013, 03:25 PM

Hi all,

Brand new member here. I'm looking for opinions on this bike:
http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3430641510.html
This is what I got from the owner regarding maintenance:

The usual wear items, chain, sprockets, oil, filter, brake pads, tires. Rear shock failed at 40k miles. The rear wheel bearings were replaced at 50k miles (preventive maint). The battery was new in 2011. Fork springs and fork oil were new in early 2012. it has Racetech emulators in the forks. Can't think of anything else. Last valve check was at 48k miles or so. It should be done every 15k.

I'm wondering if I should be scared off by the high mileage? I've posted about this on beginning biker as well and got some good feedback but I figure there no such thing as too many opinions.

Thanks in advance and glad to be a part of ADV

Reposado1800 · 01-04-2013, 04:41 PM

It would be a great deal for $3500! As long as it was garage kept, maintenance done properly and not wrecked... It should be fine. Look for corrosion from salt damage.

JXBryson · 01-04-2013, 06:08 PM

Be sure to ask about oil consumption.

corndog67 · 01-04-2013, 06:56 PM

Too many miles. You can find an untold number of bikes, including the SV line up, with less than 5000 miles on it. Remember, all the rubber, all the bearings, swingarm, steering head, everything is getting loose, and it just might end up costing more than the bike is worth in repairs over time. Like I mentioned in another thread, I sell my stuff no later than 60,000 miles, and with me riding them, are getting pretty tired, you can definitely feel looseness in the chassis, the engine isn't tight any more, and they are well on their way to getting worn out.

oldmanb777 · 01-04-2013, 08:32 PM

While that many miles on a Strom is not warn out, and it has many miles left on it. The miles would not scare me, the price would. I think you can find the same bike with less than half that many miles on it for a similar price. You may need to "fly and ride" it home. And you will need to be patient and do your homework in searching.

satz · 01-05-2013, 01:59 PM

right now in nh cragislist there is a 07 650 with 6k miles with color matched hardbags. it is also 3500$.

i would go for that even though you might have to drive a few hrs.

Slouch · 01-05-2013, 07:35 PM

Yes, I've seen that NH link. I've tried to contact the poster twice and have never gotten a reply. Feel like that could be a scam link?

satz · 01-06-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slouch

Yes, I've seen that NH link. I've tried to contact the poster twice and have never gotten a reply. Feel like that could be a scam link?

It winter so you can wait i guess. i see quite a few of them with extremely low miles online . wait till spring. 40k miles for a high demand bike is okay but i see alot of stroms everywhere.
even though it not the mileage that scare , i figure if for the same money you can get a low mileage why get a highmileage one.

01-04-2013, 03:25 PM	#1
Slouch ^OP n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Brunswick, ME Oddometer: 2	Hi mileage Wee Strom Hi all, Brand new member here. I'm looking for opinions on this bike: http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3430641510.html This is what I got from the owner regarding maintenance: The usual wear items, chain, sprockets, oil, filter, brake pads, tires. Rear shock failed at 40k miles. The rear wheel bearings were replaced at 50k miles (preventive maint). The battery was new in 2011. Fork springs and fork oil were new in early 2012. it has Racetech emulators in the forks. Can't think of anything else. Last valve check was at 48k miles or so. It should be done every 15k. I'm wondering if I should be scared off by the high mileage? I've posted about this on beginning biker as well and got some good feedback but I figure there no such thing as too many opinions. Thanks in advance and glad to be a part of ADV

01-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
Reposado1800 Bronze Age Fall Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Location: 5th and Main Oddometer: 5,134	It would be a great deal for $3500! As long as it was garage kept, maintenance done properly and not wrecked... It should be fine. Look for corrosion from salt damage. __________________ Hate gets you nowhere.

01-04-2013, 06:08 PM	#3
JXBryson Looking for clues... Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Sharpsburg, Maryland Oddometer: 319	Be sure to ask about oil consumption. __________________ Jim 2007 ST-1300 1991 KLX-650 I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...

01-04-2013, 06:56 PM	#4
corndog67 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Maria, CA Oddometer: 875	Too many miles. You can find an untold number of bikes, including the SV line up, with less than 5000 miles on it. Remember, all the rubber, all the bearings, swingarm, steering head, everything is getting loose, and it just might end up costing more than the bike is worth in repairs over time. Like I mentioned in another thread, I sell my stuff no later than 60,000 miles, and with me riding them, are getting pretty tired, you can definitely feel looseness in the chassis, the engine isn't tight any more, and they are well on their way to getting worn out. __________________ Ducati S4 916 is history. KTM 950 SM, my main squeeze now. 1970 CT-70 And now, an XR75,

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#5
oldmanb777 Just say NO to socialism! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Centennial,Co. Oddometer: 2,785	While that many miles on a Strom is not warn out, and it has many miles left on it. The miles would not scare me, the price would. I think you can find the same bike with less than half that many miles on it for a similar price. You may need to "fly and ride" it home. And you will need to be patient and do your homework in searching.

01-05-2013, 01:59 PM	#6
satz Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Mass Oddometer: 83	right now in nh cragislist there is a 07 650 with 6k miles with color matched hardbags. it is also 3500$. i would go for that even though you might have to drive a few hrs.

01-05-2013, 07:35 PM	#7
Slouch ^OP n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Brunswick, ME Oddometer: 2	Yes, I've seen that NH link. I've tried to contact the poster twice and have never gotten a reply. Feel like that could be a scam link?