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Oh craigslist....

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Edit: Given the level of granularity on the add-on parts, I would also like to see information about routine maintenance and repairs.
 
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Edit: The price definitely seems VERY high, considering the bike in question. I wish him luck.
 
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Probably well over a grand. A 7 year old bike should have had fork oil replaced AT LEAST 3 times, likely with seals being replaced at the same time. Since this guy doesn't wrench on his own stuff, that would add up quickly. Then there are oil changes every 2000-3000 miles. Having those done at a shop at ~$100 each would add up quickly, as well. Coolant flush? That should have been done at least twice. Not sure what a shop would charge, but I bet it is at least $125 each time.
 
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Is this the type of behavior that Budman would like to see on barf?
 
I agree that we are being snarky. I do feel that, in spite of the snark, we are providing a service for the membership as a whole. Many people have not yet learned that it is silly to think that they will be able to recover more than a tiny percentage of money that they spend modifying their motorcycles. There are very few mods which add significant value, and at the end of the day maintenance is far more important than modifications.

Look at it as a learning opportunity for the seller, as well as for a lot of other folks. I do, however, agree that we could be less harsh in our methods of pointing out the issues with the ad.
 
Man, I can't wait to sell my street triple. With all the money in suspension and other upgrades, including the price I bought it for, it'll go for about the same as a brand new street triple!
 
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