Two Left Thumbs
06-18-2010 | 09:49 AM
#1
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Squid
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From: San Diego, CA
Two Left Thumbs
Keeping in mind that the limit of my mechanical abilities consist of being able to tell the difference between a flat head and philips screwdriver...can anyone tell me 1) if there would even be $800 worth of parts on this, and 2) would ~$2200 and a (real) mechanic be able to turn this into a real SH?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...798017031.html
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...798017031.html
Thanks
06-18-2010 | 04:34 PM
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From: N.E. oHIo
Keeping in mind that the limit of my mechanical abilities consist of being able to tell the difference between a flat head and philips screwdriver...can anyone tell me 1) if there would even be $800 worth of parts on this, and 2) would ~$2200 and a (real) mechanic be able to turn this into a real SH?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...798017031.html
Thanks
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...798017031.html
Thanks
I would want to see the bike "in the flesh", and I would take a 10 foot pole with me when I went to look at it!
Your mechanical skills being as you describe, I think you would be ahead of the game to take the $3000.00 and just buy a decent running, complete bike.
My $.02
Rex
06-19-2010 | 02:28 AM
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From: Melbourne Australia
That looks like a **** load of work to me, especially if you are not that confident on the mechanical side of things. if you have $3000, I'm sure you could find something way better than this pile of scrap. Get a complete bike that runs & just needs some finishing touches, then start too customize to your liking. That's my .2cents
06-19-2010 | 03:04 AM
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From: NY State
+1 +1
I am in the process of fixing up an $1100 wreck which I bought due to the fact that it had a brand new Ohlins shock. Wrecks are filled with surprises like warped brake rotors and missing parts. If you are not into the mechanics, i would pass. JB
I am in the process of fixing up an $1100 wreck which I bought due to the fact that it had a brand new Ohlins shock. Wrecks are filled with surprises like warped brake rotors and missing parts. If you are not into the mechanics, i would pass. JB
06-19-2010 | 06:29 AM
#9
pragmatic anarchist
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Posts: 380
From: Philadelphia, PA
That rear plastic alone is worth $800! The exost would be a bonus. Seriously, replacing external parts is relatively easy even for the inexperienced. Lots of top notch help available here on the forum, just make sure you do a search before you ask questions!!!
06-19-2010 | 08:30 AM
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I would probably just part it out. There are well over 800 in parts there. 2 brothers carbon exhaust is a big ticket item. Clear title frame(if it has a clear title) would sell on ebay. Motor if it runs could get you several hundred. A picture says a thousand words but looking at it yourself says alot more.
06-19-2010 | 09:05 AM
#12
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Squid
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From: San Diego, CA
he has yet to respond to questions regarding title which indicates i should probably pass on this one. the whole deal seems shady regardless of the value of individual parts - not really how i want to start out. thanks for all the input.
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