Motorcycle tires are GREATLY over-strength on the sidewalls compared to a car tire, BTW.


I know this to be true, as I rode an almost new Dunlop about 40 miles leaking terribly,, I put several cans of "Fix a Flat in,, only needed it when I was forced to ride slow, as in thru towns, on the open road, it was fine, well,, in a straight line,,

All things considered, I decided "not" to buy the bike.   This has been a great thread and I've learned a lot, and look forward to learning lots more.  Thanks for the great feedback.

a)Bottom $ price of seller - $2000, 33XX miles, 2004,NADA_1595-2100, KBB_ 1380-2075.
b)Right Front Foot Peg bent and windshield deeply scratched on right side..looks like bike was dropped. Seller said it was that way when she purchased it about 3 yrs ago.
c) Drive Belt looks worn a lot (has lots of pitting in cogs/teeth)...Seller said she does ride on gravel..I think it would need replacing soon.
d) Seller does not know what kind of oil is in engine (thinks 10-40, but does not know brand)..that bothers me.
e) Saddle bags are vinyl and ripped at mounts.
f) It does have an engine guard which looks OK.
g) I'm not real crazy about the color.........Silver.
h) tires look too black..looks like sprayed with tire dressing..my fault..did not know they had a date stamped on them, so they could be OK.

My gut feel is the bike needs some $ and TLC to bring it up to par.........If seller calls me and wants to sell for about $1750, I'd buy it.  Maybe I'm too picky

Sorry to be so wordy.  I appreciate all comments.

Soundes like a wise decision,,