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  1. RSTDinFL
    I just have a thing about retail prices for anything in this economy no matter who owns it. My riding buddies are pushing me on the road to Daytona tomorrow, or I'm going to be left behind. So this trip isn't going to happen for a bike that has me on the fence already. The price seemed fair to me, he's got wholesalers that will take the bike for that, and for half price of a $7500 bike.... I'm going to just grab something cheap right now and in town to enjoy the week without any surprises. A local mechanic is selling his bike and it truly needs nothing but a tank of gas. That will afford me the time to not be rushed into a bike I'll regret buying just to make Daytona bike week in. Thanks for all the great advice guys, nice group of support here.
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    Are you selling your bike for $3500 in NC? No radio, no cruise?
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    I got a call back just now from the dealer about an appointment, so it's too late to rush there (112 miles one way) today. Planning on seeing it in person tomorrow, the test drive should tell how tight the bike feels. Craiglist current listing for the 30k bike, (thinking I can get it for $5000 cash); http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/mcy/2823095534.html It doesn't have passing lamps either but it's a bike with records, new rear tire and fluids, and it does have the rack and electronic cruise. Not too fond of the "red" color, but I've ridden worse. His stated fuel economy averaging 34 mpg and no valve adjustment yet leaves more work to be done. Feb 17 ad, and no response yet, may have already sold or he gave up? Looking at the asking prices, the $3500 bike seems to be the best deal for my area. Check it out, some 1997, 1999 bikes have a crazy asking price. http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/search/mcy?query=Royal+Star&catAbb=mca&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=&hasPic=1
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    This would be a first for me, most of the bikes I've owned are sport touring like ST1100 and Concours C-10 with a fairing. Installing passing lamps would be mostly cosmetic. What does a passing lamp kit cost?
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    Thanks. I just mapquested the address, it's 112 miles / 2 hrs 12 minutes from my house. Pretty good ride to find a few undisclosed issues. We fired back and forth 8 emails yesterday but today he didn't respond to any of my emails or calls. Strange. Maybe with Daytona bike week starting, he wants to find another customer willing to pay more, or doesn't think I'm going to show up.
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    He listed the bike for $4495, then dropped it $3799, now he's at $3500. I was shooting for $3300 but he won't do it. There is no dealer fee but a $24 tag transfer is $90. He will take a credit card, which is convenient since I have a 0% interest card for 1 year I can use. Again my concern isn't lamps, tire, or dirty fluids, that stuff I can handle. My fear is timing chains, trans gears/bearings, u joints, worn rings/valves, the big dollar stuff that suddenly breaks down. I understand it varies bike to bike on how it was cared for. I find it hard to imagine a 1 owner bike having a guy keep all that paint and chrome clean and neglect the service, knowing he was going to clock so many miles/long trips with it.
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    The dealer said the guy bought the same bike but a newer model, and took the passing lamps and luggage rack and put it on the newer bike (2007). I'll check the steering bearing when I get there. I got a quote of $170 for a Dunlop rear tire, mounted and balanced for this bike. The front tire is fine. I never would entertain a dealer shop for any basic fluid service personally and rather use a $60 hr independent shop for work I can't do myself. What I'm concerned about is internals on the engine and transmission with those miles, the final drive gear wear, stuff that would be in the $1000s. Tires, pads, fluid flushes, accessories, that's all about owning a bike and I don't consider those major expenses. Dealer wanted extra for any work done to this bike.
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    Thanks for the input guys. I've always joined forums to the bike of choice over the years. If this transaction goes through, I'll be learning all I can about the bike right here, probably out of no choice. I like the style of the bike and protection it looks like it can provide while still having a V4 engine. http://www.championsyamaha.com/new_galleria.asp?sid=01999628X3K7K2012J8I03I41JAMQ2218R0&veh=13151&pov=2524338 http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcd/2868145472.html The bike is 75 miles away. Tomorrow I plan to make the trip to check it out further with a thorough test ride.
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    I'm considering making a purchase in the next day or so. Found a 2005 RSTD in great cosmetic condition, but has 107,000 miles on it. It's at a used bike dealer with no history or documentation but he claims it was a trade in from original owner who did coast to coast touring on it and hasn't had any problems with it. The rear tire is bald, fluids appear old and dark, but the price is about $1500 under book value compared to 30,000 mile bikes with similar equipment. It does have a new windshield and new seat. Hard bags are nice also. I've had ST1100 with 94k miles in the past with no fear of the bike letting me down, but I had receipts that went back 5 years and A LOT of work was done to it. Would you take the chance? What would you inspect before laying out the cash? The price is $3500. If a rebuild or major failure is eminent at 107k, it would be smarter to go with a $5000 bike with lower miles. Considering the highway touring it's had, I wonder how religious the owner was about oil changes and valve adjustments? Anyone else with 6 digits on their odometer?
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