Should I Buy ?

[Motoboy51]

Hey all,

I have a local guy who has a 99 Venture 

8/10 condition. Motor is bad. He purchased one from a local shop with 5,000 miles. 
He wants 1,600 for all.  
I think that’s high considering I would have to do all the work and transport.

I have to look at it like I may part out.

What do you think it’s worth as is? 
I offered 1,200 

[Squidley]

I would look at the miles on the actual bike. This is a case where low mileage may not be a good thing. To find a decent motor that is known to run is worth atleast $500. Offer up $1200 and see what happens. 

[Motoboy51]

Well 

He doesn’t want to go below 1,500 my thought is it’s a 99 , ship rate probably 2,000 and parts, me week 1/2  $300 parts $1500 of my time 

That’s 1800 of my time  plus’s 1500 , that’s what the bike is worth. So it’s  a wash. 
For me 1,200 is like tops I could take what I want for my bike and break even. 
but I have a frame and other parts I would probably be struck with. 
 

 

[SpencerPJ]

I agree, keep looking.  There can be lots of other issues if the bike was not cared for.