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Buying an XT600 - What to look out for
Hi guys,
So... I'm in the market for an XT600 for a big ride to Asia. Have been scouring ebay/Autotrader for the last few weeks while I've been waiting for a client to cough up.. In this time have seen a few gems slip through the net, and annoyingly wasnt in a position to pounce...
Apart from looking for one with low milage - anyone have any general tips? things to look out for? or tips for closer inspections?
Is there a milage number you'd steer clear of as a rule of thumb?
Budget is approx 1500-1800.
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Millage has nothing to do with it, depends how its been looked after.
If its had the engine done recently no problem going anywhere.
What model are you looking at buying? year?
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Hi Mezo. 600E, flexible on year. Will have to see what surfaces in next 2-4 weeks thats within budget.
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Hi Mezo. 600E, flexible on year. Will have to see what surfaces in next 2-4 weeks thats within budget.
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Just a thought, why not fly here & buy an ex Aussie army 600E & ride it back to the UK, they come with a big Acerbis tank & have done very little mileage & they are plentiful.
Only problem i can see is getting in to OZ on a one way ticket? i don't think they will let you buy one? they want to make sure your leaving.
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Have a look at my thread, this bike cost me $1600 unregistered. I have done nothing but change all the fluids, brake pads and give her a good clean!
It passed its registration check (MOT) and was registered an hour later! 11111k's and a rebuilt engine 20000k's ago!!
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...516#post387838
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Have a look at my thread, this bike cost me $1600 unregistered. I have done nothing but change all the fluids, brake pads and give her a good clean!
It passed its registration check (MOT) and was registered an hour later! 11111k's and a rebuilt engine 20000k's ago!!
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...516#post387838
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Damn, that is a lot of miles. Like you pointed out in your thread, I guess half the battle is finding a good, genuine owner. I missed one a few weeks back, 1 owner, 6000 miles and it sold for £1800...
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Just a thought, why not fly here & buy an ex Aussie army 600E & ride it back to the UK, they come with a big Acerbis tank & have done very little mileage & they are plentiful.
Only problem i can see is getting in to OZ on a one way ticket? i don't think they will let you buy one? they want to make sure your leaving.
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Roaaah. That beast looks like something out of Mad Max! That is a great idea, although my body compass feels like I need to ride from my doorstep for some reason. Also have potential work in Cebu to head for. Thanks for the tip though. Interesting!
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