To Buy or Not To Buy; That is THE Question

OTB · 01-25-2009, 08:55 PM

I found an 07 RSV Factory with 900 miles on it for $6K flat. Salvage title. Bike was dropped on the track and managed to lightly scratch just about every painted surface on it, plus both pipes are scratched, dented(full Akro system) , plus one busted clip-on. No frame or engine damage, no scratches on rims, Ohlins fork or swingarm....bike rides straight.

These bikes MSRP'd for $17999, but they are available new from some dealers (like the one in McHenry) with warranty for $10K flat as they try to move old stock for the '09's. This would be a fix and keeper what with the rebuilt title.

Normally I wouldn't hesitate, but with the plunging prices of exotics ($8k discount NEW!!!) this looks like less of a good deal.....but $6 K for an RSV Factory??????..........

Any input?

01-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	To Buy or Not To Buy; That is THE Question I found an 07 RSV Factory with 900 miles on it for $6K flat. Salvage title. Bike was dropped on the track and managed to lightly scratch just about every painted surface on it, plus both pipes are scratched, dented(full Akro system) , plus one busted clip-on. No frame or engine damage, no scratches on rims, Ohlins fork or swingarm....bike rides straight. These bikes MSRP'd for $17999, but they are available new from some dealers (like the one in McHenry) with warranty for $10K flat as they try to move old stock for the '09's. This would be a fix and keeper what with the rebuilt title. Normally I wouldn't hesitate, but with the plunging prices of exotics ($8k discount NEW!!!) this looks like less of a good deal.....but $6 K for an RSV Factory??????.......... Any input?