Joe24
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey folks!
First post!
I am about to pull the trigger on a purchase. But, the bike is very far away and I am not well versed with bikes in general.
I'm linking a photo album and a video sent by the seller. Please have a look and give me advice on whether or not this is an acceptable purchase.
The bike was a barn find, which had been sitting for a few years.
I wanted my first bike to be something I could learn to ride and work on; something I could grow far too overly attached with sentiment. The xs650 seems to fit all the requirements my heart desires.
I've completed a lein and crash report.
The only thing is this bike is 2000+km away, and I need to be sure the bike is worth $1800 CND as the seller is delivering the bike.
I sent it to a mechanic friend, and he's says jump on it- good deal. I'd love some more input.
I think it's worth it, by my significant other is saying it's insane to purchase something with out physically inspecting it, which makes sense, but at the same time- I know what I'm getting into with an old bike, and xs650's are not that easy to come by in W Canada.
Let me know what you think! Thank you.
Photo album: https://goo.gl/photos/QE7xzQGdCuBJMx1k9
Video:
and rest assured, I'll fix that paint job up,
First post!
I am about to pull the trigger on a purchase. But, the bike is very far away and I am not well versed with bikes in general.
I'm linking a photo album and a video sent by the seller. Please have a look and give me advice on whether or not this is an acceptable purchase.
The bike was a barn find, which had been sitting for a few years.
I wanted my first bike to be something I could learn to ride and work on; something I could grow far too overly attached with sentiment. The xs650 seems to fit all the requirements my heart desires.
I've completed a lein and crash report.
The only thing is this bike is 2000+km away, and I need to be sure the bike is worth $1800 CND as the seller is delivering the bike.
I sent it to a mechanic friend, and he's says jump on it- good deal. I'd love some more input.
I think it's worth it, by my significant other is saying it's insane to purchase something with out physically inspecting it, which makes sense, but at the same time- I know what I'm getting into with an old bike, and xs650's are not that easy to come by in W Canada.
Let me know what you think! Thank you.
Photo album: https://goo.gl/photos/QE7xzQGdCuBJMx1k9
Video:
and rest assured, I'll fix that paint job up,