I’ve bought probably 100 cars privately over the past 30 years, but I’m relatively new to biking. My question is regarding a 6 year old bike I’m considering purchasing and it’s lack of SH.
Bike has 7k on it. It had its initial run in service , but has no stamps since then ( I think this was at under 1k). The seller claims it has been dry stored and unused for past 4 years and when using, he serviced himself. So effectively a bike that did 7k in first two years and nothing since.
One of my concerns is that the bike has some signs of corrosion (engine block, subframe , side stand) . My limited experience would make me wonder why the bike has slight corrosion if it had been stored for so long.
So, should I avoid ? Thoughts welcomed please . Cheers guys
Bike has 7k on it. It had its initial run in service , but has no stamps since then ( I think this was at under 1k). The seller claims it has been dry stored and unused for past 4 years and when using, he serviced himself. So effectively a bike that did 7k in first two years and nothing since.
One of my concerns is that the bike has some signs of corrosion (engine block, subframe , side stand) . My limited experience would make me wonder why the bike has slight corrosion if it had been stored for so long.
So, should I avoid ? Thoughts welcomed please . Cheers guys