WindyChuffer
Registered user
I've been pondering over a dirt bike for a while, and from the reading i've done, the DR-Z400E seems like a good choice, selecting the E model over the S or SM models. Road use will only be to, from & between green lanes.
Now the problem I have is price. As Timpo mentioned in a previous post, just about any dirt bike with an MOT is worth at least £1K, and I've seen quite a few DR-Z400E sale that are from 2001 - 2003 for £1,300 to £1,600. Which is pretty darned good residual for a an 'old bike' that wasn't "expensive" to start with !
So need to ask some advice.
Reasonable price?
What should I look for when examining a used one?
What are the likely things that could be cause of a £500+ bill to rectify if I buy a lemon?
I must admit it's tempting to play safe and buy new @ £3,920 list as I guess a lot of these machines have been thrashed, but struggling with that...phew!
Many Thx.
Now the problem I have is price. As Timpo mentioned in a previous post, just about any dirt bike with an MOT is worth at least £1K, and I've seen quite a few DR-Z400E sale that are from 2001 - 2003 for £1,300 to £1,600. Which is pretty darned good residual for a an 'old bike' that wasn't "expensive" to start with !
So need to ask some advice.
Reasonable price?
What should I look for when examining a used one?
What are the likely things that could be cause of a £500+ bill to rectify if I buy a lemon?
I must admit it's tempting to play safe and buy new @ £3,920 list as I guess a lot of these machines have been thrashed, but struggling with that...phew!
Many Thx.