High Milage?
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High Milage?
I am looking for a new ride since my '02 Superhawk got totaled. I have been leaning towards a Sv1000s but this morning came across a '98 Superhawk for a very good price. My question is what is considered high milage for a SH? I know there are some on here with 40, 50, and even 60,000 miles. This one has 43,000 on it. Other than the CCT's what else would need to be checked on a bike with that kind of milage?
Thanks,
Verne
Thanks,
Verne
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Wheel bearings (especially rears), shock and fork seals, sprockets and chain, valve adjusting (although I have not had to touch mine for over 30k and most likely will not have to again) and maybe make sure it has good compression.
Other than that I would not sweat it too much, especially if it is a good price. I am over 50K and have experienced very few problems.
GL finding a good bird
Other than that I would not sweat it too much, especially if it is a good price. I am over 50K and have experienced very few problems.
GL finding a good bird
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I'm leaning towards this one. I got ahold of the orginal owner and everything sounds legit. CCT's were replaced around 25K so they are do for a set maybe some APE's.
Thanks for the input guys.
Verne
Thanks for the input guys.
Verne
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