Need advice on what to do with bike.
05-27-2008, 04:46 PM
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Need advice on what to do with bike.
Here's my situation. I have a 1998 Firestorm that an idiot decided to run off the road and damage. I replaced the tank and tail. Whats still damaged is the the front fairing stay, needs a whole new front fairing, and the gauge case is broken where it bolts to the fairing stay. Its just sits in my garage now and collects dust until I start it up about once a week. What I'm wondering is should I try to sell it as is, fix it and sell it, or just part it out? I'm really just tired of messing with the bike. Thanks.
05-27-2008, 04:52 PM
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Well, if it runs great but needs only cosmetic help, buld a nasty street fighter if you don't want to replace the plastics. All you need is a tach, temp and some headlights anyways 
If you do decide to part it out, I want the stock headlight if possible
If you do decide to part it out, I want the stock headlight if possible
05-27-2008, 06:23 PM
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My original plan was to do the streetfighter thing. The only thing I'm missing is the Streetfighter head light/turn signals and a bracket for the gauges. I also have a 2004 R6, so its not like I need to fix it to be able to ride. I could sell you the head light, just make me an offer.
05-28-2008, 09:56 AM
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I don't have a problem with making it a street fighter, thats really not what i was looking for advice on. I was wondering whether it would be worth it to totally fix it, sell it as is, or part it out on here and ebay.
05-28-2008, 10:03 AM
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If u have the time and energy to strip it to the frame u will make alot from parting it out. the 98's arent worth that much... maybe 3000 if u put it back together. prolly 1500 as is... For the money it would best to put it back together, less work.
05-28-2008, 03:49 PM
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Thanks. I figured about 1500 as is. I'm about to be unemployed soon so I'll have plenty of time to decide/do what ever I decide to do. I do have a mint set of exhaust cans, I wonder if I should put them back on or leave the rough Jardines on.
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