Buying a street bike possibly tommorow.Dent in frame.Help?

Question

Im buying a 2001 gsxr600r possibly tommorow and it has a quote "has a dent in the right upper portion of the frame" what should i look out for or be worried about.its a steal of deal i think.

its a

2001

gsxr 600

3,546k miles

no plastics.

needs battery

has 750 forks and steering dampener

clean title

never been down???not sure about that.Im buying it from a towwing yard.he said he can give me bill of sale.

for 1800 bucks.thnks for the help

Answer 1

the lack of plastics, the 750 forks in lieu of the origional and the "dented frame" as well as the salvage yard lead me to believe that the bike was in a pretty serious accident. pass on it. it could be suffering from hidden structural damage

Answer 2

Walk away, there are too many questions to get answers for.

1 – Why is there a dent in the frame if the bike has never been down? btw you cannot extract a section and replace it like you might with tubular frame the internal structures cannot be welded to each other and it remains structurally compromised nor can you rejig them it will more than likely need replacing.

2 – Only 3,500 miles in seven years, no plastics, 750 forks – possibly a racer – check the wheel rims for frequent tyre changes and sump for lockwire, or worse owned by a stunt-monkey.

Answer 3

Any frame damage usually indicates a totaled motorcycle. I would not buy it.

Answer 4

You would just be buying problems.  Save you money and get something that is good.

Answer 5

do not buy that bike. big mistake.

Answer 6

Crash bike - no doubt about it.

I would be seriously concerned with the condition of the frame.

Answer 7

welll its not worth the money but you have to really look out for rust and dents        and see how it runs first        good luck i hope you get what its worth

Answer 8

If the tube is bend it is weak at that point. The frame could flowed up and put on you face. A real good frame guy or gal could cut it out and weld a new tube in it's place. Or you can have the frame replace. They are not cheapt.

Never been down. The how did that dent get in the frame? It take a hard hit bent a frame. Sound like you are taking over someoneless troubler in this motorcycle.

It would be a good idea to have motorcycle mechanic look over this motorcycle for engine and gearbox problems. And for a safety point on the frame. And would look around a motorcycle at the dealership. They some time have real good deal. Check the prices for used motorclcer. You may come out with a lot newer cycler.