Hi there!
I am new to the forum. I've been reading through the different posts and found a lot of valuable information.
However, I am a bit confused as to which way to go with purchasing a used TW200.
Right now there are 2 sales I am interested in. In one hand there is a 1987 with 2,000 miles for $1,000, in the other a 1990 with 12,500 miles for $1,200 with a set of extra tires (tires and rims), one set DOT knobby, the other set enduro.
From the info I've gathered here, the 87s had electrical problems and lower electric output. Also, a bike from 87 with only 2,000 miles has hardly been riden, so I might have to deal with rust in the tank, an other issues typical of 20+ years old bikes. As far as the 90 I have also read in here that it might be necessary to rebuild the engine after 10k miles (depending on how well the bike has been taken care of - which I have no way of telling). I am personally more incline towards the 90 because I believe that the miles actually represent actual usage, therefore the bike might have not been sitting idle too long. I also like the color scheme better on the 90. But an engine rebuild sounds like more work that I can personally handle with my somewhat limited mechanical skills.
I am sure that I can make reasonable offers to both sellers, as both are price above NADA values.
As a third option, there is a 2008 with 700 miles with new hand guards and new O-Ring chain for $3000 (Seller is firm on the price)
I already have 3 bikes. A DL1000 VStrom as my Touring 2up bike, an R6 for a bit of fun in the twisties and a 99 R6 Track/Race Ready for fun at the track.
I've been meaning to add a motorcross / dirt road bike to the stable and the TW200 seems the right piece of equipment. But when I see the price in the 3k range I start looking elsewhere, as you can get, for example, a 2002 and up used Suzuki DRZ400 liquid cool bike for less than $3k.
I understand that 2001+ have front disk break, chain adjuster, electric start. But if everything else is equal I can save $2,000 going with pre 2001 models.
Thanks for any help or advice.
Boret
I am new to the forum. I've been reading through the different posts and found a lot of valuable information.
However, I am a bit confused as to which way to go with purchasing a used TW200.
Right now there are 2 sales I am interested in. In one hand there is a 1987 with 2,000 miles for $1,000, in the other a 1990 with 12,500 miles for $1,200 with a set of extra tires (tires and rims), one set DOT knobby, the other set enduro.
From the info I've gathered here, the 87s had electrical problems and lower electric output. Also, a bike from 87 with only 2,000 miles has hardly been riden, so I might have to deal with rust in the tank, an other issues typical of 20+ years old bikes. As far as the 90 I have also read in here that it might be necessary to rebuild the engine after 10k miles (depending on how well the bike has been taken care of - which I have no way of telling). I am personally more incline towards the 90 because I believe that the miles actually represent actual usage, therefore the bike might have not been sitting idle too long. I also like the color scheme better on the 90. But an engine rebuild sounds like more work that I can personally handle with my somewhat limited mechanical skills.
I am sure that I can make reasonable offers to both sellers, as both are price above NADA values.
As a third option, there is a 2008 with 700 miles with new hand guards and new O-Ring chain for $3000 (Seller is firm on the price)
I already have 3 bikes. A DL1000 VStrom as my Touring 2up bike, an R6 for a bit of fun in the twisties and a 99 R6 Track/Race Ready for fun at the track.
I've been meaning to add a motorcross / dirt road bike to the stable and the TW200 seems the right piece of equipment. But when I see the price in the 3k range I start looking elsewhere, as you can get, for example, a 2002 and up used Suzuki DRZ400 liquid cool bike for less than $3k.
I understand that 2001+ have front disk break, chain adjuster, electric start. But if everything else is equal I can save $2,000 going with pre 2001 models.
Thanks for any help or advice.
Boret