New bike or this bike?

[landc79]

I found a KLR to purchase that has just under 16,000k. it's in almost show room condition and has literally almost ever conceivable option added. I can buy this one for six grand plus tax or purchase a brand new one for seven grand out the door.Of course i would then have to spend money on certain options I know I would want. The other bike needs nothing. Should i worry about the mileage? I've totalled up the options on the used bike and it's over five grand worth.

[bajadogs]

I'd go with the "upgraded" bike, as long as it has the preferred upgrades. That's how I ended up with mine. That's not many km's at all as long as it hasn't been abused. Keep us posted on your decision.


edit - Why would you Canadians call it "milage"? Shouldn't it be "kilometage?"

[ghotioutofh2o]

Does the PO have Mx records?

[Artful]

I wouldn't worry about the mileage if he's done the oil changes, does it have the doo done?

[bajadogs]

Good point on the doo Artful. You would need to do it with a new bike anyways though. Plan on doing the doo unless you know for sure the PO did it. It's a peace of cake.

[SlyJJ]

Originally Posted by landc79

I found a KLR to purchase that has just under 16,000k. it's in almost show room condition and has literally almost ever conceivable option added. I can buy this one for six grand plus tax or purchase a brand new one for seven grand out the door.Of course i would then have to spend money on certain options I know I would want. The other bike needs nothing. Should i worry about the mileage? I've totalled up the options on the used bike and it's over five grand worth.

16K is nothing for a KLR- I wouldnt worry about it.

It really is your choice. I personally dont think you'd find too much wrong with a heavily modded bike- Someone who mods and sinks that much cash into something generally has a tendency to keep up on it with things like oil changes.

"Every conceivable upgrade" is a little vague though- there are 10's of thousands of dollars worth of upgrades that can be done to this bike. If you like whats been done to the bike, go for it.

The choice given to me- I'd probably take the brand new one for the same price. Not that I have any practical reason for it-I'd just rather take a stock bike and invest the time and work to make the bike "mine"

[KLdrumR]

Originally Posted by landc79

I found a KLR to purchase that has just under 16,000k. it's in almost show room condition and has literally almost ever conceivable option added.

Personally, I wouldn't want someone else's idea of what "options" to add. If the suspension is stock, the piston is stock and the doohickey is stock and the bike doesn't have a Thermobob, whatever bolt-on "crap" was put on the bike would mean nothing in terms of value.

Your best bet, in my opinion, would be to find a good used bike in close to stock condition (hopefully with an Eagle doohickey though) and get the best price on it you can, then only spend what you want to spend on any "options" that you specifically want. That is the best way to get the most value for your $.

If someone thinks adding a pipe or crash guards is going to increase the value of the bike, I think they will be in for a surprise (I'm guessing these may be the "options").

[big dan]

i agree that the mileage is a non factor. if you like the bike and it looks like it was well maintained buy it.

[Jbuck]

New here, not a lot of KLR knowledge so I may be all wrong in my thinking on this decision, but for the same price I would go with the new bike warranty. While your new bike dealer may never conceed there is a doo problem you might be able to get him to come of the price enough to pay for an after market doo upgrade. I will bet you enjoy which ever one you choose.

[landc79]

Originally Posted by SlyJJ

16K is nothing for a KLR- I wouldnt worry about it.

It really is your choice. I personally dont think you'd find too much wrong with a heavily modded bike- Someone who mods and sinks that much cash into something generally has a tendency to keep up on it with things like oil changes.

"Every conceivable upgrade" is a little vague though- there are 10's of thousands of dollars worth of upgrades that can be done to this bike. If you like whats been done to the bike, go for it.

The choice given to me- I'd probably take the brand new one for the same price. Not that I have any practical reason for it-I'd just rather take a stock bike and invest the time and work to make the bike "mine"

Sorry to everyone who responded, been out of town working. Okay here's a list of addons
SW motech cras bars with foot pegs
sw motech side racks
custom welded aluminum paneers
kappa trunk
piaa hid lights mounted on crash bars
progresive front fork upgrade
elka rear shock
705 kit installed at 8000k
center stand
throttle lock
heated grips
steel brake lines
hindle exaughst
doo hickey upgrade
windshield extension
kn filter
The bike is clean clean clean, doubt it's it's ever seen more than a gravel road. Plus has all original parts including original cylinder,He actually bought a second cylinder to bore for the 705 kit. Seems to good to pass up?

[landc79]

Originally Posted by bajadogs

I'd go with the "upgraded" bike, as long as it has the preferred upgrades. That's how I ended up with mine. That's not many km's at all as long as it hasn't been abused. Keep us posted on your decision.


edit - Why would you Canadians call it "milage"? Shouldn't it be "kilometage?"

It depends on your age. I initialy learnt miles, pounds, inches, ect. When dealers rate fuel economy out here it's kilimeters per litre. For me I'll stick with miles per gallon because it's what I relate to best.

[SlyJJ]

Originally Posted by landc79

Sorry to everyone who responded, been out of town working. Okay here's a list of addons
SW motech cras bars with foot pegs
sw motech side racks
custom welded aluminum paneers
kappa trunk
piaa hid lights mounted on crash bars
progresive front fork upgrade
elka rear shock
705 kit installed at 8000k
center stand
throttle lock
heated grips
steel brake lines
hindle exaughst
doo hickey upgrade
windshield extension
kn filter
The bike is clean clean clean, doubt it's it's ever seen more than a gravel road. Plus has all original parts including original cylinder,He actually bought a second cylinder to bore for the 705 kit. Seems to good to pass up?

This may be the best KLR for sale in the country if these are the upgrades he's actually done to it (and can confirm it). This is several thousands of dollars of work here, with perhaps the most important thing done (dohickey).

So I would as you this: are you the type that likes to tinker about on a bike, spend an hour digging into the bike and the carb for something simple like a jet? I personally am (I love it).

If you are NOT I would say that this bike you mentioned is better than the best stock KLR you will ever find. A bore kit and cylinder practically reset the mileage to zero (depending on when that was done) and effectively solve the oil burning issue that many bikes have. You wont have to worry about how low he let his oil go like many other buyers of used KLR's out there. This bike, in my opinion, is a steal. If you dont like to open your vehicles up and tinker, this is the best option you could find throughout the entire US and for LESS than a stock bike!? I am of course assuming his work was good quality (hey, there are exceptions in everything and you ALWAYS take risks in whatever you do). I personally think this bike should be sold for closer to $10,000 for what its worth.

If you enjoy your toys and want to dig into it I would certainly not fault you for buying the stock one new and build your own machine (so to speak) from the ground up.

Again, still comes down to what you want.

[Robert Z]

+1 to Sly...

Thousands in upgrade... a 705? What's that run?

Crimeny... if someone offered to trade me for my 2011... I'd trade for that bike in a heartbeat... 16k is nothing... that's a few trips around the block...

New, or the upgraded?

I would take the upgrades.

[KLdrumR]

Originally Posted by landc79

Sorry to everyone who responded, been out of town working. Okay here's a list of addons
SW motech cras bars with foot pegs
sw motech side racks
custom welded aluminum paneers
kappa trunk
piaa hid lights mounted on crash bars
progresive front fork upgrade
elka rear shock
705 kit installed at 8000k
center stand
throttle lock
heated grips
steel brake lines
hindle exaughst
doo hickey upgrade
windshield extension
kn filter
The bike is clean clean clean, doubt it's it's ever seen more than a gravel road. Plus has all original parts including original cylinder,He actually bought a second cylinder to bore for the 705 kit. Seems to good to pass up?

That puts it into better perspective.
Hard to believe he did all that and is selling it.
Nice bike.
I'd want a Thermo-bob and get rid of the K&N.
If he did not change the fork damping I'd want to do that too.
Otherwise, he set it up nicely.

[ptxyz]

you had me at the 705 upgrade. get the used bike.

[LostJon23]

Couple things... what year is the bike? Deep hole been checked? Not a big deal to fix, but important to check and fix if necessary.

Also, where is the bike located and is the owner a friend?

The reason I'm asking is that the bike, just like every other material object else in this world, is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Most of the time accessories don't add that much value to the resale price of a bike. Depending on the market where the bike is located, it could sit for a while before the seller finds someone willing to pay what might essentially be top dollar for a used KLR.

If you have cash, you are the guy with the options. If the seller has 3 buyers lined up, he is the guy with the most options.

If the demand is low, negotiate! If the demand is high, get out your wallet!

Sounds like a nice bike.

Best,

Jon