Hello from Florida

[Jvheli]

Welcome from Wisconsin! The price is fair for sure.

Things to look for? Leaks, like the cam cover for example. The tires likely look new, but I’d throw a new (and better) set on. Also, the battery is probably gonna need to be replaced soon.

Let us know how she looks!

 

[MIG]

Welcome and keep us posted!
-MIG

 

[Mike188]

Welcome from Australia

 

[1olbull]

I'm all about having multiple options when it comes to buying a bike. $6500 is the most I can afford right now and this is one of the few R3s in my area in my price range. Especially since I don't have to worry about dealer fees and what not.

First WELCOME to ya to the mad house!
I think that price is fair as I recently bought a 2011 with 4,000 miles for the same.
Listen to it run - if it sounds good, tight, quiet, and new I'd go for it.
An immediate change of tires is imperative! I use a Bridgestone Exedra Max 240/55R16 on the rear and a Michelin Road 5 150/70R17 rear run reverse on the front.

 

[tribal]

I see it on Cycle Trader. Good eye, that's probably the best valued one listed.

The seller states "Just went thru a tune up - brand new battery and oil change".

I would get specifics on what he meant by 'tune up'.

Was it just the battery and oil or also the plugs, differential fluid, brake fluid etc. ?

The more he did the less for you to do. Ask for the work order if it was done at a dealer.

 

[cootertwo]

Just my opinion, but at that asking price, I don't think it should need anything. Subtract the cost of having 2 new tires installed, and you're getting closer.

 

[KalSaint]

Thank you every one for your suggestions; it will make looking at the bike on Sunday much easier. I found @10lbull tire essay and woo-boy was that a rabbit hole to fall into a 1030pm last night; ended up counting tires and not sheep to fall asleep.

Inspection Checklist:
Tires - Dry rot? Flat Spots? Regardless, old rubber will need to be replaced.
Fuel Lines - Ethanol hates machines. R3s are injected, correct? Are there any fuel lines that I should definitely watch out for?
Leaks - Cam covers, oil drain pan. Is the final drive prone to leakage? Or is it grease?
Engine sound - Coming from Harley's, there was always a slight tick on my Street Glide even when brand new. Are the R3 similiar, or should it be a "tickless" sound?
Tune Up - Professional or DIY? Invoice if Professional.

Again, thank you all!

 

[TheKid]

Hey Keith, and welcome to the site. Buy it (as cheap as you can, offer my McDonald's discount) and ride it. Cya in West Virginia. Let's ride

 

[TURBO200R4]

welcome from arizona

 

[Taurobiker]

Bienvenido desde España