Has this Bike been dropped? (pics)
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It looks dropped - but, to an extent, so what? It doesn't really mean it will be a bad bike as a result....it may be lemon anyway! Or may not....I think (while being dropped is a sign of something...it fell over once!) I'm not sure it would worry me that much.
As an example, my other half passed her test in May and was doing the BMW off road school in July so I bought her a 700GS to get used to before going on the course. She road it round Tesco car park for 2 months and not much else....drop it twice at 2mph (after that I (literally) covered the the frame guards in bubble wrap so the next few drops did no damage.
Sold it after 3 months with very similar "scuffs" as in your picture, low speed drops (not scrapes that look like its been flung down the road) that did nothing to age/damage the bike beyond the scuff itself.
As an example, my other half passed her test in May and was doing the BMW off road school in July so I bought her a 700GS to get used to before going on the course. She road it round Tesco car park for 2 months and not much else....drop it twice at 2mph (after that I (literally) covered the the frame guards in bubble wrap so the next few drops did no damage.
Sold it after 3 months with very similar "scuffs" as in your picture, low speed drops (not scrapes that look like its been flung down the road) that did nothing to age/damage the bike beyond the scuff itself.
I'd say that's either had a very low speed, or stationary drop whilst being manoeuvred. Either that or it's been knocked over whilst parked or something like that. Either way, it looks cosmetic and it won't have done any real damage, just get the bike and use it, if you buy a mint one and do that yourself you'll be more gutted.
I dropped my R1 onto myself on my driveway in the summer (R1's don't like driveways) and it suffered similar damage.
I dropped my R1 onto myself on my driveway in the summer (R1's don't like driveways) and it suffered similar damage.
You have probably answered your own question by having to ask it, it certainly looks like it has had a stationary or slow drop. However if everything else ticks the box, I wouldn't let it put you off as you could go buy brand new and then drop it. Assuming I am right and it is an XJ6, engine casings can be had for about £25 on ebay, bar end bolts are cheap and no one is going to see the scrape on the forks.
That said, I wouldn't get hung up on ABS and the gear indicator if the other bike is just as good, the gear indicator can be added pretty cheaply and whilst ABS is a nice to have, there are thousands of bikes without it on the road and it's better to plan ahead and not have to rely on it!
That said, I wouldn't get hung up on ABS and the gear indicator if the other bike is just as good, the gear indicator can be added pretty cheaply and whilst ABS is a nice to have, there are thousands of bikes without it on the road and it's better to plan ahead and not have to rely on it!
Yes it's been dropped. Scratches go up and down rather than front to back so no speed has been involved - just toppled over.
I'd personally get a flat file and rub down the engine pick up cover and the fork leg and touch them in. The handlebar end weight and the little plastic cover I'd get the shop to price up and then haggle into fixing for free - it's end of November for Lord's sake, they'll be staring at stock until April if they aren't flexible and there's zero workshop time to those two.
I'd personally get a flat file and rub down the engine pick up cover and the fork leg and touch them in. The handlebar end weight and the little plastic cover I'd get the shop to price up and then haggle into fixing for free - it's end of November for Lord's sake, they'll be staring at stock until April if they aren't flexible and there's zero workshop time to those two.
Bad advice after bad advice on this thread. The bike has clearly been involved in what looks like a major accident, probably whilst being raced at the TT, or NW200. I’d run a mile and buy the other bike, which is perfect in every respect.
There you go OP, is that what you wanted someone to write? You can now ignore all the others and only listen to me confirming your worst fears.
There you go OP, is that what you wanted someone to write? You can now ignore all the others and only listen to me confirming your worst fears.
Gavia said:
Bad advice after bad advice on this thread. The bike has clearly been involved in what looks like a major accident, probably whilst being raced at the TT, or NW200. I’d run a mile and buy the other bike, which is perfect in every respect.
There you go OP, is that what you wanted someone to write? You can now ignore all the others and only listen to me confirming your worst fears.
Not really, no. But thank you for your input, Dr Freud. Although if the other one had ABS I'd take it There you go OP, is that what you wanted someone to write? You can now ignore all the others and only listen to me confirming your worst fears.
Ilovejapcrap said:
get that one rather than the one that's been dropped worse and had bits changed so you don't know.
Interesting point... So there's no real way of knowing. And a couple of the other guys above usefully suggested replacing the parts in question. Hmmm... indicates that I ought to get a decent and usable warranty.Is it an XJ6?
If so it’s one of the least stressed motorbikes on the market. It’ll run forever. A few scratches won’t make it suddenly fall apart. Would you expect a car to fail mechanically because it has a dent in a door?
A few days ago you were flapping over a clothing package, has that bike fallen by the wayside? You were also avoiding taking advice, because the s
t jacket in the st package was prettier than the less st jacket in the less st package.
If so it’s one of the least stressed motorbikes on the market. It’ll run forever. A few scratches won’t make it suddenly fall apart. Would you expect a car to fail mechanically because it has a dent in a door?
A few days ago you were flapping over a clothing package, has that bike fallen by the wayside? You were also avoiding taking advice, because the s
t jacket in the st package was prettier than the less st jacket in the less st package. Thanks all for the comments, guys - very much appreciated.
Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
Berty3000 said:
Thanks all for the comments, guys - very much appreciated.
Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
Forget the warranty. You get three months regardless. It’s a low powered basic jap bike that will go on forever. Service it yourself every 12 months and save yourself some money.Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
You are thinking too much.
Berty3000 said:
Thanks all for the comments, guys - very much appreciated.
Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
There will be no need for a warranty, the chances of anything going wrong with it are very slim indeed.Do you guys know of any decent private warranties that can be bought if the one offered is no good? The one being offered is actually unlimited, subject to annual servicing at their shop - so I see it as being a 12 month plus one. The only problem is, I live nowhere near the place so transporting it to them, if ever needed, would be prohibitively expensive. Insurance companies offering recovery will only go to the nearest garage.
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