How many miles should a crotch rocket have to be considered as "old"as in really used

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

I am looking at some bikes on craigslist and I came across one bike that I really like.. but it got 20k miles..

I dont have much experience with bikes so I m wondering at what mileage should be considered as "old" for crotch rockets?

For example, in my opinion, when a vehicle hits 100,000 to 120,000 miles, it is considered as "old" as in really used..

so anyway, I am asking this question since I want to know if this bike will last much more longer? since it is sitting at 20k miles already? At what average mileage would those bikes' engine call it quits?

P.S. the bike is well maintained, never have been crashed, etc..

Thanks in advance

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[speedfreak28 10+ year member]

20k is a decent amount of miles, probably runs decent but has lost some compression, what kind of bike?

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

1992 gsxr600

if it dies, then how much will I be looking at to rebuild the engine?

here is the bike I am looking at..

 

[stuckinok 5,000+ posts]

i love the color scheme

 

[dumple 5,000+ posts]

that bike looks well kept if its at a doable price do it up man

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

yeah I am in love with it, but I am torn on whether I should get it or not.. I dont want a bike that would quit on me anytime soon you know..

on other hand, I dont mind redoing the engine after it dies, but $ is the problem..

It would be awesome if the engine could just promise me that it would not quit on me for like a year then I m getting this!(I wish) lol..

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

alright, guys how much do you think this bike should cost?

This bike is 1992 suzuki GSXR600 and it got a custom painted frame, yoshimura exhaust, performance sprocket kit, and a new bigger rear tire..

so how much hmm?

 

[alpinetypeR 10+ year member]

no more then 2500-3000$

thats a very out dated bike...and aftermarket paint doesnt mean better resale...

IMO it lowers it because he most likly is tring to hide something...

 

[Jeremy M 10+ year member]

well it's your first bike....if u lay it over or dump it, it won't be as bad as say a newer one...u should always get a starter bike....cuz chances are, ur gonna dump it

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

i wouldnt pay more then 1500 for it and thats prolly pushing it

 

[MurderedOut 10+ year member]

It's old as dirt and has a stunt sprocket. Anything over $1000 and you're wasting your time.

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

and 20k miles is like having a 100k on a car. BTW I use to buy and sell for myself and dealers

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

no more then 2500-3000$thats a very out dated bike...and aftermarket paint doesnt mean better resale...

IMO it lowers it because he most likly is tring to hide something...

well he got another bike for sale, it got customized frame as well so I dont think hes trying to hide anything?

well it's your first bike....if u lay it over or dump it, it won't be as bad as say a newer one...u should always get a starter bike....cuz chances are, ur gonna dump it

Why would I dump it?

And speaking of starter bike, I dont want to start on this, but I know many of my friends that started with 600cc and became an expert later on.. no problem.. Just leave it to me..

It's old as dirt and has a stunt sprocket. Anything over $1000 and you're wasting your time.

wasting my time? how come?

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

It's old as dirt and has a stunt sprocket. Anything over $1000 and you're wasting your time.

thats not a stunt spocket.... now this is a stunt sprocket

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

20K old?? worn out?? LMAO! Sold my bike with 30K on it and it was showroom clean and purred (rumbled) like a kitten...

As for the gixxer youre looking at, Id pass if you cant see it in person. If you can see it in person, take it for a ride and look for any slipping clutches, front end shakes (you shopuld be able to let go of the bars at about 20mph (if you are a competant rider) and the bike should continue to travel straight. As for the sprocket being a syunter sprocket.. Yes, it looks big, but not huge. If the speed sensor is ties into the ******, then the speedo will be off.