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Posted by bhus72
- April 19, 2014, 14:21:07 PMThank you both for your help, my first choise is across the country where as the second choice is about two hours from my front door, but I think I would end up regretting not going with door number 1, it just seems more like the bike for me, and has the extras I am looking for (plus i have a more experienced rider buddy near the location of the first choice bike who is wiling to do a test ride so it won't be a completely blind purchase). Once again I appreciate the input and look forward to changing my owner status from looking/wishing to proudly owning in the near future.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 19, 2014, 14:01:08 PMI'll agree with PC here because the miles are not a big deal the 800 engine seems bullet proof if looked after and taken care of. But to find the optional parts and things if you are after them will be hard to find. So like GB look for all the parts you want, and which of the 2 do you like better, buy it because why second guess yourself after the fact.
Posted by pcarrell
- April 19, 2014, 13:36:18 PMThose are both pretty low. Mine has 48k on it, and I know several people here have close to, or over 100k on theirs.
The biggest trick with these bikes is finding one with lots of optional stuff already on it, because that optional equipment on what is a decade old limited production bike is getting harder and harder to find.
Posted by bhus72
- April 19, 2014, 12:36:16 PMHello all,
I am new to the riding community and am very actively shopping for a drifter 800. I have come across two online that i am interested in but before i go all in i was curious about one thing, what do you experienced drifter riders consider high mileage on drifter 800? Of the two i am currently looking at, the one i like the most has 17,000 some odd miles and is priced about $1500 over what would be my second choice which has 27,000 some odd miles. 27 seems high to me, but i like the idea of paying less you know? On the other hand I like the idea of personally putting on the extra 10,000 miles on my first choice. Are both these mileages considered high? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.