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Posted by DC
- July 06, 2016, 11:48:06 AMHeck, you can even get a free tarp from Harbor Freight if you have one of their coupons.
Posted by jonnyb
- July 06, 2016, 04:27:49 AMI agree. I hate to see nice things sit out and rot in the weather when a $10 tarp could have protected it...
Posted by JagLite
- June 13, 2016, 15:23:45 PMQuote from: Bucko on June 13, 2016, 13:42:54 PMOf course it's hard to tell from the pictures but at first blush, I'd say it a steal for $1500! Worst case, if there's something seriously wrong, you'd easily double your money (and more) parting it out. If that was near me, I'd have it already.
That's my thinking exactly 
Posted by Bucko
- June 13, 2016, 13:42:54 PMOf course it's hard to tell from the pictures but at first blush, I'd say it's a steal for $1500! Worst case, if there's something seriously wrong, you'd easily double your money (and more) parting it out. If that was near me, I'd have it already.
Posted by DC
- June 13, 2016, 11:24:22 AM1) When did he lose the leg?
2) I would only buy it for the value of a parts donor, based only on the value of any parts in GOOD condition. At best, it's a long term project bike. You have absolutely no idea what it needs. . . . . and that's being generous. Realistically, I would pay no more than $1k for it.. . . and that's without inspecting/testing it. You might find the engine is seized and if that's hosed. well . . . . . .
Posted by pcarrell
- June 13, 2016, 10:54:26 AMA big concern for me would be the electrical. Much of the electrical is housed inside that missing right hand side cover, which means it's been open to the elements for some time now.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 13, 2016, 09:48:43 AMThat would look so good in the living room as next winter's project, the 800 is done, only regular maintenance left to do to it everything else has been done that I wanted or needed, so need a new project.
Posted by Old Drifter
- June 13, 2016, 08:22:23 AMI'd have to agree with bambam0099, unless you can get it for cheap and are prepared to have a project on your hands.
Posted by Pilgrim
- June 13, 2016, 07:57:17 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on June 12, 2016, 18:08:55 PMBet you would like to get ahold of that bike for a winter...Just looking at the pictures I would offer him about 12, because you need a new battery, oil and filter, safety check, might need new rubber, lots of TLC and cleaning.....see what he takes.
Posted by Pilgrim
- June 13, 2016, 07:23:12 AMDoes the lisc tag say 02 on it? Looks like it, I blew the pic up and coudn't tell. If it does then it really has low miles and has been sitting for 14 years, not all outside.
I would offer 1000 and meet halfway at 1250 hopefully... but I might give 1500 also, would have to check it out.
Posted by bambam0099
- June 13, 2016, 06:45:32 AMDon't mean to be judgmental but, just look at the surroundings. Do you really think he took care of the bike at all when everything around it states otherwise? If you enjoy tinkering with a bike and have the time (and demeanor) then yes but if it were me, no way unless I was buying it for parts.
Cripe, he's even missing a side cover.
Posted by AZCaveman
- June 13, 2016, 02:25:45 AMOf course if you can get it cheaper do so, However 1500 is not a bad price at all. it looks complete. the antifreeze looks clear and clean, I'd check oil and fluids. Not much chance of it being locked up or siezed if the plugs are in place. Judging from the photos it looks as although it has sat for a long while it was a well maintained bike beforehand. We love these bikes for the looks , rarity, comfort....and because with proper fluid changes,,,they are damn near BULLETPROOF! and BTW my wifes bike with started me on this Drifter kick was an abandoned bike out in the elements of PHX AZ. fluid changes ,tires some electrcal cleaning and finally seafoam. it started and ran perfectly. AZ heat will destroy most bikes,Absoluteley destroyed the plastic fenders,some sandinding and ABS welding all better,yet this ol girl keeps right on running over a year later and not one issue
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 12, 2016, 18:08:55 PMJust looking at the pictures I would offer him about 12, because you need a new battery, oil and filter, safety check, might need new rubber, lots of TLC and cleaning.....see what he takes.
Posted by thenemos
- June 12, 2016, 17:34:50 PMWhat would you offer for it?
Posted by Pilgrim
- June 12, 2016, 17:20:13 PMwhat a shame but I think you can restore it to it's original beauty. Change all the fluids, clean all the electrical connections, new battery, brake pads, etc. Keep us informed on your progress..