05-14-2008, 05:59 AM
be very sure the bike is salvaged because of cosmetic damage to the plastics
you do not want to be riding on a bike that has had a frame repair or has been laid down at high speed.. a 10mph spill that resulted in damaged to the footpegs, bar ends, and plastics is one thing.. at 25mph spill that resulted in damaged to the frame, suspension or motor from hitting a tree or a curb is another thing altogether
i highly recommend you spend more money up front on a working, good condition bike and focus on riding, rather than piecing together parts for a bike that might never be quite right.
you really have to know the exact bike you are looking for very well to avoid getting hosed on a deal like this
you do not want to be riding on a bike that has had a frame repair or has been laid down at high speed.. a 10mph spill that resulted in damaged to the footpegs, bar ends, and plastics is one thing.. at 25mph spill that resulted in damaged to the frame, suspension or motor from hitting a tree or a curb is another thing altogether
i highly recommend you spend more money up front on a working, good condition bike and focus on riding, rather than piecing together parts for a bike that might never be quite right.
you really have to know the exact bike you are looking for very well to avoid getting hosed on a deal like this