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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/11/2006 1:19:58 AM

dragonmaster_91

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Yes you are absolutely right about used bikes seldom being in premium shape. Although i found an exception to the rule twice if you can believe it. My first road bike was a 95 Kawasaki 500ex that only had 1100 miles on it without a scratch. Great bike to start out on. My 01 929rr (my current bike) was a steal and was also in mint condition. Has 4200 miles on it and I am the second owner. Not a scratch on it and lots of extras. I paid $5500 for the whole smack. I sometimes still can't believe my luck finding this bike.

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/11/2006 2:29:37 AM

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Hm.. Sounds good, I'll be the third owner.. He's owned it for a bout a year bought it with 8,000 miles, he said it had the 8,000 mile service prior to him buying it, and from what the mechanics said when they test rode it, it was in awsome shape and ran perfectly. i'll scan their service report to show ya. but overall it was in great shape. I'm iffy about getting a compression check, they're a honda dealer and they did a "safety check" and they said if there was a problem with the way it was running they would've caught it while inspecting/test riding.. I was also reading about PPI's on motorcycles and i noticed most dont really go beyond what these guys did, leaks cosmetics, the basics.. most of the places i was reading about said that doing comp tests and such on the engine was a lenghty process which required too much disassembly of the bike :-/... so i dunno

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/11/2006 9:30:01 AM

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Sound good about the tests that the shop did. If they gave you the green light then I would go in peace with that info. They should be good at what they do. Sounds to me like monday you will have a new ride at your house my friend. Congrats to ya. Yeah a comp test isnt a five minute job so I would just follow your guts and those shop guys. I'm betting that you will be just fine for years to come. Like I said before I hope I'm being of help. I am an experienced rided but in no-way an expert. The shop guys should know whats best. Although I have heard horror stories.

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/12/2006 3:59:55 AM

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Ah.. 1 day to go.. counting down haha.. now i just need to focus on getting my full endorsment.. working on the only day when they actually allow you to take the riding test blows.. I'm trying to find out what kind of citation they'll actually write to you if you dont have a full license.... I can ride during the day but "after dusk" is a no no.. ah but work takes priority.. unforunatly.. To move away from that subject.. now it comes to gear.. I was thinking of getting an AGV textile jackets. Helmets now that i'm still deciding on.. obviously you dont want to be a penny pusher :). As a temporary solution are HJC's any good? I'm going to purchase one online but i need something to use in the meantime which can later be used for other purposes.

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/12/2006 8:41:12 AM

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first off, congrats on the new (to you) bike purchase. the 929 is a great bike. i'm on my 3rd one. as far as the gear question goes, get everything you need. and do not overlook the importance of quality leather gloves. your hands are the first thing to hit the ground when you go down. and hjc helmets are definately not bad helmets, just a little cheaper (price wise) and a little noisier than the more expensive ones. i currently wear a cl-14 kast and it's not the best, but it's not bad either. and i would recommend a leather jacket, if it fits your budget. one last thing: just ride the damn thing and enjoy every minute of it!

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/12/2006 11:18:56 AM

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a little more noisy.. now i know this probably varies per state.. but legality of listening to an Ipod or music "device" while you ride?. I know people who've made custom helmets with speakers in them.. wasn't entirely sure if it was actually legal :).

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/12/2006 11:34:16 AM

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a little more noisy.. now i know this probably varies per state.. but legality of listening to an Ipod or music "device" while you ride?. I know people who've made custom helmets with speakers in them.. wasn't entirely sure if it was actually legal :).

no clue about the legality, but i too listen to music while riding. just remove the earpads, tape in a set of earbuds, replace the pads, plug in and go. that way you can still hear horns and such and have the music playing through the helmet.

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/13/2006 4:55:55 AM

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One last question.. The report said the chain was 10mm too tight.. i've had a couple of people tell me it's not a big problem.. just increases wear on the chain/sprockets.. So i'm curious how hard is it to adjust that?.. and should i factor that into the price.. perhaps a sprocket/chain set?.. another 150-200?.. get him to 5,300 and call it good :).

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/13/2006 3:36:38 PM

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your being way too picky now...just buy the bike and RIDE!!!

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/14/2006 11:57:06 PM

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I think the bike will be just fine. Lets us all know when you get it home.

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RE: Potential 929 purchase. - 3/15/2006 2:28:30 AM

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Ah.. so truck died on the way down to get it.. So i was sol today.. We fixed the price at 5,600, he said he'd split the cost of a tire with me.. bout all that's wrong.. 100 bucks off comes with helmet and gear.. bought new stuff anyways.. i can probably part with the stuff that comes with it (hopefully). Friday will be the day.. it should be nice and i'll be insured so i can ride it back.

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