Talk me out of, or into, buying this

[TiZiK]

These 2 RGs are for sale close to me.  I'm first in line for when the guy gets back in town.  Talking to him, he says the blue one is fully complete, but has a blown bottom end.  The second parts bike has a complete engine in unknown condition, but no front end.

 

What would you do? Buy both for $800 canadian dollars?  Or just get the complete one for $500 CAN and rebuild the engine?

 

I work as a tech at a Suzuki dealer and mostly all parts needed are available, and at a staff discount.  

 

 

 

 

Edited March 8, 2016 by TiZiK

[KATANAMANGLER]

Have you bought them yet  eh.....yes you should.

[Captain Chaos]

buy now, think later. Same as with aircooled 1100's.

 

[Leblowski]

If you got the cash buy both inmediatly

[Jaydee]

Grab both. Cash is replaceable.  

[M3talpig]

Damn it where do you guys keep finding this stuff.......absolutely yes buy it, you lucky bstard

[bluedog59]

You already know the answer. Both.....NOW.

[Rene EFE]

What is "talking you out of it"?

[caferacerdan]

get both of em. that way you got plenty of spares to hand

[IanC]

Parts aren't getting any easier to find for these. Get both so you have spares. Or .. the price of these is getting pretty hefty, buy both, fix both, sell one, profit.

[Sheep]

On 08/03/2016 at 9:19 AM, captain chaos said:

buy now, think later. Same as with aircooled 1100's.

 

Aint that the truth lol....

Buy them both.I am biased though as my first Suzuki i ever bought was an RG250,many moons ago.I wish i still had it.

Edited March 9, 2016 by Sheep

[kja.busa]

Both! Make it so number 1

[spondonturbo]

I don't think you need phone a friend or ask the audience here - its that obvious lol. Why would you not buy both ????

[TiZiK]

It was kind of a rhetorical question. Haha

 

Waiting for the guy to get back in town. Meanwhile, just scored an 89 Gsxr 1100. Complete and running for $400! Beat that guy up for it. Ha-ha needs the usual stuff tho. Chain, sprockets, tires, battery, carb clean etc but it's all there. Definitely a buy now, think later....

[badgerkdd]

Have you discovered a rich vein of OSS in the Canadian Mountains or something? Oh while you're splashing cash, you may need a bigger garage too !

[TiZiK]

The guy is back in town. Have plans to go this mo day to pick them up. Wish me luck. Hopefully they aren't complete turds

[badgerkdd]

Well good luck then

[TiZiK]

So went on the road trip today. Decided to pass. They were in rough shape. The blue tank was so rusted the gas cap was just floating. The second tank was rusted out along the seams. They were stored outside, near the saltwater coast. The carbs were fuzzy with corrosion. Every piece of plastic need attention. The list goes on.  

 

There is a shop locally selling one I great shape. Running. Riding. Complete. They're asking 3995 Canadian. It would cost me more than that, plus a few years, to bring this up to snuff. 

Ah well.....

[badgerkdd]

Sounds like a wise decision to pass. Make the most of what you have bought and now enjoy the spring

[Captain Chaos]

I almost bought an RG80 Gamma for my son last week.

But my wife talked me out of it since our son is only 7 years old.

[p4ddy]

On ‎29‎/‎03‎/‎2016 at 8:23 PM, Captain Chaos said:

I almost bought an RG80 Gamma for my son last week.

But my wife talked me out of it since our son is only 7 years old.

surely YOU could have rode it instead lol.

[Captain Chaos]

I already have three bikes to choose from. And besides an RG80 would have trouble with my er.... "ample" figure.

[Pheasantplucker]

No such bargains in blighty!

[monksey]

no unless you in the right place right time and i never am lol

[jacktar01]

My wife thinks every bike I have ever bought has always been a bargain as a non runner around £200 - £400 mark........... ha ha