Bikes been sitting in garage for 3 years. I need to get rid of it.

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I have a 2001 V-star 1100 sitting in my garage, been there for about 3+ years now and hasn't moved an inch. It was never prepared for any kind of long term storage. I plan to move in the next few months and won't be able to take it with me, and could really use the extra $ for helping with the move, so I need to get it fixed and sold. I'm assuming it needs new tires, gas flushed out, tank corrosion checked for, batteries replaced, and probably more. I don't really know whats involved in this, and I have 0 mechanical skill.

How much money would I be looking at to get it running again, ballpark estimate? And can anyone recommend a shop in Mississauga west end? (derry/winston is closest intersection to me, so anywhere I can get CAA to easily tow too from there would be great).
 
The fuel system will need a clean out and if the carbs are gummed that will be a hit. The tires could be OK depending on a number of factors but if they're out of date and cracked you get hit again. While not necessary for a safety, all other fluids should be changed.

The battery is a doorstop so it gets an R&R. If the bike was certified 3 years ago and kept in a decent storage atmosphere the rest should be OK.

If mice got into it there will be more.
 
I dont know if it is worth money and time. Try to sell it as is...
on kijiji it is from $3000-3500. New tires 300+ 100 installation. New battery 100. Additional service - unpredictable.
Sell it for 2000 with no string attached:)
 
That would be my recommendation as well. Why sink money into it that your not likely to recoup. Sell as is. Any rider that knows bikes, will be able to ball park what they are going to have to put into the bike and will make an offer, (minus a few hundred for negotiating wiggle room), based on that.

If you have to put say $1000, (seeing you will be doing NONE of the work yourself), your not likely going to "increase" the amount your going to get for it by that much.
 
hedo2002 said:
That would be my recommendation as well. Why sink money into it that your not likely to recoup. Sell as is. Any rider that knows bikes, will be able to ball park what they are going to have to put into the bike and will make an offer, (minus a few hundred for negotiating wiggle room), based on that.

If you have to put say $1000, (seeing you will be doing NONE of the work yourself), your not likely going to "increase" the amount your going to get for it by that much.
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with towing, parts and labour it will be over a grand.


OP what are you looking for it if someone just comes and picks it up as it sits? i assume you have a valid ownership for it and its not branded?
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