Why I don't worry about high mileage bikes

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For certain models of machines....being concerned about mileage is a crock....it's all about maintenance....

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http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl1000-2002-2012/318818-400-000-mile-k3-dl1000-v-strom.html

I scored my own 2010 Strom with 93,000 km for a song but I knew the maintenance record. If you are looking for a bike ...don't necessarily be put off by high mileage. I'd much rather have a high mileage machine that went touring than the same bike used in an urban environment and not ridden much.

There are very good deals on the high milers to be had ....
 
I can make a bike last forever. Just change the fluids, keep everything lubed and adjusted and let it run the way it was intended to run. Many people will tell you they change the oil religiously, but they don't. Many can't leave their bike alone and have to do all kinds of mods that detract from the bike's longevity.

A bike maintained and run the way the manufacturer intended will rarely let the owner down.
 
The problem is no high mileage, it's what people think it's worth. I would still prefer to buy a low mileage bike with no history than one with high mileage with no history. It's just less risk
 
I bought my 1997 ST1100 in 2007 with 74,000 km on it. I actually considered this to be low mileage for this type of bike and had no worries about buying it even though the dealer could not provide a service history. I now have 168,000 km on the bike and it is still running like it did when I bought it.

Since most buyers seem to think this mileage = worn out with no resale value, I expect to keep this bike for many years to come.
 
Something also worth mentioning is that since we use the metric system, our numbers will seem high compared to bikes south of the border. It's a mind trick.
 
400,000 miles and he's only ever used car motor oil. Don't tell the keyboard scientist who preach all their theory about oil! ;)
 
People have been singing the praises of Japanese reliability for 50 years now. Nothing new here. Would still prefer to buy low mileage bike thankyouverymuch.
 
DECIMIS said:
400,000 miles and he's only ever used car motor oil. Don't tell the keyboard scientist who preach all their theory about oil! ;)
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Something bobistheoilguy something Motoman something Fram something desmo something. It's like a motorcyclist Mad Libs! #inrebrules
 
Very good point Macdoc. I agree, there are bargains to be had. I also put a lot of stock into what type of rider put the mileage on. How many owners..etc.
 
skywalker46 said:
Very good point Macdoc. I agree, there are bargains to be had. I also put a lot of stock into what type of rider put the mileage on. How many owners..etc.
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All that glitters is not gold. You could get a $100 bargoon, drop $fifteen hundred in incidentals and then be on the bubble waiting for the next 200,000km piece to fail. In August. On the Friday before the big trip.
 
Hedge your bets.
 
All that glitters is not gold. You could get a $100 bargoon, drop $fifteen hundred in incidentals and then be on the bubble waiting for the next 200,000km piece to fail. In August. On the Friday before the big trip.
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umm - no one with any sense does that - I'm not talking about buying beaters.....I'm talking about SOME known reliable bikes with safety inspections.

....the fear of mileage on this forum is pathetic.
 
Very important point here is a 7000 miles - 11000 km oils change intervals. It proves again and again that our "golden" 5000km rule is BS
 
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