| Author | Message | ||
     Revz |
To all... Okay here'e the stats 97 S3 ~53000 miles, Pearl White Just rode in the Minute Man 1000 Rally, total 2400 miles in trip. I will sell or part out, buying another bike... Has every factory recall update Has every S3T option except lowers have original & new muffler have one set of bag inner cases, one wide set bag lids (not orig, painted white, left scratched)and one set narrow bag lids s (left pearl white, right white) and one green left lid (scratched), misc pieces and parts for bags one set Buell inner bag liners carbs re-jetted seat is from a '98(small tear) has a corbin passenger backrest extra seat with 5gal fuel cell in passenger slot, w/ backrest (bike is set-up to be able to switch to fuel cell as well as main) speedo works odo works (mechanical) trip odo does not work buell tank bag, original and faded tank letters replaced w/ raised letters by orig owner (no bubbles on tank paint though) new clutch last summer 2011 last owner had engine overhauled (2008) right know having new rear wheel bearing installed and engine gaskets top & bottom replaced new belt 2010 updated shift lever (not orig boomerang) XL Buell jacket black & royal blue sleeves(med weight, buell on right sleeve, snaps) tires, front 75%, rear 25%, bronze colored(?) wheels brakes rear 100% new , front 75% front fender, has crack on right repaired cowling, cracked both sides at mirror attachment, repaired seat plastic okay, normal wear & tear Ask questions about everything I will answer... Can see pics, ride tale section (http://vimeo.com/23359155 at about 3:54 or so, here too http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/681 7/635157.html?1306812060 and here http://s1009.photobucket.com/albums/af211/captaint rod/Tunnel%20of%20Trees%20May%202011/?albumview=sl ideshow So sell or part? If Sell what price? (ask ~$2000?) overall i would say in fair condition, rides like a champ on the long haul and was great on the BRP, dragon last summer too or part? Thanks Larry aka REVz | ||
| Hughlysses |
PM "Buelltours". He probably hasn't bought a tuber in at least a week or two.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
If it was a basket case, I'd say part it out. As you've described it, I'd sell it whole. | ||
| Gixxer86g |
I agree with Ft bstrd. Don't part it out. | ||
| 86129squids |
PHLEEZE don't part her out! What Fats said | ||
| Chauly |
Ok, looking at this "objectively": Try to find a complete engine for a Buell or Sportster. You can't for under $1500, if you can find one. A rebuild will cost $2000 in parts. The suspension components on an S-3 are made of "unobtanium", but let's say $500. Already your at $2000 in parts, and you still have the bodywork, gas tank, options, etc. On the other hand, the people interested in the parts would be an ever-shrinking group of S-3 owners, myself included. I have virtually the identical bike, with 38K miles, fresh engine, new rubber, complete bodywork, wide and narrow lids, etc., and have listed it numerous times at $3000 with no one even making an offer. Maybe $2000 is a going price for these, but as with most used bikes that you have (and can enjoy riding), it's just not worth getting rid of it unless it's parted out. And for all of the people dedicated to the Preservation of All Things Tuber: just like most everything else, put the money where the mouth is. What do you do if you don't like neighbors? Buy more land around you. Don't want to see Cabbage Patch Dolls vanish? Buy all you can afford. Don't want to see Tubers parted out? Convince Buelltours to buy them all...  | ||
| 01x1buell |
if it was me i would sell it as a complete bike. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
Wish I had the money. | ||
| Dutch_x1 |
If it only was in europe. Damn shipping makes it to expensive  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
We might have to work something out. | ||
| Thumper74 |
My opinion of parting out is that it's okay if it's a total loss... If it's a fair example of the breed, it should be placed in a good home. I know a guy that parts out SVO Mustangs, the Fox body Capris and the 79-84 Pace Cars. Most are basket cases, but some are really clean drivers. I cry a little bit being that they're so rare, but some of the parts just aren't available and the 2.3L cars didn't get the love that the v8 cars did, regardless of performance numbers. I may be able to scrape $2,000 together if you're selling it. | ||
| Revz |
Looks like sell is the way to go...I would probably be open to deliver to just about anywhere in the 48 too, just for another long ride...Thanks for the advice! REVz |
