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Jjjoutside
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Newbie here... Rode an '86 FXRT for 13 years and moved to Colorado. Want something a little more nimble and fun in the curves. Looking at an M2 (asking $4600) and was curious what thoughts anyone might have. Price seems a little high, but who knows... Been reading quite a bit in the archives and have a decent handle on the normal stuff / design issues. Looks like the bike is fairly easy to work on for a shade tree mechanic and I enjoy wrenching almost as much as riding... anyway... any other thoughts would be welcome.

JJJ
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That does seem like a premium price.

"I enjoy wrenching almost as much as riding..."

I think is the start of a beautiful friendship.
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Jimmy77
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You should be able to pick it up for under $4k. It's a fun bike. I love mine!
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Jjjoutside
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys... appreciate the info. Looking forward to "the start of a beautiful friendship."

JJJ
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46champ
Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 01:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had an 85 FXRS rode it for 17 years till it died in a wreck. I now have a 99 M2, for 2 months so far, the M2 will remind you so much of your RT except 1 thing it is superior in every way, well maybe except for two, at times I miss the highway pegs when I'm on I-5 and I might have to put S3T bars on it if my fingers don't quit going to sleep. Such is life when your 52.
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

JJJ,
Forty six hundred is even above premo for a stock 2K M2. See if he has added anything to it ie: cams,carb.,flowed heads,etc. Or maybe he really wants to keep it and somebody is making him sell.. Look around before you jump. They are great bikes, I love mine......Charlie
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Sanchez
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 09:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a good thread for you:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/283828.html

If you like wrenching, you'll love the M2. : )
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Jjjoutside
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 02:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks again... I think Charlie is right. He doesn't really want to sell... wife wants it gone.

The bike is basically untouched, which is what I was after. No reflection on anyone here, but I've simply bought too many bikes and cars over the years that were modified by folks that had no business picking up a wrench. If we can come to terms on price, I think this will give me a good start for some weekend wrenching. Gotta see how bad the wife wants it gone. : )

JJJ
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Djkaplan
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"The bike is basically untouched, which is what I was after."

Sometimes getting what you want is worth a premium. Even at $4600, it's substantially less than I paid for my new 2000 M2, and I was getting a screamin' deal at the time.

See if he'll throw in some extra stuff, maybe.
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Tictoc
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I paid $4000 for my '99 M2. It had a shitload of miles as it was used for a daily 100 mile round trip commuter. But it also had receipts for EVERYTHING. Recalls such as the swingarm and rocker box gaskets etc. were all done. I have not had to do much work to it at all. The most difficult and about only thing I had to do was to replace a piece of oil line where the drain t's off. Kind of hard to get to. I love to ride the thing. TT
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Jayvee
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, that's just about what I paid for mine 18 months ago. 2000 M2 with 3500 miles. Had a lot of things added, some of which I didn't want, but what the hell.
Lately the prices here range from $3500 to $8000, most on the lower end. If it's the color you want, and convenient, offer a less, but don't be afraid to buy what you want. You have to admit, it's still a bargain at that price compared to the MSRP, and still a pretty good value overall for such a great bike. Not every purchase has to be a screaming bargain. Un-messed with is better than messed up, that's for sure.
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Jjjoutside
Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 07:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well... probably too much, but we settled on 4k. Due to some traveling I have to do, won't arrive in my garage until July 5th. Unfortunately I leave town again for a 5 week long job on July 6th... oh well. Guess I'll get to play with it in August. They say you either love 'em or hate 'em... I'll let you know. : )

JJJ
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Hedcase
Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

JJJ,
Welcome to Colorado, and congrats on the bike purchase!

"They say you either love 'em or hate 'em..." For me it's both. Just gotta find the flow with the ride/wrench relationship - beer helps (Steamworks!). Get a small hydraulic bottle jack, service manual, metric and SAE tools, zip ties... Ride 92 on the North side of Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Trail Ridge Rd in RMNP...

Hedcase
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