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What would you do?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ERRKON, Jul 26, 2013.

  1. ERRKON

    ERRKON Member

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    Unfortunately last night my 650 SECA was involved in an accident. Fortunately I was not sitting on it and no one was seriously injured. I have two options:

    Buy a parts bike, (3 available in the Bay Area) and use it to rebuild mine.

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    Purchase the same model with (asking $1700)
     
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    i would probably go with the parts bike, if its not too badly damage (your bike that is) for $1700 you could be starting all over with some of the things youve already done to you bike that may not have been damaged in the accident
     
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    If the frame and engine is ok, then go with the parts bike and rebuild. However if it has been pancaked...make it the parts bike and venture out for a replacement...just my opinion
     
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    I'd buy the $1700 runner.
    Swap anything and everything you can that will make you the BEST Runner.

    Once you are back in action ...
    Part-out the stuff you dont need.
    Keep ... hard to find and unobtainiums.
     
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    Where is there a 650 seca for sale here? Just curious since I browse occasionally...either way, let me know when you get on the road. After I get my rear wheel bearings replaced I'm ready to ride. Seca club. Also I've done a lot with mine since getting it if you have any questions.
     
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    ERRKON, Jul 26, 2013
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  7. lacucaracha

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    Test the compression before you buy it, 47,000 is a lot of miles...
     
    lacucaracha, Jul 27, 2013
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    It would depend on the degree of damage. If the frame or forks got bent, or fins broken, cases cracked; then I'd be looking for a runner to play mixy-match with.

    If the frame and suspension are still straight and the motor intact, cast-part wise and the damage only cosmetic or limited to easily replaceable parts, then I'd repair it.

    A bent frame is no fun. That would be my deciding factor.

    And do a compression test on ANY 30-year old bike/motor before you buy it. We've had a member discover 2 holed pistons in a bike with only 5500 miles.
     
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    Thank you every one. I will be making a decision after I can determine If there has been any frame damage. I think I got lucky on this one, most of the energy from the impact was deflected around the bike.
     
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