Demo Bikes

What do people think about buying a demo bike from a bike yard with say
, 3,000Km on the clock , a full new bike warranty and about $2,000 -
$3,000 knocked off the price of a new bike.

Would it be a good deal or would it be crap ?

Thanks.

 

I wouldn't get one, put it like that. Much rather get the last year's model
from a conscentious first owner.

Demo bike:
Chances of engine being flogged whilst on very low Ks: HIGH.
Thus, the chances of engine being properly run in are: Small.

j

 

Depends on the bike. If it's a kinda of bike that would attract test riders
that would flog the guts out of it. Also is it the kind of bike that can
handle such abuse. Are you going to treat it like that yourself? How long do
you plan to keep it? Is it a $5k bike and you're getting it for 1/2 price or
is $3k a tiny small part of it's cost. Could you get that sort of a discount
(or near it) from bargaining with the salespleb on a new bike?

Aaron
ZX6R

 

Finally, to put it in the most revolting terms possible, how

well she'd be sorted out, and may perform well.
--

W.D.
"DUCATI" not perfect but
we win world championships

 

Yeah , I would have though as much , the bike being flogged while on
very low Ks and not run in properly , particularly if it's a 900 Hornet
, looks like I will have to either get a new one or look for something a
bit cheaper.


Thanks.

 

I just got my R class ( unrestricted ) license in Perth the other day
( yahooo ) so I was looking at something bigger for my next bike , the
bike that I was interested in was a 900 Hornet , with 3,000 Km on the
clock and $2,000 - $3,000 knocked off the price of a new one at around
$15,000 including ORCs with a full new bike warranty.

Yeah , a 900 Hornet would attract the test riders that would flog the
guts out of it , so perhaps I would be better off getting a new bike.

Thanks.

 

OK then , an establishment / shop that sell motorcycles.

That's a very good point.
When I asked about a warranty , I was told that the demo bike would have
a new bike warranty , never though it would be just be the balance of a
new bike warranty.

I might have to try that , as I would be paying for my next bike in
either cash or bank cheque.

Well the seat would be comfortable , the gearbox wouldn't be really
tight and painful to use , the oil would have been changed a few times
to get rid of all the sludge and build up , not to mention that she
would be already tuned-up and trained to perform well.
)

 

There's a widespread school of thought that the best way to break in a new engine is to flog it mercilessly.

Few will doubt that yields the highest output motor. Not necessarily longevity, although it's hard to prove either way.

 

Now that we have found out what particular bike you're talking about it'll be
easier to offer advice. Check if the 900 Hornet engine actually needs to be
'run in' or not. My guess is the answer is not, most Honda engines are now
delivered run-in. I doubt test riders would have dealt out anything the
engine wasn't capable of handling. It's not the type of bike a boy-racer will
buy so the chances are the test riders have treated it with a bit more respect
than say a fireblade. Dealer would probably warm the engine up a bit before
the test rider got on so probably not too much chance of cold engine having
the ring revved out of it.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R
'02 CBR1100XX

 

Which bike?
$2-3k off list price is the general figures I'm working on when buying a new
bike (but there are diffs-obviously)
(Knocked more than 2k off my Strom, brandnew, latest model, no demo).
Same amount off a Yammie SR250 is a ripper-deal .
Friend just bought one of those with 440km clock from a dealer for $4k plus
stamp duty and transfer/10 months reg.
THAT was a deal.
cheers
pete

 

engine is to flog it mercilessly.

longevity, although it's hard to prove either way.


Interesting.

When I picked up a new Honda Civic [car], I took it very easy for the first
1000k, setting myself a rev limit of 4000-4500 and going easy on it. Then
for the next thousand maybe up to 5500 with the occasional higher load then
after that building up with some heavy accelleration etc on occasion. And
after that, pretty much laissez faire as long as the engine is somewhat hot.

Thing is running extremely well I think, although I don't quite get the
posted fuel economy - which I suppose you're not meant to be getting if you
enjoy the vtec bit of your car's specification. Still 9-ish liters per
100ks when driving it sporty for short distance trips isn't anything to
scoff at.

My own CBR250RR which I bought at 10.5k is running better now at 22k. I run
it quite hard, as long as the engine is hot.

Actually getting new fork seals put on now, it was leaking everywhere, plus
new brake pads and new GPR70s ++ a major service as it is getting close
anyway. Thought I was in for a minor service to get new brake pads put on
prior to going to Phillip Island on Thursday, but no, a $1000 bill. Ugh. But
can't wait to pick it up tomorrow to see how it fares!

Ob frust: Trip to Newton, Melbourne, seeing R1s etc ridden by squids using
runners for protection - although a leather jacket but propably just for
looks, waddling like ducks out of control whilst lanesplitting... looks like
the cafe riders are coming in season again.

I suppose I'm just anal but I do actually feel superior to that R1 rider
being _IN CONTROL_ of my CBR250RR, also wearing full leathers and boots.


Cheers,
Jørgen

 

I've got one of those...


Yard Full Of Bikes Pat

 

Sandgroper said....

Sa> That's a very good point.
Sa> When I asked about a warranty , I was told that the demo bike would have
Sa> a new bike warranty , never though it would be just be the balance of a
Sa> new bike warranty.

That's questionable. The bike technically hasn't been sold, so it should
have the full period of warranty. If you're not sure, ring your state's
department of consumer affairs. They'll soon advise you of your rights.

As for having the guts flogged out of it, PaulH is correct. Big bikes
are difficult to have their guts flogged on the street/roads. On a
racetrack, yeah. People don't last long flogging the bags out of such
bikes on the road.

There's also the haggling side of things. You should be able to get more
than $2k knocked off its new price. Otherwise, look for a used example
of the same model. You'll spend heaps less, and still may have a
warranty on it.

 

If you're buying an ex-demo bike, it's not new, so you can hardly expect to
get a full new vehicle warranty. It'll probably have been registered, and
have a registered owner (the bike shop or it's owner or an employee) so the
manufacturer warranty will probably become effective from the day it is
registered. The shop, on the other hand, may personally warrant the remainder
of the full 12 or 24 months from the day you buy it after the manufacturer
warranty has expired.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R
'02 CBR1100XX

 

Hah ha; and this is AFTER getting sucked into spending $1000 on brake pads
and fork seals?!!?
Wow; you superior beings have got it all over us out-of-control
dumbarses....
Clem

 

Yeah but a GSXR1000 would've only been with wankers!

 

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And a new set of GPR70s and a major service. It turned out to cost $907.

Phillip Island was a ripper. I can't wait to do another ride day again.
Overtaking litre bikes towards the end of the day when my GPR70s were full
rubbed in & I was getting more comfortable with the track after starting off
_very_ easy was just great.

Going to the gym doing some good runs & weights before the event helped. A
bit of fitness doesn't hurt when doing the cornering.

Oops did I hit a nerve?

j

 

Christ, hardly! Have you done something impressive or clever?
I was just laughing at you; didn't you get it? (I haven't stopped yet
either!)
What on earth is the gym-wank talk all about? Are you trying to be
super-macho-man ON TOP OF superior-bike-man?
Wow; just how good can one man be? [Awed look]

 

Now now Clem, if he wants to ride an underpants gnome........

Hammo

 

Steady now, Knobbo, or he'll fix you with his thousand-latté stare ...

-----sharks