08-19-2013, 08:13 PM
Alright, I'm well aware that the mileage on the title of a vehicle and the mileage on the odometer should make sense intuitively. What happens in a situation like this:
This person is selling a 2007 CBR, and bought the bike new. Mileage in ad is claimed to be 70. Yes, that's right seventy miles. Seven zero. 7-0. I call shenanigans. That being said, I wouldn't be content with myself not at least going to look at the damn thing. So the issue is this: the mileage on the title should be single digits. If he unplugged the speedo early, it would have never racked up mileage. Is there a pretty reliable way to tell if it is a basically new motorcycle, besides trying to judge based on wear on the parts? Maybe some sort of stickers, tags, etc that would still be somewhere.
Also, I'm sure there could be some negatives associated with buying a bike like this. If this thing really was barely used in 6 years, should I stay away?
This person is selling a 2007 CBR, and bought the bike new. Mileage in ad is claimed to be 70. Yes, that's right seventy miles. Seven zero. 7-0. I call shenanigans. That being said, I wouldn't be content with myself not at least going to look at the damn thing. So the issue is this: the mileage on the title should be single digits. If he unplugged the speedo early, it would have never racked up mileage. Is there a pretty reliable way to tell if it is a basically new motorcycle, besides trying to judge based on wear on the parts? Maybe some sort of stickers, tags, etc that would still be somewhere.
Also, I'm sure there could be some negatives associated with buying a bike like this. If this thing really was barely used in 6 years, should I stay away?
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - 6.2, Borla exhaust, yeeyee
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now
Former:
2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now
Former:
2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8