Buying 954 soon

SPY · 03-01-2005, 1:09 PM

I just returned from Iraq and while i was gone my friend wrecked my F3 pretty bad. Now i am looking for a 954. I found two that i like but would like your opinions on them. the first one is here http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/8/1/77140481.htm
and is right here in town the other is near Los Angeles and the site is here http://www.forwardmotionmc.com/showroom.htm obviously click on the 954 pics.

and also what is the main differences between 929 and 954 (besides the obvious cc)
and which bike do you think is better?

thanks
Greg

KJ's RR · 03-01-2005, 1:28 PM

I had an 01 929 & currently have an 02 954 Personnally I like the 54 ALOT better. Riding position is way better & I think it handles better. 929 was an awesome bike when I bought it it was a leftover & couldn't justify the extra $2500.oo for 25cc's & weight savings. traded it in on 2 quads in 03 found a new leftover 02 in 04 from a dealer got it for $7500.oo plus shipping. It's a keeper for a few yrs as per Wife!!!

l'timbré · 03-01-2005, 1:35 PM

There are some stripes missing on the second one do you know why?

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 1:39 PM

With forward motion you have to be careful. Most of their bikes are ones that have been fixed up due to accidents etc. Alot have salvage titles. If you buy from there make sure you know what you're getting.

Did I say I have a silver 02 that I'm selling for 6k?

SPY · 03-01-2005, 1:43 PM

I am sure it has been dropped or something on that side it would not surprise me at all.

The first one i have already went to look at and i rode it. it is sweet and perfect nothing has been done to it it is completely stock it has a few miles though he says he used it to commute from San Diego to Tucson all the time on it but i am not worried about that miliage is 15,000. i am just ready to ride again it is getting nice again in tucson so its time.

SPY · 03-01-2005, 1:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

With forward motion you have to be careful. Most of their bikes are ones that have been fixed up due to accidents etc. Alot have salvage titles. If you buy from there make sure you know what you're getting.

Did I say I have a silver 02 that I'm selling for 6k?

really? 6K huh? got pics? I have CASH

could you let me know about the bike?

Scratch · 03-01-2005, 1:49 PM

Personally of the two you posted I'd get the first one off Cycle Trader. If I buy used I prefer buying from the original owner (hopefully) to just generally get to know the history of the bike aside from carfax or other services. Buying a used bike off any dealership lot is asking for trouble IMO. I've known people that traded in problematic bikes to dealerships just to get rid of the "headache". If you're buying from someone face to face, the seller feels much more obligated to be honest with you about any issues, if there are any. If you can get the first one for anywhere under $6500 I'd go for it. It's much easier to work out a fair price from a private party as well, again my opinion.

Scratch · 03-01-2005, 1:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Did I say I have a silver 02 that I'm selling for 6k?

Or go this route!! Nothing better than buying from a forum member as far as trust and fairness goes! Great price too.

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:06 PM

yea and that would be the way i want to go too but he is way up in cali by bakersfield if i am not mistaken. and it is the color scheme i want too although i heard its not the fast color

HondaGalToo · 03-01-2005, 2:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 98CBRF3

yea and that would be the way i want to go too but he is way up in cali by bakersfield if i am not mistaken. and it is the color scheme i want too although i heard its not the fast color

Road trip!!

Scratch · 03-01-2005, 2:26 PM

Meet on the border?

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 98CBRF3

yea and that would be the way i want to go too but he is way up in cali by bakersfield if i am not mistaken. and it is the color scheme i want too although i heard its not the fast color

Who told you the red was faster? They were smoking something!

Here's info on the bike

02 954RR Silver/Black
16.2k miles
Stainless front lines
Frame sliders
Al spools
Remus Ti slip on (Stock can too)
New front brake pads
Double bubble screen (stock too)
Newer 520 (at 15k) conversion
Never crashed
Clear/Clean title.

$6000 without Scotts damper

$6200 with Scotts.

Pics can be seen at (Odometer shot was to show the burn from the dubble bubble and is not a recent shot...the rest are more recent and don't differ from what the bike looks like at this time)

http://www.pbase.com/duffer_6/bike

I'm 2 hrs closer to you than Bakersfield.

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:31 PM

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Meet on the border?

Tijuana is the wrong direction..

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:32 PM

Yea that could work i will wait till he gets back to me and that way he tell tell me a little about the bike...dont want to rush into this bike like i did my F3 i was soo ready just to get back on a bike i did not shop around at all and just bought really the first thing i came across.

Being someone who started on GIXXERS and then got an R1 i was ready to just ride anything. (although the F3 is a fantastic motorcycle). now i am truly a honda fan and will buy no other bike ever i think.

I am still talking with this guy about the red an black on here in tucson i got him down to under 6,500 but we will see if someone else buys it first (always happens to me!) and of course see what RRWANTER has to offer as well

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:38 PM

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the red an black on here in :

Red/black is slower

Too bad it won't qualify as a carryon. I should be in Tucson on biz in the next couple weeks.

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:39 PM

how did it burn your gauges? just curious is all very nice scooter!

If i do get with you to buy it i will definatly want the damper as well.

how would you suggest meeting if the deal does go down?

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Red/black is slower

Too bad it won't qualify as a carryon. I should be in Tucson on biz in the next couple weeks.

yea no kiddin maybe you should just drive here with a full trailer and leave with an empty trailer and full pockets!!!!

Scratch · 03-01-2005, 2:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Tijuana is the wrong direction..

No it ain't

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 98CBRF3

how did it burn your gauges? just curious is all very nice scooter!

If i do get with you to buy it i will definatly want the damper as well.

how would you suggest meeting if the deal does go down?

Dubble bubbles are known for this. Do a search here and you'll find some threads on it. Basically the design of the dubble bubble can focus the sunlight in one spot like a magnifying glass if the conditions are right.

As far as meeting I'll have to think about it....possibly needles area.....

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:47 PM

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No it ain't

Well for some things it ain't.

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:49 PM

that sux

i does not look bad though

it does not look like it hurt the Digital display at all so that is good just a little bit of melted plastic

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 98CBRF3

that sux

i does not look bad though

it does not look like it hurt the Digital display at all so that is good just a little bit of melted plastic

Yep....Display works just fine.

SPY · 03-01-2005, 2:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

as far as meeting I'll have to think about it....possibly needles area.....

ok well i have a couple weeks before all the cash is actually in my hand so we can discuss it i will send you an im with my phone number and we can discuss it more.

RRWANTR · 03-01-2005, 2:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 98CBRF3

ok well i have a couple weeks before all the cash is actually in my hand so we can discuss it i will send you an im with my phone number and we can discuss it more.