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06 t100 sitting for 6 years!

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#1 ·
Hello everyone. I was hoping some of your opinions could help me out.

I have a line on an '06 t100 with 5k miles on it. The guy is only asking $1500 for it. Here's the kicker though, it's been sitting under a tarp outside for the past 6 years! It doesn't run currently and the guy is selling it as is.

Is this a good buy? I'm comfortable with basic maintenance and cleaning carbs, but should I be worried about other things? Obviously I'd drain and replace all the fluids and change the tires before riding it.

Any advice would be helpful!

Thanks
 
#2 · (Edited)
The first obvious question is why he stopped riding a bike with 5000 miles and stored it. Assuming there's nothing else
wrong with the bike, I'd go for it. It sounds like you have a handle on what it needs. The fuel tank and carbs should be cleaned, oil and brake fluid changed. Once it's running
you could change the fork oil and check stuff like steering head bearings. Change the tires regardless of how much tread
is left: they harden with age. This assumes that it was dry under the tarp and there is no corrosion or other problems.
 
#3 ·
The carbs are bound to be gummed up, which is not difficult to fix, but check the tank inside for rust, this is a pain to sort, and unless the fuel was stabilised very likely. A new tank is going to be $800ish.


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#6 ·
I'm strongly leaning along the lines of Beemerrich. Make sure that engine turns over. See if you can rock it to go through the gears. $1500 seems like one of those deals that begs the question, "OK, what's wrong with it?"

Cheers

Rich
 
#7 ·
Why can't I find these deals? Agree with all that has been said. I think you can buy the bike with impunity. Even if it's trashed, you should be able to get your money back.

What a great platform for a custom build. First check if the engine is seized by removing the spark plugs, pushing the bike with clutch-in, and popping the clutch in 2nd gear. If you get the flutter of the engine turning over, then I'd bet the engine/trans is OK. Next look for rust on the upper fork tubes. Those are pricey to replace. Beyond that, just about every other part can be sourced in the aftermarket or salvage shops. The wiring harness for one, could pose some headaches.

Also, beware if this is a flood bike. The underside of the seat should offer some clues. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

/M
 
#9 · (Edited)
+++1 on this......

If he gave it to you it would still be a bad deal. A good 01-06 would start at $2500-4500 concurently. If moisture got into the ignition, wiring loom /electrics alone would be so much hassle then there is the carbs and wheel bearings as mentioned, the spokes would be rusty and chrome pitted. Look around cheap is not always best.
 
#14 ·
Looks like rust on the wheel rims, mufflers, shocks, brake disk, carb-tops, front engine oil-tube - if the outside is rusted I'd put money on the tank being rusted inside. Missing footpeg, from the look of the brake lever looks like it's been dropped. Front fender dented. You could probably get your money back breaking it for parts, you're a braver man than me if you take it on as a project.


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#20 ·
Frankly, I'd also have snapped it up. With the number of spares I have in my stash - wheels, front end, carbs, exhausts, swingarm, frame rails, etc. - it would be back on the road in a month provided the motor turns freely. I would certainly have been a welcome addition to my thruxton and provided a nice, more-relaxed experience than my current ride.

Good luck with bringing it back from the dead...

Cheers,

--Rich
 
#22 ·
So just to clear this up: I have not bought the bike yet. Those are the pictures he sent to me.

There seems to be very mixed opinions here about whether or not it's worth it to buy. I guess the best bet is to check it out in person and see how bad everything looks. The guys on vacation until next week, so hopefully I can see it next weekend.

I'll report back my impressions/post some better pictures then.

Thanks
 
#23 ·
So just to clear this up: I have not bought the bike yet. Those are the pictures he sent to me.
Worth? No way. Need a new hobby? :rolleyes:

Best case it will look like a rat unless you drop the cost of a new bike on it, assuming it runs.
 
#27 ·
That can all be fixed easily and on the cheap. Just use E bay for any parts you need. That will prove to be an easy one my guess. I would not even worry about the condition inside of that gas tank. Solvent and nuts and bolts will clean that tank up, just shake it up real good.

Carb cleaner for the carbs, spray them out and then when you get it running throw some sea foam into the fuel tank.

Flush all the fluids and it'll be good to go. Nice bike for cheap.

It's almost all labor. the rut on the rims just use WD-40 and 4 odd steel wool. Then cover with agood paste wax.

The mufflers can be found cheap or sand those down and paint them flat black. Anything chrome that rusted can be sanded down and painted flaat or gloss black.

I would start with a WD-40 spray down and let that sit a couple days. Lot of that crud will melt away. Been there done all of that.
 
#28 ·
Guess I'll throw in my opinion.


I agree with the group that think it is worth the asking price. The question is do you want to put the needed effort into it.
 
#29 ·
Remember Hurricane Sandy in 2012? An awful lot of cars and bikes from the NY-NJ area are flood damaged. Personally, I'd stay away from most vehicles in that area, especially since you can find ones in better condition for not much more money. Of course, if the idea is to rebuild/restore something and not just buy a Bonneville that is cheap to ride, then try to get it for cheaper than $1500.
 
#30 ·
I'm the kind of person who can't stop screwing around with perfectly good vehicles, so if I had the cash laying around for something like that I would snag it up in a heartbeat knowing that it wouldn't be a quick project, and I already have a bike. To me it would be a great side project to have where here and there I could go out, fix something, upgrade something, start a build on it or ultimately just have it as a great learning experience while still having my daily commuter. For a daily bike, I would have a little more pause
 
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