2008 GZ250

[Gz Rider]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Jonathan has the right idea. I personally would opt for a pristine used bike before shelling out $1000 for the other new but drowned bike. I can just imagine having to replace many electrical items due to water damage and some potential rust damage that was skipped in the original clean-up.
I doubt the seller paid much for these bikes as they were written off by insurance. I would much rather have a proven/ridden bike to ride rather than an unproven potential breakdown bike to haul me around. Do any of us really want to mess around with gremlins or would a rideable bike be more fun.
The drowned bike would likely need all new bearings, fluids, brake material(pads/shoes), inch by inch electrical wiring inspection, and a lot of fittings may be corroded that would seriously hinder future maintenance and repairs. A $1000 might be the tip of the iceberg for the drowned bike. Do I sound paranoid or just lazy ? Sure do in both cases. I'll go back to my happy place now.

It's not lazy to buy smart. I don't think 1000 would be a bad gamble, but it would still be a gamble. it's not impossible that the bike could be ok but for me a mototcycle is too dangerous already for me to worry about the bearing seizing up at 65 mph.

Even if all the maintenance you suggest is done (and that was a good list), I'd still worry about egine damage. Not because I'm worried about my 1000 paid but because I read threads on here about people's engines seizing at 65. i think for another 500- 1000(winter prices), you can get a none flooded bike.