2008 GZ250

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[Gz Rider]

Did you change the fork oil or brake fluid? Did you remove the axles and clean our and dirt or residue from the bearings? Have you cleaned all the cables to make sure there is no dirt or rust that either damages those cables or might cause them to seize?

For anyone considering a purchase like this you might want to read this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5087

[mrlmd1]

If they were under fresh water instead of saltwater, that's not as bad, but I would be worried about electrical problems from corrosion at contact points and connectors and electrical components. Those problems may not show up for a while. You'd have to take off the tank and headlight bucket and trace every wire and clean and check everything.
And how much is it?
Sometimes a salvage title can be a PIA and a problem to insure, so check with your state first.

[Gz Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

If they were under fresh water instead of saltwater, that's not as bad, but I would be worried about electrical problems from corrosion at contact points and connectors and electrical components. Those problems may not show up for a while. You'd have to take off the tank and headlight bucket and trace every wire and clean and check everything.

I'd think you would have to remove all the fuses and clean the contacts there. There is a reason why titles are branded as salvage. He's priced it at 2499. I just don't know how anyone would know what the right amount to pay for this would be.

[jonathan180iq]

I'd happily pay $1,000.
But $2,400 is high even for a bike with a good title and no damage what-so-ever.
Pristine GZs are selling for $1700-$2300

[Gz Rider]

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I'd happily pay $1,000.
But $2,400 is high even for a bike with a good title and no damage what-so-ever.
Pristine GZs are selling for $1700-$2300

I think 1000 would be a good deal for someone like yourself that would be able to deal with any problems the flooding might bring. I just happen to know a guy who sold a nice 2008 with 267 miles for 1500. :whistle:

Kidding aside, it's a buyers market in the winter.

[mrlmd1]

In that pic it looks like the rear fender is rusting,
And don't forget, there's absolutely no warranty on that bike.
Some uninformed sucker will pay a good price and that's what they're looking for. But like everything else, buyer beware, the future problems have yet to surface. The engine is the least of what's to come.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I'd happily pay $1,000.
But $2,400 is high even for a bike with a good title and no damage what-so-ever.
Pristine GZs are selling for $1700-$2300

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.

[jonathan180iq]

Originally Posted by Gz Rider

I think 1000 would be a good deal for someone like yourself that would be able to deal with any problems the flooding might bring. I just happen to know a guy who sold a nice 2008 with 267 miles for 1500. :whistle:

Kidding aside, it's a buyers market in the winter.

I am well aware that you purchased the best looking GZ on the forum.... and for $1500...

How dare you go behind the back of the forum overlord and purchase a bike that he probably wouldn't be able to purchase anyway.
Shun you, I do!
SHUN!

[Gz Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

In that pic it looks like the rear fender is rusting,
And don't forget, there's absolutely no warranty on that bike.
Some uninformed sucker will pay a good price and that's what they're looking for. But like everything else, buyer beware, the future problems have yet to surface. The engine is the least of what's to come.

I noticed the read seat was missing. My guess is he replaced the driver seat but would flip a few more buck for the rear.