Auction Bike

lars · 04-04-2012, 07:40 PM

I'm meeting a private seller tomorrow for the second time. I've scheduled a mechanic to examine the bike and report on any problems. Provided he gives it a clean bill of health, I'm paying 1500 (2005 GZ250, 14k miles). However, when I checked the VIN through carfax, I found that it was sold at auction in 2011. Is this cause for concern? The owner says it had a clean title and will furnish it tomorrow.

lars · 04-04-2012, 07:42 PM

***Carfax did not report it as 'salvaged' or 'junk'. On first inspection the bike looked alright, although it had some dings and scratches from what must have been a parking lot tip over.

ironhead1530 · 04-04-2012, 08:19 PM

I know in PA, every couple of years, they auction off the fleet of 250's that the state owns and uses for safety courses.

lars · 04-05-2012, 12:00 AM

I don't think Arizona has any gov't courses. All seem to be private.

JWR · 04-05-2012, 08:18 AM

Bike could have been part of a trade in at a car dealership.

A lot of times they will go to auction to turn their money in the same week, and not try to retail bikes.

04-04-2012, 07:40 PM	#1
lars Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 16	Auction Bike I'm meeting a private seller tomorrow for the second time. I've scheduled a mechanic to examine the bike and report on any problems. Provided he gives it a clean bill of health, I'm paying 1500 (2005 GZ250, 14k miles). However, when I checked the VIN through carfax, I found that it was sold at auction in 2011. Is this cause for concern? The owner says it had a clean title and will furnish it tomorrow. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2012, 07:42 PM	#2
lars Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 16	Re: Auction Bike ***Carfax did not report it as 'salvaged' or 'junk'. On first inspection the bike looked alright, although it had some dings and scratches from what must have been a parking lot tip over.
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04-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#3
ironhead1530 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 32	Re: Auction Bike I know in PA, every couple of years, they auction off the fleet of 250's that the state owns and uses for safety courses. __________________ 2001 Suzuki GZ250 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2012, 12:00 AM	#4
lars Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 16	Re: Auction Bike I don't think Arizona has any gov't courses. All seem to be private.
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04-05-2012, 08:18 AM	#5
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Auction Bike Bike could have been part of a trade in at a car dealership. A lot of times they will go to auction to turn their money in the same week, and not try to retail bikes. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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