Well 11k plus (I don't know if you have any mechanical skills) another 3k for updates. Or a very thorough going thru at SuperXparts approx. 6k (it'll be a brand new bike when you get it back). And the time issue costs: fuel tank full of OEM gasoline, and some very old tires, plus what ever else has been waiting thru time.... I think you see where I'm going with this...
Yes Brand new still in the crate is a great idea, but not promising to be the cost effective route, especially for a first time buyer that wants to ride it. It will give you the warm fuzzy feeling that you are the first and only owner of it though. But you have to understand, they are now roughly 17 years old, ....
Im at the point if I were to buy a still in the crate, or an extreme low miles X (something less than 500).... I'd probably just store it and keep it dusted. No more outward cost, plus it can only go up in value. Surprisingly, there are a lot of them still out there.... well it surprises me.
Still its your money, and you may find exactly what you want for a perfect fit.... Each one of these are purchased obviously thru the owners own interpetation of what they want. So I'm not lambasting your direction of purchase.... I just want you to be aware of what you are dealing with.... there is more to it than just shiney bits....
We have lost enthusiatic new owners due to "surprises". I'd like to see our community grow with new blood, and excitement....
I'd be more than happy to help line up some prospects..... my email is wytfut@windstream.net
Also post below that you are shopping for an X... Year, color, and a rough budget.... a lot of people come to this site to read, but never post.... good exposure...
Bruce
