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Title: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 16, 2008, 02:24:42 AM
I am considering parting out my 2004 GS since I now have a brand new used SV650. I could fix it up and sell it instead, but I probably wouldn't ride it and I dont know how much time and energy I want to put into buying new parts and doing this.

Basically the front headlamp, forks, and plastics are toast, but everything else (excluding levers and right hand mirror) is in good shape. Frame straight. The engine has 20k but is rock steady, minus the emblem cover on the left hand. It was oilchanged, valve checked, etc. Newer chain, rear sprocket, brand new Yuasa battery, tires still good, etc. Rear plastics are good, they are yellow.

Any advice or opinions on this appreciated. Has anyone done this before?

I might go ahead and post everything in the parts forum here before I go to ebay and become a power seller. Havent sold on ebay a whole lot before.

Word
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: ohgood on March 16, 2008, 06:00:44 AM
pictures +1
best offers ?

i want your carbs, $30, bar ends $10, and bars if they're chrome and straight $10, and your intake boots (the part between the carbs and the head, screws, round clamp, etc) $10, frame petc0ck $10, gauges $15 + shipping for all ??

if you're uncertain about parts, please send pictures first. i'd like to pay today and you ship tomorrow if possible. paypal please ?
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: GSnoober on March 16, 2008, 04:46:56 PM
Quote from: nightrider on March 16, 2008, 02:24:42 AM
I am considering parting out my 2004 GS since I now have a brand new used SV650. I could fix it up and sell it instead, but I probably wouldn't ride it and I dont know how much time and energy I want to put into buying new parts and doing this.

Basically the front headlamp, forks, and plastics are toast, but everything else (excluding levers and right hand mirror) is in good shape. Frame straight. The engine has 20k but is rock steady, minus the emblem cover on the left hand. It was oilchanged, valve checked, etc. Newer chain, rear sprocket, brand new Yuasa battery, tires still good, etc. Rear plastics are good, they are yellow.

Any advice or opinions on this appreciated. Has anyone done this before?

I might go ahead and post everything in the parts forum here before I go to ebay and become a power seller. Havent sold on ebay a whole lot before.

Word
What is your zip code, or the zip code where your GS is located? If you're within a reasonable distance, I'd like to buy the entire motorcycle, but that INCLUDES the carbs, the gauges, and everything else, along with the damaged parts...

Let me know the zip code; as long as you're within a few hundred miles, I'll haul it away in my truck this week. I'm having surgery soon, and I'll need a project to keep me busy while I recover.

If you've already agreed to sell parts to ohgood, best of luck to both of you... I guess that's the way the cookie crumbles...
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: ohgood on March 16, 2008, 05:36:32 PM
we don't have an agreement yet, if you're close, go for it. it makes better money sense for both of you if you can haul it off. if not, i'm still interested. :)
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: werase643 on March 16, 2008, 06:25:51 PM
yes, post a location  and a ball park price
title or salvage title?

i have an extra kat 600 front sitting in the back yard
or a RF900 one....over kill is gud

Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: The Buddha on March 16, 2008, 06:32:50 PM
I know of 1 guy that wants an F ... but he wont pay for it, rather he wants to pay for a fairing less F and pay me to fit the fairing.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: CndnMax on March 16, 2008, 07:52:54 PM
slap a headlight on it and sell it as a naked  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 16, 2008, 10:06:33 PM
Vultures!  :laugh:

Just kidding.

I was kind of looking forward to parting it out. But yes it is a salvage title due to prior front end/fairing damage. I'm located on the east side of Hollywood.

Give me just a couple days, I am fixing on my SV right now and I will get back to you guys soon.

Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 16, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Quote from: nightrider on March 16, 2008, 10:06:33 PM
Vultures!  :laugh:

Just kidding.

I was kind of looking forward to parting it out. But yes it is a salvage title due to prior front end/fairing damage. I'm located on the east side of Hollywood.

Give me just a couple days for pics or price discussions, I am fixing on my SV right now and I will get back to you guys soon.


Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: jaypeezy215 on March 16, 2008, 11:06:58 PM
i could use a new battery =)
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: GSnoober on March 17, 2008, 10:16:18 AM
OK, waiting on a price estimate for the entire corpse, and some good photos...
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: average on March 17, 2008, 02:39:38 PM
Ill take the mirrors and the middle connecting piece for the tail section.

O0
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 18, 2008, 11:31:44 PM
Ok Ive decided I will part it out rather than sell it whole. This will be its Tibetan sky burial. I will take it to a hilltop away from society, take it apart in pieces, photograph each one with a broken heart and sell it on ebay.

This is not the buy/sell part of the forum and Im not trying to sell parts already but here are some pictures just for kicks.

Just to be clear, I will probably do this on Ebay, without any sense of urgency. So pls dont take it personal if I turn down X offer for X part, or dont get back to you. basically I am curious about the flea market value and experience. Otay.

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Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: suzukimx4789 on March 19, 2008, 01:33:14 AM
that tank wouldn't fit a bike before 00 would it?  :cry:
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: seamax on March 19, 2008, 09:03:34 AM
Dibs on the gauges if they still work.
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: average on March 19, 2008, 01:49:59 PM
Quote from: suzukimx4789 on March 19, 2008, 01:33:14 AM
that tank wouldn't fit a bike before 00 would it?  :cry:
Yes, i have one on my 90. The older seat won't fit as well but it will work. I just recently installed that tail and seat on my bike with the help and know how of the all powerful Ken.  O0
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: suzukimx4789 on March 22, 2008, 11:09:48 AM
so the tank would work but i could use my old seat?
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: average on March 22, 2008, 03:38:35 PM
yep....
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: Kurlon on March 22, 2008, 07:43:35 PM
If the exhaust wasn't damaged, I'd be interested in it for my race bike build.
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: CndnMax on March 24, 2008, 04:11:58 PM
Quote from: Kurlon on March 22, 2008, 07:43:35 PM
If the exhaust wasn't damaged, I'd be interested in it for my race bike build.
im sure you can get one for pretty much free from some1 that changed it out.
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: Kurlon on March 24, 2008, 06:44:13 PM
Quote from: CndnMax on March 24, 2008, 04:11:58 PM
im sure you can get one for pretty much free from some1 that changed it out.

So far I've not come across any with one to offload.   :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 24, 2008, 07:11:40 PM
Sorry for delay but I havent started the process of parting it out yet, or even getting back to anybody. I am going to start on this within the next two weeks, start taking pictures and whupping out my tools. My internet broke and its like 80 degrees and sunny outside. Plus I am lazy. Hang tight.
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: Kurlon on March 24, 2008, 09:35:34 PM
80deg, sunny out... at least you have a good excuse!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: nightrider on March 31, 2008, 12:46:21 AM
Ok, check it. I roared out of bed today at 2pm and went right to work.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40461.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40461.0)
Title: Re: Parting out a 2004 F model
Post by: GSnoober on March 31, 2008, 01:19:46 AM
OK, I actually posted there before I saw this...