I'm going to be looking at a '91 Katana 750. It's been sitting (outside) for 3 years. I don't know if it was covered or not. Supposedly someone tried to steal the bike at some point. The owner was crossing the solenoid contacts to get it started until he could get the ignition switch replaced. Eventually it stopped starting that way as well and it's been sitting ever since. So it needs an ignition switch, possibly a starter, and who knows what else after sitting for 3 years. Obviously the whole fuel system needs to be gone through. It's supposedly in good cosmetic condition aside from a mirror that fell off while it was leaning against a wall.
This would be my first bike. I'm very mechanical and know it will be a project and will take awhile to get it up and running. It does have a clean title. The guy threw out a ballpark figure of $800 since that's what he paid for it. I'm thinking about offering $400. Any thoughts on what it's worth and what "surprises" may be in store for me after sitting for so long?
Thanks
This would be my first bike. I'm very mechanical and know it will be a project and will take awhile to get it up and running. It does have a clean title. The guy threw out a ballpark figure of $800 since that's what he paid for it. I'm thinking about offering $400. Any thoughts on what it's worth and what "surprises" may be in store for me after sitting for so long?
Thanks
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