Getting Back on

[MikeG]

Hello

This is Mike here, I live in sunny and not so sunny Northern Ireland in the nice town of Newcastle Co Down.  Originally from Salford, moved here 14yrs ago.

I am now 63 and have been off bikes for 30yrs, kids & life just got in the way. Over the past 20yrs I have been itching to get back on and enjoy real freedom.  I know my way around engines generally and am not afraid to strip down and rebuild if needed.  I have been made aware of a 2019 DL650 clean, well looked after with a full service history, however it has 114k on the clock.  I have been told it will go for £450 - £500 which I though is well worth a punt.  The parts alone my be worth the money but I would really appreciate any advice of what to expect and is it worth buying.

Thanks in advance
Mike

[MartinW]

 

Ask the more detailed questions in the general section as not everyone reads introductions.

I bought my DL650 as new in 2004 and I still have it. It's a de-stress toy rather than a commuter, so only on 31K miles. I've never wanted anything else.

[MikeG]

Thanks for your reply Martin, will post again.

[UK_Vstrom650]

 

[The Doctor 46]

Hello and 

[MisterDavey]

Welcome aboard 

[NeilM]

Welcome to the world of VStrom's.

If the bike starts runs, sounds OK and has a good service history, then I would have thought that was a bargain of a price.

There are a few on here who have clocked high mileages on their VStroms with no issues.

[l0tus]

Hello and Welcome 

[mr_diver]

 

[Asmith61]

 

[Pannier Down]

 

[Gert]