Hey guys, Im a new member here, Im looking to buy an RC51 quite soon. I'm okay with doing some work on a bike (as I cant really afford what clean bikes are going for). I currently ride a 2000 SV650 and love having a vtwin but its gotten a bit boring.

Anyway, the bike I'm looking at is a 2000 model that was laid over at approx 30mph. I went and looked at the bike, sat on it, etc etc, and the frame is straight. The bike needs: a clutch cover, all new plastics, a headlight, a footpeg, a brake pedal, a brake lever, and some paint. Shes roughed up, but has a clean title and I think i can get her going again for around a grand (with me doing 99.9% of the work). The price for it is $2300USD delivered to my house (about 300 miles from where it currently is).

Lets say, worst case scenario, the frame actually is bent. How much could I part this thing out for? And as a rebuild canidate, is $2300 a decent price?

Nobody's got an opinion?

How many miles on it?

13,900. I already bought it. It needs a clutch cover, right headlight, both fairings, tail plastic, front fairing, frame sliders, a footpeg, a brake lever, and new midpipes. I already bought and installed the footpeg and brake lever. I bought fairings and a manual too. Oh, and I need a battery and tires. For now, I'm just trying to get it running. Im anticipating $1000-1800 to get her going again, with paint (going with candy apple red, what it already is).

This forum is deserted.

The stock plastics alone are going to run you at least $1000.
The front fairing at about $350, each side panel at around $450. The rear fender is about $395 (why more than the front fairing? I don't know why either.)
Plus the headlight, and the other parts.
But don't feel too bad. I don't have to buy a headlight, but I do have to buy two radiators.
But she'll look good when done...one day.