2006 K9 with 25K Miles?

[MH2OS]

Hi,

I am looking for a K9 and having a hard time finding a low mileage unit for sale. I have found one with 25K miles on it. It appears to be clean and straight. Seller states that an updated EHC and a new complete harness installed. Is there anything I should be looking for? What are your thoughts on the value of this bike? Concerned about the mileage and longevity…….

Thanks!

 

[HMAN]

I wouldnt be concerned about the mileage as we have several members in the 100k Club. If you can lay eyes on it even better. Look for the obvious, oil leaks ect. Start n ride is helpful. Price is whatever someone will pay, much like everything. Do a KBB look n see if seller is out of line.

 

[Mickmorris]

Ask the seller about any transmission issues. Quite a few of those have had mainshaft failures…. What is the price they are asking for it? Pics would help.

 

[Snuffy]

I bought one with 8k miles and had to put 6500$ in it to get her right. The mileage isn’t a concern as much as being prepared to spend on getting it right. Good luck and welcome

 

[MH2OS]

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/---5033965762?cmp=email_cycle_sendtofriend

This is the one I am looking at.

Thank you all for the advice!

 

[Snuffy]

Nice looking k-9. I would buy it for that if it all checked out in person as it looks online. Check date on tires , fluids etc. The obvious stuff. Run it through the gears and see how it rides. Good luck

 

[knothead]

I wouldnt be concerned on that kind of mileage...really that's no miles at all...if it has been taken care of cosmetically and mechanical then that's a good price.

 

[SKOGDOG]

That’s a Dakota Digital speedo, so you don’t really know the miles unless you know the miles of the original speedo. Compression test would be OK too. Look at the pegs, grips, sand pitting on front fork lowers, etc.…..not a bad price for a decent running K9.

 

[MH2OS]

I want to thank everyone for all of this helpful information. I will let you know what develops.

 

[Jersey James]

After checking out all the above, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this bike. Looks like a week or two bringing back all the aluminum to its original glory. Best of Luck.

 

[BroadBand]

Pic #3 of the VIN area, special attention to what looks like to be exposed bare frame/rust possible frame crack. Hard to tell from pic. Check front fork brace for chrome peeling (maybe poor polish job). Good luck.

 

[Snuffy]

This thread is still going? Surprised it’s still for sale

 

[CurtK]

Hi,

I am looking for a K9 and having a hard time finding a low mileage unit for sale. I have found one with 25K miles on it. It appears to be clean and straight. Seller states that an updated EHC and a new complete harness installed. Is there anything I should be looking for? What are your thoughts on the value of this bike? Concerned about the mileage and longevity…….

Thanks!

Greetings folks, this post caught my attention. Haven't been around much lately. I have an '07 K9 with original 5400+ miles on it. I bought it used in 2010 and love this motorcycle. However, for many reasons have not ridden much in last 5 years. I am trying get it going again but simply just lost my interest in riding. Just had the EHC replaced with upgrade and it is running like a clock now. It is in need of some TLC for sure. I'll get some photos posted here along with the upgrades I've recently done. New very low mileage on F/R tires. New hand controls, foot pegs, battery. All parts were purchased through some good vendors here, BigDogPartsKingpin and Wild Steed Worx. Was hoping to get $12K for it. I'll work on getting some photos of the bike in next few days posted here.

p.s. Most 'upgrades' have been replacing parts on an 18 year old motorcycle even with low mileage.


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[Snuffy]

nice scoot. More pictures and close ups too would help. Good luck with the sale.

 

[awg]

Just buy it.

 

[CurtK]

Here a few recent photos

Curtis

 

[CurtK]

More recent photos

 

[CurtK]

Now the not so good photos and an explanation.
1. The divit on the front rim was from original owner [1600 miles] when I purchased used. He tried to jump a curb. I put in a tube and have never has an issue with air leaks. Now front/rear tires are new with very low miles.
2. The varmit damage photo was after Hurricane Ida in 2019. My home received significant damage and the BigDog sat under a cover for years while trying to repair my home. Either a squirrel or rat got in there and ate the rubber off the foot pegs, hand grips and started on the chrome on side cover. Reason why those were recently replaced.
3. Corroding chrome piece above front fender is an inferior part from BigDog.
4. There is some corrosion which I attribute to original owner having the bike stored in his garage with pool chemicals. Not good for the metal.

Curtis

 

[Snuffy]

Beautiful bike. I wouldn’t choose that color but it looks good on your bike. The corrosion on the Crome pieces will only get worse and all the Crome probably needs to be replaced. The corrosion eats from the inside out and nothing else will fix it. The high humidity and omg pool chemicals are horrible for the bike. All that being said, the low mileage and being taken care of by you makes it desirable. The other stuff was just dumbass choices by the original owner that need replacing. I do think if you are serious about selling you may be a little high on your price given what needs to be replaced. Just my opinion, sorry just just like assholes we all have an opinion. I do wish you the best of luck with selling but must inform you that you will regret it. Just get out and ride.

 

[knothead]

If someone buys this bike I do have a front wheel for it that I would sell possibly....hell I got all the cosmetic parts used and new if someone does buy it and want to save some money