05-15-2016, 03:49 AM
I think mileage depends on the type of bike and how it was ridden. I recently purchased a Kawasaki 1993 ZX7 with 22k miles and after tearing it apart due to low compression have had to have it bored, new valve guides and several new valves. I know I will never get my money back out of this bike but hate the idea of putting a suspect motor back together.
I certainly don't think 10k on a properly maintained motor is anything to worry about but don't have a good feel for the average life expectancy of motor cycle engines. I routinely see BMW's with 25k on the clock with asking prices I think are crazy but perhaps they are that bullet proof. I also see FJR's with over 25k on the clock that seem to be running very well.
I hope to see more responses on this topic. I really like a lot of the older bikes but after my experience with the Kawasaki am pretty gun shy at this point.
I certainly don't think 10k on a properly maintained motor is anything to worry about but don't have a good feel for the average life expectancy of motor cycle engines. I routinely see BMW's with 25k on the clock with asking prices I think are crazy but perhaps they are that bullet proof. I also see FJR's with over 25k on the clock that seem to be running very well.
I hope to see more responses on this topic. I really like a lot of the older bikes but after my experience with the Kawasaki am pretty gun shy at this point.