Topic: Newbie buying a 2012 DS (Read 1968 times)

goomicoo · « **on:** May 04, 2015, 12:21:41 PM »

Gave the bike a short test ride last week and agreed on a price. Probably picking it up tomorrow.
Is there anything specific I should look at or ask before handing over the money?
The plastic buttons holding the rear fender are broken but I here that won't be the last time!
Forks are twisted a little in the triple clamps but the sliders aren't bent and the head tube is good.
4500 miles. $2500

Thanks

Justin Andrews · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2015, 03:38:37 PM »

Good price, the battery alone is still worth more than that.

Richard230 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2015, 08:33:44 PM »

You can pick the plastic buttons up at most any motorcycle store. They are apparently used on a lot of Japanese bikes and my multi-brand Japanese dealer had a bowl of them sitting on the counter. Cheap to buy and easy to break.

Just make sure that the bike runs smoothly and that the motor doesn't vibrate or shake at times when you are riding it. (The Glitch.)

goomicoo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2015, 08:58:15 PM »

Thanks for the tips. I forgot to mention that it has the 6kwh battery.
Although my ride was short I did go up & down a hill with twisties and the motor pulled smoothly.
I was in ECO mode at the time.

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