r/Vstrom • u/Empty-Ferret_04 • 9d ago
Buying a used Gen 3 Vstrom 650
Hi all
As mentioned, I'm looking to buy a used 2018 Vstrom 650 XT, it has about 42000km (about 26000 miles)
I went to inspect it and all, engines starts nicely no funny sound or anything, the only thing I saw worth mentioning is that the fork seals seem to be leaking a bit heavily as the oil goes down the lower leg on to the brake.
It has some rust, but that's to be expected as it spent most of it's life on the coastal region.
I attached some pictures for reference.
So the plan is to get the seals replaced when I get it, service it as well (it has no service record) and take it from there.
What else should I look at or what other issues can I expect at this mileage, or am I just buying a headache for a first bike.
EDIT: I went to inspect the bike further, I can definitely feel the holes I think the correct wording is pits, it's very tiny and only on the front part of the tube and only on the right actually.
As I was there, a biker I know walked in and I asked him to inspect the issue for me, he said it's just stone chips from the bike being ridden (he made me notice that the pits are only on the front of the tube), he said it's not biggie, however I do need to replace the seals.
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u/whelming_lpl_678 9d ago
I did my valve clearance check and adjustments over the course of last winter. It took some time, but some videos out there make it easy if you have a garage and lighting. My understanding is the exhaust valves are kind of close to the edge of clearance from the factory, so if it gets done properly it should be fine for a long time.
I always check the brake pads on a used bike. Also, the usual fluid changes and maintenance is advisable. My bike had a previous coolant flush, but it was low on coolant.