You can generally get an idea of a normal price range by looking at what’s for sale, just search outside your area as well if there’s not very many local listings.
As far as the condition of a bike, if the owner lists detailed specifics on service and upgrades that’s always a plus. Otherwise look at the pictures, is the chain rusty looking? Are the plastics/paint faded from sun? Does the engine area, fork seals, shock, etc… look like they’ve been leaking oil and picking up dirt?
Some wear and grime is expected, like where the riders boots rub on the engine cases, where knees touch the tank/seat area, and oil/lube around the sprockets if it has a chain (ideally the chain is somewhat clean though, and not caked in months of dirt).
You can generally get an idea of a normal price range by looking at what’s for sale, just search outside your area as well if there’s not very many local listings.
As far as the condition of a bike, if the owner lists detailed specifics on service and upgrades that’s always a plus. Otherwise look at the pictures, is the chain rusty looking? Are the plastics/paint faded from sun? Does the engine area, fork seals, shock, etc… look like they’ve been leaking oil and picking up dirt?
Some wear and grime is expected, like where the riders boots rub on the engine cases, where knees touch the tank/seat area, and oil/lube around the sprockets if it has a chain (ideally the chain is somewhat clean though, and not caked in months of dirt).