Am considering buying a second-hand Uly with 15,000 miles on it - what should have been done with that kind of mileage apart from normal servicing?

Looks like a nice bike, one owner, just want to know if there's anything specific I need to find out?

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just the usual oil change history,wheel bearings ,front disc thickness/pads ,exhaust condition,make sure the gear box shifts ok (dont know of any issues with uly trans though) ,headstock bearings...oh & that you can touch the ground ...whichway?

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I wouldnt bother at 15k...

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with what , looking at it or buying it ......whichway?

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Sorry - I didn't think it was such a stupid question?

I thought £4k for a Uly with 15,000 miles, full luggage and a new Remus was a bad buy, but just wanted some helpful opinion

So apart from bearings (wheels and headstock) nothing else out of the ordinary that 'goes' around that mark then.


Thanks Whichway

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Uly with 15,000m - what to look for?

One with less miles and less 'extras'

Why?

A 15000 mile Uly that has been regularly cared for (bearings etc) should be fine...

Take it for a test ride....You'll love it.

Ignore Spook....He's as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike

Your better off listening to Neil, he's got a Ully and knows what he's talking about.

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i recently bought my Uly with 10k miles and it runs sweet...
as long as its been looked after - i dont see any issues with 15k miles...

i ran a recent poll on the us badweather forum and these guys have got some high miles on Uly's and they seem to go very strong...highest mileage i think was 93k.

go on, buy it...
its half price from new and will give you a permanent grin...

Lars
(06er Uly)

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That's pretty much what I though.

Thanks all.

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Check out the Nallin site about the inadequacies of the XB drive side main bearing. I don't know enough about engines to argue with his conclusions.

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