Why so many part outs??
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MattR
Super Moderator
It is very common to see part outs on KTMTalk. More GasGas riders are starting to do it. The basic driver is the low resale value of the full bike. Parting out is not easy to do, but can return more money to the seller in the end (after everything this is sold). The process is a lot longer and shipping parts, etc.. can be a hassle.
For buyers, it is a great opportunity to pick some spare parts for our bikes. So part outs can be a really good thing... a supply of parts that normally doesn't exist at used price levels.
If you're interested in a full bike, you can always post a wanted ad with target price range that you're interested in. There are definitely used bikes available (hint, I got one too).
For buyers, it is a great opportunity to pick some spare parts for our bikes. So part outs can be a really good thing... a supply of parts that normally doesn't exist at used price levels.
If you're interested in a full bike, you can always post a wanted ad with target price range that you're interested in. There are definitely used bikes available (hint, I got one too).
roostafish
Gold Level Site Supporter
Usually a bike is worth about $2000 if it's in good shape no matter how old it is. Even a bike from the '80s is worth more than $1000 if it's tight and ridable. So I figure, I can ride a bike 'till I either no longer like it, there's some new bike that really trips my trigger, or there's some other reason to buy a new one.
If you're patient, you can easily bring in more than $2000 if you part a bike out. Especially when you consider how much suspension, or wheels could be worth. Then consider you can keep some spare stuff on the shelf for your own future use. Very useful if you buy the same brand again.
If you're patient, you can easily bring in more than $2000 if you part a bike out. Especially when you consider how much suspension, or wheels could be worth. Then consider you can keep some spare stuff on the shelf for your own future use. Very useful if you buy the same brand again.
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SideshowBob
New member
For me I had one GG I got on the super cheap from CL. After about 60 hours of ride time some small problems became big enough to not be worth fixing. The bike still had a ton of great useable parts, so I bought another GG of similar vintage, used the parts I liked, kept some extras, and sold the rest off.
I just got my top-end and squish band done and I've ordered a new tank, so I'm good to go for a while. But when I go to replace my 2005 EC250 in a couple of years, I will strongly consider parting it out. If I get a new 2010-11 Gasser, I'll assess which parts still fit. It's nice to have a spare wheel set for racing, for example. Do the motor mounts still line up? 
LTR-massaged and re-sprung for 200+ Ohlins shock at Zokes forks (with the original springs too)? Somebody's gonna want that.
But it depends what's out there in 2011. If there's a viable EFI 2T available (even from KTM), I'd strongly consider it. Then there's my budding interest in dual sport. A GG 515 or even a KTM 525 would be really nice, and I can't fit two bike in my side of the garage.
LTR-massaged and re-sprung for 200+ Ohlins shock at Zokes forks (with the original springs too)? Somebody's gonna want that.
But it depends what's out there in 2011. If there's a viable EFI 2T available (even from KTM), I'd strongly consider it. Then there's my budding interest in dual sport. A GG 515 or even a KTM 525 would be really nice, and I can't fit two bike in my side of the garage.
