Looking at used 1200s. What do I need to know?

Hello all. I just got a new job and the pay is going to be really good (well for me anyway). It probably won't be until later this year, but I am thinking I am going to get a VFR1200 with DCT. I plan on using it mostly as a fun mile munching bike to get me to motorcycle races, home to Maine, and things like that.

I am thinking of going used, but what do I need to know? Don't bother with 2010s, or is any model year fine? Or should I just get a new one?

Thank you,
Richard

 

The first thing to know is how much.

 

I would get 2011 in hope they get all the bugs sorted out :wink:
You can find a used one for much less with many fakles :thumb:

 

I'm just as excited to throw a leg over mine now as when I first brought it home. It's getting close to valve adjustment time which I hear is mucho peso's. IMHO look at something newer with low miles or a good deal post valves.

 

Actually I'm not looking at a specific one. How much should I be paying?

 

why would a uni-cam non vtec engine be that expensive to do a valve adjustment on?

 

The question is too general to be addressed with specificity. Hit some of the "Bluebook" type sites and plug in what is asked for. The results are ballpark and reasonabley reliable if you don't fudge and try to outthink the software.

Try a couple of major search engines too. Plug in an operator beginning with, "for sale"

The big factor is condition.

 

My local dealer has a 2010, bone stock, <5k miles, a little wear/tear, new tires; asking $9750.