NEWB! Info Request: '99 Buell Lightening X1 or ANY of the Lightening year models

[Internet Annoyance]

http://www.chopcult.com/ChassisDesignCo/classifieds/145237/

$2400 deal, (NOT mine but seems like a deal, save it before some chopper yahoo parts it out)

1999 Buell thunderbolt
VIN: 4mzrs56j6x3020093
condition: good
engine displacement (CC): 1203
fuel: gas
odometer: 21000
paint color: purple
title status: clean
transmission: manual
*99 buell thunderbolt
*Good shape runs really good. *Perfect for commuting really good
gas milage
*21.000 miles new rear tire
*Aftermarket intake and exahast
*Registered until oct 2017
*Pink in hand.
*very well mantained
909 442 6757 anthony

 

[2WHEELFREAK]

Guys thank you for all the info and advice. The link to the bike for sale i posted is just one that I can actually go look at. I have zero intentions to pay the advertised price, but would make an offer if it appears to be a decent bike, and hopefully already has the mechanical upgrades you speak of. Hopefully there is a legit story behind the bike, but you never know when going to look at a used bike at a dealer. Based on my search so far, I'll probably be forced to buy one outside my state, which is fine - I've purchased several bikes from other states before (MN, NY, MI & KY).

I feel more educated on the subject matter now since my initial post; I know more of what to look for, how to verify and certain questions to ask, etc. For that, I thank you! I will continue reading, researching and looking at Buell bikes. Like i said initially, the X1 Lightening seems to be more my style. Lasting, I found that spelling the model name correctly widens my search capability! LOL Will keep you all posted on my search. Hopefully I come across a great deal sooner than later. Thanks again.......

2WF