Help me evaluate this Mille for sale

Post Toastie · Jul 8, 2014

There's a bike listed as a 2003 Mille R for sale here near my AOR.

I see quite a few contradictions and mismatches:
- 2000 side and lower fairings with black paint in the center
- Blue wheels
- Silver paint scheme

What do you folks think?

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Thanks,
PT

badapple1 · Jul 9, 2014

Avoid, plenty of cleaner more original bikes out there in my opinion.

redratbike · Jul 9, 2014

98-00 side panels and seat unit,01-03 tank and vented underseat panels. No ears on the nose cone
R forks and wheels has it got an ohlins rear shock??.
Bit of a bitza

Is it cheap ...then fair enough

Post Toastie · Jul 9, 2014

redratbike said:
98-00 side panels and seat unit,01-03 tank and vented underseat panels. No ears on the nose cone
R forks and wheels has it got an ohlins rear shock??.
Bit of a bitza

Is it cheap ...then fair enough

The rear shock is a FOX racing unit. I was told a previous owner was a bit of a street racer.

Did 2003 R's come with gold or blue OZ wheels? All the pictures I can find of '03 models have gold wheels.

More details:
12,800 miles
Power commander
Leo Vince full Ti exhaust
Price is $5200 U.S.

redratbike · Jul 10, 2014

All depends if it's a 2002 model registered in 2003 or a proper 2003 bike but then it would have the gold with radial brakes,black frame and swinger

So,I'd say this is a 2002 bike

Post Toastie · Jul 10, 2014

redratbike said:
All depends if it's a 2002 model registered in 2003 or a proper 2003 bike but then it would have the gold with radial brakes,black frame and swinger

So,I'd say this is a 2002 bike

It's a mix:
- Radial brakes
- The frame is black
- The swingarm is silver

The owner says it's titled as an '03 and is a clear title, not a salvage.

I'm beginning to believe it was wrecked and put back together from what they could find...

redratbike · Jul 11, 2014

Must need new glasses ha ha

As I said if it's cheap enough buy it and fit another set of fairings on it

If your gut feeling is a no..walk away

If it's been down check the frame near the gear lever and brake lever.... Normally dents the frame

mikee · Jul 17, 2014

Check the frame in side the head stock they crack around the air intake holes

mikee · Jul 18, 2014

Buy the next one that comes along , if your in doubt

Mike

Post Toastie · Jul 19, 2014

I pulled the trigger yesterday and brought it home. I checked the frame before handing over the cash and it looked good. Just a small ding behind the shifter. The agreed to price was $4800.

Cheers,
PT

redratbike · Jul 19, 2014

So,is it a case of searching ebay for the correct panels or just enjoying the bike

Post Toastie · Jul 19, 2014

redratbike said:
So,is it a case of searching ebay for the correct panels or just enjoying the bike

That's funny! I'm on ebay right now...

I will be enjoying the bike more, as soon as I get it registered and plated on Monday.

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