I am looking at buying through IAA salvage auction a Buell xb12xt. It probably would need a new gas tank frame which I can estimate the cost on. However, it shows in the pictures that in addition to the shift levers being sawed off that the kickstand is also broken off. In looking at one of the bikes this stand is tied to the cases by one bolt. I assume this bolt gets sheared on a regular basis - but if so, how would you ever get it out? Should I also guess that the case would also be distorted and needs to be replaced? Thanks.
Before you buy a salvage bike you must see it in person. To remove any broken bolt you use what is called an easy out, you use a reversed drill to drill a pilot hole then screw in the easy our to back out the bolt. Don't believe the name this is a pain in the ****. As for the auction I have an dealers license so I go to a lot of auctions. Salvage auctions are usally open to the public and most people don't have a clue what a vehicle is worth at auction. It is also a common practice fot the insurance company to have a shill drive up the price. DO your home work and have a set price you won't go over and stick to it. Remeber in most states you will allways have a salvage title on this bike making it worth far less money at resale.
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