I am looking to purchase a used V Strom 1000 and wondering what are the best websites for locating such a big bike?  Thanks  I am in the Pattaya area.

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kaidee.com is pretty good. Many guys in Bangkok area have used bike shops and advertise on kaidee.com. Go on facebook and check out  KPsuperbike, mibsuperbike, chai999bike.

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Two for sale on Kaidee and + a few more:

 

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363009095

 

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363196166

 

Just be a bit careful, many had the tacho wound back, used BKK dealers are notoriously know for doing that.

25 minutes ago, guzzi850m2 said:

Two for sale on Kaidee and + a few more:

 

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363009095

 

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363196166

 

Just be a bit careful, many had the tacho wound back, used BKK dealers are notoriously know for doing that.

Is there a way to double check the number?

1 hour ago, dsmiththailand said:

Is there a way to double check the number?

No, you can never be 100% sure, however a few things can minimize the risk of tampering.

 

1: Is there a service book provided with the bike? In there are, you can check at which date the bike was serviced and at xxx km's. This is the best indicator, a dedicated owner will always keep the book updated.

 

2: The less owners the better, see above.

 

3: General appearance of the bike, if it looks haggard the owner is likely not taking good care of his bike. Foot rest/handle grips very worn on a low km bike! Alarm bells going off and so on.

 

4: I would be very reluctant buying a bike from a 2nd hand dealer unless he have the service book, no service book; alarm bells going off.

 

5: I heard that the green book will have accidents entered in the back, something to check.

 

I bought my big bike from an expat here in Pattaya, I could see within 5 min that he was a dedicated owner, service book in order off-course.

I bought a big bike at one of the second hand guys in Bangkok. The service book was there but never used. Still in it's plastic folder the same as manual. A 2018 with 12,000km, good amount of special extras and the guy had all the original parts. It looked brand new. You know it's a gut feeling you have, for me anyway. Saw another guy's bikes as well, one had a dead battery and he knew I was coming. When you see a 3 yr old bike with only 2000km I get uneasy. 

 

Took it to the Triumph dealer in Pattaya for oil change and to generally check it out. All good.