Im going to look at a salvaged 636 on sunday and I want to make sure that it really truly is only cosmetic damage. Weather permitting, I will be taking the bike for a ride through all six gears up and down the road a few times. Any and all suggestions of what to check and what to look for, whats good and bad, what should be straight how to check it etc etc PLEASE HELP ASAP

 

look real close at the neck of the frame for any creases or dings, from what ive seen on the 636 is that any front impact will tweak the frame. other than that i heard radiator mounts break easy

 

where exactly is the area you are speaking of?

 

the neck of the frame right where the tripple tree mounts. anywhere in that area. usually they crease right between the neck of the frame and where the frame bulges out. here are some pics, two bikes same damage

 

yo those images didnt work, anyone else with any tips help is greatly appreciated

 

pm me your email and i will send them 2 u

 

if the forks arent completely straight, what will it feel like on a test ride? thats one of the things im worried about

 

bump, cmon guys im leaving in 14 hours

 

usually you can notice if the forks are bent enough to affect the ride just by lookin at them, see where the impact was and make sure u look over that area good. Seen them crack at the neck like blackness said. take your time and look over it

 

check your email i sent the pics and some info

 

thanks for the tips guys, and thanks for takin the time to send the pics black:YEAH