2006 SXF 250, Surface rust ?

[F_alsaad]

I'm planning to get a 250 sxf I found a new 2006 but it was left in the sun for a couple of years there was rust on the disc and inside the pipe, the sales guy says its just surface rust, how can I know if its just surface rust? How hard would it be to get the rust off? What else should I look for from a bike that’s been in the sun for a long time and how much less should a pay then a new 09 or 2010?

Thank you

[bajadog]

I'd get a little blade screwdriver and scratch bit of the rust away.

If it is surface rust, you should see shiny metal just under.

[F_alsaad]

How much do you think i should ask for it ?

[bajadog]

Blue book good condition is $3145.


By your description, I'd offer $2000 or less.