2014 f6b

Hello All,
New to the forum Here, and trying go navigate my way around.
I am currently looking at purchasing a 2014 F6B Wing.
However, it is a bike that was written off, but doesn't appear to be a lot of damage.
Possibly a saddlebags and rear fender pieces,not certain yet as I will be going to look at it on Wednesday.
My questions are as follows.
1. Anything (other than the obvious damage) I should be looking for?
2. Can someone put me in the right dìrection, should I need saddlebags or fender, or other parts?
Thanks in advance for you help.
Cheers,
Paul

Bent frame, bent forks would be a big issue...... those are things not necessarily noticed till on a machine. what type of accident was it in ?

Hey Fell,
It looks like a rear ender, but doesn't look like there is any significant damage from the pics.
Will have a closer look Wednesday. Here's a couple of pics

https://apps.mpi.mb.ca/salvage/GetPi...4193&stndNum=7
https://apps.mpi.mb.ca/salvage/GetPi...4193&stndNum=7

For parts, you can go to www.partzilla.com and they should have what you need.

Here's the saddlebag lid but shows it in black or yellow. Not sure about red though...........

https://www.partzilla.com/product/ho...0e9190fdd7d5eb

Are you sure it's a 2014? Magna Red is from 2013..........Here's the link

https://www.partzilla.com/product/ho...b4a9fabfb9767c

You may be able to find some parts on e-bay, the rear end of the bike is taken off when they are triked.

Many rear parts are removed when these are triked. So, trike dealers are often more then happy to get rid of and sell rear plastic. Lucky you, because in your case a trunk is not needed, and those are rarely available. I'm not sure what you mean by "written off." Does that mean it has a title that says "totaled" ??? Anything other then a clear title will greatly reduce its resale value, and make it more difficult to resell.

I would get some prices on parts first. I laid mine down in 2014 on its side and could have ridden it home and the repairs were over $11k.

Thanks Walcrow,

Ran the VIN, and comes up as a 2014.

Hi druggr,

Thanks for the reply. Yes, written-off means that our auto insurer deemed it to be too costly to repair, and is now a "Total Loss", however it doesn't look to be too badly damaged. If I could get it back to original condition with a few parts, it would be re-classified as a "Rebuilt" status and road worthy again.

If I buy this bike, it won't be to resell, it will be a keeper for awhile.

Cheers,
Paul

Hey Zeus,

Yeah that's what I'm trying to do. Get as much info on parts available, before I make a decision. It doesn't look like there's too much damage to the bike, and around here where I live, it doesn't take much for the insurance company to 'label' it a 'total loss'.

Found some great pricing on saddle bags and rear brake/tail light assemblies.......we'll see how it all shakes out.

Cheers,
Paul

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Originally Posted by wtdfxup

Thanks Walcrow,

Ran the VIN, and comes up as a 2014.

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Interesting. The partzilla page for the 2014 does not show that color. Shows Graphite Black and Yellow.....weird huh?

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Originally Posted by Walcrow

Interesting. The partzilla page for the 2014 does not show that color. Shows Graphite Black and Yellow.....weird huh?

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Good point

I think the only red (for USA) was R201 (MAGNA RED) in 2013.

Were other colors available in Mexico? Canada? Is it possible that it's a late 2013 labeled as 2014?

It is a Canada bike so it's possible.......

There's a company that does Gold Wing trikes in Alabama that I bought a rear black wheel and a like new Bridgestone from last year. They probably have numerous back end parts.