I agree a part out is not a good idea. What I have to consider is the fact the parts are worth more than the machine. The frame has been cut and welded on for one reason or another. The roll bars have been fixed and welded on etc. It's not a trailer queen it's a go ride it hard machine. The long travel alone is worth more than a used pilot. Even with some plastic damage and repair the plastic is worth over a Grand. Then the
Engine and trans etc.
Heck I could take the steering wheel assembly off and get 500.00.
The trx front assembly will even bring good value. The shock are axis fully adjustable slow speed high speed compression and rebound. This is why I'm asking for options and value each.
The wife's is a no brainier. Un molested 90 with add ons, bought it new and have had it since. Mine was a hacked up wreck when I bought it years ok. The only thing it had going for it was a rebuilt crank with is now sitting in a box. I replaced it with a new one and all new parts. When I bought it at the dunes in ok H was there and they all laughed at me for buying it. It even rolled down the road crucked like a trialer out of alignmet. So funny the way it tracked. That is when him and live wire were still friends. It took me an hour to fix things so I could ride it that day. In my opinion the frame has been altered to a point that it has not a lot of value for those who want it un touched. For me and what I do no big deal. What I want to avoid is some on thinking there getting something there not.
An example would be the larger dia bolt in the trans. I did not make it all wallard out by not replaceing the brackets and rubber mounts and driving it loose. When I got it I bought all new stuff and had to drill out and put in new larger bolt to make tight. So it's ok however been altered. Plus side is it has a new out put shaft and CV cups when it was rebuilt and now a new torque clutch plate set up. The shaft and cup had so much play in them there was sharp edges on them. Just a matter of time before they let go. I could make it look good and sale however that is not what I do. Every one should know what there paying for and under stand I rode it hard.
I'm willing to answer anyone question. So feel free to ask away