On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:06:04 -0800, Stephen Cebula <sfcebula@YAHOO.COM>
wrote:

"I'm looking at an 84 Westy on Saturday.  The guy want $6500 for it.  It
looks really clean but has 170K on the original motor."

Steve,

If the westy is very clean, with little to no rust, that is worth alot in
my opinion because I would rather spend my money on mechanical components
than on bodywork and cosmetic items.

Like others have said, at 170K mechanical things are getting tired and
will need attention.  I like the "downpayment" comment! that's funny...but
true.

Pascal
'84 Westy