looking at 97 GSI & GSX ... gauges dont work?

[brnr17]

as title says hopefully going to look at 97 GSI and GSX tomorrow. Look like they came off the showroom floor. Serviced every fall and stored indoor heated garage. Had full dealer checkup in 08. about 100 hours on each. comes with 2 place trailer for $3500. Seems like a good deal to me. The only thing is the gauge cluster doesnt work on the GSX and the gas gauge doesnt on the GSI. She said it could be something as simple as a fuse or wire. She just never had it looked into because it always ran great and continued to do so. What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Dr Honda]

Bad gauges on the mid 90's ski's is a normal issue. It can be anything... but normally, on the fuel gauge, the float sinks, or the fuse pops in the sender. There are a bunch of threads about that on this board.

The dead multy gauge is a different story. I would start with checking over the wires, and make sure it's getting power. The other issue is, that water go in to them, and they are just dead, but used gauges are on ebay all the time for a reasonable price. Regardless... you can ride without them.

Either way... for $3500 on a double trailer... and if the a cosmetically in good shape... BUY THEM !!!! For a few $$$ you can fix the issues.

Oh... that's assuming the pumps and engines are in good shape.

 

[brnr17]

well from the picture they look BRAND NEW.im gonna try to attach a pic so you can see. As soon as i saw them i called but was still 2nd. waiting a few more hours to hear if they sold to the first guy that called or not. From what she said they have been well taken care of. No home mechanic fixes, always professionally winterized and a complete lookover/tuneup last year.

 

[greyrider]

fwiw - that trailer looks to be well cared for as well. no rust in that pic, not even on the spare rim, no grease flying onto the fenders...good luck
bobby

 

[brnr17]

i was the second caller ... first caller had first looksies and took em! grrr