Originally Posted by emerican19

apparently all of the bikes go through an inspection and are mechanically sound (unless noted as salvage if it's just selling for parts) so the risk of getting a lemon is lowered. each bike has a rating from 1-10 for both engine quality and 1-10 for exterior quality (judging paint, chrome etc)

you're all right though, either way any used bike is a gamble. i'll take my chances and let you all know how it goes. there's an auction this Friday (which is i think is kind of pushing it for me) or another toward the middle of May. i'll post up on how it went and maybe i can give some more info.