My 2006 Bajaj Pulsar 150: Sell, scrap or exchange

The motorcycle has not been used for the last 4+ years. Due to the limited parking space, it has been left in the open.

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I am in a dilemma about an old Pulsar 150 which I have bought in 2006 and it is TN registered. It is currently in Bangalore and a non-runner for the past 4+ years. Riding a TN registered vehicle in KA is a hassle. Need to deal with cops on a regular basis. So I bought new vehicles in Bangalore. The car parking area is small and it is occupied by my car and my KA registered scooter. The Pulsar is left in the open and getting sun and rain. Although I tried to put cover, the majority of the year it is very windy and makes the cover difficult to stay on the bike. Now I am thinking about moving it back to TN.

Is it possible to move it using packers & movers? I believe they will ask for a pollution certificate (bike is a non-runner), insurance (no insurance of the bike at the moment but can be taken) and road tax (road tax expired on July 2021).

Repair or sell or exchange or scarp?

• Repair: Repair, move it back to TN and sell it there?
• Sell: Selling the bike (may sell for peanuts) in KA is another hassle since it is TN registered. My biggest worry is the proper name transfer rather than the money I might get. The bike is currently in terrible condition and no one will come forward for it. Not interested in Olx and other platforms as it is more of a headache to deal with random people.
• Exchange it in the KA through motorcycle dealers and get a new KA bike? Not sure whether it is possible or any dealer will even look at it. Need help. Also, I don't need to buy a new vehicle.
• Scarp: Is it possible? I assume closing the RC is a bit of a hassle?

I believe the following things need to be changed or repaired:

• Both tyres need to be replaced - ~4K
• Battery (already taken out) - ~1.5K
• Suspension is saggy
• Springs might have worn out
• Fork oil
• Engine oil
• If new suspension ~ 5K
• Brakes are kind of jammed as it is hard to move. Might need new brakes.
• Brake calipers - ~1K
• Brake disc + fluid reservoir - ~ 1.5K. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and the liquid is all hardened kind of gummy.
• Brake fluid - 100
• Need to check the rear brake as well
• Fuel pipes - 500
• New oil, petrol - 3K
• Air filter - ~200
• Labour charge - Not sure (4K?)
• Road tax - 3K? (including agent charge, etc)
• Chain, sprocket change - 1K
• Engine service
• Carburettor cleanup
• Labour charge
• Insurance - ~1K
• Road tax - ~1K

I did some rough calculations and the repairs may cost around anywhere between 20-30K but I am in a dilemma whether it is worth repairing a 15-year-old Bajaj.

What is the best way to proceed forward?

Here's what BHPian gkveda had to say about the matter:

My suggestion is to go to Hosur (just 35kms from Bangalore) and catch some mechanic and tell him about the bike. Ask him if he is interested in the purchase and resell to some locals. Whatever rate he quotes, accept it and sell it to him. You may need to spend some 1-2 k to make the bike runnable. Once it starts and is ready to run, ride to Hosur and complete the transaction (both legally and financially).

Here's what BHPian anjan_c2007 had to say about the matter:

Apart from the costs involved that you have stated, the bike after clearance of all taxes will have to undergo the 15-year plus fitness test (2006-21) to enable it to run for a further five years.

It appears that you can do without the bike too at this stage due to your parking problems and the bike getting neglected. Hence, you can apply for de-registration at the RTO where it was registered saying the bike is rendered mechanically unfit for further usage. After deregistering, you can sell it for scrap to some used bike dealer though it will fetch you a pittance.

Or else, you can await the vehicle scrappage policy that shall be effective for private vehicles very soon. Herein, hassles like payment of full due RTO taxes before de-registration and issue of scrapping certificate have been removed.

The current procedure for de-registration is available on the VAHAN website.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Unofficial scrapping: grind out the engine number & chassis number, remove the number plates and sell it to a mechanic.

The Pulsar 2006 is in noman's land. There are newer Pulsars that people can get.

One other option is to take it back to TN, donate it to someone but ensure that he takes care of the RC transfer and fitness requirements. Of course, to do an RC transfer the bike must first pass the fitness.

Here's what BHPian dhanushs had to say about the matter:

If the bike doesn't have a sentimental value, I'd suggest scrapping it or selling it legally in TN for whatever you can get.

I personally have learnt that maintaining old vehicles, even if very well maintained, is getting tougher day by day.

Here's what BHPian 2000rpm had to say about the matter:

This bike will be on the road within 5k and will be in excellent condition with 10K. You are highly overestimating the costs. Remember it's a Bajaj, the only thing it is good at is being cheap.

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