Reply With Quoteahhh, ive been waiting for this thread..... *gets popcorn*
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Simple thread to see what we feel is a fair - good deal in the used motorcycle market. I would have loved to see this thread when I was on the hunt... Hopefully makes the search for a good deal easier for someone!
-What did you buy?
-How much did it cost?
-When did you buy it?
-How many km?
-Certified?
-Condition?
-Was it a great deal IYO?
Add on any other important factors that should be included.
Looking very forward to the responses... should be interesting.
Last edited by BlackCrowe13; 07-07-2009 at 06:43 PM.
Sometimes the sun makes beggars believers
And sometimes a shrine is built to deceive her
In between let oblivion ring
Whoa let me hear all you sad angels sing
Appaloosa
ahhh, ive been waiting for this thread..... *gets popcorn*
-What did you buy?
2004 ZX-6R
-When did you buy it?
March, 09
-How many km?
33,000
-Certified?
No, but got it safetied needed nothing
-Condition?
Excellent
-Was it a great deal IYO?
$4000, yup
Add on any other important factors that should be included.
Quebec bike, met seller in Montreal.
me too! Everytime I look at the classifieds on this site I laugh.. Ppl asking WAY too much for a used bike.. and its just getting worse.. (not directed at anyone) but a 2000-2002 CBRF4i is not worth 6000$+ regardless of how immaculate you think it isOriginally Posted by Goodyer
I haven't bought a bike, but I have seen the following being sold :
2007 FZ6 in excellent shape $5400 (most sellers ask about $6500 to $7000 for that year/model). (seller in FZ6 forum described the sale)
2008 Suzuki GSF 1250SE (touring package) for $6500 (off of EBay where you know the final sale price if it is sold).
2003 Suzuki Bandit 600 in good shape for asking price of $2800 (don't know of the actual selling price).
In every case, I believe that the seller was someone with enough money, that they didn't care to squeeze every last dollar out of the bike. They just wanted it sold with as few hassles as possible.
There are deals out there, but you do have to keep looking, and act quickly when you see one.
SeaMe
Can't fault owners for wanting the most for machines they once loved and enjoyed... that being said, sellers need to separate emotion from business, although it can't always be helped.me too! Everytime I look at the classifieds on this site I laugh.. Ppl asking WAY too much for a used bike.. and its just getting worse.. (not directed at anyone) but a 2000-2002 CBRF4i is not worth 6000$+ regardless of how immaculate you think it is
As a buyer just make your offer based on market value, and include an explanation if needed. Sooner or later most sellers come to their senses and everyone gets a deal they're happy with.
they made f4i's in 2000?me too! Everytime I look at the classifieds on this site I laugh.. Ppl asking WAY too much for a used bike.. and its just getting worse.. (not directed at anyone) but a 2000-2002 CBRF4i is not worth 6000$+ regardless of how immaculate you think it is
'04 CBR1000RR
-What did you buy?
2006 R6
-When did you buy it?
March 2006
-How many km?
7 (pdi test ride?)
-Certified?
N/A
-Condition?
Brand spankin' New
How much did it cost?
$14,57-something OTD
-Was it a great deal IYO?
$300 more for a 50th anni + new design, but can't complain since Kelly's Cycle Centre was still $500 cheaper than any other dealership at the time....
Last edited by Declan Gunn; 07-07-2009 at 06:46 PM.
The funk. The jive. The boogie. The rock and roll.
- Bike: 2001 GSX-R1000
- When: March 2009
- 54,000 kms
- Certified
- Condition: Showroom/Impeccable
- Price: $4000CAD
- Good Deal? I think so
I know the bike has lots of kms, but it was purchased brand new in 2001 by a close friend of mine. Back in 2001, I was just getting started with my first Ninja 250 and told him I was going to buy the Gixxer when he was done with it . . . and I didn't lie ;P
My friend was OCD about maintaining the bike, and never did anything crazy with it. It literally looked the exact same as the day he bought it, except with a Hindle Pipe, Power Commander, and an Undertail KitI would rather purchase his bike with 54K than a bike with an unknown history and 27K.
I'm an Actuarial Analyst for a Major Canadian Insurance Company. I analyse claims patterns to determine overall rate changes, as well as relative premium differences by various risk characteristics (eg. age, experience, claims, convictions, usage, etc.)
Unless it's private, please post insurance-related questions in the forum rather than sending me a PM.
Current: 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 (4th Season)
Previous: 1996 Honda VFR750F (4 Seasons)
Previous: 1998 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (3 Seasons)
LOL,
Just added an important one...
Duh!
-How much did it cost?
Sometimes the sun makes beggars believers
And sometimes a shrine is built to deceive her
In between let oblivion ring
Whoa let me hear all you sad angels sing
Appaloosa
I noticed you missed that so I added it myself
I'm an Actuarial Analyst for a Major Canadian Insurance Company. I analyse claims patterns to determine overall rate changes, as well as relative premium differences by various risk characteristics (eg. age, experience, claims, convictions, usage, etc.)
Unless it's private, please post insurance-related questions in the forum rather than sending me a PM.
Current: 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 (4th Season)
Previous: 1996 Honda VFR750F (4 Seasons)
Previous: 1998 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (3 Seasons)
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I got a great deal at Geico.
And they only charged my 5 cents for a shopping bag today too !!!!!!
-What did you buy?
2003 SV650S
-How much did it cost?
$4800
-When did you buy it?
May 2008
-How many km?
14,000
-Certified?
No, but didn't need anything to pass
-Condition?
Very good
-Was it a great deal IYO?
Yea it was. After months of looking, I finally put up a Wanted ad on Craigslist, and within a half hour a seller contacted me... it was my GearingUp instructor
thread fail, typical on a sport bike forum
-What did you buy?
2008 gsxr 1000
-How much did it cost?
$1400
-When did you buy it?
Nov 2008
-How many km?
8
-Certified?
No
-Condition?
broken in half
-Was it a great deal IYO?
sure
-What did you buy?
1994 GS500E
-How much did it cost?
$1300
-When did you buy it?
End of May, 2009
-How many km?
49 000
-Certified?
No, as is.
-Condition?
Needed work
-Was it a great deal IYO?
I like to think so. Came with new tires and lots of new parts.
The previous owner was streetfightering it, but bought a new gsxr half way through. I had to undo most of the work because I didn't like the way he approached it.
-What did you buy?
1972 CB350, my current bike and everyday rider
-How much did it cost?
$200
-When did you buy it?
2002
-How many km?
Unknown
-Certified?
Uncertified and no ownership
-Condition?
Basketcase
-Was it a great deal IYO?
Yes, learned a great deal by rebuilding it despite investing over $1000 and a year of time before it was streetworthy.
"I got a new spleen from a guy who liked to ride motorcycles". Fry, Futurama
My bike is a video star! youtube.com/watch?v=Ju9caIDWQ40
-What did you buy?
2004 Ninja 500
-How much did it cost?
$4500
-When did you buy it?
June 2009
-How many km?
2000
-Certified?
yes
-Condition?
excellent
-Was it a great deal IYO?
Yes, could have been cheaper to go the private sale route but this came certified, was local and the bike is in excellent condition.
Just curious how you street a bike with no title?
And that's a really cool looking bike
I'm an Actuarial Analyst for a Major Canadian Insurance Company. I analyse claims patterns to determine overall rate changes, as well as relative premium differences by various risk characteristics (eg. age, experience, claims, convictions, usage, etc.)
Unless it's private, please post insurance-related questions in the forum rather than sending me a PM.
Current: 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 (4th Season)
Previous: 1996 Honda VFR750F (4 Seasons)
Previous: 1998 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (3 Seasons)
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