Used sportbike values

PPE · 05-01-2004, 02:39 PM

>:( Just figured I would post something new in this area !!! LOL

Im sellin a older 600 sportbike.....its built to full superbike spec of its day, has literally thousands of bucks of aftermarket goodies and comes with a semi complete parts bike.....I listed it at $1900......I am willing to drop a few hundred if needed.
My point is.....Im gettin these jerks tellin me they will give a grand at most !!!! They have not seen or rode the bike. They dont even know the extent of the upgrades or the condition of the bike !! They are lookin at $7000 bikes......then they see a crap example of my bike go on evilbay for $900.....so they right away assume mine cant be worth much more !!!!

Man, sorry im just venting......but after 25 plus years of buying and selling bikes (Maybe around 60 to 70 machines) I have had it with todays uninformed misguided buyers !! Sure will be glad when I sell this one last machine !! Then down to only the VFR and 2 others !!! ::)

barrysuperhawk · 01-02-2006, 03:52 PM

I have been that jerk before, and I have been on the sellers end too. The theory being that for the 99 times the seller tells you to bug off, there's always one that says "ok, I'll sell for a grand" and then you have gotten a great deal. Don't get bent out of shape, it's all part of the game. Try listing your bike for $5k and then when they offer $2500 you can grudgingly accept....

fuldog · 01-02-2006, 10:16 PM

I too have bought and sold dozens of m.c.'s in the past 40 yrs. Here's what I learned: If someone offers you any money for a used vehicle w/o actually seeing it, he/she isn't really serious. the're just trying to get your asking price lowered for free. Tell them to come out and see the bike, bring cash, and then you will consider their offer. When setting your asking price always go a little higher so that the buyer can offer you less, you can accept, and everyone's happy. There is a psychological need for the buyer to feel that he/she got it for less. All used bike pricing guides (KBB, NADA, MCN, etc) are just that - guides. Location, time of year, aftermarket add - ons or take-offs all affect the worth of the bike as does the needs (financial and emotional) of both buyer and seller. The best feeling is when both buyer and seller are happy with the deal and the parting is friendly. Good luck !

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05-01-2004, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
PPE Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Wisconsin....USA Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Used sportbike values >:( Just figured I would post something new in this area !!! LOL Im sellin a older 600 sportbike.....its built to full superbike spec of its day, has literally thousands of bucks of aftermarket goodies and comes with a semi complete parts bike.....I listed it at $1900......I am willing to drop a few hundred if needed. My point is.....Im gettin these jerks tellin me they will give a grand at most !!!! They have not seen or rode the bike. They dont even know the extent of the upgrades or the condition of the bike !! They are lookin at $7000 bikes......then they see a crap example of my bike go on evilbay for $900.....so they right away assume mine cant be worth much more !!!! Man, sorry im just venting......but after 25 plus years of buying and selling bikes (Maybe around 60 to 70 machines) I have had it with todays uninformed misguided buyers !! Sure will be glad when I sell this one last machine !! Then down to only the VFR and 2 others !!! ::) __________________ If its stock and works great......modify it till its supertrick and broken !!

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01-02-2006, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
barrysuperhawk Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Last Online: 01-02-2006 04:00 PM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been that jerk before, and I have been on the sellers end too. The theory being that for the 99 times the seller tells you to bug off, there's always one that says "ok, I'll sell for a grand" and then you have gotten a great deal. Don't get bent out of shape, it's all part of the game. Try listing your bike for $5k and then when they offer $2500 you can grudgingly accept....

01-02-2006, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
fuldog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Last Online: 10-02-2008 06:52 PM Location: Pacifica CA. My Ride: '98 VFR 800 '01 F4i '86 VFR 750 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I too have bought and sold dozens of m.c.'s in the past 40 yrs. Here's what I learned: If someone offers you any money for a used vehicle w/o actually seeing it, he/she isn't really serious. the're just trying to get your asking price lowered for free. Tell them to come out and see the bike, bring cash, and then you will consider their offer. When setting your asking price always go a little higher so that the buyer can offer you less, you can accept, and everyone's happy. There is a psychological need for the buyer to feel that he/she got it for less. All used bike pricing guides (KBB, NADA, MCN, etc) are just that - guides. Location, time of year, aftermarket add - ons or take-offs all affect the worth of the bike as does the needs (financial and emotional) of both buyer and seller. The best feeling is when both buyer and seller are happy with the deal and the parting is friendly. Good luck !