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steven6824 · 05-31-2008, 10:44 PM

Howdy, I'm a proud new owner of an '84 vf700 sabre. This is my first bike and I've never messed with forums before either... (ah there's nothing like the first time). I think I got the perfect starter bike tho and I'm starting to realize the pride that comes with these V4 beauties. I saw the bike for sale in my hometown for $1500 and gave the guy $1300 for it, it's nearly flawless and runs perfect.. only 24k miles on it and doesn't smoke or make any weird noises. Like a dumbass tho I layed it over at a stoplight because my scrawny ass was too weak, and go figure ever since then it has an idle problem. It didn't damage anything thanks to my highway pegs and the briefcases which I took off anyways. U think that was a fair price for a 24 year old bike? See u all on the forums!

michael · 06-01-2008, 12:49 AM

Welcome Steven, my first bike was a 1982 vf750 Magna. Very similar, but a little bit more cruiser-like. I've always liked the Sabre, and used to be a member of the SABMAG mailing list.

derstuka · 06-01-2008, 08:07 AM

Welcome Steven. Glad you were ok after dropping it. Enjoy your bike and ride on!

SCraig · 06-01-2008, 08:33 AM

Can't say whether $1,300 was too much or not, but it doesn't really matter. All that matters is that you are content and enjoying the ride. Sorry about the drop but that's a lesson we all learn sooner or later, usually sooner.

Word of advice (actually 3 words): Beginning Rider Course. Take one, it is worth it.

mrx8200 · 06-02-2008, 11:12 AM

What kind of idle problem have you been having? It sounds like it could be a problem with your carburetor. Because they have so many small, finely tuned parts, a good whack can mess things up a bit. Hope you find out what's wrong.

VFRShorty · 06-02-2008, 11:36 AM

Welcome to the site! I know a thing or two about accidentally tipping over, as long as no serious damage is done don't worry about it too much!! (Yes I know, its super frustrating when you do it.... my tip over resulted in a broken foot peg

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Lgn001 · 06-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Welcome! $1300 is an excellent price for a primo V45 Sabre. In CA, they go from about 1100 for a runner to about 2000 for a really clean one. The V65 versions can be up to about 3000 for a low mileage super-clean one.

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05-31-2008, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
steven6824 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 09-15-2008 02:03 PM Location: Cedar Hill, MO My Ride: 1984 vf700 Sabre View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to Motorcycles and Forums, virgins rule. Howdy, I'm a proud new owner of an '84 vf700 sabre. This is my first bike and I've never messed with forums before either... (ah there's nothing like the first time). I think I got the perfect starter bike tho and I'm starting to realize the pride that comes with these V4 beauties. I saw the bike for sale in my hometown for $1500 and gave the guy $1300 for it, it's nearly flawless and runs perfect.. only 24k miles on it and doesn't smoke or make any weird noises. Like a dumbass tho I layed it over at a stoplight because my scrawny ass was too weak, and go figure ever since then it has an idle problem. It didn't damage anything thanks to my highway pegs and the briefcases which I took off anyways. U think that was a fair price for a 24 year old bike? See u all on the forums!

06-01-2008, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,567 Thanks: 17 Thanked 123 Times in 86 Posts	Welcome Steven. Glad you were ok after dropping it. Enjoy your bike and ride on! __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

06-01-2008, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
SCraig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: Today 02:57 PM Location: Nashville, TN My Ride: 2007 VFR800 Posts: 401 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Can't say whether $1,300 was too much or not, but it doesn't really matter. All that matters is that you are content and enjoying the ride. Sorry about the drop but that's a lesson we all learn sooner or later, usually sooner. Word of advice (actually 3 words): Beginning Rider Course. Take one, it is worth it. __________________ Scott Craig - Nashville, TN -- '07 Honda VFR800 - '06 Suzuki DL650 -- My Bike Page

06-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
VFRShorty VFRW Princess & Chat Modz Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 01:31 PM Location: NW Oregon - Find Me! My Ride: 1987 Honda VFR700F F1R Exhaust Posts: 564 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome to the site! I know a thing or two about accidentally tipping over, as long as no serious damage is done don't worry about it too much!! (Yes I know, its super frustrating when you do it.... my tip over resulted in a broken foot peg ). __________________ "Oregon riders do it wet!" VFR Owners/Lovers Club (Myspace) http://groups.myspace.com/vfrowners

06-01-2008, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
michael Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Last Online: Today 09:36 PM Location: Pleasanton, California - Find Me! My Ride: 1994 Honda VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 753 Thanks: 16 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome Steven, my first bike was a 1982 vf750 Magna. Very similar, but a little bit more cruiser-like. I've always liked the Sabre, and used to be a member of the SABMAG mailing list.

06-02-2008, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrx8200 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: 01-05-2009 12:15 PM Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What kind of idle problem have you been having? It sounds like it could be a problem with your carburetor. Because they have so many small, finely tuned parts, a good whack can mess things up a bit. Hope you find out what's wrong.

06-02-2008, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lgn001 Most Royal Deluxe Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 09:17 PM Location: Russian River by Ocean, CA My Ride: 1983 CB1100F 2000 SV650 2007 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,011 Thanks: 20 Thanked 51 Times in 42 Posts	Welcome! $1300 is an excellent price for a primo V45 Sabre. In CA, they go from about 1100 for a runner to about 2000 for a really clean one. The V65 versions can be up to about 3000 for a low mileage super-clean one.

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