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Of couse you tell me this after I've already spend all my green on ribbons, bow, and presents!
'Tis the Season to be Buying.
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Maybe this has something to do with the cost of gas dropping? One used motorcycle dealer I talked to a couple of months ago said that when gas prices hit $3 everyone was looking for cheap commuter bikes (which he used to justify asking $3400 for an average FZR600).
I've noticed the price drop around here too. The problem is I need to sell my bike to take advantage. The best bet is to sell mine during the riding season to get the best price. buy right before christmas. But that leaves me sharing my wife's bike during the best part of the season. Dang.
Probably no one thing causes this if it's really an overall trend. But the greater the sales of new bikes, the greater the supply of used. My guess is that new sales are the biggest factor, though the other suggestions sound good as contributing factors. You know, much the same thing has happened in the used car market.
I expect BMW & HD bikes to do well at retaining value as usual. Ditto some of the more desirable models.
Back if Feb 05, I almost pulled the trigger on selling The Fat Lady, my Honda ST11. '98 with all maint records, fresh Metz rubber...blah, blah. I was offered $5000 on trade and advised to ask about $6000 - $6200 if I sold myself. Looked at the whole situation again last month (I can't get that gosh darn XB12X out of my head). Down to $4000 on trade. Hmmmmm. And I see what appear to be clean ST's now selling for low 5's.
I expect BMW & HD bikes to do well at retaining value as usual. Ditto some of the more desirable models.
Back if Feb 05, I almost pulled the trigger on selling The Fat Lady, my Honda ST11. '98 with all maint records, fresh Metz rubber...blah, blah. I was offered $5000 on trade and advised to ask about $6000 - $6200 if I sold myself. Looked at the whole situation again last month (I can't get that gosh darn XB12X out of my head). Down to $4000 on trade. Hmmmmm. And I see what appear to be clean ST's now selling for low 5's.
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If only prices on Ohlins R/T forks, Penske Triple shocks, Brembo brakes, Vortex triples and rearsets, and Marchesini wheels would do the same.
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My plan was to wait for the BMW R1200GS to ruin the R1150GS resale. Didn't happen. Now they are both still attractive.
I don't think the Beemer guys fell for the "now mine is crap" trick that most 600 & 1000 sportbike guys believe when a new model is launched.
I don't think the Beemer guys fell for the "now mine is crap" trick that most 600 & 1000 sportbike guys believe when a new model is launched.
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I hate that! I think that looks ridiculously lame. Especially when they take the tank emblem off the tank.
Got a V-Star. All stickers and emblems are still in place. I ain't drivin' a Harley, nor am I trying to convince others I am. I do like Harleys, but that isn't what I have.
I might be adding an SV650 to the garage soon if everything works out. The price is REAL nice. Just gotta make sure it isn't beaten to sh!t.
Anyone out there know of anything I should look for when looking at a used naked '04 SV with about 6 thousand miles?
Got a V-Star. All stickers and emblems are still in place. I ain't drivin' a Harley, nor am I trying to convince others I am. I do like Harleys, but that isn't what I have.
I might be adding an SV650 to the garage soon if everything works out. The price is REAL nice. Just gotta make sure it isn't beaten to sh!t.
Anyone out there know of anything I should look for when looking at a used naked '04 SV with about 6 thousand miles?
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Thanks, I appreciate the info!
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