gunboat Posted December 7, 2010 #1 Posted December 7, 2010 hi all just found a 1999 rsv thats been triked out with a motor trike kit. it has less than 18,000 miles on it. they want $15,000 for it. i know the engine not even broken in at those miles. shucks when i bought my '99 rsv it only had 21,000 miles on the clock. should i go for the $15,000 or offer them a lower price? reguards don c.
Kregerdoodle Posted December 7, 2010 #2 Posted December 7, 2010 Not sure what that trike kit looks like, but I would throw them a lower figure and see if they bite. hi all just found a 1999 rsv thats been triked out with a motor trike kit. it has less than 18,000 miles on it. they want $15,000 for it. i know the engine not even broken in at those miles. shucks when i bought my '99 rsv it only had 21,000 miles on the clock. should i go for the $15,000 or offer them a lower price? reguards don c.
Carbon_One Posted December 7, 2010 #3 Posted December 7, 2010 Nice find. Knowing what it costs to convert to a trike that's a good deal in itself. But it never hurts to ask for a better deal. The most they can say is "no deal". I don't think Motor Trike is currently offering kits or conversions for the RSV's, at least their not advertising it. Good luck, Larry
bongobobny Posted December 7, 2010 #4 Posted December 7, 2010 I agree! You can always give him a lower offer, but even at the asking price it is a good deal as long as everything works as is...
kj5ix Posted December 7, 2010 #5 Posted December 7, 2010 Nice find. Knowing what it costs to convert to a trike that's a good deal in itself. But it never hurts to ask for a better deal. The most they can say is "no deal". I don't think Motor Trike is currently offering kits or conversions for the RSV's, at least their not advertising it. Good luck, Larry They don't Larry They did in 01 I think for a real short time. A MT kit is a good kit. As far as I know the Hannigan or Triwing are it for the RSV line. 15K ain't a bad deal if it is solid, I would think. Gunboat: did you get any pictures,, I would like to see it myself...
Condor Posted December 7, 2010 #6 Posted December 7, 2010 KBB retail value on a '99 is $5500 bucks. Probably 6000 because of the milage. How much is the trike kit worth used. $9000??? Probably more like $7000 in value. I'd think that $13000 would be more in line as an asking price.... I know a new trike costs a ton, but time marches on.....
steamer Posted December 7, 2010 #7 Posted December 7, 2010 If thats the trike on ebay in texas,Its been there for awhile.Looks like a nice bike.I would make a low offer and see where it goes.
gunboat Posted December 8, 2010 Author #9 Posted December 8, 2010 hi all thanks to everyone for the input. sorry for the slow responce. i'am in the process of buying the trike. hope to pick it up this weekend, but may have to wait till next. heck i'am going to be a TRIKER BIKER. reguards don c.
Kregerdoodle Posted December 9, 2010 #10 Posted December 9, 2010 Very cool!! Janet says she wants a ride when you get it!! Got any pics??? hi all thanks to everyone for the input. sorry for the slow responce. i'am in the process of buying the trike. hope to pick it up this weekend, but may have to wait till next. heck i'am going to be a TRIKER BIKER. reguards don c.
Aussie Annie Posted December 9, 2010 #11 Posted December 9, 2010 Yeah, you know the rules--pics!! "Welcome to the world of the extra wheel":big-grin-emoticon:
Ponch Posted December 9, 2010 #12 Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) I think this is it. Good on ya Gumbo! http://image9.autorevo.com/382/pics/2932941_96d039aa-aac3-447f-9073-15db6502bf72.jpg http://image9.autorevo.com/382/pics/2932941_b25120d7-54f2-481d-a36a-f79f1392a311.jpg Edited December 9, 2010 by Ponch
kj5ix Posted December 9, 2010 #13 Posted December 9, 2010 We will have to meet up so I can give it the once over,,, Looks good. I haven't seen the MT kit yet. Get all the info you can on it if possible.
naturbar Posted December 9, 2010 #14 Posted December 9, 2010 We will have to meet up so I can give it the once over,,, Looks good. I haven't seen the MT kit yet. Get all the info you can on it if possible. take a close look at the rear of right fender.....looks like a bullet hole....but then again the trike is coming from the wild west !!
kj5ix Posted December 9, 2010 #15 Posted December 9, 2010 Yea that happens out here a lot,,,, I saw a few of the decals
gunboat Posted December 9, 2010 Author #16 Posted December 9, 2010 thanks ponch for posting those pictures. yep thats the one. hope to be able to pick it up saturday. kreg tell janet she's on the list. george thanks i have followed your post. look forward to hooking up with you. looking forward to riding the trike and i know my daughter sarah is too. she has been a great passenger on our rides together over the last 5 years. she will be 16 this month, and i'am a blessed dad to have her join me on our rides together. best reguards don c.
Condor Posted December 9, 2010 #17 Posted December 9, 2010 Well.... what did you end up getting it for???
bongobobny Posted December 9, 2010 #18 Posted December 9, 2010 That is a nice looking kit!! Hope to ride with you some time!!!
rsstar Posted December 9, 2010 #19 Posted December 9, 2010 I think that's one of the best looking trikes I've seen. It just looks like what I think a trike should look like. Looks like it's in excellent shape although it's hard to tell in a picture. The only thing that would make it look better is if it were the OTHER 99 color---bordeaux/silver !! That's what I had and it's still my favorite color. Good luck to you and have many happy miles. ps. I know about the daughters riding with you. Ain't it grand !!!!!!
kj5ix Posted December 9, 2010 #20 Posted December 9, 2010 It does not appear to have a steering ( rake ) kit installed That would IMHO be the first priority for comfort You will know when you ride it for sure...
Ponch Posted December 9, 2010 #21 Posted December 9, 2010 It does not appear to have a steering ( rake ) kit installed That would IMHO be the first priority for comfort You will know when you ride it for sure... The Squid & I are allready looking into it.
Thom Posted December 9, 2010 #22 Posted December 9, 2010 Kewl ! Don , but arn't you taking the car tire thing a little too much ? I'll trade you a 1st gen for it Dear Stanta , I know what I want for Christmas !
Kregerdoodle Posted December 9, 2010 #23 Posted December 9, 2010 does he get the "Trailer" also??? Kewl ! Don , but arn't you taking the car tire thing a little too much ? I'll trade you a 1st gen for it Dear Stanta , I know what I want for Christmas !
Ponch Posted December 9, 2010 #24 Posted December 9, 2010 does he get the "Trailer" also??? You better get one of them hard hats with mirrors all around. Not only do you have keep an eye on CupCake, but now you better watch out Thom. http://hardhats.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mirrors.jpg
gunboat Posted December 9, 2010 Author #25 Posted December 9, 2010 hi all thanks for all the comments. condor i got it for 13,900 they would only come down a thousand. but i feel its a good price considering the low miles and the cost of trikeing out a motorcycle. i feel the motor trike is a good one even if they don't make one for the rsv right now. reguards don c.
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