NEED ADVISE!! Found 2001 RSV for $5000 w/12,000 mi. !!!!

[Venture Steve]

Hi everyone,, I just came across a 2001 RSV for $5000 w/12,000 mi. in great shape!

Can I get some comments on the bike and the value?

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

Edited February 2, 2011 by Venture Steve
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[FreezyRider]

Hi everyone,, I just came across a 2001 RSV for $5000 w/12,000 mi. in great shape!

Can I get some comments on the bike and the value?

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

 

Ride it. If it doesn't "scream" (clutch whine/chirp) in an offensive way, then it would be a good buy IF it has been properly maintained over the last 10 years. Since it hasn't been ridden much you would want to check the tires (make sure they are "fresh", not just good tread), probably change all fluids including brake/clutch, antifreeze, rear end oil, engine oil, and remove the rear drive so you can clean the drive pins and grease the splines.

 

Is this the green/silver color? My personal favorite....

[Venture Steve]

It is the Silver/Green! It looks great! It seems to ride good! The carbs were just redone.

Is this just an OK deal, or a steel?

 

Steve

[Yammer Dan]

If has been taken care of. Hasn't been dropped I would sure check it out. I don't think price is bad at all for Great ride. (Yes I said that!!)

[ken]

Buy It!! Quick or someone else will!

[Freebird]

If there are no problems with it and it has been properly maintained and a good (not salvage) title, it sounds like a steal to me.

[eagleeye]

Buy It!! Quick or someone else will!

 

That's a fact! If it is for real, it won't be around long.

Good luck,

Steve

[steamer]

Why so low$$$.sounds to good to be true.are they hurting for $$$.do they have the title?

[Bobby G]

My '99 in great shape with 29,990 miles was $5,750. If this bike is in good shape, buy it!

[Squidley]

If there are no problems with it and it has been properly maintained and a good (not salvage) title, it sounds like a steal to me.

 

[bongobobny]

I agree, sounds like a terriffic deal as long as everything is OK! Check the date code on the tires, if older than 6 years old, get rid of them regtardless of how much tread...

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

I bought my 99 RSV, 33,000 miles in June 2010, it was very well maintained. They wanted $6500.00, I offered $5700.00, got it for $5800.00, needless to say I was one happy camper.

I'm sure this one you are lookin at won't last long, especially with spring comin on.

 

C.R.

[wes0778]

Ok :stickpoke: I bought my '99 a year and a half ago with 16,700 miles for $4500.00

 

I think THAT was a steal!!!

[straycatt]

If there is nothing wrong with it........ it's not a steal, but it IS a very good deal.

[trandeod]

I bought a 99 with 12,000 miles in December for $3500. I figured it would cost me more but when he priced it, I just said OK sounds good to me..! Everything works, looks good,, but I'm going to do the carbs...I believe I have some lacqered up jets....not completely plugged but not completely open yet either....I say yet because I'm still running seafoam through them. I had a 2005 RSV and even though I have another pretty good bike, I still missed the RSV too...Just grab it and enjoy they are a good bike. I rode my RSV around Bristol Speedway at 91.6 and still had more throttle but I could feel the rear wheel breaking loose just slightly.

[warriorhoneybee]

if it checks out its a great deal,just dont do like i did and thought i checked it out, take your time and ride it in different terain and than realy take your time and go over it with a fine tooth comb,again not like i did. good luck.

[Venture Steve]

Thanks everyone!! It is mine now!!! I just drove it home (50 Miles) and every thing seems

great!! The bike was just serviced in late December, Carbs rebuilt, fuel filter replaced, Fuel tank cleaned out, Plugs replaced, oil and filter replaced. And there is 5 months remaining on an extended warranty! And I did not pay $5000!! (I hope this does not sound like I am bragging!!) I am sure I will wake up in the middle of the night and say,, what the Hell!

 

Thanks again,,

Will upload photos soon!

 

P.S. I have a 1984 VR for sale now!

 

Steve

[RandyR]

congrats Steve. sounds like you did good.

 

we'll need pics...

[bongobobny]

Fantastic!!!!!

 

You may consider keeping the 1st gen for times that you want to go fast though...

[FuzzyRSTD]

Good for you. Hope everything works out great with the new bike.You are making me think about buying a Venture too. I have a Tour Deluxe, and love it. Bought it new. But I still sometimes wish I had a Venture, especially when my wife rides with me. They have the extra comforts for the better half. If I could just get her to believe that a man needs two bikes ..... :mo money::cool10:

[Yammer Dan]

Fantastic!!!!!

 

You may consider keeping the 1st gen for times that you want to go fast though...

 

 

 

:sign yeah that::sign yeah that::sign yeah that::sign yeah that::rotfl:

[mmoffitt]

You guys and your First Gen "Speed" talk! I've only ridden my second get, but at 150lbs, I'm up to 80 before I know it and still haven't opened it up...why on earth would I need (or want) much more speed than that? are you guys in a hurry or somethin'?:stirthepot:

[Bobby G]

Thanks everyone!! It is mine now!!! I just drove it home (50 Miles) and every thing seems

great!! The bike was just serviced in late December, Carbs rebuilt, fuel filter replaced, Fuel tank cleaned out, Plugs replaced, oil and filter replaced. And there is 5 months remaining on an extended warranty! And I did not pay $5000!! (I hope this does not sound like I am bragging!!) I am sure I will wake up in the middle of the night and say,, what the Hell!

 

Thanks again,,

Will upload photos soon!

 

P.S. I have a 1984 VR for sale now!

 

Steve

 

If you got this bike for under $5k, I believe you got one heck of a great deal. Enjoy!!