pbjman Posted November 1, 2014 #1 Posted November 1, 2014 Is there a thread where people have posted what kind of bike they have and what they paid for it? Might be a good 'used bike price' reference once it gets built up. I found mine through a CL posting, late season purchase (just 3 weeks ago). 99 RSV Purple/Silver 21,900 miles $3200. Pretty clean, ran good, everything works, tires good, trunk and rack were detached so I had to put them on myself when I got the bike home. No extra bling such as driving lamps, luggage rack, chrome saddlebag rails, etc. Both passenger footboard rubber pads are missing, but I have them on order from boats.net for about $23 including shipping. Had to go 95 miles to get it. Thinking I got a pretty good deal, and I'm building my wish list for rear lights, driving lights, ignition relay, bike lift & adapter, etc.
CaptainJoe Posted November 1, 2014 #2 Posted November 1, 2014 Yes it would... But it's not going to happen here... Myself... I like to brag on what a good deal I got on something. Believe everyone does... I scored a 2007 midnight RSV with less than 500 miles back in 2010, along with a 14' V-nose trailer for $13,000. About 2 years ago, I suggested the same as you.... the general consensus was, this info is personal... Interpretation: I want to sell it for more, later... It's not gonna happen... I still think it's a good idea...
Angelo Posted November 1, 2014 #3 Posted November 1, 2014 I paid wholesale price for mine from a guy who needed money with the only issue being a rub mark on the left lower fairing and the radio doesn't work. I use a headset and I painted the fairing so I think I did alright.
Steve Hamm Posted November 1, 2014 #4 Posted November 1, 2014 I picked up a 2002 RSMV in 2012 with 29,000km for $1000.00 had to fix it a bit ,,, just picked up a 2009 RSTD with 3,200km for $1700.00 , should be on it by spring ...
videoarizona Posted November 1, 2014 #5 Posted November 1, 2014 1989 Venture Royale with 32K miles. Very clean. $2200.
Chaharly Posted November 1, 2014 #6 Posted November 1, 2014 I paid too much for my 99 at five grand. Just turned over thirty thousand miles
pofarm Posted November 1, 2014 #7 Posted November 1, 2014 I bought my 96 with 13k miles for $2200.00. It had some bruises from being in a tornado. It had new paint and most of the damage was repaired and, other than a badly dented muffler, what wasn't repaired was minor cosmetic stuff.
SilvrT Posted November 1, 2014 #8 Posted November 1, 2014 Reading what some of you have paid for your scoot, I figure I've ALWAYS paid WAY TOO MUCH for mine! I'm not gonna read any more of this thread, it's too DEPRESSING!
Huggy Posted November 1, 2014 #9 Posted November 1, 2014 $450 for my 86 VR, I have put a lot of work into it and have spent way more money then I have need to to get it ready for the road.
bongobobny Posted November 1, 2014 #10 Posted November 1, 2014 Back in '05 I spent $2700 for my '84 Royale with only 8K miles on it...
steve crossley Posted November 1, 2014 #11 Posted November 1, 2014 i paid 4000 in 1996 from a women that lived in alaska.
Venturous Randy Posted November 1, 2014 #12 Posted November 1, 2014 In 96, I bought my 83 with 23,000 miles on it for $2,100. I now have over 170,000 miles on it. Due to it getting knocked over by a woman in a pickup truck in about 2009, her insurance paid me $3,400 and I bought it back for $200 and had to do some plastic repair. Here is a picture taken about two months ago. RandyA
pbjman Posted November 1, 2014 Author #13 Posted November 1, 2014 Randy, that bike is making me....randy! I'm digging the purple flame look!
JDaniel Posted November 1, 2014 #14 Posted November 1, 2014 My wife says my motto has always been buy high sell low.
pofarm Posted November 1, 2014 #15 Posted November 1, 2014 $450 for my 86 VR, I have put a lot of work into it and have spent way more money then I have need to to get it ready for the road. Don't we always??? With all of the accessories I have added to mine in the last 3 years I have spent somewhere between $1500 and $1800 on top of the $2200 buying price.
Edbo Posted November 1, 2014 #16 Posted November 1, 2014 I just bought my 2006 in August , found it on Craig's list in Tennessee, paid $7000.00 for it. It had all the accessories that I wanted already on it. I think I paid about what it was worth, probley not a great deal but it was what I wanted for the price I was willing to pay.
Angelo Posted November 1, 2014 #17 Posted November 1, 2014 If you got what you wanted then whatever you paid was a good price, if it wasn't, you wouldn't have purchased it.
blue mtn. jim Posted November 1, 2014 #18 Posted November 1, 2014 LAST NOVEMBER I PAID 7,600.00 FOR A 2005 RSV WITH 21,000 MILES AND NOT A SCRATCH ON IT AND BASICALLY EVERYTHING IS ALREADY ON IT THAT YOU COULD BUY, SOMETIMES IT NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT BUT WHAT WILL IT COST FOR EXTRAS TO MAKE YOUR BIKE !!!!! Jim
pofarm Posted November 1, 2014 #19 Posted November 1, 2014 Yeah, but I'm one of "those guys" who can't leave anything alone. LOL I like tinkering and building to suit me. My other bike, an 82 750 Virago, is FAR from stock. I slapped an 1100 cc motor in it and dressed it out with a Vetter fairing, bags, and trunk. Way more spent then I would ever recoup. I built it the way I wanted it. Royal Star evolution Virago evolution
Howard B Posted November 2, 2014 #20 Posted November 2, 2014 I paid 2800 for my 88 vr 4 years ago and love it.
ChiefCass Posted November 2, 2014 #21 Posted November 2, 2014 First non-running very dressed 89 XVZ $1,600 from relative. Second 89 XVZ $1,600 from Craigslist - it had wrong rear shock and was very near stock with scratches from low speed drop on right fairing edge.
elker80 Posted November 2, 2014 #23 Posted November 2, 2014 I paid $5100 for my 2000 Venture with 31K mile in immaculate condition and with all maintenance records and receipts. I know there are many factors that come into play with buying a machine but as someone posted earlier if you thought it was worth it you would pay for it. Pretty much was my case, the bike was showroom condition and the fellow strongly encouraged my wife and I to take it out for long afternoon ride (which we did) but then offered for me to take it home for the evening and check it out to be sure it was the right bike for me . . . . wow. Don’t find that very often! The bike sold itself but the integrity and honesty of the seller was a real deal closer. I was very fortunate. Love the bike and love this site!! :cool10::cool10:
pbjman Posted November 2, 2014 Author #24 Posted November 2, 2014 I paid $5100 for my 2000 Venture with 31K mile in immaculate condition and with all maintenance records and receipts. I know there are many factors that come into play with buying a machine but as someone posted earlier if you thought it was worth it you would pay for it. Pretty much was my case, the bike was showroom condition and the fellow strongly encouraged my wife and I to take it out for long afternoon ride (which we did) but then offered for me to take it home for the evening and check it out to be sure it was the right bike for me . . . . wow. Don’t find that very often! The bike sold itself but the integrity and honesty of the seller was a real deal closer. I was very fortunate. Love the bike and love this site!! :cool10::cool10: Now this is a great example of how the intangibles can factor into a purchase. I agree with you that the seller definitely added VALUE to your situation above just the bike. The showroom condition, great documentation, and open test drive situation really add up to make it an excellent purchase.
rickardracing Posted November 3, 2014 #25 Posted November 3, 2014 In 2009 I purchased my 2007 RSV from the original owner in Maryland and road it back to Michigan. It had 9100 miles on it and I paid $11000 for it.
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