The best deal you've gotten buying a bike
The best deal you've gotten buying a bike
Ok, I want to know about the great deals that some of you got on bikes.
I'll start with mine, because I think I got a pretty sweet deal.
Year 1
1986 Yamaha FZ600: $500
Carb Cleaner: $7
Fuel Tank coating kit: $50
Rear signal light: $21
2 front signals: $60
Brake handle: $8
Clutch handle: $12
Front Tire: $150
Tire installation: $25
Recovering seat: $20
Reg & License plate $33
Mirror: $10
1st year total $896
Year 2
Fork Rebuild $150
New carb elbows $60
Carb cleaning (free)
Running total $1,106
Stuff I'm not counting
Helmet: $69
Nylon bike cover: $60
Jacket: $200
Gloves: $50
Bike riding course: $300
Insurance $300/yr
I'll start with mine, because I think I got a pretty sweet deal.
Year 1
1986 Yamaha FZ600: $500
Carb Cleaner: $7
Fuel Tank coating kit: $50
Rear signal light: $21
2 front signals: $60
Brake handle: $8
Clutch handle: $12
Front Tire: $150
Tire installation: $25
Recovering seat: $20
Reg & License plate $33
Mirror: $10
1st year total $896
Year 2
Fork Rebuild $150
New carb elbows $60
Carb cleaning (free)
Running total $1,106
Stuff I'm not counting
Helmet: $69
Nylon bike cover: $60
Jacket: $200
Gloves: $50
Bike riding course: $300
Insurance $300/yr
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I once bought a 1970 Triumph Bonnie, that had no compression, from a guy for $100. I already had a set of pistons so I rebuilt the upper end, adjusted the points, set the timing, and adjusted the carbs. I then sold the bike for $750 in less then two weeks.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
$250 for mine last year. Carb kits, battery, headlight, and a service totaling about $530. My entire grand total for motorcycle stuff, including fuel and the bike itself, is $1698.83 since the first piece of gear I got last June.
'07 Suzuki V-Strom DL650
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The best deal was the Fantic that I won in a poker game in the service. It wasn't running and the guy owed me $100. I pulled off the side cover and tightened the magneto and it fired right up. 2nd best was the RD-400, When i walked up to it it had a moped windsheild and a bicycle basket on the back. I'm thinking this guy has no clue what this bike is. He didn't and i got it for $700.
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I just bought a 1992 Suzuki GS500E in great condition for $500.
Very Similar to this one.
It's the same Model I used to ride in 1991 as a Medical Courier in Melbourne Aust.
It needs new tyres so I found an Importer who will sell me a brand new set for $120 delivered!
Very Similar to this one.
It's the same Model I used to ride in 1991 as a Medical Courier in Melbourne Aust.
It needs new tyres so I found an Importer who will sell me a brand new set for $120 delivered!
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We bought a 1990 VTR 250 in 1994 for $1550. ELEVEN years later we sold it for $2500
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Thats why you gotta buy Hondas buddy. They hold their value....CentralOzzy wrote:Lucky bastrd!High_Side wrote:We bought a 1990 VTR 250 in 1994 for $1550. ELEVEN years later we sold it for $2500
I usually loose $$ on my selling deals.
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