Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
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- delling3
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Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
So, as I said, I am testing the waters here. As much as I hate to even think about it, I am giving serious consideration to selling my '78.
I am really happy with the bike, problem is I never find time to ride it. I am putting in a lot of hours at work, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. I have at least 10 years 'til retirement. My riding buddy has pretty much given up the game, and my wife won't consider riding with me. So, the bike sits far too much.
My thoughts are that if I sell the scoot, I can roll the $$ over into a hobby car - a convertible to drive on sunny days and weekends - which my wife will actually be willing to ride in.
A lot of you guys have seen my bike (BOTM in June last year) - and I would be holding out for good money to part with it. I am thinking at listing at $4200, and see where it goes. Thoughts? Am I crazy for doing this?
I am really happy with the bike, problem is I never find time to ride it. I am putting in a lot of hours at work, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. I have at least 10 years 'til retirement. My riding buddy has pretty much given up the game, and my wife won't consider riding with me. So, the bike sits far too much.
My thoughts are that if I sell the scoot, I can roll the $$ over into a hobby car - a convertible to drive on sunny days and weekends - which my wife will actually be willing to ride in.
A lot of you guys have seen my bike (BOTM in June last year) - and I would be holding out for good money to part with it. I am thinking at listing at $4200, and see where it goes. Thoughts? Am I crazy for doing this?
delling3
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
Never saw your bike.delling3 wrote:So, as I said, I am testing the waters here. As much as I hate to even think about it, I am giving serious consideration to selling my '78.
I am really happy with the bike, problem is I never find time to ride it. I am putting in a lot of hours at work, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. I have at least 10 years 'til retirement. My riding buddy has pretty much given up the game, and my wife won't consider riding with me. So, the bike sits far too much.
My thoughts are that if I sell the scoot, I can roll the $$ over into a hobby car - a convertible to drive on sunny days and weekends - which my wife will actually be willing to ride in.
A lot of you guys have seen my bike (BOTM in June last year) - and I would be holding out for good money to part with it. I am thinking at listing at $4200, and see where it goes. Thoughts? Am I crazy for doing this?
But at $4200, that's every dollar in the world.
Good luck.
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- delling3
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
I know $4200 is strong money - figure better to start high and work down, as opposed to the other way around.
delling3
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
I know this is only a guide : https://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/honda/g ... ype=retail anddelling3 wrote:I know $4200 is strong money - figure better to start high and work down, as opposed to the other way around.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1 ... ING/Values
I know NADA isn't realistic for the most part.
Is really only used for cities/town to tax you.
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
42 is strong money, but you have a strong bike.
You will need to find that guy that wants one all done, with a good size wallet...….simple right?
A small group of us put a low number 75 back together and got 4K for it awhile back, so it is possible.
You will need to find that guy that wants one all done, with a good size wallet...….simple right?
A small group of us put a low number 75 back together and got 4K for it awhile back, so it is possible.
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Other times we just hug.......
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
I would not sell it for the reasons you mentioned. Get car some other way. The day after the bike is gone,...and the money spent,....you will regret it. Trust me...… been there done that
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
FWIW, when I look at your bike I think $3000. Paint is gorgeous, bike's all done. If it were a 75 in the same condition I'd think $4500. I agree with Cyborg. Keep it, it's not going to depreciate if it sits awhile and you won't be able to replace it for the money you get out of it.
- delling3
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
Thanks for the replies everyone. After mulling it over some, I have decided to go ahead and list the bike for sale. I was run off the road a few years back by a guy on a cell phone who crossed the double yellow. My bike at the time was totaled. I have since had two bikes (including my current Goldwing), but I am still not over the crash. I have ridden many miles since then, but I just am not enjoying it like I used to, and I am not sure I ever will. We'll see what happens.
delling3
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
It is a hard personal choice. Brother got in a wreck a couple years ago (young person on a cell phone hit him) and he has not enjoyed riding since. He does ride but just enough to keep the bike running good. I am sure a sale is in his future.
If you are not comfortable and the passion is gone then yes I would try to turn it toward something in life that does drive you.
If you are not comfortable and the passion is gone then yes I would try to turn it toward something in life that does drive you.
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
Sorry to hear this delling, but I understand. Took me a long time to get comfortable again after totalling my Honda 919 several years ago, but I was at fault and I learned from that mistake. If someone else had caused the crash I might have felt as you do.
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
Getting run off the road and losing your passion for riding changes things a bit. Good luck with your sale. What kind of convertible are you going to get?
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Re: Testing the waters . . . 1978 for sale?
Well, first gotta sell the bike, so may not happen. But thinking along the lines of a late ‘90’s or early 2000’s Mustang, or similar.
delling3
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
1979 Yamaha XS750SF
Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.
Only dead fish go with the flow . . .
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