I need opinions!

[Redryder96]

How much would a 96 sell for? Everything mechanically is good except needs a new battery nd headlight lens. Body is good.

[jestercinti]

The answer is that it depends on a lot of things....the local market in your area, the time of year, and saturation of bikes at any given moment.

That said, I'd check local listings, the 'for sale/wanted/trade' section of the board, and eBay for general ideas.  Start with a higher number in mind, and negotiate with the buyer for the lowest you'd take.

So let's say you think you can get $1700 for it.  Start with $2000, and negotiate down to $1700.

I'd fix the battery and light though, otherwise the interest will go down.  People will only pay a higher price for a ready to go bike.

[gsatterw]

and those are direct swap maintenance items, will take you 5 minutes tops for both of them

[BockinBboy]

and those are direct swap maintenance items, will take you 5 minutes tops for both of them

That same thing can be a con... As a buyer, I would think if he can't take the time to fix these quick and simples, what else is neglected?...

- Bboy

[Redryder96]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[Winter]

 Where do you live redryer?

[BockinBboy]

I believe he is midstate, FL

He has similar zipcode to Orlando.

- Bboy

[Calpantera]

I always login to ebay and do a search for completed sales of similar items to get a price range, its a great resource to see where the market is at.

[mimikeni]

Bought my '96 two years ago for $1500.  I had less than 3K miles and was in very good condition.  It's operation has been almost flawless.  Fantastic starter bike.  i use it around town and save the Honda ST 1300 for longer trips.

[Redryder96]

Yea I live in central fl. South of Orlando by about an hr

[BockinBboy]

Yea I live in central fl. South of Orlando by about an hr

Just thought back that maybe my previous post sounded a lil creepy so I feel must nullify that...

Your first posts included zip, and I noticed it was really similar to my brother's zip who lives but a few minutes south of Orlando.  Apologies if it didn't appear as innocent as it was.

- Bboy

[Mechmech]

My '96 cost me $1500 earlier this year, had less than 2k miles and a few scratches--other than that, perfect condition (plus gold emulators on the forks, and a new battery). That was in Georgia.

[Calpantera]

That same thing can be a con... As a buyer, I would think if he can't take the time to fix these quick and simples, what else is neglected?...

- Bboy

Ya know I sold a YZ250 recently that had a rebuilt motor but I never started it up, needed a spark plug and some other minor items. I had a few guys say "hmmmm. must be something wrong if you did not finish it". Never though of it that way, I just was not interested in the bike..

[BockinBboy]

When making a purchase like this, you have to think that way though... No one wants to get burnt, no matter how sweet the deal seems.  Many times these things are probably innocent enough, but I can't afford to give the benefit of doubt when that someone wants my money in exchange.  I usually have no problem walking away because I know there will always be another deal out there.  A majority of people try to be honest about a local sale, but for 10% that aren't, you have to safeguard for all.

- Bboy