"86 VFR

Chance to buy an 86 with 6,000 miles for $2,200.00. Too much??? Your thoughts????

mostly, yes
tyres are a wierd size
bodywork rare as rockinghorse poop
limited spares for cabs and such
once you put on another 4000 miles on it, it is worth 800 clams
4th amd 5th gens show up for that all the time.

Point taken. Thanks Timmy.

[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 02 November 2010 - 08:58 PM, said:

mostly, yes
tyres are a wierd size
bodywork rare as rockinghorse poop
limited spares for cabs and such
once you put on another 4000 miles on it, it is worth 800 clams
4th amd 5th gens show up for that all the time.

10 mins to look.........

http://washingtondc....2027033031.html

[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 02 November 2010 - 08:58 PM, said:

mostly, yes
tyres are a wierd size
bodywork rare as rockinghorse poop
limited spares for cabs and such
once you put on another 4000 miles on it, it is worth 800 clams
4th amd 5th gens show up for that all the time.

Idk man, an '86 with only 6k on it??? Depending on condition, that's nearly collectors grade... $2,200 is still a bit much, but the KBB price is $1955, NADA is $2025 (in excellent condition).
If you have a predisposition for 2nd gen bikes (as I do), then offering around $1800 would be reasonable. THAT'S ASSUMING the bike is in excellent condition.

That sounds like a terrific price to me. Those bikes are worth at least $2000 in decent shape with average miles. The low miles on that bike would certainly be worth the extra $200. I'd snag it in a heartbeat.

[image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 03 November 2010 - 08:23 AM, said:

That sounds like a terrific price to me. Those bikes are worth at least $2000 in decent shape with average miles. The low miles on that bike would certainly be worth the extra $200. I'd snag it in a heartbeat.


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Those bikes are lighter, a little quicker, and with the (Jaime D)s you can find through this place, not bad bikes to work on. CBR wheels go on easy, they are easy to find and cheap to upgrade to current rubber, Between Thurn, Airtech, and member SEBSPEED (plastic repair guru, as is memeber Taglicious) bodywork is no prob,
Totally awesome bikes...and, dare I ask? Is it a... a 750? The 700s are nice, too, but the 750s were limited production, because of a tax issue (HD wanted a trade tax on imported bikes over 700cc).
If you are looking at *any* older bike, be prepared to do some work. That bike is probly a great deal!
Cheers!

If it's in great shape and running like a top, you'll get $2k worth of enjoyment out of it.

My '86 had 4,913 miles on it when I picked it up last month. I only paid $1000 because the plastics were cracked, the (non rusty) tank was dented, the front tire was 25 years old, and it wouldn't run. Start but not run. I probably paid to much.

I got lucky, only one day cleaning carbs, one more day sorting hydraulics. I put on a new tire and that same week it was on the road with less than $1200 in it, and I really like it. I'll be doing my own paint and bodywork to make it nice again cosmetically. In the meantime I'm riding the snot out of it, it's about the newest bike I've ever had!

If you can do the things older bikes need, if you can keep up with maintenance, it's a good solid machine that goes good and handles pretty good for a mid-80's bike.
If, however, the bike is not in great shape, $2k is too much, maybe you can talk the guy down.

man you guys are makin me feel bad i paid 800 for a pile of junk that needed a new set of carbs and side fairings ive got almost 2 grand in it now and its still not done but f2 wheels do look good on it

[image: View Post]jettastew, on 06 November 2010 - 09:10 PM, said:

man you guys are makin me feel bad i paid 800 for a pile of junk that needed a new set of carbs and side fairings ive got almost 2 grand in it now and its still not done but f2 wheels do look good on it


whats wrong with the carbs?? send me a PM

I just paid almost 2k for my 86 in mint shape with 82,000k on it,but i really wanted one

Here's a RWB w/ 16K miles for $1600. http://sacramento.cr...2045774894.html

I paid $800 for my 86 VFR 750 non-running with the body and fairings being a little beat up but overall ok. Honestly for a really nice lower mileage RC24 I think 1,500-2,000 is reasonable.

[image: View Post]timmythecop, on 13 November 2010 - 07:24 AM, said:

an 86 just showed up on craigslist for 1475 bucks in perfect shape.

http://washingtondc....2056517972.html

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...with 76k on the clock...


What makes the bike the OP is considering worth it is the age, condition, and low miles. You guys keep posting cheaper, newer bikes with more miles. I'm not sure if you guys understand what makes a bike valuable. It's not always about how "late and great" it is. In this case, the bike is valuable because it is old, almost 25 years (which, in a lot of states, is the age at which it becomes a "classic" or "vintage"), in perfect shape, and has less than most 5 year old bikes.

Think about what would attract more attention at a show; a 3 year old bike with 16k, a 24 year old bike with 76k, or a 24 year old bike with 6k.
All you guys are doing is proving how uncommon the bike the OP is interested in is.
That '07 RWB VFR averaged 5333 miles/year. The '86 VFR Timmy posted averaged 3166 miles/year. The '86 VFR the OP is looking at, averaged only 250 miles/year.
That seems like an obvious choice to me.

[image: View Post]Turbocharged314159, on 17 November 2010 - 11:00 PM, said:

[You guys keep posting cheaper, newer bikes with more miles. I'm not sure if you guys understand what makes a bike valuable. It's not always about how "late and great" it is. In this case, the bike is valuable because it is old, almost 25 years (which, in a lot of states, is the age at which it becomes a "classic" or "vintage"), in perfect shape, and has less than most 5 year old bikes.



My actual point was that these bike have no real collectors value. To 99 percent of the world this is a disposable UJM. Now, we know better and we like them. We also know that mileage has little if any bearing on the worth of VFRs because they hold up so well.

The guy asked if 2 large was too much for and old VFR. I said yes. What makes a bike valuable is what someone will give you for it, and in 2010 not many will give you 2000 bucks for and older VFR. Add to that the hard to find parts and the ability to buy a better VFR in every respect (usually newer)for the same price and you have my opinion again.


Whatever you buy, just love it and be happy.

If it's a cream puff I'd jump on it! :fing02:


REMINDER guys, your not allowed to post a ad for a bike you don't own, just PM it instead of posting it please!

BR

I'd sell my 87 with 29K on it for $2000 paid $2400 five years ago.

[image: View Post]Turbocharged314159, on 17 November 2010 - 11:00 PM, said:

What makes the bike the OP is considering worth it is the age, condition, and low miles. You guys keep posting cheaper, newer bikes with more miles. I'm not sure if you guys understand what makes a bike valuable. It's not always about how "late and great" it is. In this case, the bike is valuable because it is old, almost 25 years (which, in a lot of states, is the age at which it becomes a "classic" or "vintage"), in perfect shape, and has less than most 5 year old bikes.

Think about what would attract more attention at a show; a 3 year old bike with 16k, a 24 year old bike with 76k, or a 24 year old bike with 6k.
All you guys are doing is proving how uncommon the bike the OP is interested in is.
That '07 RWB VFR averaged 5333 miles/year. The '86 VFR Timmy posted averaged 3166 miles/year. The '86 VFR the OP is looking at, averaged only 250 miles/year.
That seems like an obvious choice to me.


I am not sure I agree completely. I understand your point regading the mileage, age and rarity of this bike if it is a 6,000 mile survivor with all plastic and tank in excellent condition but if you want to ride it instead of display it two things are going to happen: 1.) You will have to invest just as much money as a well worn bike to ensure all of the old, dry rotted rubber components are up to riding condition, and 2.) Just as Timmy stated, when the odo rolls over to 5 digits in a short while it will be worth much less.

In fact an old bike with less than 250 miles per year is more likely to need more maintenance done to get it on the road and keep it on the raod than a bike that has everaged 5,000 miles or more per year and in being ridden has kept seals and gaskets from drying out and leaking. If you are looking for a museum piece then this may be a good purchase but as a bike to ride, unless the condition is museum quality I too believe that the asking price is a little high.

Of course, anything is worth as much as any one person is willing to pay, and if you can find two interested to bid against each other then it might be worth more....

[image: View Post]cornercarver, on 20 November 2010 - 01:48 AM, said:

has kept seals and gaskets from drying out and leaking.


check your pm in-box

Is it worth it? Very subjective question. I paid $1000 for my '85 VF500F with 14 K on the clock. I have spent 25 hours overhauling the carbs, adjusting the valves, rebuilding the clutch slave, installing new brake pads and generally going over the bike. I got it on the road 10 days ago and have so far put 500 miles on it, tires are crap or it would be a lot more. It runs great, rides great and is just plain fun. By noon today it will have new tires and I will be riding the snot out of it until the weather no longer permits. It's worth it!

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best thing to say is ..if its what you want are you are willing to pay around what he is asking...then its worth it to you...I pesonally would put the 2 grand into a newer machine. I currently have an 86 and I like it but I am not gona take it any fdarther than my AAA coverage will cover.