Topic: I negotiated with this guy for this bike down to $2000, is it worth it?

[Vossero]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/3629851241.html

I just talked this bike down as far as i could go to $2000, i checked it out and it runs works and stuff, I feel like its a good deal, i know a lot about the CB750s...but...what do my guys here on the forums think?

[bruzer59]

1,000 would be a better price

[ekpent]

It would not interest me at all for 2 grand but maybe I am spoiled living in the Midwest where those are everywhere for cheaper. If anything you should be looking for a 78 since you have one of those already that you could combine parts on      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=118178.0

[cb650PK]

$2000 ? No way in hell. I would suggest you keep looking for a better deal. Or if you really want that bike, tell him that $1200 is all you can afford and if he changes his mind your offer will be still good.

[Elan]

definately looks original as the add says.

Id pay 1200 max as well

[Eydugstr]

JMHO - for 2k I'd pass.  Too many add-ons and not enough attention to the bike itself, just going by the picture.  If I were to buy it, definitely ask the guy if he's kept a maintenance log on it of some sort, and if he has, ask to see it.  If there's an accurate listing of oil changes, valve adjustments, tire replacement, brake pads & shoes, etc etc.."Okay, then let's hear it run..."  But just going by the photo, looks like the type of owner that would brag about getting a king/queen seat, 4-n-1 pipe etc etc, and not be able to tell you the last time he checked the valves or wheel bearings.  Again, JMHO/two cents worth.

[toytuff]

For half the money you can buy this.

Drive a little save a lot.

http://mohave.craigslist.org/mcy/3610201654.html

For twice the money you can buy mine. 

Just sayin. 

tt

[Viktor.J]

Even with european meassurements thats not a 2000$ bike.

Ironic when he says "original". When you directly can point out like 5 key,design features thats not original. Tells you a little that till fella dont know a sh*t

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

$2K?? Not even close! $500 - $800.

[toytuff]

$2K?? Not even close! $500 - $800.

At best too!

tt

[Hondawggie]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/3629851241.html

I just talked this bike down as far as i could go to $2000, i checked it out and it runs works and stuff, I feel like its a good deal, i know a lot about the CB750s...but...what do my guys here on the forums think?

Depends more on your local market.  I went to college in that area -- and have friends there -- the Phoenix area got hit hard from the economic downturn, so I wouldn't expect the Phoenix market for bikes to be so much better than here, Silicon Valley.  Our jobs market is (supposedly) the best in the USA and you still would have a hard time as a seller getting $2000 for it in that shape.  If the bike was original with the (1) original and in-good-shape seat; (2) original factory paint and decals; (3) relatively low miles; (4) stock and in-decent-shape exhausts; (5) stock handlebars, yep it might be worth $2000.

Here's a 1976 cb750 with everything intact mostly and it sold for $2700 just 2 weeks back on ebay, but it has LOW MILES -- it has less than 14,000 original miles:



Here's the ebay link to the auction of the bike:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Honda-CB750-CB-750-clean-original-bike-/251224947196?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3a7e2c79fc#v4-39


But hey, if that's a good deal right now in the Tempe/Phoenix/Scottsdale area buy it I guess but what is the mileage on it? 

[Gordon]

I want some of what that guy's smoking.

[toytuff]

I want some of what that guy's smoking.

Most out our way is smokin the same stuff.

tt

[toytuff]

I just looked at the ad! 3K for that!

Are you fricken kidding me? Pass the pipe!

tt

[bjatwood]

Tell the guy that you'll give him (offer/1K/? your call) at best. If he says He!! no, give him your phone number and tell him to call you in two weeks, and walk away. My money is on he will call you begging for your $$/offer...
I've bought so many bikes this way it's kindof funny now. Most people inflate their price due to their like/love of what they have to sell. When they see it not moving, they call.

[Stev-o]

No way I pay 2 K

[BeSeeingYou]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/3629851241.html

I feel like its a good deal, i know a lot about the CB750s...but..

Well then you would know that the seat alone makes that bike worth at least $2,000.

[flybox1]

Fix the one you've got 

[dave500]

cough,cough ,cough,woah,,dig that seat man,she looks rough,and itll turn up surprises evey step of the way no doubt,it would get 2000 here in aus easy though,,man you guys get spoiled with these cheap bikes,,then again we got better gasoline,and #$%* all snow,and we dont get salt on the roads,and we drive on the correct side of the road,and we dont have that complicated title stuff,,,err where was I ?

[BeSeeingYou]

cough,cough ,cough,woah,,dig that seat man,she looks rough,and itll turn up surprises evey step of the way no doubt,it would get 2000 here in aus easy though,,man you guys get spoiled with these cheap bikes,,then again we got better gasoline,and #$%* all snow,and we dont get salt on the roads,and we drive on the correct side of the road,and we dont have that complicated title stuff,,,err where was I ?

I think from the pic in your avatar that red sweater is a bit tight Dave.

[Hondawggie]

cough,cough ,cough,woah,,dig that seat man,she looks rough,and itll turn up surprises evey step of the way no doubt,it would get 2000 here in aus easy though,,man you guys get spoiled with these cheap bikes,,then again we got better gasoline,and #$%* all snow,and we dont get salt on the roads,and we drive on the correct side of the road,and we dont have that complicated title stuff,,,err where was I ?

The problem with Australia is, the cats out of the bag about how cool it is there so now it's been made quite difficult to move to the country. 

Plus I believe you guys were getting 2 strokes well into the 1990s.  1998 RGV-250cc, vj23, 80hp.  300lbs.

[dave500]

yeah i forgot the two strokes,we had all the best two stroke dirt bikes, aswell as road screamers,stick your clean air act,if your using modern oils at sensible premix they run clean when under power any way!sure you cant see the smoke but its a lot more high tech than it used to be with two stroke oils,,who wants a four stroke chain saw?

[dave500]

cough,cough ,cough,woah,,dig that seat man,she looks rough,and itll turn up surprises evey step of the way no doubt,it would get 2000 here in aus easy though,,man you guys get spoiled with these cheap bikes,,then again we got better gasoline,and #$%* all snow,and we dont get salt on the roads,and we drive on the correct side of the road,and we dont have that complicated title stuff,,,err where was I ?

The problem with Australia is, the cats out of the bag about how cool it is there so now it's been made quite difficult to move to the country. 

Plus I believe you guys were getting 2 strokes well into the 1990s.  1998 RGV-250cc, vj23, 80hp.  300lbs.

if you want to come here get a boat and crash into christmas island and claim refugee status,youll get free #$%* and wont have to work,,ill do overtime to help support you.

[Bailgang]

It would not interest me at all for 2 grand but maybe I am spoiled living in the Midwest where those are everywhere for cheaper. If anything you should be looking for a 78 since you have one of those already that you could combine parts on      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=118178.0

I might make a trip to Michigan then because in my part of Indiana I hardly see them on CL at all and if I do it's usually cafe's, unfinished chopper projects or no title and if a clean one with title does show up I'd better be checking CL every hour or 1/2 hour or it's going to be gone before I can pick up the phone. 2k is too much for that bike though even here.

[ekpent]

Speaking of seats,check out the seat on this beast. Double fun King/Queen and padded sissy combo.  http://flint.craigslist.org/mcy/3626957734.html