I’m upping the insurance!

[oldnfat]

Just seen a g/s PD for sale on car and classics in the good old US of A for £42,500 ….surely not

Do I need to up the insurance?

 

[Kenny]

Third Party Fire and Theft should cover it !

 

[sj_4x4]

A real one or a PD tank and seat on a G/S ?

 

[Vulpine2]

Siilly money?

There's also a pricey (non PD) g/s on there. The dealer lists it as 'Touareg' blue and states it is an "Immaculate restoration by famed restoration expert Gary Burton of BaMW". Asking price is a mere £25,500. Does that mean that a PD tank/seat is worth £17 grand??

US asking prices like these partially driven by the strong dollar but that doesn't explain the sky high levels that some are reaching. I wonder if anybody's actually buying?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Those prices are what you see in a nation awash with affluence, as opposed to our nation which is currently more awash with flatulence…..

 

[DJ123]

There's also a pricey (non PD) g/s on there. The dealer lists it as 'Touareg' blue and states it is an "Immaculate restoration by famed restoration expert Gary Burton of BaMW". Asking price is a mere £25,500. Does that mean that a PD tank/seat is worth £17 grand??

US asking prices like these partially driven by the strong dollar but that doesn't explain the sky high levels that some are reaching. I wonder if anybody's actually buying?

Most things in the US are a lot more than in Europe. Especially on the Automotive side, there can be huge differences in pricing between identical vehicles.

 

[dr nosh]

A real one or a PD tank and seat on an ST ?

Fixed

 

[GT3North]

The 1995 R100GS PD that was still in the factory crate was a bargain at $47,250 on Bring a Trailer

 

[SteveHop]

Wat do you reckon is the right amount to up it to ? Is it a 999 ?

 

[oldnfat]

It is a 999 rebuilt in 2016 in great condition with an agreed valuation of £13k….which I still think is bonkers but hey ho!

 

[SteveHop]

It is a 999 rebuilt in 2016 in great condition with an agreed valuation of £13k….which I still think is bonkers but hey ho!

Yep thought around that amount. Seem to be much higher in Europe expecially Italy

 

[byron]

These prices are absolutely mad and completely unrealistic in the UK. About 18 months ago I was trying to sell 3 quality airheads ( 2 x r90s and a 80g/s pd ). All were priced realistically and in great condition. The g/s sold relatively quickly , but the 2 lovely 90s bikes took several months. In my opinion as soon as classic bikes are priced at or above 10k then they can be difficult to sell. It is worth noting that there has been a 100gs pd for sale for sometime.

 

[SteveHop]

BM's seem a long way behind the Italian bikes ?

https://www.themotorcyclebroker.co.uk/motorcycles-for-sale/

 

[SteveHop]

These prices are absolutely mad and completely unrealistic in the UK. About 18 months ago I was trying to sell 3 quality airheads ( 2 x r90s and a 80g/s pd ). All were priced realistically and in great condition. The g/s sold relatively quickly , but the 2 lovely 90s bikes took several months. In my opinion as soon as classic bikes are priced at or above 10k then they can be difficult to sell. It is worth noting that there has been a 100gs pd for sale for sometime.

Hi Byron nice to hear from you again.
Think your right about the 10K , the state that this country is in and all the pessimism around.
Although there seems to be some people around where money is no object. My nephew just bought a classic Porscha ,£125 K and he has absolutly no intention of driving it , just tucked it up in storage ??
Please don't think im being cheeky but your not looking for a R90S are you ? I never seem to use mine and with 5 bikes could do with some more room, im not desperate , could just keep it safe for the next few years untill the recession is over.

Best Regards Steve