Need a bit of advice !

[panterg]

I know I could be setting meself ,but ........... I bought a 60/5 ('72) registered '73 'bout a year ago , sold the Africa Twin , F650 Dakar and 1150 Adventure , thought I was ready ! Done about 12 miles in 12 months - not for me . Now I've got a good idea of the price of modern stuff but not on these "classics" , anyway it's got approximatey 48,000 miles on it , sound engine - everything works , some spares , Heinrich fairing and leg shields , so ................ any body give me an idea on price and yes I know it's "how much you think it's worth or the buyer thinks it's worth !" but I just need an idea . Thanks in anticipation panterg

 

[VAL. H.]

I know I could be setting meself ,but ........... I bought a 60/5 ('72) registered '73 'bout a year ago , sold the Africa Twin , F650 Dakar and 1150 Adventure , thought I was ready ! Done about 12 miles in 12 months - not for me . Now I've got a good idea of the price of modern stuff but not on these "classics" , anyway it's got approximatey 48,000 miles on it , sound engine - everything works , some spares , Heinrich fairing and leg shields , so ................ any body give me an idea on price and yes I know it's "how much you think it's worth or the buyer thinks it's worth !" but I just need an idea . Thanks in anticipation panterg

Got any pics? Is it MOT'd, serviced etc, recent rebuild, gear box drive greased recently, History and so on? Will give a clearer picture of what you're asking.

My initial thought would be:

If it's mot'd but in quite poor overal condition and in need of a good strip and rebuild, then may be £500. If it's recently had a realy thorough rebuild similar to the one Rob has just done with his RS. Then you could be talking upwards of 3K for a really good example with a keen buyer standing there, cash in hand.


Val.

 

[panterg]

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Thanks Val .

I would think it falls between the two descriptions , it was owned by a friend for 12-13 years and hardly used , it was re commissioned a year ago when I bought it and the mechanic said it was "sound" , (it will be re MOT'd before I sell and it's tax exempt - letter of authentification from BMW ) , I bought the fairing and leg shields after . I can't post pics (since I changed my camera) but the body work is undamaged but needs paint + striping , some slight surface rust and some powdering on the alloy , not much service history , 90% original ( I, think)
I hope this info helps .Regards panterg

 

[Rob Farmer]

£3k!!!

Have you ridden one? I'm not surprised panterg's decided they're not his thing. Keys just say they're an "enthusiasts machine"

I'd just be looking to get my money back and chalk it down to experience.

 

[Crapaud]

Surely if you bought it only a year ago you must remember what you paid for it? Add on the value of the extras you bought and adjust for any improvement and/or deterioration. Airhead prices haven't moved greatly in 12 months.

As Rob said, if you come away with buying and selling a bike without losing too much then thats not a bad result.

 

[panterg]

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Fair point Crapaud , but I was'nt sure if I bought a "bargain" or a "pup" ! I guess the best way to "test the water" is to bang it on Flea-Bay at a "Buy-it- Now or Best Offer" and see what happens , appreciate the thoughts and comments . cheers panterg