Valuation

[Crapaud]

Hi folks.
Since I moved to France, I sold off all my airheads. But now I've got the urge again.
Values seem to be all over the place so I have no idea what is the right price.
I've been offered a 1988 R100GS with just under 100k miles. Bike looks very original but has obviously been well used. It will never be a top condition bike but looks like a fun hack.
Any ideas on value please.

 

[JJH]

Has the seller asked for anything? Is it possible to put a value on it with the information you have provided? JJH

 

[MickDB1]

Just sold my 89 with a shitload of spares for 6k

Is it a frenchy or uk bike?
Sid.
I got it for a very fair price so I sold it for a fair price

 

[scooter paul]

As you well know, Airheads are eminently rebuildable so 100k mileage means nothing if it’s been well maintained with worn out parts replaced along the way. Do you have sight of any records of love and attention?

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

It's not just about the value/purchase price Sid
It is the purchase price PLUS how much it is going to cost you to put things right/safe
DAMHIK

 

[Crapaud]

I'm told that its been owned for many yearsby an aircraft engineer who did all his own servicing ever 4,000 miles and has al the paperwork to show.
I've seen some photos of it and it all looks good.
My only concern is that it appears too cheap! I would have valued it at £4 to £5k. It's on Jersey plates and on offer for only £2,500.

I think I should just get it bought at that price. I think the mileage of 97k is scaring off most people in Jersey. Any bike with over 40k is unsaleable.

I'll report back

 

[JJH]

For £2500 I’d buy it JJH

 

[MickDB1]

Go for it Sid.
You cant loose at that price.
Also it give you a cost effective travel trip to Jersey.
If yer drop front forks out and back wheel out. it may go in yer citreon

 

[The Other PaulG]

Yes, please let us know how you get on.

Much like an unsigned copy of a celebrity book, it's becoming increasingly hard to find a used bike that hasn't been owned by an engineer...

 

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[The Other PaulG]

At least it all looks to be there. I'd take a punt and if say it was mechanically dreadful front to back, I'd be pretty sure of getting my money back selling as a project or parts. But ideally, although it will require cash spending, you'll still be quids in once it's restored to a degree.

 

[Santa-2512]

Pm Mikeyboy, He will be able to give you pointers as to what look out for

 

[Gelandestrasse]

Not GS foot pegs and missing the rear ones. Make sure you are comfy with gear changing and braking with those pegs. Standard rear shock - if it has done 100k you are likely to be needing a replacement. As Jersey is 40mph limit…and as nowhere is far from the sea there, you may see corrosion…
Hopefully the key still does steering lock and seat. Ask for the key to the panniers.
Good luck with it!

 

[Kenny]

I'll be miserable and say it could end up a money pit ( probably a bit to good for you though Sid )!! Hopefully ( probably ) had the exhaust valves replaced. Clutch is £300 if that is worn. Gearbox about £1200. Shaft about £350 . Rear shock about £150 ... and so on. Obviously never been loved and hopefully mechanically fussed on with oil changes etc. Definitely have a test ride but it all looks there ( except the footrests ).

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Mmmmm £2,500 and that includes the dealers' profit margin too...+ 's springs to mind-
I'd buy the orange tanked Honda next to it Sid- whatever model that maybe ... it's a Honda- vote with your head not your heart!
You'll be glad you did

 

[Bubb]

Honda…sl350? Or cl350?

 

[Crapaud]

Bought and paid for. And yes, I did beat the price right down.
Bike has been owned for last 20 years by local aircraft mechanic. Apparently, it drives perfectly and has a mass of paperwork for everything that has ever been spent on it. The owner was well know to the dealer and they know he kept it mechanically perfect and rode it all over the world. He just didn't spend a lot of time polishing it. Only got rid as he got too old and frail to ride.
The dealer only bought it as a joke to put in the showroom alongside their new R1300GS. They did a long list of all the features that it did not have compared to the new bike. I know the salesman very well as I have bought numerous bikes from him in the past so he's happy to bouce it straight on to me. I'll collect it next month. My project for next winter.

 

[Vulpine2]

Good work that man!
Be surprised if its a 1988 bike - got the later handlebar switches/crash bars/fairing setup. I can imagine that a world traveller might fit the later crash bars/fairing/headlight but surely not the later switches (a personal pet hate)