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sldpulr · 04-14-2012, 05:36 PM

OK guys and gals. This is my new bike. Its a 1985 VT700 with 9902 miles. Bike is in really good shape. I think the bike had fallen over since all the blinkers were broken. There is a scratch on the right side of the exhaust pipe but not very bad. There is a small ding in the tank but barely visible. I paid 400 bucks for it. So far I have spent 180 bucks on new carburetor diaphragm's. 65.00 on a new battery. 28.00 on a choke valve in the carb. 40.00 for new blinker stems. and probably 20 bucks on new fuel line and fuel filter. I'm just curious if I have spent more then the bike is worth. Let me know what you think. I like the bike now that its running good. the previous over let it sit for 10 years. Thanks

cubz83 · 04-14-2012, 05:41 PM

So you have what about 700 bucks into the bike? I think you could get atleast double that if it runs good.

FloridaLarry · 04-14-2012, 05:47 PM

According to NADA.com. Excellent $2,035. Very Good $1,375 Good $1,015 Fair $695. The bike looks great. You say it is running good, you're riding for less than $1K. Sounds good to me. Ride safe.

gat803 · 04-14-2012, 05:56 PM

In my area, that is a $700 to $1300 motorcycle.

sldpulr · 04-14-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks guys. It runs great now. There was a TON of gunk in there from sitting for so long.

marcham · 04-14-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sldpulr

OK guys and gals. This is my new bike. the previous over let it sit for 10 years. Thanks

You should seriously consider replacing both tires ... congrats, sounds like you got a pretty good deal!

C.W. · 04-14-2012, 07:35 PM

Sorry, the bike is only worth about $20.00. But, not to worry. Today is your lucky day, cause I'll take it off your hands for right around $50.00. But, to get this crazy awesome deal, you'll have to bring the bike to me. I know, I know,........................................no need to thank me.

All kidding aside, getting it up and running after ten years, you deserve a medal. Awesome job! I'd say you made out like a bandit. Sentimental value, PRICELESS!

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Bens06Sabre · 04-14-2012, 08:04 PM

clean looking bike, seen them go for 1500, or so around here

Floyd Dolin · 04-15-2012, 07:21 AM

If you are experiencing some buyer's remorse because of the money you spent on cosmetics and getting it up and running...toss those thoughts out of your head. Your bike is worth the time, expense and effort. It's a good looking bike and has increased in value. Congratulations.

xrayr · 04-15-2012, 07:27 AM

If you have it running, you're doing great for $700!

04-14-2012, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
sldpulr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 14	What do you think my bike is worth? OK guys and gals. This is my new bike. Its a 1985 VT700 with 9902 miles. Bike is in really good shape. I think the bike had fallen over since all the blinkers were broken. There is a scratch on the right side of the exhaust pipe but not very bad. There is a small ding in the tank but barely visible. I paid 400 bucks for it. So far I have spent 180 bucks on new carburetor diaphragm's. 65.00 on a new battery. 28.00 on a choke valve in the carb. 40.00 for new blinker stems. and probably 20 bucks on new fuel line and fuel filter. I'm just curious if I have spent more then the bike is worth. Let me know what you think. I like the bike now that its running good. the previous over let it sit for 10 years. Thanks __________________ 1985 VT700

04-14-2012, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
cubz83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 328	So you have what about 700 bucks into the bike? I think you could get atleast double that if it runs good. __________________ 2005 Shadow Aero 750. Memphis shades windshield, saddlebags,ISO Grips,Vance and Hines Straight Shot exhaust, K&N airfilter, Dynojet Stage 1 kit.

04-14-2012, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
gat803 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,796	In my area, that is a $700 to $1300 motorcycle. __________________ Hey look, a covered bridge...

04-14-2012, 05:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
sldpulr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 14	Thanks guys. It runs great now. There was a TON of gunk in there from sitting for so long. __________________ 1985 VT700

04-14-2012, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,112	Sorry, the bike is only worth about $20.00. But, not to worry. Today is your lucky day, cause I'll take it off your hands for right around $50.00. But, to get this crazy awesome deal, you'll have to bring the bike to me. I know, I know,........................................no need to thank me. All kidding aside, getting it up and running after ten years, you deserve a medal. Awesome job! I'd say you made out like a bandit. Sentimental value, PRICELESS! - __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

04-14-2012, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
FloridaLarry Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 76	According to NADA.com. Excellent $2,035. Very Good $1,375 Good $1,015 Fair $695. The bike looks great. You say it is running good, you're riding for less than $1K. Sounds good to me. Ride safe.

04-14-2012, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bens06Sabre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chattaroy Washington Posts: 762	clean looking bike, seen them go for 1500, or so around here __________________

04-15-2012, 07:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
xrayr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Eastern Long Island, NY Posts: 17,644	If you have it running, you're doing great for $700! __________________ 2008 Black Goldwing ABS

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