I am forced by circumstances and health to let my beast go to a new owner. There is so much I can't fit it here. Clutch, Grafeos, Avon tires, SS brake lines, windshield, Viking Saddle bags, etc: I just lowered the price so not going lower. E-mail me at [email protected] there's more to this list.
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Oh man, it's a sad day. Guy, sorry you're selling and hoping you heal-up. Somebody is going to get a great bike.
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Wasn't it going to a family member...a brother or something?
I remember the day you strolled up to this forum bright eyes and bushy tailed wanting answers.
Then you were answering questions and knew all the answers
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I remember the day you strolled up to this forum bright eyes and bushy tailed wanting answers.
Then you were answering questions and knew all the answers
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Thanks buddy and yes they are! It sucks getting old. I would like to take one more trip but if the beast finds a home so be it.
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I know right! My brother got the wife hammer so he couldn't buy it. I'm not sure if I should feel sorry for him or not. Lol I not sure he could handle such a powerful bike anyway. He's riding a Shadow now.
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I have had a few people wanting bits of her but I'm not going to part her out just yet.
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Noooooooooo!
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Thank you Brandon but it will stay like it is. If I was 10 years younger physically i would not sell. Thanks for your interest
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Wow I'm really surprised I have not got one bite on my beast! Some of you know me and know this bike from my info here, do you guys think I'm asking to much? I have a lot of interest on bits and pieces but that not the road I want to go down.
If you'd like my honest opinion, here it is. It may not be popular, but it's my honest 2¢.
1. I think your tribute is a big turnoff to potential buyers. Whether it's a sticker or paint, no one wants to see a tribute to someone they don't know on the bike they buy.
2. I think your price is a bit high given some of the other deals out there. I bought a stock '05 Midnight with 17k miles from a dealer for $3500 5 years ago. That's only one data point, but I know I'm not alone with finding these kinds of deals.
3. While you have plenty invested in the accessories, they bring next to nothing in additional asking price. The best bet to get any money for those is to sell them separately.
4. rswarrior.com isn't all that active these days so there's minimal traffic for people looking for these bikes. It's always a good idea to start here to support the true enthusiast, but by now, most of us have all the bikes we need unless we wreck one, and that doesn't seem to be too often, especially during the winter months. You'd be better to advertise on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, or other local sites/locations.
It breaks my heart to know the reasons you're selling. I wish it was under different circumstances but from what I've gleamed from your posts, it's just that time. I wish you the best of luck with getting what you want out of her. I know some guys report selling an almost stock bike with 40k for over $5k so it is definitely possible if you find the right buyer. The really tough truth is that we know what these bikes are capable of and what they are worth to each of us individually, but unless you own one, you don't know so it's hard to get someone to pay top dollar for a bike that's been out of production for over 10 years.
For me, I know that I will own this bike until it falls apart or I can't ride anymore and then I'll let my wife sell it for whatever she can since I won't be able to stomach the pennies it will fetch at that time. It's sad, but too true.
1. I think your tribute is a big turnoff to potential buyers. Whether it's a sticker or paint, no one wants to see a tribute to someone they don't know on the bike they buy.
2. I think your price is a bit high given some of the other deals out there. I bought a stock '05 Midnight with 17k miles from a dealer for $3500 5 years ago. That's only one data point, but I know I'm not alone with finding these kinds of deals.
3. While you have plenty invested in the accessories, they bring next to nothing in additional asking price. The best bet to get any money for those is to sell them separately.
4. rswarrior.com isn't all that active these days so there's minimal traffic for people looking for these bikes. It's always a good idea to start here to support the true enthusiast, but by now, most of us have all the bikes we need unless we wreck one, and that doesn't seem to be too often, especially during the winter months. You'd be better to advertise on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, or other local sites/locations.
It breaks my heart to know the reasons you're selling. I wish it was under different circumstances but from what I've gleamed from your posts, it's just that time. I wish you the best of luck with getting what you want out of her. I know some guys report selling an almost stock bike with 40k for over $5k so it is definitely possible if you find the right buyer. The really tough truth is that we know what these bikes are capable of and what they are worth to each of us individually, but unless you own one, you don't know so it's hard to get someone to pay top dollar for a bike that's been out of production for over 10 years.
For me, I know that I will own this bike until it falls apart or I can't ride anymore and then I'll let my wife sell it for whatever she can since I won't be able to stomach the pennies it will fetch at that time. It's sad, but too true.
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Thanks brother for your honesty assessment you are right about the tribute, I will remove that today. There is only a few things to do to this bike, Vbak and left side clean up. I will post new pics after I do the stickers. God Bless and enjoy your summer
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Oh and by the way I will be removing the tribute from her today and take more updated pictures.
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Sorry I haven't been around, I just got out of the hospital and it was a bad situation, I'm lucky to be alive. I will be getting to the bike this coming week and get the stickers off and put up some new pics up.
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