Im looking at a 2001 CBR f4i in Red/White

10k miles
3rd owner
Registration until 8/2010
Never laid down

Mods:
Double Bubble
Slip on Exhaust
600rr Undertail/rear fender eliminator
Frame Sliders
Corbin front seat
Flush Mount signals

He has all the original stock parts, including the original rear tail fairing (he said he did not want to mess up the original one, so he bought one to mod).

Now assuming the bike is in good condition, light to no scratches on fairings, engine runs strong, no rust, etc, what is fair value for the bike, including all the stock parts? The bike is located in California. I've checked KBB, but they dont have a private party value, so i average the retail and trade in value. Also, this is low mileage (again, according to kbb, which i think is wrong). Lastly, KBB is not taking into account the present economic condition, which I think is prevalent in luxury items such as a motorcycle.

Edit: Bought it! Thanks all.

 

*insert "get Ninja 250" statement here*

 

Already had a ninja. Sold it. Fun bike. Made money off of it too. :-)

Ill go back to the 250 when the new iteration (2008+) starts coming into the used bike market at reasonable prices.

 

are you familiar w/bikes usdm? Looks like youre in cali. I mean obviously i want the best deal, but I dont want to go so far as to offend him so much past a reasonable amount that he won't work w/me out of spite.

 

I'm not in Cali anymore and I used to ride, but not anymore with a baby daughter. And I would never pay blue book for a bike, but that's me.

 

I picked up basically the same bike, red/white, 6k miles, first owner/never down, and all stock. Paid 4200 back in early 07. I'd offer somewhere around that price but I haven't checked the price of bikes lately.

 

Not advocating that at all. Kbb retail is outrageous. Kbb trade in sounds low due to the low mileage on the bike and the stock parts that are coming w/the bike.

Ive been following CL for a long time, but CL is posted asking price, not selling price, so it's not very representative of what they go for. I also believe that a lot of bikes are posted high, but i dont have any evidence of it except for the bikes that i remember getting reposted.

 

We do have a motorcycle forum, and this is a Honda site.

You know

 

Ive been seeing ~5k mileage bikes for 4500 asking price, but in 2005 models. Now, I want the older model for 2 reasons: i prefer the step up seat aesthetics, and they are also cheaper. Ideally I am looking to pay in the 3500 price range.

Do I have to wait until the winter for a reliable and well taken care of bike to drop to this price range?

 

I know.

GDD moves faster though. It's more of a "general" discussion vs a "technical" discussion, so perhaps the powers that be will let this thing stay for a day and run its gdd course, then move over to Motorcycles?

If you guys have to move it, go ahead.

 

It's Cali, there's no such thing as Winter. . I waited and waited for an F4i in great condition to drop below 4000 and gave up. Try throwing that number around with him and see if it works. My bike was initially listed at 4800.

 

Youre talking socal. Norcal def has winter. Ive lived in both, and in the winter up north there are definite conditions where it is not feasible to ride a motorcycle.

<30 mornings and 110 summer days are killer.

 

i got mine around a year ago and paid $3100. They are great bikes.

 

I didn't account for that at all. If that's the case, I could have easily seen my bike slip below 4000 during the winter.

 

where did you buy your bike? what are the specs on it? year, mileage, condition etc. What time of year did you purchase?

 

Local Bike shop knew the owner(N-FL). Stock 01 except for slip on and blinkers. paint had a few minor flaws but motor and drive train where strong. Around 13000 miles on her. around this time last year.
Have not had a lick of problems...

 

Thats a killer deal. I doubt ill be able to replicate something like that. Do you know how much a 01-03 rear tail assembly would go for used?

 

You should be able to buy that bike for high 3's (if it's cherry) or less.

I've seen 1st gen 600rr's start selling at or below the $3xxx level--which would be the better choice imo, unless you need the F4i ergos.

 

i am going to say $3500

 

My bike has about the same amount of money in upgrades as the one you posted, it's an 02' with red/white plastics. I've been trying to sell mine at around 4000-4500.

 

I always liked the older 900rr's with the twin round headlights - not sure what year they are though.

KBB is hard to judge, as bike milage can vary a lot and condition even moreso. If the bike has low milage, original plastic/paint, and maintence records, you should be all set.

I am picking up a 99 Duc 996S and paying above KBB due to condition, extras, and very low milage. Can't wait!

 

usdm420 - did you own a white DA?

 

I don't follow KBB prices...unless they work in my favor (aka when selling a bike).

Don't factor extra parts into the price unless they are high-dollar bits (Ti exhaust, mag wheels, etc). If he wants more money for them he can part them out himself. Has the cam-chain tensioner been checked? They're a weak point on these otherwise-bullet-proof bikes.

Like the others said, high $3k's for a minty one, mid-to-low $3k's for one in decent shape.

 

i agree comepletely.

i had an 02 that my cousin layed down, gave it to me for 900 bucks, lol. was a great bike.

 

how can one check the cam chain tensioner?