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Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 3:58:04 AM

Trips

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Hiya Folks. I am considering selling the ''cane now that I have the CB1300.

But it needs, tyres, seat re-upholstered, CCT etc.

Should I just sell it as is, or would I actually get my $$$ back by fixing up ?

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 4:24:27 AM

MarkR

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I would get the seat done, and some cosmetics
seat should cost about $A80

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 8:04:47 AM

Shadow

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First impressions are very important, Trips
I''d do the seat, and speak to your local dealership - they may have some tyres that look better than yours for little money. Make sure everything works, lights and such.
A wash and cleanup does wonders for a buyers opinion, also.
Copy the owner''s manual and give it as part of the bargain.
Throw in any good spare bits you may have.
It''s what I''d do.

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 8:53:09 AM

weekendrider

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Did you fit the new disks

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 2:09:54 PM

puma690

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me too been looking at cb1300... got any pics ?.. awsome machine...if i do get lucky and find one at right price i am keepin me cane.. she aint worth a fortune but i llike her..

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 3:42:45 PM

Trips

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Yeah I fitted the disks. Didnt add any performance. But You''d probably need a track session to find the difference.

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/27/2008 7:50:42 PM

tallenuf

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Can you provide some pics of your bike? Then it would be much easier to give you an informed opinion on whether or not you should perform the repairs/replacements.

< Message edited by tallenuf -- 8/28/2008 9:32:38 AM >

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/28/2008 6:47:28 AM

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Man, I like that bike. Usually not a big fan of the style....must be the Honda badge that sets it off....

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/28/2008 8:47:40 AM

Shadow

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Kilgore likes any girl with her clothes off...........

Nice colour, though.........

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RE: Best way to sell bike? - 8/28/2008 4:22:57 PM

Trips

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For anyone owning a CBRthou its a great next step.

When the CBR came out it made all the other bikes look rough with its smoothness.

This bike has reset the bar again and makes the CBR look rough. No matter what revs you are at it is silky smooth.

All the polished bits and even the engine are all stock and look even better in person than what my shitty camera shows. The suspension has only Rebound and preload front and rear, but I am 140kg and even with my bargeass the handling is years ahead of the CBR.

It is also very cheap to insure, easy to clean and doesnt attract the attention of the Police.

My only complaint is the single headlight is not as good as the CBR.

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