2 stroke prices have plateaued. Discuss.
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2 stroke prices have plateaued. Discuss.
Does anyone else notice that prices are starting to get more sensible?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RG500 ... 117433
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RG500 ... 117433
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Is an often asked question on every 2 stroke forum , usually influenced by some ones watch list on eBay, eBay does not have the monopoly on classic bike sales and most of the real quality items never reach the likes of eBay.
eBay is even more so a snap shot in time than an proper auction, the sale of the RD500 at Specialist Bikes for £25,000 just before Christmas and the volume and price of their classic bikes shows there will always be people who are interested to own or wish to invest in classic cars or bikes , 2 or 4 stroke, it doesnt matter.
Snap shot below from a UK dealer news magazine I have delivered, I can post up details of the top 10 classic bikes sales every month , used to be much older bikes that made the big money headlines but our era Japanese bikes are edging in there now for sure.
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eBay is even more so a snap shot in time than an proper auction, the sale of the RD500 at Specialist Bikes for £25,000 just before Christmas and the volume and price of their classic bikes shows there will always be people who are interested to own or wish to invest in classic cars or bikes , 2 or 4 stroke, it doesnt matter.
Snap shot below from a UK dealer news magazine I have delivered, I can post up details of the top 10 classic bikes sales every month , used to be much older bikes that made the big money headlines but our era Japanese bikes are edging in there now for sure.
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Not sure that listing will qualify as sensible. It's at 12,100 Pounds and hasn't hit reserve yet. Every RG500 will eventually sell regardless of the price. If you want one you'll have to pay for it. Sensible is long gone.trix wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:40 pm Does anyone else notice that prices are starting to get more sensible?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RG500 ... 117433
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UK is alone on another planet for classic bikes prices .
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Parts havent then, Look at the price this bloody key went for, I was one of the bidders, I was looking for a sapre, I bid to $110 which was nuts..
https://www.jauce.com/auction/d337133264
https://www.jauce.com/auction/d337133264
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
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$737 US for a ficken key blank? That is mental. Now every seller with that blank will expect the same price. Then someone in China will reproduce them for $1.
Fools and their money...
Fools and their money...
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Exactly, LOL,, Nuts!!
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
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Someone just paid $950 US for this. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1985-1987-SUZUK ... _cvip=true
It really is silly. You can have this for $149 and no one will know the difference. In fact, as OEM plastic prices rise and availability decreases aftermarket plastic is becoming more widely accepted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-upper-no ... rk:10:pf:0
That is the same seller with all of the uber pricey RZ500 parts on eBay. There is absolutely zero chance of any bargains now.
Buyers set prices. We all know that. They also contribute to more bikes being parted out as that seems to be where the money is with fools willing to pay whatever it takes for that last part they need.
And for what it's worth, I recently picked up a near perfect RG500 upper fairing from Japan for $142 US delivered to my door (it's going for paint Friday). Deals are there if you have the patience to seek them out.
It really is silly. You can have this for $149 and no one will know the difference. In fact, as OEM plastic prices rise and availability decreases aftermarket plastic is becoming more widely accepted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-upper-no ... rk:10:pf:0
That is the same seller with all of the uber pricey RZ500 parts on eBay. There is absolutely zero chance of any bargains now.
Buyers set prices. We all know that. They also contribute to more bikes being parted out as that seems to be where the money is with fools willing to pay whatever it takes for that last part they need.
And for what it's worth, I recently picked up a near perfect RG500 upper fairing from Japan for $142 US delivered to my door (it's going for paint Friday). Deals are there if you have the patience to seek them out.
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Key word being, "fools".
Too embarrassed to say what I paid for my RZ500. I was a fool.
Didn't know enough, thought it was a fair deal, and hoped that the seller was being honest.
Clearly mistakes on my part. That was around 15 years ago. Know much more now.
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Lol, Anyone wanna buy some RG500 bodywork, Ill be rich
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
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I'm going to start hoarding key blanks.
I'm trying to imagine how much money a person would need to have in order for a $737 US key blank to seem like a good idea.
I'm trying to imagine how much money a person would need to have in order for a $737 US key blank to seem like a good idea.
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Enough money to pay $29,800 for an NS400 that needs work LOLsilverstrom wrote: ↑Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:40 pm I'm going to start hoarding key blanks.
I'm trying to imagine how much money a person would need to have in order for a $737 US key blank to seem like a good idea.
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TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
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As if the bikes weren't pricey enough, then you need the paddock stands.
This is truly mental https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Suzuki-RG-500-g ... 1438.l2649
This is truly mental https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Suzuki-RG-500-g ... 1438.l2649
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Someone had an RC30 stand on eBay about 2 weeks back for $9500
Price was reduced to $4000 I think, then recently showed back up at $1500 OBO
Price was reduced to $4000 I think, then recently showed back up at $1500 OBO
CBR1000RR SP2 HRC WSBK
TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
RS250R NF5
TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
427ci C5 Z07
TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
RS250R NF5
TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
427ci C5 Z07
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silverstrom wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:42 pm As if the bikes weren't pricey enough, then you need the paddock stands.
This is truly mental https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Suzuki-RG-500-g ... 1438.l2649
Sold for just under $2000 Cdn.
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