2001 value
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Tourer
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2001 value
Just found out last night that the guy 2 houses down from me has a 2001 883 for sale he never rides it and it only has 687 miles on it. has hd leather bags and windshield- any ideas what it is worth?
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RE: 2001 value
Personally, given the overall improvements since 2001 (most notably rubber-mount), I would not pay more than $4,000, in fact $3,500 might be my top price to pay. While the low mileage is inviting, it is 5 years old and NOT running these bikes is NOT good. They should not be allowed to sit around unridden for very long at all. I would drain all fluids and wash out the gas tank and primary with fresh gas (letting it dry) before refilling with oil. Check carb closely for leaks/sticking float. Condensation and varnish build-up from sitting can be devastating to these engines. Also check fork seals for leaks. Just my $0.02...
Whatever you decide, Good Luck!
Whatever you decide, Good Luck!
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RE: 2001 value
ORIGINAL: Thumper26
While the low mileage is inviting, it is 5 years old and NOT running these bikes is NOT good. They should not be allowed to sit around unridden for very long at all.
While the low mileage is inviting, it is 5 years old and NOT running these bikes is NOT good. They should not be allowed to sit around unridden for very long at all.
I've been browsing the ads for used motorcycles and debating with myself on what I would consider to be the ideal median milage that tells me the motorcycle is solid, but that the milage isn't so much that it would feel "worn out". I'm not sure if that seems silly or not, but it's just something I've kept in the back of my mind.
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RE: 2001 value
My "hardcore" friends who tour as much as they can put 12,000-18,000 miles on per year. Others I know, who ride when they can, put about 2,500-3,000 miles per year on. I consider the 3K miles/year a fair average given everyone's other responsibilities. I've always considered an average of 3K/year a representative amount for most bikes, unless the bike comes from Florida or some other year-'round riding climate. That's just my "rule of thumb"...
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RE: 2001 value
I just bought a 2001 883. I paid $4800 for it. It was in excellent condition though, with 10K miles on it. It had the 883 to 1200 conversion done on it, and vance and hines pipes. Bike looked great and sounded awesome. I think the 1200 conversion added some value to it though.
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Ask the person about maintinence on the bike. Just because the wheels were not adding mileage to the speedo does not mean that the guy didnt start the bike and do regular fluid changes as well as keep the wheels in good shape (Moving the bike a bit to avoid flat spots)
I bought an 2001 with 190miles on it and the guy maintained the bike superbly. Due to illness he could not ride but he could keep it in shape and did.
Even so, ask questions. Find out features. I would say 4500.00 would be fair. Find out if maint has been done, if it has you are most likely good to go. Would have to see the bike to make a better judgement call.
I bought an 2001 with 190miles on it and the guy maintained the bike superbly. Due to illness he could not ride but he could keep it in shape and did.
Even so, ask questions. Find out features. I would say 4500.00 would be fair. Find out if maint has been done, if it has you are most likely good to go. Would have to see the bike to make a better judgement call.
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