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07-05-07, 09:01 PM | #1 |
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Hmmm what do I do
A mate is selling his GSXR with about 2500 on the clock. It is in top condition and has a dark screen and Scorpion exhaust fitted.
He is after £5400 or offers. I have a K6 650s with about 8500 on the clock. Mine is also in top condition with: Carbon Scorpion Dark screen Lowers R and G crash bungs Cowl (with pad) Hugger Fender extender Scottoiler Evotech tail tidy Datatool alarm Now, my problem is, do I sell mine which has been lovingly cared for and end up out of pocket but with a GSXR, or stick with what I have and always wonder if I did the right thing. What would be the going price for my nice shiny baby. Last edited by FG1; 07-05-07 at 09:08 PM. |
08-05-07, 06:59 AM | #2 |
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I'd say dealer price would be around £3300 so u;d still need £2k on top
depends really - can u afford a GSXR cause bare in mind insurance will be higher. u could also sell ur mods and make some money out of them but again can u afford the gsxr? |
08-05-07, 07:35 AM | #3 |
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What year GSXR is that and how long have you been riding and what sort of riding do you do ?
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08-05-07, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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yeah- insurance could nail you. with 8500miles on a k6 it sounds like you do more mileage than many gsxrs, the sv is certainly comfier.
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08-05-07, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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Right, I have had a think and have come to the conclusion that in the long term I would be worse off with the GSXR.
As I do get out and ride then the milage would be a bit much on a GSXR when selling time comes. And the insurance is the main factor in my decision, I do not live in the best part of the country for insurance and so will stick with my very nice SV. I know that one day the SV will be replaced by something like a GSXR or CBRRR but for now I will get my enjoyment from the SV. Anybody after a nice 56 plate GSXR in the red white and black colour scheme.?. |
08-05-07, 01:11 PM | #6 |
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Have to get you out on a Sunday morning to Foxes, then you can decide if you "need" it or not
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08-05-07, 01:16 PM | #7 |
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I already know whether I "need" it or not.
Unfortunately I can't say that I do. However, last June I didn't "need" to replace the ER5 with the SV........... |
08-05-07, 01:35 PM | #8 |
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I'm in a similar position, the lure of a sports600 is huge!
At the moment the insurance quotes for GSXR and CBRRR are making me keep the SV. I couldn't justify going 3rd party on a bike like that and the FC quote's are the wrong side of £1k. I'm sure the time will come for a GSXR/CBRRR.. Good things come to those who wait. That's what i'm telling myself anyway. |
08-05-07, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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I reckon if you did sell you would get £3500 for yours. I would expect the dealer trade-in price to be around £2500..
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08-05-07, 01:53 PM | #10 |
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