Is this expensive? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 08-01-10, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

I don't think it's that unreasonable.
Only 13,000 miles in otherwise good condition from a dealer (as it is - business seller) It could be easily sold for £2500, so I think there's a lot of money there to pay for the repair.

Never bought from a dealer but I wouldn't pay £2k for that bike when repaired.

08-01-10, 03:13 PM

Yes!
£1600 is about right for a K3 which is spotless with average miles etc.
£1600 + cost of repairs would be putting you in K6/K7 money.

timwilky · 08-01-10, 03:14 PM

Look at it this way

I will use estimate prices as haven't got them to hand
you start with the pre accidental value of the bike ~ £2500 being generous

2500
- 400 tank
- 1200 forks complete
- 500 exhaust
- 300 front fairing
- 60 brake pedal
- 300 labour
-500 salvage value

The cost of fixing it as you would expect if some numpty had hit you, ie factory parts by manufacturer approved technicians is greater than the pre accidental value of the bike. I am amazed by people who fail to add the value of their own labour when repairing bikes and think they have been able to get a bike back on the road cheaply.

OK, you can use second hand parts. But most of the pool will be battered. How many unmarked tanks/fairings are there out there? so you will be very unlikely to ever get it back to its pre accidental condition/value.

In the Ebay piccs the bungs have been removed. You then have to question why. what unknown damage is there. possibly got to add a new front wheel, brakes etc.

This is definitely one to walk away from.

08-01-10, 03:23 PM

If you're keen enough you could strip. then as long as the damage isnt registered to the frame you might even break even.

08-01-10, 03:52 PM

demand for machines for minitwins seems to be pushing up the price of these types of damaged SV's.

dizzyblonde · 08-01-10, 04:08 PM

Maybe he was using this years new bike prices as a rule of thumb?

have you seen this years bike prices....naughty naughty!!

jamesterror · 08-01-10, 05:16 PM

I was hoping to get about £1800 for mine with a gently scratched mirror and gently scratched clutch lever, so that is definatly over priced.

Biker Biggles · 08-01-10, 06:19 PM

It always amazes me how much these salvage dealers want for bent bikes.Why spend that sort of money on a dodgy mess when a few quid more buys you a good one?

yorkie_chris · 08-01-10, 07:38 PM

Exactly, a while ago salvage dealer near me wanted £100 more for a bent 955i than there was a straight one on ebay

Taipan · 09-01-10, 10:55 AM

I'd say its over priced. But it is unrecorded. Also you can make an offer so he has priced it expecting a bid. As others have said mini twins and increased new bike prices will probably push up residuals.

08-01-10, 03:13 PM	#12
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is this expensive? Yes! £1600 is about right for a K3 which is spotless with average miles etc. £1600 + cost of repairs would be putting you in K6/K7 money.

08-01-10, 03:14 PM	#13
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Is this expensive? Look at it this way I will use estimate prices as haven't got them to hand you start with the pre accidental value of the bike ~ £2500 being generous 2500 - 400 tank - 1200 forks complete - 500 exhaust - 300 front fairing - 60 brake pedal - 300 labour -500 salvage value The cost of fixing it as you would expect if some numpty had hit you, ie factory parts by manufacturer approved technicians is greater than the pre accidental value of the bike. I am amazed by people who fail to add the value of their own labour when repairing bikes and think they have been able to get a bike back on the road cheaply. OK, you can use second hand parts. But most of the pool will be battered. How many unmarked tanks/fairings are there out there? so you will be very unlikely to ever get it back to its pre accidental condition/value. In the Ebay piccs the bungs have been removed. You then have to question why. what unknown damage is there. possibly got to add a new front wheel, brakes etc. This is definitely one to walk away from. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

08-01-10, 03:23 PM	#14
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is this expensive? If you're keen enough you could strip. then as long as the damage isnt registered to the frame you might even break even.

08-01-10, 03:52 PM	#15
RGV250ads Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is this expensive? demand for machines for minitwins seems to be pushing up the price of these types of damaged SV's.

08-01-10, 04:08 PM	#16
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Is this expensive? Maybe he was using this years new bike prices as a rule of thumb? have you seen this years bike prices....naughty naughty!! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

08-01-10, 05:16 PM	#17
jamesterror Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 588	Re: Is this expensive? I was hoping to get about £1800 for mine with a gently scratched mirror and gently scratched clutch lever, so that is definatly over priced.

08-01-10, 06:19 PM	#18
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Is this expensive? It always amazes me how much these salvage dealers want for bent bikes.Why spend that sort of money on a dodgy mess when a few quid more buys you a good one? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

08-01-10, 07:38 PM	#19
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Is this expensive? Exactly, a while ago salvage dealer near me wanted £100 more for a bent 955i than there was a straight one on ebay __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

09-01-10, 10:55 AM	#20
Taipan Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Basildon, Essex Posts: 785	Re: Is this expensive? I'd say its over priced. But it is unrecorded. Also you can make an offer so he has priced it expecting a bid. As others have said mini twins and increased new bike prices will probably push up residuals.

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