Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 03:12 pm
FIrst off, it's not my bike!
Would you consider buying a bike that is recorded as a Cat C and if so, how much less is it worth?
Keep finding stuff that is cosmetically challenged, but perfectly rideable but written off because of the cost of new parts at franchised dealers
Are such bikes more trouble than they are worth?
Interesting note, asked my insurance company and they dont care as lond as it has a current MOT
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
has been here 4ever
Posted 15 March 2013 - 04:45 pm
FIrst off, it's not my bike!
Would you consider buying a bike that is recorded as a Cat C and if so, how much less is it worth?
Keep finding stuff that is cosmetically challenged, but perfectly rideable but written off because of the cost of new parts at franchised dealers
Are such bikes more trouble than they are worth?
Interesting note, asked my insurance company and they dont care as lond as it has a current MOT
Cat C is beyond economical repair, which in the case of a bike could simply be plastics and a few bits and bobs. These soon add up to more than a grand, particularly if the exhaust is scratched and in the case of an older bike, they will just Cat C it. When you come to sell, you are obliged to mention it if asked but otherwise it is a case of Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. Obviously, there can be major issues if the bike has had a big crash but there are potential bargains if you don't mind what it looks like or are prepared to fix it.
Ali
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 05:57 pm
I would have a go if the price was right I think people are less wary of cat c than before esp not that important if its a keeper.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:00 pm
Cat C is beyond economical repair, which in the case of a bike could simply be plastics and a few bits and bobs. These soon add up to more than a grand, particularly if the exhaust is scratched and in the case of an older bike, they will just Cat C it. When you come to sell, you are obliged to mention it if asked but otherwise it is a case of Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. Obviously, there can be major issues if the bike has had a big crash but there are potential bargains if you don't mind what it looks like or are prepared to fix it.
Ali
Ali
This description fits the bike quite well, the damage is all on one side, fairing is mildly "gravel rashed", indicator is scratched, exhaust is marked, looks like a low speed slide
Panel fit looks good, it is claimed there is no frame or fork damage, in fact the seller is willing to stick a new MOT on it so it could be ridden home
I am perfectly happy to fix anything that crops up including a bit of rattle can re-spray work. If I was to buy, it's not to turn into a profit, it's because I want one and it's the only way I can get one on my budget
It's an FJR1300, a bike I have always wanted to own
I would have a go if the price was right I think people are less wary of cat c than before esp not that important if its a keeper.
The price is right, it's about 25% less than I would normally expect to pay, and as previously posted, it's not for profit, it's because I want one to keep for a bit
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 07:10 pm
Edited by Matt101, 15 March 2013 - 07:10 pm.
Carpe Citizen
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 08:06 pm
As long as the price is right then why not. I have an FJR and its my 3rd. Just keep coming back to them.
Pop over to http://www.fjfjrbiker.co.uk/ and drop some details of year etc and they will tell you prices etc. It may well be a known bike.
Off to register now, thanks
The one I am considering is a 2003 2nd gen with faired in indicators in a fetching blue
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 08:34 pm
Edited by Matt101, 15 March 2013 - 08:35 pm.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 08:59 pm
Like this............
Nice!
Now looks like this
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 09:03 pm
Edited by Matt101, 15 March 2013 - 09:06 pm.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 09:24 pm
Looks nice even for the damage. ABS version too.
I had only just noticed that
Have spoken to seller at length, am seriously tempted by this bike
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 09:33 pm
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 March 2013 - 09:46 pm
Whats the mileage on it? Looks a clean bike. Are you going for a look first or are you buying it on line? Ask about the bottom linkage on the rear shock. Has it been greased regularly. It is the one weak point. They don't get serviced properly and seize. A bit of a pain to sort out but not a deal killer.
It's showing just under 20,000 miles on an 03, and I will be buying blind (unless I can find someone near NN6 Long Buckby to check it out for me) so all I have is images
I will be doing the bottom link myself as soon as I have the bike (not confirmed yet) as I have a nice big double garage and the time (not working) to sort it
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 10:12 pm
An FJR was on the list when I got the 9'er. If I'd had a few more readies I may well have got one. I'd try hard to knock him down on price. If he's had it for sale a while he may be a bit more open to negotiation. The MOT sounds a good idea, at least you'll know it's road legal.
full o shoite
Posted 15 March 2013 - 11:14 pm
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 16 March 2013 - 09:23 am
There a well rated bike hope it works out well keep us up to speed with the repairs, im hoping for a low revving mile muncher for touring did think about the fjr lovely bike but too lively I think for what I want it for will go for a pan old shape the new fjr 2013 model looks awsome .
needs a 2nd hobby
Posted 16 March 2013 - 09:37 am
When the insurance cat C'd my 2003 TDM 900. They paid me out £2750 and then I bought the bike back for £625. Their estimate for repairs totalled £3200. I have replaced all the damaged parts and returned the bike to better condition than it was for about £700.
As to the value of it, I don't intend to ever sell it so it's value doesn't matter but I would think that 1500 - 1750 should be achievable.
I also bought my wife's car, a 57 plate Ford Fiesta 1250 when it was 26 months old as a cat D repaired
with 7000 miles on the clock for £4000 It has run perfectly ever since so there are certainly bargains to be had if you are careful.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 16 March 2013 - 11:00 am
Are the panniers with it? They're a nightmare to find 2nd hand,
No panniers with this one
If I buy, I will have to try and source some
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
full o shoite
Posted 16 March 2013 - 11:53 am
Ok, big question, how much?
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 16 March 2013 - 12:18 pm
Ok, big question, how much?
It's this one
http://www.motorcycl.../R-NXGN-3044683
Just trying to knock the price down a little
Opinions?
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
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