If you read this I need your opinion...

[Gil]

and advice.

I am going to sell my 1975 R90/6. I realized that I only use it 4 to 5 times a year and never too far from home.
The bike is in fairly good shape. Not the most cosmetically apealing for it's kind, but the engine is really good. The mufflers are 4 years old and I have taken care of it with regular oil changes and light maintanace like valve and spline work. The only two things that could be signifacntly wrong are a dent in the front wheel rim and the speed and tach gauges do not work. I use hand held GPS for speed control.
What's the market value for this bike. From scale of 1-10, I may rate it a high 7 but not really an 8.

[robsryder]

Why don't you post a photo or links to photos of the bike?

I've purchased several airheads from a local BMW dealer. One, a 75 R60/6 that was in pretty good cosmetic and mechanical condition for $1600 in 1996. Another a 77 R100RS in cosmetically poor condition and medium to poor mechanical for $1450 in 2002. In 2007 I purchased a 71 R75/5 in good cosmetic and mechanical condition for $2000 from a private individual. In each instance I thought (as the purchaser) that I got a good deal.

I know folks that have purchased R90/6 bikes for about $1500 then spent another $1500 at the local BMW dealer for basic and overdue servicing. For many folks poor cosmetics on a bike will kill a deal or greatly lower the price.

Without knowing anything about the bike other than what you've said (and not knowing your mechanical aptitude and abilities) I'd reckon that $1500 to $2000 would be a starting point. I might raise or lower my estimate (from the purchaser's perspective) based on more details about the bike and it's seller.

A lower price will likely result in a quicker sale. How badly (and quickly) do you want to sell the bike? You might be able to wait for someone to come along that will pay you $3500 to $4500, but you might wait awhile.

[subagon]

Gil,

I just bought a '75 R90/6 w/ 50K miles 3 weeks ago in central Florida for $2900. The bike is in very good shape, the paint okay and two dents in the tank. I replaced the 10+ year old tires, but the old ones did have lots of tread.

I also looked at the following the same week


'81 R100 for $2600 the needed some TLC, I would have offered much less.
'78 R100 for $2500 that was one step above a barn bike :huh
'78 R80/7 for $2700 the was really nice (and still for sale if anyone is interested). Almost bought this one. I know the owner personally and could trust him.


Here are some pictures (http://cycle.frogfruit.com/v/bikes/r90/) of the bike I bought.

Based on your limited desc and starting with the $2900 I spent, I'd knock off $600 for the rim and clocks (based on prices at Bob's BMW). So low price of $2300, asking price $2600 :dunno

[Gil]

Thanks for the replies.

Mike:
I can post pictures but I must admit, your bike does look very nice.

[shire2000]

I regularly buy and sell airheads (and other brands). I get bikes mainly from the Pacific Northwest because it is nice and close to me. I realize that this is the total other corner of your country, and the pricing in the PNW is slightly influenced by the relatively higher pricing here in British Columbia. The farther south or east of here I go, the cheaper the price, but then my transportation costs go up as well.

That all been said. In this area, a bike such as yours with the issues you have disclosed would not get much more than $1500US unless everything else on it was absolutely perfect. Replacing non-working gauges can be extremely costly. Replacing the front wheel again can get costly. You don't mention the condition of the paint, clutch, transmission, rear end, compression test results, wiring loom condition, etc.

Some photos and more info would help to pinpoint the actual value.

On the other hand, with the current financial situation, I am starting to see a drop in the pricing of older bikes. And a lot more of them are coming on the market. This has created a buyers market in the USA. Lots of Canadians are buying what is coming available that is closer to the border. Myself included.

I just closed a deal on a 1978 R100/7 that is in excellent original condition, everything works, paint is original but not badly chipped or scratched. I can bring it home, including transporting for $1700 Canadian. That one is presently sitting in Medford Oregon and I have arranged to pick it up over Easter. I will be looking for a couple of other bikes to pickup in that area for the same time. Just makes it more worth my while to bring back 3 - 5 bikes at a time. I am still looking for a choice Norton Atlas and a Moto Guzzi Eldorado. It is amazing what people around here collect and are willing to pay.

:ca

[308nut]

I sold my 75 R90/6 that was about a 7-8 with 63k miles on it a year and a half ago for $2900



Wade

[DOINTHETON]

[QUOTE=shire2000;420696]I regularly buy and sell airheads (and other brands). I get bikes mainly from the Pacific Northwest because it is nice and close to me. I realize that this is the total other corner of your country, and the pricing in the PNW is slightly influenced by the relatively higher pricing here in British Columbia. The farther south or east of here I go, the cheaper the price, but then my transportation costs go up as well.

That all been said. In this area, a bike such as yours with the issues you have disclosed would not get much more than $1500US unless everything else on it was absolutely perfect. Replacing non-working gauges can be extremely costly. Replacing the front wheel again can get costly. You don't mention the condition of the paint, clutch, transmission, rear end, compression test results, wiring loom condition, etc.

Some photos and more info would help to pinpoint the actual value.

On the other hand, with the current financial situation, I am starting to see a drop in the pricing of older bikes. And a lot more of them are coming on the market. This has created a buyers market in the USA. Lots of Canadians are buying what is coming available that is closer to the border. Myself included.

I just closed a deal on a 1978 R100/7 that is in excellent original condition, everything works, paint is original but not badly chipped or scratched. I can bring it home, including transporting for $1700 Canadian. That one is presently sitting in Medford Oregon and I have arranged to pick it up over Easter. I will be looking for a couple of other bikes to pickup in that area for the same time. Just makes it more worth my while to bring back 3 - 5 bikes at a time. I am still looking for a choice Norton Atlas and a Moto Guzzi Eldorado. It is amazing what people around here collect and are willing to pay.

wow, $1500.00 aren't you generous.

put that r90 on ebay, it will pull $2K plus, especially if you have records of the services you've performed. don't give it away to a profiteer whos just going to re-sell it after fixing those minor (and i do mean minor) issues. buy a used gauge cluster and a front wheel, and the bike will pull more. riding season is thirty days away!

[jamesdunn]

I find most airheads for sale are overpriced, of course, so are a lot of other items for sale, such as cars ,etcetera. A lot of folks think that because they own it it is really valuable. That said ,there are reasonable sellers out there. Many used machines languish" unsold" because they are "overpriced". Determining value is based on "book" value, and your desire for the machine you're looking at. "I saw it , I wanted it, I paid the owners asking price!"