What should I pay for this bike?

Hello,

I am a very new rider,
Passed my CBT today (hurrah!)

A friend of a friend has a W Reg Honda Rebel 125cc for sale,
I have not yet seen it,
But it is supposed to be in mint condition,
One lady owner, 3,000 miles on the clock,
Apparently she wants £1900 for it,
Which I think is a bit steep,
Looking on Autotrader, I think I can get a better deal from a bike shop,

Also I like the 125 Yamaha Virago's,
I have £1500 to spend,
I can't find an online site that gives prices/info on 2nd hand bikes,
Like Parkers does on cars,
I know nothing about bikes,
Except, just about how to ride 'em,
I live in Essex,
Any comments or suggestions gratefully received!

thanks
lisa

 

Learn how to write a sentence.

Then go and do your research using all sources of reference available:
the auto/biketrader website for example - or the price listings pages
in the back of Bike magazine.

It is a buyer's market at this time of year and you have your limit.
Don't go above it, especially considering that you'll want to move on
from a 125 as soon as it gets too slow for you - which won't take
long.

 

lisa wibbled incoherently...

Paging Ginge, got a newbie burd for you to work your magic on here.

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lisa wrote

Excellent and welcome to the bottom of the learning curve.

Reckon you are right.

Trouble is these little cruiser thingies can command unrealistically
high prices.

You can buy a great deal of plain and simple cg125 for this kind of
money and still have some to spend on other gear, like insurance.

It just gets better and better and better.

 

<slow hand clap> Well done Pip, well done. </sh>

 

Oh yes,
I see what you mean, Lozzo.

Excuse me,
Lisa,
Do you have any naked photos -
on the Internet?

thanks,
ginge

 

So do I.

I've got a nice Yamaha SR125 you can have for £800.
http://www.cane.ukrm.btinternet.co.uk/images/SR125.JPG

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"Brace yourselves ladies, I'm coming in dry"

 

Learn how to be a little more tolerant.

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"Brace yourselves ladies, I'm coming in dry"

 

Cane is flogging a Yamaha SR125 of about the same age for 800 quid. More
miles on the clock but over a grand cheaper and he's in Essex. Could be
worth a look.

 

he's a helpful wanker, isn't he?

 

I've ridden one of these - it was very slow but also sort of fun to
ride, insofar as it made you feel like a fool due to the silly riding
position.

nearly new, then.

too much.

Avoid Hatfield Heath.

 

Wise words indeed. Unless you'd like to pick up a tidy SR125 for £800

 

Cane? Is that you? Or has someone taken
over your account?

 

Sorry.. it's a reaction to the sport. What I meant to post was more - "Pip,
**** off you pedantic, grumpy old fart!"

 

Have you got a bike for sale?

 

Yes Simon, I have.

I've got a Yamaha SR125 to sell for a friend.

http://www.cane.ukrm.btinternet.co.uk/images/SR125.JPG

1999 V plate
Import
35,070 miles
1 year MOT
No tax
Topbox also available [incl]
2 owners
Nice runner
Electric start
Good tyres
Minor marks but tidy
Herts/Essex border
£800 ovno

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cane [at] ukrm.org ¦ fireblade, r30
botafo t#50 f#03 YTC #15 bbb #6 apostle [kotl]
New? http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html
Rideout? http://www.horrible.demon.co.uk/botafof/
"Brace yourselves ladies, I'm coming in dry"

 

You never know, someone on here may like to buy it.

 

Right - well thanks everyone that has made me feel very welcome,
Get a lot of new members do you?

 

Pssst. Post at the bottom.

Read this: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html

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cane [at] ukrm.org ¦ fireblade, r30
botafo t#50 f#03 YTC #15 bbb #6 apostle [kotl]
New? http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html
Rideout? http://www.horrible.demon.co.uk/botafof/
"Brace yourselves ladies, I'm coming in dry"

 

Bout a grand if she looks in my direction, the CG I am using will be
available as soon as I locate a replacement Virago.

Its not in the best looking conditions, its been used (30,000+miles)
but its reliable.
See my sig.

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Kevin - Basildon
pushbike (mine)
CG125 GPZ305 (her's)
BOTAFOT#67 BOTAFOF#23
OSOS#29