Author Topic: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan  (Read 5422 times)

Offline unixgeek

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FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« on: October 29, 2010, 11:23:01 AM »
I know it's the wrong season, but I need to free up some cash.  Please tell me if my asking price suggests I've been smoking crack.

I found the bike 5 years ago for sale after it had been sitting for about 10 years. I spent the winter fixing up the bike and enjoyed it as my first motorcycle. I replaced the stock exhaust with a Vance & Hines exhaust I found in California and re-jetted the carbs. In addition, I replaced the turn signals with some low profile signals. The bike comes with the stock pipes and turn signals, new brake pads, and a few oil filters. I’ve maintained the bike very well since I’ve had it. It has no issues. The bike has a clear title in my name and is ready to ride. I hate to see it go, but I need the cash more than I need the bike.

Currently has 57xx miles.  I bought it with 36xx miles.

Asking $1700 (Craigslist asking price is $1900)

P.S. the oil on the floor in the pics is from my girlfriends 72 honda, which is not for sale. :-)




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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2010, 05:24:22 PM »
Wow, if I took off my fairing it'd be the twin of your bike.  I think the price is a smidge high, but that's for the market to decide.

I put mine up for sale at the wrong time too...will probably sit for sale till spring/summer.

Best of luck with the sale!
Nathan

'91 GSF 400
'90 FZR 400
'65 Ducati Falcon 80

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2010, 10:37:37 AM »
Wow looks identical to mine but the price seems a little steep with those miles, picked mine up with 5,xxx miles for 700 but id say i got a pretty damn good ddeal.

Offline unixgeek

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2010, 10:54:33 AM »
Wow looks identical to mine but the price seems a little steep with those miles, picked mine up with 5,xxx miles for 700 but id say i got a pretty damn good ddeal.

My bike has 57xx miles. When bikes with three times the miles are listed for a few hundred less than mine, I have to think I'm in the ballpark.  That said, I am open to offers.  Not going to get down to $700, though.   :yikes:

Thanks for the bump.

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2010, 12:52:30 PM »
Yeah, I know my price is a bit high, just saying  :motorsmile:

Besides I have to leave some room to bargain with, right.

to your statement below, I agree...every time I take it somewhere a bike mechanic will really be into it.  Maybe I should try to sell it to someone working at a local bike shop or something.
« Last Edit: November 02, 2010, 03:36:51 PM by JmuRiz »
Nathan

'91 GSF 400
'90 FZR 400
'65 Ducati Falcon 80

Offline unixgeek

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2010, 01:32:20 PM »
Yeah, I know my price is a bit high, just saying  :motorsmile:

I guess what I was getting at was that I don't think your price is high.  I think it's a fair price for an awesome bike.  I really think the cool factor associated with the b400s more than makes up for it's lack in displacement and age.  It really does get attention at all of the bike gatherings I go to.

Jeeze! I'm talking myself out of selling it...   :duh:

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2010, 09:38:44 PM »
Sold

Offline JmuRiz

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Re: FS: 91 Bandit 400 in Michigan
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2010, 10:26:56 AM »
Awesome, congrats!
I'm thinking I'll have better luck with mine come spring.
Nathan

'91 GSF 400
'90 FZR 400
'65 Ducati Falcon 80