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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: vadim on March 30, 2006, 09:14:26 PM

Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: vadim on March 30, 2006, 09:14:26 PM: As I mentioned in another post a '91 model with 3,300 miles is being sold around here and the seller is asking 2500. The carbs were cleaned, but other than that the tires are old, hoses were not changed, not sure about the valves. I figure it needs a few hunderd bucks to bring it up to retail shape. Which is 1740 according to kbb. So I want to see if I can reason it out with the seller. It looks like he's searching for a sucker, but if none come around maybe I get get the bike for a reasonable amount. I am all for paying a fair price - I don't necessarily need a bargain, so I'd like to know how much you guys paid for your b400s. Thanks!
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: MasterM3 on March 30, 2006, 09:31:39 PM: 1991 GSF400
27,600 miles
all maitinence done (very thourough)
2 owner bike
paid $1800

I believe the owner I bought it from bought it for 1,000 from the original owner and di a lot of work himself. even though it seems like the price was high, there were 0 bikes in similar condition for the same price.

i'm located in california though. the only reason why the owner of the bike you are looking at can ask that much is on account of its low miles.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: ant_129 on March 30, 2006, 09:38:52 PM: I am probably not a good example because I found an idiot. I got mine (93) for $500 in June 05. This guy had just gotten out of the hospital after he laid it down.

The only damage the bike had was a broken reflector, clutch lever, and a few scratches on the frame and speedo pod cover.

It had a minor oil leak on the right engine cover which I fixed with a homemade gasket and the fork seals were gone. I had a battle finally getting the fork seals fixed but it was not a big deal.

I just replaced the chain and the tires were nearly new when I bought it. Oh and I got the bike with 10,330 miles on it.

I plan on asking around $1200 for it this summer when I find me a new ride.

Also the original owner put a full yoshi on and a jet kit (not sure which one).

$2500 does sound a little high even though I have already put 3,300 miles on my bike since I have had it.

I hope this helps
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: interfuse on March 30, 2006, 11:29:42 PM: Quote from: "vadim"
As I mentioned in another post a '91 model with 3,300 miles is being sold around here and the seller is asking 2500. The carbs were cleaned, but other than that the tires are old, hoses were not changed, not sure about the valves. I figure it needs a few hunderd bucks to bring it up to retail shape. Which is 1740 according to kbb.

I bought mine with 30,000 kms for about $2,000 US 3+ years ago... it came with a yosh exhast and a jet kit -- oh, and dirty carbs, finished o-rings rusty tank, rashed right engine cover, mangled front rotor, finished front tire, leaky fork seals, and a dented tank. Yeah, I probably got robbed, mine needed tones of work. All that said -- I still love it. Runs like a champ now.

If you can get that bike for $1750 US I'd grab it... usually good stuff goes for more then the KBB value. I'm not sure what the exchange is right now, but in Canada you can't buy a decent bike for less then $2,000 cdn...
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Racerruss-ducati on March 30, 2006, 11:43:03 PM: I got my '93 two years ago with 2,900 miles for $1600. Spent maybe $250 total on new tires, battery and carb overhaul. Otherwise, it has been very sound.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: interfuse on March 30, 2006, 11:45:26 PM: Quote from: "Racerruss-ducati"
Spent maybe $250 total on new tires, battery and carb overhaul. Otherwise, it has been very sound.

Man I gotta move to the states... can't even get tires here for $250!
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Racerruss-ducati on March 30, 2006, 11:47:44 PM: Ebay is your friend, check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Michelin-Motorcycle-Tire-Pilot-Race-2-H2-150-110-NEW_W0QQitemZ4624165377QQcategoryZ35601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: interfuse on March 31, 2006, 12:09:25 AM: Quote from: "Racerruss-ducati"
Ebay is your friend, check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Michelin-Motorcycle-Tire-Pilot-Race-2-H2-150-110-NEW_W0QQitemZ4624165377QQcategoryZ35601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ebay rocks if you're in the states. Exchange, shipping, and duty all get expensive. It wouldn't take long for that transaction to hit $250+. Any hot american girls here who want to get married? :lol:
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: duane on March 31, 2006, 12:56:43 AM: 1993
18,000 miles
The bike had been RAPED. Drag bars for handle bars, no head light, no rear fender, several dents in the tank, both engine covers had been ground down, seat was f**ked up, all the cables needed to be replaced, no center stand, It ran though. I'm ashamed to say I paid....

$1600

I've spent that much again, and possibly more, putting the thing back into original shape, including repaint new clutch etc.. I dont know if I'd do it again
:duh:
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: duane on March 31, 2006, 01:05:08 AM: Quote from: "vadim"
As I mentioned in another post a '91 model with 3,300

What that bike has going for it is the low mileage, but on the other hand, $2500 is very expensive, especially if it's not in premium shape. I could see someone paying that though because these bikes are relatively rare.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: BrianM on March 31, 2006, 01:57:09 AM: '91, totally stock (from what I can tell thus-far) except for raped carbs.

$860 less than a month ago.

I've dropped $270 on parts thus far, it needs paint and tires yet (so add another $300) to have what should be a rather nice B4 (with 11k miles).

My normal standard is to buy for half the going rate of an average condition example. I think I got close to that, but I'm fixing this one up for me (wife), and not just to sell so I'm dumping in about twice the 'fix up' cash that it normally takes.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Russtang on March 31, 2006, 11:42:54 AM: $2600 for two of them. 11k miles on the functional one.

Brand new tires, sprocket, chain, hoses, paint job. Newly rebuilt Katana front end with dual discs and clip-ons. New rotors/pads all around. Fresh carb sync, rebuild. Supertrapp exhaust...The bike was in immaculate condition. I had no problem with the price.

(http://russtang.com/Pictures/Suzuki%20Bandit/IMG_2883s.JPG)

24k miles on the parts bike. Missing a few parts (gas tank), but a great supply of spares!

(http://russtang.com/Pictures/Suzuki%20Bandit/IMG_2884s.JPG)

Russ
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Thief400 on March 31, 2006, 12:11:36 PM: I paid $5200 for mine on April 9th 1991 when I bought it new from the Dealer . With taxes and PDI it came to $6233
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Red01 on March 31, 2006, 12:50:10 PM: Are you the only member who still has the B4 they bought brand new?
(Here on the site anyway.)
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: PitterB4 on March 31, 2006, 01:12:11 PM: Quote from: "Red01"
Are you the only member who still has the B4 they bought brand new?
(Here on the site anyway.)

No Paul, I think Sierra2 is an orig owner. Seems to me there's at least one other. Krautwagen maybe?
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: gingerhippy69 on March 31, 2006, 01:46:37 PM: any brits on here willing to say how much they paid?

:grin:
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: vadim on March 31, 2006, 05:52:47 PM: Thanks for your input guys! Apparently the owner paid 3500 for it a year ago so I can see why he would be unwilling to let go of the bike for half the price which, incidentally, is around the kbb retail value.

He says that all the maintenance has been done (including valves) except for the tires. So maybe we'll be able to agree on a reasonable number that's above the KBB. I'll be seeing the bike tomorrow.

Any tips on what I should watch out for? Rust in the gas tank was one thing I haven't checked when I bought my B6...
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: 400runner on March 31, 2006, 07:14:56 PM: I bought mine with 600 Miles on it. does that count as new? Maybe not. But considering I just bought it two years ago. It is as close to new as it comes in the states these days. I even had to replace the original tires cause they were cracked from sitting around so long.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: PitterB4 on March 31, 2006, 11:26:20 PM: Quote from: "vadim"
Any tips on what I should watch out for? Rust in the gas tank was one thing I haven't checked when I bought my B6...

That's definitely a good thought. Check for evidence of a gas leak, too (stains on the carb bowls and left side covers).
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: gsxr400 racer on April 02, 2006, 01:58:13 PM: While not a b4, I bought my 1988 gsxr 400 for $3200.00 4 or 5 years ago from a guy in South Carolina. Im the 3rd owner and probably the last. It came with the the guys title and insureance papers from guame or okanawa not sure would have to look again. And then i got a title from SC. Drove to SC and picked it up.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: riotmurdercity on April 02, 2006, 05:11:28 PM: my first post around here but i just picked my 91 B4 for $1400, im now the 3rd owner...it has some milage on her (46k) but she runs tip top and was very well taken care of.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: vadim on April 11, 2006, 03:19:26 PM: So we bought my girlfriend a Ninja 250 and I'll be bringing it home this weekend. :banana: Wooho! :boohoo: Second bike! :motorsmile: And a fun one too (I couldn't get a smile off my face after a quick test ride). :grin:

-Vadim

P.S. It was 2K for a 2004 model with just over 2000 miles. Very good condition except for a few scratches. Let's see if the valve adjustment on that one will be easier than on my B6. :)
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: BrianM on April 11, 2006, 06:25:29 PM: Guess I'll see you over on the EX250 forums then.... And congrats.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: PitterB4 on April 11, 2006, 09:52:57 PM: Quote from: "BrianM"
Guess I'll see you over on forums.ninja250.com then.... And congrats.

Hey - no whoring for other forums here! :monkeymoon: :stickpoke:

Congrats, dude.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Krautwagen on April 12, 2006, 12:19:37 AM: Quote from: "PitterB4"
Quote from: "Red01"
Are you the only member who still has the B4 they bought brand new?
(Here on the site anyway.)

Seems to me there's at least one other. Krautwagen maybe?

Nope. Purchased my '92 spring of 2001 for $2650 with ~7000 miles on the clock.

Right away when I bought it, it needed a fork seal and needle jets, tires were on their way.

I've put well over $1500 into it in the form of having shops try to figure out the carbs to no avail, new tires, and a few various other items.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: GK75A on April 13, 2006, 01:43:03 PM: bought a 90 b4 about 4 years ago.not running, gave Â£275 for it.finally got time to sort it
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: frenchy4242 on October 16, 2006, 08:28:58 AM: Bought my '91 bandit v a year ago for Â£400 50,000km needing new plastics, footpeg, and rear disk. Blew the cdi a week after i bought it and have only just found a new one.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Boom-Boom on October 16, 2006, 06:55:03 PM: I bought my '91 B4 3 years ago w/ 3,600 miles on it. Original owner bought it new in '91 and rode it for 2 years before he was shipped out to fight for our freedom. It sat in storage for 8 years. When he got back, it didn't run. So he sold it to a mechanic who rebuilds non-running bikes and then re-sells them. This guy cleaned the carbs, Kreamed the tank, adjusted the valves, and put a new battery in it. That's all it took to get it running. Then I bought it off him when he listed it on eBay for $1700.

I think I got a very good deal.

Since then I upgraded the rear shock to a '92 GSXR 750 and replaced the tires which were suffering from dry rot.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: yoda on October 23, 2006, 01:55:16 PM: Â£800 (that's english pounds) for a '91 import, 27000km's mint everything.no probs so far, famous last words! so that means all the repair money's for mods....
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: albertinhouston on October 23, 2006, 06:01:29 PM: I bought my 91 in 93 for $1800 in race trim . pretty much street trim just had to put blinkers and lights on it.
Title: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: bigbadmad on October 23, 2006, 07:02:02 PM: Â£800 for my 1989 Bandit 4 with 28,000 km on the clock (import) and as the seller is a mate of mine who is a mechanic I knew that it had, new tyres, fresh fork oil, new carbs and was in good running order.
(http://www.madtv.me.uk/stuff/bandit%20(2).jpg)
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: bandito93 on September 07, 2009, 11:58:06 AM: I picked up a 93 w/ 32,000 km's about a month ago, ran okay just needed some fresh fuel and the proper main jets. I picked it up for $900 (CAD). Since then i've gotten new tires, chain and sprockets, and handlebars. Fortunately i work @ a suzuki dealer so i was able to get everything 1/2 off retail. :grin:
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: crashoverrideplik on September 15, 2009, 12:49:33 AM: I picked up a 91 with 13K on it for $877 off Ebay the other night. It was the score of a lifetime.
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: Snubnose on September 15, 2009, 10:05:00 PM: Quote from: bigbadmad on October 23, 2006, 07:02:02 PM
Â£800 for my 1989 Bandit 4 with 28,000 km on the clock (import) and as the seller is a mate of mine who is a mechanic I knew that it had, new tyres, fresh fork oil, new carbs and was in good running order.

Now thats the correct way to spell TYRES! ( Then again, I am a Brit :stickpoke:)
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: ltan667 on September 16, 2009, 04:33:07 AM: I'm ashamed to say I paid $1900 for mine :banghead:

1991 B400, was in absolute pristine condition when I got it. Last owner took very good care of it, even threw in a bunch of extra parts. Got a rear cowl, rear seat, extra front seat, extra tach, headlight assembly, couple of extra oil filters and fork seals. Oh and a extra engine that's been sitting out in the rain...
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: mosquito on September 21, 2009, 06:29:22 PM: '91 with 27k mi, $1100 USD in July, 2008.
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: ratznfragn on September 23, 2009, 04:10:36 PM: 91 model with 12,000 miles,got it for $275 USD.Had been garage kept,but hadn't been run in 2 years.Cleaned the carbs and rebuilt the rear master cylinder.The master cylinder kit was in a bag he gave me along with an oil filter and the owner's manual.Also,it had a brand new battery!It wouldn't start and he just didn't want to mess with it.Been riding it about a year now.
Title: Re: How much did you pay for your B4?
Post by: AngryInca on September 23, 2009, 04:18:26 PM: Quote from: gingerhippy69 on March 31, 2006, 01:46:37 PM
any brits on here willing to say how much they paid?

:grin:

I paid £500 for a '91 American import with 22k on the clock in April. Its my first bike and I love it! Its in okay-ish condition, but it would look out of place in a showroom :) Still, everything works at least and it passed its MOT first time. Since getting it I have had the carbs cleaned and balanced and an in-line fuel filter fitted to try and stop it from stalling at idle (being looked at in another thread...).