Opinions on this bike + Q about Cat C

[GhostRider]

So I'm hungry to buy a new bike within the next week, after searching relentlessly it seems my ideal bike, the GSXR750, is way overpriced throughout the market.

With that in mind I started looking at other bikes, and came across this Honda Fireblade:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201131408482030/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/seller-type/trade_adverts/cc-from/800cc/price-from/1000/model/cbr/make/honda/radius/100/page/1/postcode/b152lw?logcode=p

1998, 16k miles, but mentions that it was listed as Cat C in 2008, so I am assuming that since it has an MOT till May 2012 that it's been restored/repaired and is in good working condition. I'll have to wait till Tuesday to call them up and ask what was wrong with it as they don't mention this in the advert, but I'm guessing it was just cosmetic, though I don't think there's anything obvious.

So, firstly, is that a decent price for that age/miles/condition? (As it would appear my idea of a good price is way off!).

Secondly, just to clarify, a Cat C I don't have to mention on insurance? And shouldn't cost me anymore on insurance right?

Thanks,

GhostRider
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[jjdugen]

Probably the best of the 'blades for all round reliability and street use, but, the price is way over the top for a declared Cat C. It has most of the toys except for a 17'' front wheel. Keep looking on E-Bay, a far better deal will turn up.

[mad4it028]

ill do you a nice blade r reg simular miles £1600 and its never been a write off edit: its been cleaned since these pics..lol
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/mad4it028/SDC10337.jpg
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[Rob W]

I paid 2000 for my 98 blade in the same colours, 15000 miles, FSH, double bubble screen, Remus can, braided hoses and with 12 months MOT & TAX. That is far too much money for that bike.
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[boundy]

For the last few weeks I have also been looking like a mad man for the perfect bike in £1500 price range.
I've been looking at blades, GSXR750's, ZX9's and ZX7's. I've test rode a few ZX9's now and im sold on it. 1998-on and you cant go wrong.

Been watching loads on ebay, look at this one, reserve not met, 2000 plate, 18k £1550 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250878058451?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thats no money for a bike like that, spoke to the seller and wanted £1800

[GhostRider]

[The Tot]

It seems like an honest bike at an honest price. If you can establish what sort of accident it was in in order to ascertain the damage. My 929 blade was a CAT C when it was lowsided by the previous owner in 05. LHS needed repairing when I asked him. What I didn't know was that the crankcase took a knock and had to be weld repaired and only found that out when I replaced the generator.

At that sort of mileage, ask when the valves were last checked however. "Some Service History" ought to cover recent services, and at 16k, valves would have definitely needed a looking at. If not, use it as a bargaining chip. If you have a mechanically competent friend, then an afternoon with the rocker cover off and feeler gauges should let you know if you need your shims replacing. It should be about £200 at an independent with an oil and filter change.

Remus can is a bonus - baffles are in so it's road legal. But they are sturdy and very well made (I got a Titanium remus innovation on my 929).

Hetzer used to have a 918 blade so he might be able to fill you on on the niggles and nuances.

Price is about right for a 98 superbike class - once you get beyond a certain time period, depreciation's already gone, and the effect of it being a CAT C doesn't make a bit of difference to price - mileage and condition, however, does.

And no, you don't need to tell insurers that the bike is a CAT C.
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[swiftb]

[0l0dom0l0]

I'm just going to leave this one here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBR-929-RRY-Fireblade-2000-model-14760-miles-/320749568971?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4aae2a03cb#ht_1628wt_1139
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[jjdugen]

Thats the standard can, just sprayed black, probably what kept Micron in business replacing them.

[GhostRider]

With a bit of luck I'll be collecting the keys for mad4its fireblade tomorrow

GhostRider
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I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

[mad4it028]

[GhostRider]

[mad4it028]

great glad your happy but was the idle screw cable not throttle cable lol i swear paul undid it the wrong way otherwise the spring wouldnt have been there after your test ride...lol
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[Minty]

You done did buyed you the best bike, like, EVAR.

https://p1.bikepics.com/2008/03/02/bikepics-1202514-full.jpg
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[swiftb]

they 'fake' usd forks??^^^^^^^^^^

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

^^^No. They do look practical for a superbike tho.
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[swiftb]

[Minty]

You've lost me, blud.

They are USD's. Look at the top yoke, you can see the chrome of the stansion.
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[mad4it028]

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[Minty]

[swiftb]