Decent price?

[Shinigami]

Hi, just been looking for my first big bike and spotted a 1998 bandit 600, 17000 miles on it, looks tidy from the photos and free delivery as well. 1290 quid.

Is that a decent price? it's from a dealers, i know i could prob get cheaper from a private seller but as I need to use credit card i need to purchase from a dealer
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[kotachi]

Decent price for the bike...
From a private seller, I'd say average - you could maybe get a bike of that age and approx mileage for £1k but it would require hunting.
From a dealer? Yes. Very good.

One of my local dealers were selling a 98 SV with 40k for £2k and a '02 SV with 15k for £2.5k, to put it into context.
And you could always haggle.
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Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

[Shinigami]

Good stuff, might ride down tomorrow to look at it and hope its not gone by Monday when my card should arrive
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[Matt-]

Sound's a good price if i had the chance to get something like that for that money i would as i am also looking for my first bike

My Rule of thumb is never buy a bike without looking at it, be sure to do basic checks if your buying one privately, from a dealer you should be pretty safe.
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[P.]

the_quick bought a bandit down to me last week. 2000 model bandit s, looks far nicer with that front end on it.

Think he paid 1200 private.

You'll get a better deal privately.

Also you might be able to get a 99/00 Thundercat for £1000 in good nick with average mileage!

[kotachi]

It does depend what area you're in - in more remote areas of the UK you'll get better prices, I'm in the South East, bikes and more importantly MONEY is everywhere.. So the dealers get away with charging a bomb, nightmare for the student

See what the dealers will throw in, warranty-wise, any free gear or free servicing etc..
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CBT done - 24/03/2012, theory test done - 03/04/2012.. Mod 1 done -26/06/2012, Mod 2 done - 29/06/2012. Current steed: Cage.
Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

[Shinigami]

How much would a thundercat cost to insure though? Already checked bandit cost and its cheaper than my 125. Also not seen any thundercats at dealers in my budget.

I would go private but can't get the cash upfront
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[P.]

[Shinigami]

Sort of, got a card coming with 16 month 0% on purchases, I've half the cash already and hopefully the other half when I sell the tiddler so an easy pay off in theory
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[P.]

[kotachi]

The cat's like 700 quid for me but then again I'm 19, 0 NCB and had my license 3 months.

(Just to add I haven't taken out the policy yet, I'm contemplating waiting for a years no claims!)
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CBT done - 24/03/2012, theory test done - 03/04/2012.. Mod 1 done -26/06/2012, Mod 2 done - 29/06/2012. Current steed: Cage.
Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

[Rogerborg]

[Shinigami]

Aye I've been looking around a while to be honest out of childish excitement lol.
most available round here seem to be xj600s in my budget, been quoted 130 insurance on bandit by 5 different brokers so not bad
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[Shinigami]

No way of getting to work without it, getting big bike ready to get straight on when I pass and the clean up tiddler to sell
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[Nick 50]

I would say it was a fair price if you factor in the delivery costs they would normally charge.

Have you asked about Tax/MOT expiry? The ad doesn't mention it which is a worry.

Clean looking bike though

Have you got somewhere to store it? You can stick it my garage if you want?
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Current Bikes: ZX7r 97 (Black Beauty), VFR400 NC24 (The banana)
Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[Slacker24seve...]

Bandits boooooooo! Hiss!! CBR600/Hornet/Fazer/anything instead. I sold a younger Hornet for that much privately in April.
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[Shinigami]

[the_quick]

I don't know what people have against bandits?

Good bike, pulls well, fairings shield you from the wind, easy to fix etc.

Got mine as Paddy said private for 1200, with 27k miles on the clock.

No rust, no damage (small scratch on one fairing), almost new tyres, new battery and 4 month MOT, only little bad thing is oxidation on engine casing, but I will try to sort that out.

I did not want to buy from dealers as they add own mark up of at least 300 quid. And warranty they give you not always works etc.

If you are bit worry about buying from private person, take a bike mate with you, or just read what to check on the bike, have a test ride.

I think bikers care more for their toys than car drivers. You will know straight away if some cared for the bike. Best if bike is stored in garage for the night/winter

happy hunting
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Bandit GSF600 '00

[Rogerborg]

[RichieZX6R]

let me know what time you going and i might have a ride up with you. PM me your number mate.
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Past: Kawazaki ZX6R 96 - Honda CBR 600F4 05 - Dragstar 125 02 - Honda CB 400 SF 94 - Honda NSR 125 51 - Gilera Runner XV125 04

[Shinigami]

hey man, thanks for the offer of riding down with us, don't think i'll be going tomorrow now as they've not replied about the mot status yet and i need to be back here by early afternoon which wouldn't happen on my 125 to bradford and back lol
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[Nick 50]

Ste,

Possible alternative??

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201235483055818/sort/default/usedbikes/cc-from/500cc/quicksearch/true/page/1/radius/60/postcode/sr33er?logcode=p

not sure if they accept card though. I'm guessing its a garage so should have card facility.

Better than the bandit [/code]
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Current Bikes: ZX7r 97 (Black Beauty), VFR400 NC24 (The banana)
Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[RichieZX6R]

That's nice nick! Similar to mine.
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Current: Kawazaki ZX6R 51
Past: Kawazaki ZX6R 96 - Honda CBR 600F4 05 - Dragstar 125 02 - Honda CB 400 SF 94 - Honda NSR 125 51 - Gilera Runner XV125 04

[Shinigami]

Aye Nick already saw that, was considering it until I quoted insurance between 500-1000 o_O
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[RichieZX6R]

Wow that's expensive. How much do you pay for the 125?
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Current: Kawazaki ZX6R 51
Past: Kawazaki ZX6R 96 - Honda CBR 600F4 05 - Dragstar 125 02 - Honda CB 400 SF 94 - Honda NSR 125 51 - Gilera Runner XV125 04