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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Whats this worth ? Reply with quote
Hi All,

I'm after some sensible comments to this question, so please don't flame me for asking.

I want to know from those in the know what this bike in the pictures is worth ? Yes, I'm looking at getting a 600cc bike.

https://www.gpz400r.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/gpz6001.jpg

https://www.gpz400r.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/gpz6002.jpg

I've seen the bike and had a ride on it, it's in a very tidy condition for it's age (no scratches or dents). It's on a D reg (87), and has done 44k miles.

The engine runs sweet, it also rides sweet too.

It's had three owners.

The bike needs to have left fork seal replaced and a new rear tyre for next MOT, other than that it's fine.

It's got MOT and TAX till the 7th month of this year.

Any idea's guy's & girls ?

TIA
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M1ke
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PostPosted: 21:32 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wouldn't say its worth much over £600 if that, new tyre is going to be near £100 and then there is about £30 for the fork seal and oil (assuming you can fit in your self).

Why not derestrict the 400 and be happy with that?
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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm after getting a 2nd bike, like in spare bike for when I need it.
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kev
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why don't you just sell that old 400 and buy one decent bike instead of buying these old heaps.
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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 21:51 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cos I like these old heaps, they run and don't cost as much as a newish heap Very Happy
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kev
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ian (GPZ400R) wrote:
Cos I like these old heaps, they run and don't cost as much as a newish heap Very Happy
But if you got the money from the old one and the new one you could buy a good bike.
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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 21:56 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes Kev, I know, but I don't want a bike thats 1990 onwards, I like to stay with cheap old heaps for the time being.

I'd rather damage an old heap than a 1990 onwards heap thats going to cost more in money for parts.
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Milo
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PostPosted: 21:57 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ian (GPZ400R) wrote:
Cos I like these old heaps, they run and don't cost as much as a newish heap


Nicely said, and I think the same.

Old heap is cheaper, cheaper to insure (it's be a grand more if i got a new Diversion instead of my XJ900) and are proven to be good runners.

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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 22:03 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is true Milo, the cost of insurance on a 1990 onwards bike is far too much for my liking.
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kev
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Suppose £232 fully comp on a blade is way too much then?
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Danny
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Old slags are much cheaper to ride than these younger things. Razz Laughing
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Ste
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PostPosted: 22:06 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
It'll be a heap of shit at 33bhp. It'll be slower than the 400, and will handle worse and weight more. Either derestrict the 400 and use that for a while, or do you accelerated access and then derestrict it and use that for a while. Smile

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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 22:10 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
kev wrote:
Suppose £232 fully comp on a blade is way too much then?


Full Comp on a Blade would be too dear for me Kev, my location and that would put it up to £700 +, and TPFT at £500 at a guess.

I'd rather spend little as possible on a bike, I don't care how old it is, newish is not what I'm after, tried and tested is another thing, as long as it gets me from A to B and back to A again I don't care if it's 1980's crap, all that matters is that it works.

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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 22:13 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Accelerated Access is in the pipeline for April / May time Ste.
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Ste
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PostPosted: 22:24 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
kev wrote:
Suppose £232 fully comp on a blade is way too much then?

You were TPO on that you said lots of time because of the modifactions you said. Confused
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 23:51 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Re: Whats this worth ? Reply with quote
Ian (GPZ400R) wrote:
I want to know from those in the know what this bike in the pictures is worth ? Yes, I'm looking at getting a 600cc bike.


Hi

They are fairly old and not that that popular. I would say £350~£700 depending on condition, tax, mot, etc. From what you say probably aroubd £500.

All the best

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Ian (GPX)
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PostPosted: 23:56 - 03 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the input Keith.
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kev
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PostPosted: 07:26 - 04 Mar 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
You were TPO on that you said lots of time because of the modifactions you said. Confused
I was TPO on the gixer due to the mods on that and I was TPFT on the blade but when i went to get my renewal I asked about fully comp and I was told it was £232 due to my age, my no claims and the length of time i've had my licence.
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