RF900 price?

[emaN]

I've scored me a superb new bike, so the RF has to go. I've got someone a little interested, trouble is, don't know what she's worth. Any ideas?

We bought her in London in May '03; since then we've toured England, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, down into Europe & around NZ.
Has never let us down, she's been superb.

Fairings have some scrapes on l/h side; a result of me not concentrating :nono: Nothing too bad tho'.
Needs a "lug" re-welded on the bottom of the radiator to hold it in place, (I've made up a 'cradle' for the mo' which does the job) and the temp gauge sensor thingy has popped off at some point too.

I've kept a record of all the servicing I've given her, ie, tyres, oil changes, valve clearances, fork seals etc...

1996 RF900R
90,000km
ART pipe
Eibach springs up front
K&N air filter
Michelin Pilot Sport up front
Michelin Pilot Road on rear
(both will need replacing soon)

So what should I ask for?

[Headbanger]

I'd give you 2k.

[kiwifruit]

Does it have the standard rear fairings?

[AD345]

About $5000 apparently (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=&40=&153=RF900R&9=0&9=0&24=1995&24=1997&51=0&51=0&x=35&y=8)

[Boob Johnson]

About $5000 apparently (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=&40=&153=RF900R&9=0&9=0&24=1995&24=1997&51=0&51=0&x=35&y=8)
My old RF is currently up for sale on TM right now, a 94 model (the first of them). I sold it for $4200, with 90,000km's on it about 10 months ago. I think the new owner has fitted a reverse gear as he states it has now traveled only 88,000k's :shifty: :laugh:

So yeah i'd say around 5k for a 96 with similar km's, good luck with the sale mate :niceone:


ps: these motors are known to travel upto 300,000km's, very VERY tough motor.

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/rf900.htm

[riffer]

ps: these motors are known to travel upto 300,000km's, very VERY tough motor.


There's a comforting thought. Mine's just hit 130,000 kms.

Other than a slightly rattly camchain at idle you'd not think it had done that many kms. It certainly doesn't feel old over 2,000 rpm.

[Boob Johnson]

There's a comforting thought. Mine's just hit 130,000 kms.

Other than a slightly rattly camchain at idle you'd not think it had done that many kms. It certainly doesn't feel old over 2,000 rpm.
With the bottom end of the 1100 she is bullet proof :stoogie:

[riffer]

With the bottom end of the 1100 she is bullet proof :stoogie:

Yeah well if you don't count the dodgy second gear cog, the alternator coupling and the SRAD 750 clutch...

She's a hard road finding the perfect bike mate.

Just out of interest, the RF head will go quite nicely on top of the GSXR1100WP motor. Add some SRAD750 cams they go quite well apparently...

[Boob Johnson]

Yeah well if you don't count the dodgy second gear cog, the alternator coupling and the SRAD 750 clutch...

She's a hard road finding the perfect bike mate.

Just out of interest, the RF head will go quite nicely on top of the GSXR1100WP motor. Add some SRAD750 cams they go quite well apparently...
Sounds like a lot of farting around :confused:

I pulled my Kwaka apart today due to sucking up some crap in the carbs, that was annoying enough :sick:

[portokiwi]

I brought mine a few weeks ago for $4200.
That was on trade me.
I see the RF in the shops for around $6000 here in Auckland.
Nice bikes much lighter then the ZXR.... Just not as fast.

[Colapop]

Given the motivation to tidy up the carbs and clearances etc RF's can and do go as fast if not faster than ZXR's...

[Headbanger]

Damn you people, Your making me want to buy an RF900, I thought I had worked through that issue.

[riffer]

Damn you people, Your making me want to buy an RF900, I thought I had worked through that issue.

I feel your pain. I'm still lusting after an XR1200R.

[F5 Dave]

Timely thread, mine is up for sale when i get around to loading some pics. Can't ride atm so pushed the issue. Was hoping for about that sort of money.

[ManDownUnder]

Insurance payout on mine was $4000

104,000kms
'94
good condition
hard luggage

[emaN]

Does it have the standard rear fairings?
what's wrong with my attempt at giving her a 'sporty' rear, au? don't you rate it? :shifty:
and yes, I do; the originals are still....original!


Insurance payout on mine was $4000
104,000kms
'94
good condition
hard luggage
cheers, good to know!


thanks for all your comments.
Fairings are all going back on over the w/e; got new Carbon Lorraine rear pads to put in, so I'll put a For Sale thread up once she's all good to go.

I'm thinking 3.5k, to move her quick smart.