Best bike for depreciation

[EgliHonda]

Sparrow? never seen one of em, sure its not a black shadow?

Pretty sure it was Sparrow, might have to check. Will mean getting the other old thing out of the way that's in front of the crate, it's a bit dusty but think it says Rough Superior or something. Might as well get rid of that too cos the chrome on the tank is a bit rusty. Have to climb over the MV something or other as well, looks like it was made in August whatever it is... Some wog bloke called Agostini used to ride it way back...

[Brian d marge]

My Enfield . bought it for 80 , market value now 150 200

but not going to sell so doesn't matter

will finish this new bike and that is it


Stephen

[Juzz976]

The Sparrow is faster - the Shadow follows the Sparrow down the road.

But every time it goes past a lamp post the shadow overtakes the sparrow

[FROSTY:Me]

Chinese pit bikes.

Worthless within a week.

Nope--make that pitbike,quad bike,kids two wheeler outa china.

[Horse]

Will mean getting the other old thing out of the way that's in front of the crate, it's a bit dusty but think it says Rough Superior or something.

[...etc etc...]

Tell you what mate, I know what it's like having a shed filled up with junk like that, so I'll come round with the truck and clean it out for ya, can probably flick some of it off to a scrap dealer. Cos it's Xmas I'll throw in $150 and a dozen Tui for your troubles! PM me your address etc.

[Stromble]

Hey Tank, Wheres the old Strom in this story....?

Was talking about this with a mate the other night in regard to total cost of ownership - of a new bike.

Like cars some bikes drop 25% when you take them off the forecourt - others hold value well.

So - How have peoples bikes held up when buying from new?

My first new bike was a GN250 had for 2.5 months and traded for a loss of $200 on a new Boulevard M50.

The M50 I traded after 8000km for a loss of $500 onto a second handbike.

Traded that bike to a new Triumph - not selling at the moment - but they do look like they hold values well.


edit: And for the record Dean - I fucken loved my GN250 !!!!

[Tank]

Hey Tank, Wheres the old Strom in this story....?

traded the Strom to buy the triumph. paid 11k? for the Strom - traded it for 9k.

Having said that I did pop a lot of miles on the puppy.

[Molly]

Saw a nice pic of a new Speed Triple. See if I can find it. Hang on...

[Conquiztador]

Sorry, can't help ya.

Never had a new bike in my life.

Never lost money on any bike I sold.

[Crazy Steve]

Suzuki 1999 Tr50s $1995 New on road for 12mths.

Now they are $2,000 plus with 25,000kms on the clock and in shagged condition !

Crazy Steve.

[Crazy Steve]

Also Suzuki TL1000R new in 1998 $16995.

Now with 30kms on the clock $11500 thats not a heavy hit in 12years of ownership.

Crazy Steve.

[Dodger]

Lets see.
My Hyosung Gt50 was $6200ish when I brought it 3.5 years ago.

It's now done just over 48000km and is prob worth almost nothing.


Although, I did fined a way to make it look like new, it involved having a car hit me, and then replacing all the worn bits via their insurance