2004 customed Honda cbr600rr only $10,300!

[Gremlin]

Yep, was traded to a shop, so always going to be worse, but giving you an idea.

Not going to take your thread too off topic, so here's a link to mine

Thing is, unless someone is like you and appreciates exactly what you have done, machined bar ends for example, are no different to other a/m bar ends, as long as they work, correct weight etc. That person also needs to find you, and pay approximately what you want. Hard ask, and I didn't get any decent bite in 6 months, bit the bullet, and traded it.

Anyway, good luck, but its against you, higher price than market, the economy and heading into winter (when prices always drop back)

[robboh]

Thing is, unless someone is like you and appreciates exactly what you have done, machined bar ends for example, are no different to other a/m bar ends, as long as they work, correct weight etc. That person also needs to find you, and pay approximately what you want.

Anyway, good luck, but its against you, higher price than market, the economy and heading into winter (when prices always drop back)

First, I apologise for carrying on the off-topic conversation regards the blue recycle bin. That was unfair of me, and I see my comment was removed, which is good.

Im going to echo Gremlin here a bit.

This is honest feedback, from a real buyer, and your bike was one of the bikes I looked at. At that point, it was in Wild West. Being in a shop, OBH, it obviously had higher $$$ on it then than it does now.

From my point of view:

1. Its a 2004. The 2005 model was a fairly significant upgrade (unusual for Honda), meaning that, effectively, it is now 3 major models old.

2. Some of the visual customisations weren't to my taste, some of them were done reasonably nicely. I thought:
* the spikes werent my cup of tea
* the paint / chroming was reasonably nicely done, though again, not really to my personal tastes.
* the screen hard to see through when crouched down
* the machined bar-ends were a major turn-off for me. They certainly would not pass scrutineering at a clubmans race (and potentially track day scrutineering as well?). I also cut myself on one of them while I was looking around the bike, which didnt help my opinion of them any either

3. As with cars, mods/customisations basically never increase overall value. They are a black-hole when it comes to money. You would possibly be better putting the standard stuff back on, and selling the mods separately, or offering them as additional options.

I personally see mods as a de-valuer as they are often not done properly (I am NOT implying this in your case, just as a generalisation). And mods often have negative implications relating to 'boy-racers' and the likely associated wear-n-tear on the machine.

The only way I personally consider mods is if they were easy to revert to stock (and original stock bits came with the vehicle as well, that way I know the mods were done for the right reasons), or if they were done (and documented proof of such) by a well-known and reputable firm.

One of the things I keep in mind when buying something is potential resale and difficulty of resale. I felt your bike would probably be problematic for me to resell later on as it would not have as much general appeal, and would therefore restrict me to a smaller segment of potential buyers.

At the end of the day, keep in mind that anybodys comments are in relation to their OWN PERSONAL PREFERENCES. And no, its not fair for them to slag your pride-and-joy in a public forum.

As Gremlin states, if you are willing to hang on to find the right buyer, then you will likely get the right price for it.

Good Luck!!

PS. Once you have read this, Im more than happy for it to be removed if you would like. I just wanted to give you some hopefully helpful feedback.

[nc30vfr400]

what you mean by "chrome brushed wheels" looks like youve just stripped and polished the lip with wet and dry till it shines ?

[325rocket]

Im sure there is someone out there looking for a bike just like that. As suggested you might have more luck on trademe due to the current market.

Good luck with the sale.

[Blackie]

First, I apologise for carrying on the off-topic conversation regards the blue recycle bin. That was unfair of me, and I see my comment was removed, which is good.

Im going to echo Gremlin here a bit.

This is honest feedback, from a real buyer, and your bike was one of the bikes I looked at. At that point, it was in Wild West. Being in a shop, OBH, it obviously had higher $$$ on it then than it does now.

From my point of view:

1. Its a 2004. The 2005 model was a fairly significant upgrade (unusual for Honda), meaning that, effectively, it is now 3 major models old.

2. Some of the visual customisations weren't to my taste, some of them were done reasonably nicely. I thought:
* the spikes werent my cup of tea
* the paint / chroming was reasonably nicely done, though again, not really to my personal tastes.
* the screen hard to see through when crouched down
* the machined bar-ends were a major turn-off for me. They certainly would not pass scrutineering at a clubmans race (and potentially track day scrutineering as well?). I also cut myself on one of them while I was looking around the bike, which didnt help my opinion of them any either

3. As with cars, mods/customisations basically never increase overall value. They are a black-hole when it comes to money. You would possibly be better putting the standard stuff back on, and selling the mods separately, or offering them as additional options.

I personally see mods as a de-valuer as they are often not done properly (I am NOT implying this in your case, just as a generalisation). And mods often have negative implications relating to 'boy-racers' and the likely associated wear-n-tear on the machine.

The only way I personally consider mods is if they were easy to revert to stock (and original stock bits came with the vehicle as well, that way I know the mods were done for the right reasons), or if they were done (and documented proof of such) by a well-known and reputable firm.

One of the things I keep in mind when buying something is potential resale and difficulty of resale. I felt your bike would probably be problematic for me to resell later on as it would not have as much general appeal, and would therefore restrict me to a smaller segment of potential buyers.

At the end of the day, keep in mind that anybodys comments are in relation to their OWN PERSONAL PREFERENCES. And no, its not fair for them to slag your pride-and-joy in a public forum.

As Gremlin states, if you are willing to hang on to find the right buyer, then you will likely get the right price for it.

Good Luck!!

PS. Once you have read this, Im more than happy for it to be removed if you would like. I just wanted to give you some hopefully helpful feedback.

Thanks robboh, its up as your OWN PERSONAL OPINION, and thats fine. Least you looked at it and only had issues with the style not fitting yours. As for the mods, well it is unique and someone else i think will appreciate it. Did you ride it by chance? Thats always a fairly good indication if its a good bike, as they are often not just sitting still (tho she looks great parked up!).

As for selling, yeah i have a TM ad as well, and can imagine bikes dont regularly sell through here. Anyhow, no worries leaving the comment up, i got a bit disappointed at first with the off topic and thread hijack, but all in the name of harmless fun and such. Will let people come and see and make an offer on the bike. Cheers.

[Blackie]

what you mean by "chrome brushed wheels" looks like youve just stripped and polished the lip with wet and dry till it shines ?

the wheels have been machine brushed, but to be 100% accurate, they are not chromed. the lip shine was professionally done, and i bought the bike this way. cheers.

[BLazeD]

It was a sick bike, I would have bought it if I had my full. As it was I settled for a ZX-6R.

Yep, was traded to a shop, so always going to be worse, but giving you an idea.

Not going to take your thread too off topic, so here's a link to mine

Thing is, unless someone is like you and appreciates exactly what you have done, machined bar ends for example, are no different to other a/m bar ends, as long as they work, correct weight etc. That person also needs to find you, and pay approximately what you want. Hard ask, and I didn't get any decent bite in 6 months, bit the bullet, and traded it.

Anyway, good luck, but its against you, higher price than market, the economy and heading into winter (when prices always drop back)

[Blackie]

It was a sick bike, I would have bought it if I had my full. As it was I settled for a ZX-6R.

and there we have the alternative viewpoint. sick. and u let ur restricted stop u??? enjoy that zx-6r....

[98tls]

Good luck with the sale mate,nice to have something a little different eh,good for you.Take no notice of some of the comments made,some of these cunts are worse than tyre kickers (if thats possible).Quite surprising what money can be got for something a little different,ive recently been offered an SV for a straight swap on my old TLS.

[Marmoot]

Online posting bagging someone else's ad is cheaper than a cheap horny 1975 vietnam prostitute.

It's actually cheaper than cheap horny 1975 vietnam prostitute's cheap makeup.

Live and let live. Let buyers beware, but if you're not buying it shouldn't be any of your business.

Fucking Trademe Syndrome... sigh