eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

[Delboy]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I quite like that

[vic-vtrvfr]

Not junk - but surely he's a bit hopeful on the price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR-400 ... 1e6e3a435e

[jambon]

Hey 400greybike,

Just signed up and thought this would be a good resource before hopefully buying a NC30.
Been considering this bike, and would appreciate people's immediate thoughts:



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150886332144? ... 535wt_1037

I know there's not a lot of info but am just looking for your experienced intitial rection.

Cheers Mike

[Drunkn Munky]

Looks ok and clean enough although the paintjob lets it down for me. Not that its bad but its not original and the price gap between bikes with standard paint work and aftermarket paint is getting bigger all the time. Plus its a dealer so you can bet they only paid about £750 for it, if you like it offer him a grand its certainly not worth £1400

I gota a nice standard type 5 NC30 coming up for sale very soon if your interested.

[jambon]

Cheers for the speedy reply.

After snooping on here for a couple of days it's clear people have a real bias for original paint which is understandable. I inquired about the price and the dealer pretty much said 'take it or leave it', assuring me it's mint. Oh and interested in your NC30 if it's roadworthy and not too much, will PM you.

Thanks again.

[jim157]

^^^
The thing is, when it comes around to selling these bikes on originality is key. It will always be easier to sell an original looking bike than one that has been painted or extensively modified. There's plenty of better NC30's out there for £1400, despite what the seller may think....

[jambon]

Thanks Jim too, yeah it's always better to stay level headed and seek out other's advice no matter how much you want something.

[vic-vtrvfr]

As a guide, did you see this listing in For Sale section?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=38296

[CMSMJ1]

reaction on that one Jambon - never been worth £1400. Full service...bollocks!..

Get one from someone on here - you can research the history, what has been done to it, problems it has had etc.

Tony aka DrunknMunky is a top dude and I would rather walk 180 miles to his house to get a good bike, than have ashit one on my doorstep. (I'd get him to meet me halfway really...)

[jambon]

As a guide, did you see this listing in For Sale section?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=38296

Yeah I have thanks, just slightly out of budget and probably too far to go and pick up. Does looks nice though.

Tony aka DrunknMunky is a top dude and I would rather walk 180 miles to his house to get a good bike, than have ashit one on my doorstep. (I'd get him to meet me halfway really...)

I'm sure he'll appreciate that, at 6900 posts too he's no one post wonder.