As I recall, the thinking was that the prices were getting higher and higher to unreasonable levels. That's when I offered to buy the OP's bike for the lo-ball figure. But, as I mentioned, I am not looking to buy another right now...
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As I recall, the thinking was that the prices were getting higher and higher to unreasonable levels. That's when I offered to buy the OP's bike for the lo-ball figure. But, as I mentioned, I am not looking to buy another right now...
Yeah,
And how much did you pay for the cheap-o bikes?
I paid $1500 for the 77 R100RS. I think that I paid the same for the R60/6.
The last time that dealer had an airhead, I think that it went for $700 - it was a frankenbeemer mix of /5 and /6 parts. It did have a very nice smoke grey tank, seat cowl, and fairing (R90S style). Alas, I was 45 minutes too late in seeing the bike. Another feller that likes projects bought it.
I like to stop by that dealer a couple of times a week just to chat, take the occasional test ride, and - yeah - buy some nice bikes.
RonKMiller
New member
Absolutely, and that was a heck of a good price - but it was sold on March 7, 2009 - when the end of the world was near. There was all KINDS of stuff being unloaded at precisely the low point of the recession.
(I bought a new RV on a rainy, gloom day at the end of February, 2009 - for exactly 66% off list price - the dealer sold it well below what he paid for it. What a time to buy!)
I just love that Warren Buffet quote: "When it's raining gold, bring a bucket, not a thimble!"
It will be curious to see how the approximately 1/2 dozen or so do in this year's auction coming up on Saturday. http://www.batorauctions.com
Now we're getting somewhere. Prices seem to be on a downward trend. After Saturday's auction we'll have a better idea of just how soft the market is getting. It sure seems to be in favor of the buyer. I'm sure prices will rebound, but not before the economy in general rebounds. For those who can afford to buy, this seems like a great time too invest in a nice airhead.
Ride Safe
Mike
I didn't know J Woods auction was now Bator auction.
Ride Safe
Mike
I didn't know J Woods auction was now Bator auction.
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fracture
Guest
If anyone is interested, have a look at the Lone Star BMW (Austin, TX) web site. There is an '88 R100RT listed for $7,500.
Also, the Plano dealer (BMW of North Dallas) now lists several airheads at some rather high prices.
Also, the Plano dealer (BMW of North Dallas) now lists several airheads at some rather high prices.
Well, askin' and gettin' ain't the same thing. It is much easier to start high and come down on price than realize that the price was set too low and try to raise it.
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fracture
Guest
Well, askin' and gettin' ain't the same thing. It is much easier to start high and come down on price than realize that the price was set too low and try to raise it.
Very true. There may be a buyer who is willing to pay the asking price so why not set the price high and see what happens.
Nothing wrong with setting a high asking price but to answer the OP's question What are Airheads worth these days the selling price is more important.
Ride Safe
Mike
RonKMiller
New member
Bator Auction results:
Your result may vary
March 7, 2009:
74 R90S $4500
89K100RS $4500
74R90S $3700
59250 $3500
70R75/5 $3100
80R100T/sidecar NS
June 27, 2009
63 R26 $3100
69 R26/sidecar $6100
70R90/6 $2600
71R75/5 $3000
87K100 $1900
77R60/7 $1800
05K100 $1700
October 10, 2009
76R90/6 $2400
67R50 NS
38R51 NS
56R60 $5800
93K1 $3500
62R27 $2900
76R90s $5000
93R100GSPD $7000
Your result may vary
March 7, 2009:
74 R90S $4500
89K100RS $4500
74R90S $3700
59250 $3500
70R75/5 $3100
80R100T/sidecar NS
June 27, 2009
63 R26 $3100
69 R26/sidecar $6100
70R90/6 $2600
71R75/5 $3000
87K100 $1900
77R60/7 $1800
05K100 $1700
October 10, 2009
76R90/6 $2400
67R50 NS
38R51 NS
56R60 $5800
93K1 $3500
62R27 $2900
76R90s $5000
93R100GSPD $7000
JohnW67
Scraper
Resource
FWIW: here's a site that pulls the prices from Craigslist and eBay (current bid) together:
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash....w&loc=&fil=&ys=1975&ye=1976&submit=++++go++++
you can change the make/model/year/location, etc. to refine your search
FWIW: here's a site that pulls the prices from Craigslist and eBay (current bid) together:
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash....w&loc=&fil=&ys=1975&ye=1976&submit=++++go++++
you can change the make/model/year/location, etc. to refine your search
Thanks...itÔÇÖs a basic little motorcycle. A collection of parts.
Man, that's pretty.
mneblett
#32806
Or the throttle, or the brake lines, or the battery, or the ...
Obviously, an interim progress picture.
- Bob
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James.A
Guest
Looky hyere people..... I'm gonna step in the poop and say this; the middle of the road baseline price of an airhead is $3000. Any given buyer might pay more for an exceptional example. I like to pay $500 or less for distressed bikes, up to $1000 depending on how complete and how whooped up it is, or isn't. It's pretty easy, really. For a beater/parts bike, you add up the value of the parts and start at half. For a runner, you have to factor in a great many more issues. Factors like originality, condition, desireability of any given model, and most importantly, the elusive X factor on the vibe you get from the seller.
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mymindsok
Guest
Well...
Say what you please.
OTOH, reality and market records indicate that prices are all over the place, they have been for the last several years and a careful buyer with a good strategy in place, can buy similar bikes, at much lower prices with some consistency.
Heck, you could even make the same case for $4000 but the reality would be the same. IMO the market has been overheated by our mania for "collecting", with guys thinking that they're going to make a killing on old bikes. If you think about it, thats the same mania that fueled the housing boom. (People thinking they'd get rich by buying a place to live.)
Thats never been te case and it never will be.
Say what you please.
OTOH, reality and market records indicate that prices are all over the place, they have been for the last several years and a careful buyer with a good strategy in place, can buy similar bikes, at much lower prices with some consistency.
Heck, you could even make the same case for $4000 but the reality would be the same. IMO the market has been overheated by our mania for "collecting", with guys thinking that they're going to make a killing on old bikes. If you think about it, thats the same mania that fueled the housing boom. (People thinking they'd get rich by buying a place to live.)
Thats never been te case and it never will be.
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R80RTJohnny
On the road again!
Great site. Bookmarked. Thanks!
godfather
New member
Here is an example just listed 8:02 pm tonight on Craigslist in Grand Rapids MI. 1977 R75/7 13,000 miles runs good, needs carbs cleaned. First $500 takes it. If I only had the room and the stones to bring another bike home.
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/1627386698.html
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/1627386698.html
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James.A
Guest
C'mon man,...toss me a crumb here.
Everyone wants to dance around this topic, I offer real world price ranges from deals I have done in the last 12 months.
Here's another example. Two years ago, I hooked up a buyer with a seller where the seller wanted to move an R75/6. The seller had re-habbed the bike (which he bought for $800) but chose to fit a /5 drum front end for half the price of a new disc master cylinder. The bike ran well but was a little whooped up. The deal went down for $1900. Each party was happy with the outcome. Of course, I was the parts pirate on that bike, and I'm not done with it yet because the new owner wants to make it "original" by fitting a single disc front end. Guess who has the parts to make that happen? ha, ha,ha, ha,...all the way to the next deal.
Anyone can speak in generalities, I do it for real.
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