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Motorcycle Discussions => Japanese Bikes => Topic started by: yamahauler49 on June 04, 2012, 04:44:06 PM
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I am new to this forum and would appreciate any help I can Get. I am looking to find a new home for my 1983 Virgo XV500J. I am not looking to be a profiteer, but I am having trouble coming up with a fair price. The bike is in what I would call between very good to excellent condition. It has been garage kept, all original, and has only 4,400 miles. It does have a leak in the gas tank. I would appreciate any any advise on pricing and marketing. (http://)
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For most buyers of older bikes, having any faults at all - like a gas tank leak - is a reason not to buy. Can it be repaired, easily or not expensively ? Or is it new tank, or tap, time ?? Or just a gasket/seal ? This is the question buyers will be asking, after all.
I don't know what market you are in, but unless its considered a collectors model then you are looking at a relatively low price as an older commuter or low-end cruiser (where 'new' and 'bling' are everything ?).
It does look in very good condition though. Ebay sometimes sees such gems offered, sometimes at silly prices - but sometimes they sell. They charge a fee thou, note. Even the bike wreckers may well offer you a surprisingly high price, since they may have contacts they can on-sell it to - at a profit... Hopethishelps.
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Thanks for your reply. I am in Delaware and I guess I will try Craig's List and a local newspaper. I would still like to see it go to someone who would appreciate it.
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Best of luck.
JBW