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Technically Speaking => General Technical discussion => Topic started by: Gixerkid on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 08:12 AM

Title: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 08:12 AM
Not sure which category to put this so excuse me if its in the wrong place...
Seen an immaculate k2 up for sale last night on ebay and looks mint and been looking for months for an immaculate k2 to join my blue k3 so opinions would good on to  what its worth genuinely paying for it.
Its the 2003 registered late k2 with 11k on clock in Gloucester

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-gsx-1400-K2/143028915798?hash=item214d300e56:g:X-8AAOSw1jpb~DGp:rk:2:pf:0
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Simonic on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 10:47 AM
Got a link to the auction ?

Edit by Admin: Link now added to above thread
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: froudy on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 07:31 PM
It looks mint condition to me :onya:

I'd still try and view it before throwing too many ££'s at it though. Photo's just might have been taken years ago...Buyer Beware!
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 09:47 PM
Cheers Gsxrbarmy for the link
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 09:48 PM
Quote from: froudy on Wednesday, 28 November  2018, 07:31 PM
It looks mint condition to me :onya:

I'd still try and view it before throwing too many ££'s at it though. Photo's just might have been taken years ago...Buyer Beware!
Whats youre opinion on price in this condition,cheers
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 02:11 AM
4 previous owners and such a low mileage, you pommes must be hen pecked  :stir:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: froudy on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 02:12 AM
I'm not too good at pricing to be honest.
I paid £5100 for my K7 6 years ago from a dealer with 5000 miles on the clocks. They do seem to be holding their prices well at the moment.
If I was buying it I'd probably go to £4500 tops.
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Daytona on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 02:40 AM
If I was looking for a k2 and came across one as good as this looks(obviously I'd view it first),I'd be happy to pay 5 thou for it.it all boils down to what you are prepared to pay at the end of the day,,,,if you really want it,.?
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: seth on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 02:51 AM
I'd say it's worth a bit more than they ate asking but beware of a bike with a few owners and such a low mileage as that can be worse than high mileage if it's been left sitting for long periods of time .
Check service history and ask for as much paperwork as you can see receipt ECT.
My r/b k5 was low mileage and is I great bike (Not so low mileage anymore) but the tyres were very old and even tho loads if tread were dangerous in the wet .
the fuel filter was full of crap due to its sitting but generally in good condition .
It would need a full service and fluids changing along with checking if the age of the tyres.
Then make your offer for the bike .
:cheers:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 03:36 AM
My K5 was 11 years old with just 2K on it when I bought it with FSH - as Steve pointed out tyres were like rock with no grip , apart from that no problems. Guess I would pay between £4500 and £5000 for that K2  :)..must check and see if I can get 2 in my garage without Mrs Notty noticing !!  :rofl2:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 03:42 AM
5k tops is what I thought it was worth,it does look in very nice condition and had a look at the mot history and some yrs it hardly moved in 12 months what a waste
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 08:00 AM
I'm still trying to get my head around valuation between Oz and UK. Yesterday lovely FJR 2004 with 8 thousand miles for 5495 GBP, then I look back and payed that in Oz for a 2007 GSX1400 in 2009 with 2500 miles.
My 14 in Oz has about 55,000 miles on it, well maintained and never race or rallied. What would it be worth in Straya.
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Sweaty on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 11:58 AM
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 29 November  2018, 08:00 AM
I'm still trying to get my head around valuation between Oz and UK. Yesterday lovely FJR 2004 with 8 thousand miles for 5495 GBP, then I look back and payed that in Oz for a 2007 GSX1400 in 2009 with 2500 miles.
My 14 in Oz has about 55,000 miles on it, well maintained and never race or rallied. What would it be worth in Straya.

Exactly your Km's & model Jeff. $5500
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2007-Suzuki-GSX1400/SSE-AD-5717278/?cr=0&psq=%28%28Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D%26%28Make%3D%5BSuzuki%5D%26Model%3D%5BGSX1400%5D%29%29%26%28%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D%29%29&pso=0&pss=Premium
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 29 November 2018, 01:48 PM
Mine's insured for $6K (they reduced it this year - I must argue that) but owes me more of course.
I bought it for IIRC $8,5K with akro, pcIII, givi topbox etc etc and about 67K kms on the clock which was a fair price then, for what it was.
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Milts on Friday, 30 November 2018, 07:52 PM

Hi Gixerkid

                       Just to add to your dilemma  :whistling:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/suzuki-gsx-1400/264064935082?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


When i was looking for a 14 a K2 was my preferred choice too, however i got persuaded with a K3 in the end.
Still always room for one more!  :rolleyes:

Good luck  :onya: 
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Friday, 30 November 2018, 11:03 PM
Quote from: Milts on Friday, 30 November  2018, 07:52 PM

Hi Gixerkid

                       Just to add to your dilemma  :whistling:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/suzuki-gsx-1400/264064935082?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


When i was looking for a 14 a K2 was my preferred choice too, however i got persuaded with a K3 in the end.
Still always room for one more!  :rolleyes:

Good luck  :onya:
Hi Milts,
Nice bike that but looking for a standard bike with standard exhaust etc..I did make the guy who owns the k2 an offer and he said he would get back to me following day if he was going to accept but never did so could end up being his loss as my offer was decent
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 01 December 2018, 07:37 PM
Quote from: Sweaty on Thursday, 29 November  2018, 11:58 AM
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 29 November  2018, 08:00 AM
I'm still trying to get my head around valuation between Oz and UK. Yesterday lovely FJR 2004 with 8 thousand miles for 5495 GBP, then I look back and payed that in Oz for a 2007 GSX1400 in 2009 with 2500 miles.
My 14 in Oz has about 55,000 miles on it, well maintained and never race or rallied. What would it be worth in Straya.

Exactly your Km's & model Jeff. $5500
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2007-Suzuki-GSX1400/SSE-AD-5717278/?cr=0&psq=%28%28Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D%26%28Make%3D%5BSuzuki%5D%26Model%3D%5BGSX1400%5D%29%29%26%28%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D%29%29&pso=0&pss=Premium

About 1500 more than I thought plus mine has full Givi gear and bagster. Thing is what you ask and what you get...
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Friday, 07 December 2018, 01:10 AM
This ones finishing in the next couple of hours.... guy cant find the  the service book so I dont know what to do?
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: DanGSX on Friday, 07 December 2018, 09:46 PM
Quote from: Gixerkid on Friday, 07 December  2018, 01:10 AM
This ones finishing in the next couple of hours.... guy cant find the  the service book so I dont know what to do?

Do service books matter with bikes? Every bike I've bought has had none, as owners generally do those minor tasks themselves. All I'd be interested in is the more important services such as valve clearance checks, although from what i've read on these forums, they rarely need adjusting on these bikes.
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: seth on Friday, 07 December 2018, 10:07 PM
The main thing with these bikes is regular oil and filter changes
Air filter
Plugs every couple of years
Other than that
Chain and sprockets every 20,000 or so
Brake pads as required

I don't have an upto date stamped service book only the first 3 were done by the local dealer due to the warranty for each bike but the last 12 years I've done everything myself
So for you it might come down to questioning the owner about the bike and go on how you feel also look at the bike (does it look looked after is the chain lubbed things like that )
If it's running properly it'll be ok .
Saying that I'd give it a full service once it was home and start my regular service schedule from then .
If your really stuck in not that far from you and would be happy to help you out .

P.s. ask @Hooli about valve clearances checks has over 115000 miles and everything still in spec.

Good luck  :cheers:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Milts on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 06:20 AM
Quote from: Gixerkid on Friday, 07 December  2018, 01:10 AM
This ones finishing in the next couple of hours.... guy cant find the  the service book so I dont know what to do?


Well Gixerkid did you bid/win it ?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Gixerkid on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 05:24 PM
Quote from: Milts on Saturday, 08 December  2018, 06:20 AM
Quote from: Gixerkid on Friday, 07 December  2018, 01:10 AM
This ones finishing in the next couple of hours.... guy cant find the  the service book so I dont know what to do?
No....did not bid.....
Guy came back to me in the last hour and said there was no history with it whatsoever only had the v5...his answers to questions contradited previous answers and as it was a 5 hour drive one way from mine I did not take the chance....might be my loss but Im sure another will come up

Well Gixerkid did you bid/win it ?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: grog on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 06:33 PM
A Good Move. There will be the right one come along. No history, changing story, just no good.
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Notty on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 07:11 PM
Wise decision - another will come along - be patient  :)
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: Sweaty on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 07:23 PM
Definately a good decision in my eyes too 👍
Title: Re: What do you think this is worth
Post by: seth on Saturday, 08 December 2018, 07:41 PM
Well dodged there'll be a nice one along anytime soon .
:cheers: