GSX1400 prices reach £10k

[Irish in Oz]

On the other hand...

I know a bunch of old farts, they must be about 60, who have all got the 125s they had as kids again & do often go on group rideouts for miles racing each other at 42.3mph & have a right laugh.

I'm not sure what 125's they got, but in my day they where good for 70 to 75 mph.

[Hooli]

Two smoke rubbish, I'm not sure either.

[DP1400]

It would be the `old fart` on the Honda 125 who maxed-out at 42.3mph......not the smart guys on the `strokers .

In the mid `70`s making a bike choice was easy. If you weren`t sure of yourself and didn`t mind how long it took you to get to the pub, you bought a four stroke. If you were thirsty and wanted to arrive at the bar early and wearing a smile, you went on a two stroke. It was that simple - there really was a massive difference (relatively speaking) between the two types of motor.

Then came the Z1 which changed everything - you would arrive at the pub before opening time....

[GSXKING]

@gsxbarmy Dave I've never been rear ended (even by a friend) so I'm not sure how I'd feel about that 

I've been knocked off by carless drivers twice. My experience was not pleasant and there was a considerable time to heal. So when I came back to ride it was a mixture of bike fitness and confidence.

I've always said to people who ask "Why do you ride motorcycles", if I explain it to you, you wouldn't understand anyway 

Glad you're recovering and hope you're out and about without trepidation asap 

[gsxbarmy]

@gsxbarmy Dave I've never been rear ended (even by a friend) so I'm not sure how I'd feel about that 

I've been knocked off by carless drivers twice. My experience was not pleasant and there was a considerable time to heal. So when I came back to ride it was a mixture of bike fitness and confidence.

I've always said to people who ask "Why do you ride motorcycles", if I explain it to you, you wouldn't understand anyway 

Glad you're recovering and hope you're out and about without trepidation asap 

Cheers, indeed think it will just take time for the memory to clear, easier once I get my bike back of course (if there is any summer left to ride after that!)

[Big Phil]

My bike is a Blue and White K2 in absolutely immaculate and, if I say so myself, stunning condition with 10k miles on it. It has no polished parts and everything is standard or easily put back to standard. As stated the bike is almost completely unblemished except for a couple of almost unnoticeable marks on the engine cases. The additional extras are - Crash bars, R&G bar ends, front fork and rear axle protectors, custom seat, oil temperature gauge, rear hugger and Oxford heated grips. I have the original seat (which is like new), it still has the unblemished and like new original silencers and a spare set of original silencers in almost new condition. It only has partial service history but as stated it's in absolutely stunning condition.

So I see a classic 1968 BSA 650 Spitfire Scrambler for sale. I've fallen for Old Brit bikes now I have a newly acquired 1976 MK3 Norton Commando. However, I really still have a huge amount of love for my 14 but thought I would venture a price differential as an option out of curiosity. I want £7k against a £10k BSA 1968 Spitfire with some issues that is probably worth £8k at the very most The dealer tells me I'm basically deluded as my bike is a two a penny Suzuki and we are miles apart on price. The BSA has been on sale since May this year🙄 I tell him no problem I'll sell the 14 privately or keep it 🤗 I then ask what's your best price for cash. (I Honestly want to buy the bike and can afford to do so but it's worth £8k not the £10k he wants) Hey Ho I've not even seen it yet. He tell's me he does not negotiate and basically I should do one unless I was prepared to pay the full asking price as his prices are non-negotiable 🤣😂🤣 Good fuxxing luck🤣😂🤣

[Eric GSX1400K3]

My bike is a Blue and White K2 in absolutely immaculate and, if I say so myself, stunning condition with 10k miles on it. It has no polished parts and everything is standard or easily put back to standard. As stated the bike is almost completely unblemished except for a couple of almost unnoticeable marks on the engine cases. The additional extras are - Crash bars, R&G bar ends, front fork and rear axle protectors, custom seat, oil temperature gauge, rear hugger and Oxford heated grips. I have the original seat (which is like new), it still has the unblemished and like new original silencers and a spare set of original silencers in almost new condition. It only has partial service history but as stated it's in absolutely stunning condition.

So I see a classic 1968 BSA 650 Spitfire Scrambler for sale. I've fallen for Old Brit bikes now I have a newly acquired 1976 MK3 Norton Commando. However, I really still have a huge amount of love for my 14 but thought I would venture a price differential as an option out of curiosity. I want £7k against a £10k BSA 1968 Spitfire with some issues that is probably worth £8k at the very most The dealer tells me I'm basically deluded as my bike is a two a penny Suzuki and we are miles apart on price. The BSA has been on sale since May this year🙄 I tell him no problem I'll sell the 14 privately or keep it 🤗 I then ask what's your best price for cash. (I Honestly want to buy the bike and can afford to do so but it's worth £8k not the £10k he wants) Hey Ho I've not even seen it yet. He tell's me he does not negotiate and basically I should do one unless I was prepared to pay the full asking price as his prices are non-negotiable 🤣😂🤣 Good fuxxing luck🤣😂🤣

There was a red and black 1400 that looked very decent that sold on here very quick, asking price was £2500 if memory serves. Seems fair market price for a UJM.

[yobtaf14]

My bike is a Blue and White K2 in absolutely immaculate and, if I say so myself, stunning condition with 10k miles on it. It has no polished parts and everything is standard or easily put back to standard. As stated the bike is almost completely unblemished except for a couple of almost unnoticeable marks on the engine cases. The additional extras are - Crash bars, R&G bar ends, front fork and rear axle protectors, custom seat, oil temperature gauge, rear hugger and Oxford heated grips. I have the original seat (which is like new), it still has the unblemished and like new original silencers and a spare set of original silencers in almost new condition. It only has partial service history but as stated it's in absolutely stunning condition.

So I see a classic 1968 BSA 650 Spitfire Scrambler for sale. I've fallen for Old Brit bikes now I have a newly acquired 1976 MK3 Norton Commando. However, I really still have a huge amount of love for my 14 but thought I would venture a price differential as an option out of curiosity. I want £7k against a £10k BSA 1968 Spitfire with some issues that is probably worth £8k at the very most The dealer tells me I'm basically deluded as my bike is a two a penny Suzuki and we are miles apart on price. The BSA has been on sale since May this year🙄 I tell him no problem I'll sell the 14 privately or keep it 🤗 I then ask what's your best price for cash. (I Honestly want to buy the bike and can afford to do so but it's worth £8k not the £10k he wants) Hey Ho I've not even seen it yet. He tell's me he does not negotiate and basically I should do one unless I was prepared to pay the full asking price as his prices are non-negotiable 🤣😂🤣 Good fuxxing luck🤣😂🤣

Maybe he's done you a favour ,not the greatest brit twin motor those unit BSA's, SRM conversion on the crank req'd mainly!

[grog]

Phill, if you want a BSA 650 twin, get a Bonnie instead. Trust me, they are heartbreakers, terrible motor. Have had experience.

[DP1400]

Phil, with respect, we all value our own bikes far higher than they`re actually worth. Seems to me that the dealer is asking far too much for the BSA, (probably why its been on the market for so long), and the only way you`ll get any sale on your bike at the price you want is to offer it privately, and even then, expect to be agreeing to a figure far below your own valuation. A dealer never sees a bike through your own eyes, he just sees a profit margin. And he relies on a purchasers `drool` factor - as you will if you try to sell privately.
Bottom line is, if you paid much over £5k for your `14, you`re likely to make a loss when selling it now. Over the years i`ve paid a lot of attention to the way bike prices rise, and time and again, any future `classic` bike value tends to really rise 30-35yrs after the last of the model run was produced. Of course, there are rare machines to which this doesn`t apply but i`m talking in general terms.
If I were you i`d seriously consider keeping the `14 and checking out more realistically priced British options to buy as an addition rather than replacement.
You know I luv classic bikes, but, i`ve learnt over the years to always have a more modern `superbike` in the stable too, for obvious reasons    

[Hooli]

My bike is a Blue and White K2 in absolutely immaculate and, if I say so myself, stunning condition with 10k miles on it. It has no polished parts and everything is standard or easily put back to standard. As stated the bike is almost completely unblemished except for a couple of almost unnoticeable marks on the engine cases. The additional extras are - Crash bars, R&G bar ends, front fork and rear axle protectors, custom seat, oil temperature gauge, rear hugger and Oxford heated grips. I have the original seat (which is like new), it still has the unblemished and like new original silencers and a spare set of original silencers in almost new condition. It only has partial service history but as stated it's in absolutely stunning condition.

So I see a classic 1968 BSA 650 Spitfire Scrambler for sale. I've fallen for Old Brit bikes now I have a newly acquired 1976 MK3 Norton Commando. However, I really still have a huge amount of love for my 14 but thought I would venture a price differential as an option out of curiosity. I want £7k against a £10k BSA 1968 Spitfire with some issues that is probably worth £8k at the very most The dealer tells me I'm basically deluded as my bike is a two a penny Suzuki and we are miles apart on price. The BSA has been on sale since May this year🙄 I tell him no problem I'll sell the 14 privately or keep it 🤗 I then ask what's your best price for cash. (I Honestly want to buy the bike and can afford to do so but it's worth £8k not the £10k he wants) Hey Ho I've not even seen it yet. He tell's me he does not negotiate and basically I should do one unless I was prepared to pay the full asking price as his prices are non-negotiable 🤣😂🤣 Good fuxxing luck🤣😂🤣

There was a red and black 1400 that looked very decent that sold on here very quick, asking price was £2500 if memory serves. Seems fair market price for a UJM.

That was Shaun the sheep's & had 101k miles on it. So about 162k of those funny little french miles you lot use, the market here is scared of bikes that have been ridden. Mind you with so many that have never been outside it's kinda understandable.

[Big Phil]

Looks like the guy did me a favour as not only on here but other forums have all told me to avoid the bike as they aren't the best, pretty much as Grog stated. Hey Ho this forum once again comes up trumps👏

[grog]

Phil, nothing to do with me but you already have two totally different but awesome bikes. Why not another different. Maybe a 2 stroker, even an old single cylinder Pommy bike or even Enfield Bullet. Fun to ride those singles but an hour is the limit in one go. Just a thought. My Old Man had 350 BSA, i liked to have a putt on it once in a while.

[Daytona]

Out of interest chaps,,I called in at the shop where the "6 minters are " about 2 weeks ago,,,they only had 1 of the 14s left ...they all achieved the asking price...surprising I know ..

[Hooli]

The prices people are paying for stuff lately is insane, must be all the savings they've got from two years of not having a holiday.