Worth $700? 1980 Suzuki GS250

FastDoc · 06-01-2011, 11:51 PM

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2407792622.html

I went to look at this little bike today. Super clean. Even has original 31 year old sales slip, tool kit and manual. This guy bought it from the original owner a month ago or so. New tires, clean carbs, runs perfectly.

Chain needs adjustment, slightly leaky left fork seal (very slight, the oil does not even get on the fork leg or wiper), and the steering bearings have a notch in them and need to be replaced. This is a common problem with these old GS's.

The paint is excellent, one side cover a little faded. No rust scratches or damage. 'Near show' condition. It doesn't even need a bath.

What are your opinions? :?:

Weldangrind · 06-01-2011, 11:56 PM

You can likely guess my Canadian opinion. That bike would sell for closer to $1400.00 in Southern BC.

SpudRider · 06-02-2011, 01:06 AM

That's a nice little motorcycle, Doc.

It just goes to show you, one can find a lot of good deals on used, Japanese motorcycles, if he just looks around.

Spud

FastDoc · 06-02-2011, 01:18 AM

I tried for $650 but can't get him down that low...

Jim · 06-02-2011, 12:08 PM

It's worth whatever someone would pay for it... :P I wouldn't buy it for that because I don't need another one, so to me, no it's not. You don't need it either, as you already have a pretty full stable, but you want it... So the question is, is it worth that much for how much you want it? I don't know that one. Are you wanting it because it's a cool old bike, or to keep it for a while and flip it? Then the question is how much can you get back for it?

FastDoc · 06-02-2011, 12:36 PM

You have read my situation correctly, Jim.

I liked it because it has a little sentimental value as I rode one in residency. It's also a cool old bike, and I have a 750 of similar vintage.

If I had it I'd finish it's restoration (very little) commute on it and buzz around for the summer and then try to flip it and break even or make a few $ for my effort.

As far as the stable goes it's at a minimum now. I have the KLX and GW which are permenant members of the 'collection' and serve 90% different functions in my life. The 10% overlap is I commute on both/either depending on my needs and my mood.

The only other bike is the antique/classic 1978 GS750 which is fully restored and travels only a few weeks out of the year as my 'Buddy Bike' on annual tour of about 2,000 miles or so.

makenzie71 · 06-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Clean and runs good and is what you want then yeah...I'd say $700 is more than fair.

Jim · 06-02-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by makenzie71

Clean and runs good and is what you want then yeah...I'd say $700 is more than fair.

Wise words

06-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Worth $700? 1980 Suzuki GS250 http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2407792622.html I went to look at this little bike today. Super clean. Even has original 31 year old sales slip, tool kit and manual. This guy bought it from the original owner a month ago or so. New tires, clean carbs, runs perfectly. Chain needs adjustment, slightly leaky left fork seal (very slight, the oil does not even get on the fork leg or wiper), and the steering bearings have a notch in them and need to be replaced. This is a common problem with these old GS's. The paint is excellent, one side cover a little faded. No rust scratches or damage. 'Near show' condition. It doesn't even need a bath. What are your opinions? :?: __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-01-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You can likely guess my Canadian opinion. That bike would sell for closer to $1400.00 in Southern BC. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-02-2011, 01:06 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a nice little motorcycle, Doc. It just goes to show you, one can find a lot of good deals on used, Japanese motorcycles, if he just looks around. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-02-2011, 01:18 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I tried for $650 but can't get him down that low... __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-02-2011, 12:36 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You have read my situation correctly, Jim. I liked it because it has a little sentimental value as I rode one in residency. It's also a cool old bike, and I have a 750 of similar vintage. If I had it I'd finish it's restoration (very little) commute on it and buzz around for the summer and then try to flip it and break even or make a few $ for my effort. As far as the stable goes it's at a minimum now. I have the KLX and GW which are permenant members of the 'collection' and serve 90% different functions in my life. The 10% overlap is I commute on both/either depending on my needs and my mood. The only other bike is the antique/classic 1978 GS750 which is fully restored and travels only a few weeks out of the year as my 'Buddy Bike' on annual tour of about 2,000 miles or so. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-02-2011, 12:08 PM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It's worth whatever someone would pay for it... :P I wouldn't buy it for that because I don't need another one, so to me, no it's not. You don't need it either, as you already have a pretty full stable, but you want it... So the question is, is it worth that much for how much you want it? I don't know that one. Are you wanting it because it's a cool old bike, or to keep it for a while and flip it? Then the question is how much can you get back for it?
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06-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#7
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	Clean and runs good and is what you want then yeah...I'd say $700 is more than fair.
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