Can I afford to fix an issue or two, if I buy this?

Looking at a 2003 Honda VFR800. Asking $2500.00, w/39000 k.m.'s on it. Has a Corbin seat, and a set of Leo Vince slip-ons. Haven't seen or heard it yet. Wondering if it's such a good deal that I can afford to fix an issue or two if they arise. Anyone in Canada buy or sell their VFR800/VFR750 lately?

 

I guess it depends on what the issues might be and how handy you are with tools. Personally I am partial to good deals on bikes that people have issues with.

 

Isn't 40k the magic # for cam chain tensioners usually?

 

People would be asking 4K all week long around my parts for that bike in nice shape. Friend of mine paid 2800 for one with way more miles and in need of a paint job.

 

I just bought a 2002 VFR800 with 22K miles for $1200. Body work is rashed and it smoked a bit. Has been sitting since 2013. Needs tires and some love.

I worry a bit about the market for bikes because I have my VTR1000 Superhawk on Craigslist for $2600 and not one response. Not even a shipping scam or a Nigerian Prince.

 

+1 on that one. Vfr's here in ontario can be pricey due to the low insurance rates for this bike. Just look at the sport bikes for sale. Significantly lower due to high rates.

 

I can see that happening here, but in the huge Dallas market? That is disappointing brother. Sounds like a great bike! Would love to try it some day.

 

I actually LOVE the VTR but I need to move something to generate funds to go into my new VFR 6th gen. I have my Norton on for $5800 (too much I know) but I got zero interest on that as well.

 

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Thank you Cadbury. You made my day sir!

 

I sent Patrick an email but unfortunately because I'm not in Europe I am unable to help him:biggrin-new:

 

I just bought a 2005 VFR 800 non ABS bike with 38000 miles/61000 km for 2400 Canadian dollars. It has new P Angels, good brakes, chain and sprockets. and some scratches on the saddlebags. Very nice bike that was for sale for at least a few weeks. Hundreds of sport, sport/touring bikes for sale in thois market for very good prices

 

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Don't know how I missed this .. any 'known' issues with the bike or is it running?

$2,500 CAD is cheap for that bike if it's running. I paid $5,200 CAD for mine bone stock with only 9,800km' on it. I say go for it if it's running well and you give it a good check over.

Same colour as mine and 1 year newer. ABS?? Looks like the non-ABS model.