pbjman Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted November 3, 2014 In 2009 I purchased my 2007 RSV from the original owner in Maryland and road it back to Michigan. It had 9100 miles on it and I paid $11000 for it. I know plenty of people have done this, travelling away to pick up a bike and ride it home. Sounds like a blast! Was that your first time on an RSV or first time on a big touring bike? Did you make a thread about your adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted November 3, 2014 Share #27 Posted November 3, 2014 Seventeen months ago I flew to St Louis,MO to pickup my 2008 RSV. In showroom condition with 17000 miles, I paid $9000. We got to know each other on the 1200 mile ride home. It was my first time on a full size touring bike and a bit different than my Road Star. I've put another 15000 miles on it and look forward to many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comingbackdown Posted November 3, 2014 Share #28 Posted November 3, 2014 My '83 with the few issues and downgrades it had and cracked plastics at 43,000 miles was a grand even. I might reverse one of those downgrades if there's any way to hook the compressor up and if I can fix the controller. Compressor still kicks on with voltage, so might be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmet012001 Posted November 3, 2014 Share #29 Posted November 3, 2014 17,000 miles. Mint cond 06rstd. $5300. Since I've added some stuff. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/7c7389ddb91676b0074ce724184271bf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksbike Posted November 3, 2014 Share #30 Posted November 3, 2014 I paid $4500 for my 92 vr 5 years ago,it had 38,000 miles on it and was in showroom condition,has 96,000 on it now and still looks and runs great,I can honestly say it`s the best bike I`ve ever owned.:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted November 3, 2014 Share #31 Posted November 3, 2014 I bought an 08 RSVS with 500 mi on it in 2011 for $8000.00. People bought it new as their first bike put 500 mi on it, scared them to death and they parked it until they were emotionally distant enough to let it go. Sold it cheap for a fast sale. Totaled it three months later and replaced it with a 1990 Goldwing Trike converted in 2006 with only 36000 mi for $6500. A friend of mine decided to give up riding at 89 because his wife couldn't ride with him anymore and he didn't want to ride alone. That bike now has 73000 mi on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 3, 2014 Share #32 Posted November 3, 2014 $1900 for what would become Tweety. 83 standard, bare as they come. 26,000 miles. Put a few dollars into it, still rides nice. Before and after (during) pictures. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van avery Posted November 5, 2014 Share #33 Posted November 5, 2014 About two years ago picked up this 87 Royale for $450 from a dealer. The PO had them "fix" and electrical problem and then they looked at the other things that need fixed and he just turned over the title. THe Carbs were off the bike in a box and one tore down. The plastic in several different places in the shop. Cleaned carbs, set valves upgraded spring on the clutch, found electrical problem they had "fixed", progressive springs, fixed air ride system,repaired plastic and repainted about half the bike, new tires and fluids and it's great bike now. Here some before and after pic's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syscrusher Posted November 5, 2014 Share #34 Posted November 5, 2014 It had 29K miles, paint not perfect, forks leaking, and some ugly engine covers. I overpaid but not so much really and it's gradually becoming a much better machine. Of course that means that I am spending even more money and time on it........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcow Posted November 5, 2014 Share #35 Posted November 5, 2014 Took half of the summer but, I found this 05 with 42k miles on it that the guy was willing to take an ATV as part trade. I still had to cough up another 3k so.. I figure I have 5k in it +/-. The clutch is soft and there are more scratches on it than I would have like to have seen but... Nobody was getting off of these bikes cheap. Anyway, I got it for the back seat.. plain and simple. My girl has an awesome round bubble of a backside and she needed that wide seat. Otherwise, I ride the Raider, XV1900 ( AKA Betty ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturesome Posted November 5, 2014 Share #36 Posted November 5, 2014 I paid $100 for this '83 Venture Royale. I wasn't expecting much, maybe a few parts, but after installing a starter and battery, it ran! I even rode it around the block a couple times to be sure 2nd gear was OK. I now have the carbs off for cleaning, and have already serviced brakes. I estimate $1500 to restore to safe riding condition (including paint). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet3279 Posted November 5, 2014 Share #37 Posted November 5, 2014 I bought my 87 royale in 98 with 8900 miles on it for 5000. it currently has 47k on it.. (pathetic, I know) I just purchased a galaxy blue 07 rsv with 29k on it last winter for 6800. we wont even talk about how many miles I put on that this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted November 7, 2014 Share #38 Posted November 7, 2014 Tweeks was $750 just a few short years ago.. I noticed right away when I test rode her that she wasnt feeling the best - even though she had under 30k on her she was lathargic.. I told the PO it felt like at least one carb diaphram was kaput.. Rode her home from Mancelona Mi,, pulled diaphrams - 2 came out in pieces.. She perked right up after repair.. She now has well over 240k on her and set me back plenty in her thirst for stickers,,,,, and tires,,,,, and brake pads,,, and gas,,, but mostly stickers:crackup:... GOOD THREAD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbjman Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted November 7, 2014 Tweeks was $750 just a few short years ago.. I noticed right away when I test rode her that she wasnt feeling the best - even though she had under 30k on her she was lathargic.. I told the PO it felt like at least one carb diaphram was kaput.. Rode her home from Mancelona Mi,, pulled diaphrams - 2 came out in pieces.. She perked right up after repair.. She now has well over 240k on her and set me back plenty in her thirst for stickers,,,,, and tires,,,,, and brake pads,,, and gas,,, but mostly stickers:crackup:... GOOD THREAD!! Hey I'm glad to see you posting! And I've been to mancelona too, I once rode my snowmobile up the abandoned ski hill ( Mount mancelona?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannarsv Posted November 7, 2014 Share #40 Posted November 7, 2014 Three years ago last march I bought a 2008 for 11,500. Had 158 miles on it. My warranty runs out next month (for what that's worth). Now we have close to 50,000 miles on it. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I think I got a good deal. Melvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donvito Posted November 7, 2014 Share #41 Posted November 7, 2014 I paid $600 for my 1966 BSA Lightning in 1974. Wish I still had it. Only used bike I've bought so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted November 9, 2014 Share #42 Posted November 9, 2014 I know plenty of people have done this, travelling away to pick up a bike and ride it home. Sounds like a blast! Was that your first time on an RSV or first time on a big touring bike? Did you make a thread about your adventure? Yes first time on a "BIG" bike. 630 miles each way. Rode on the back of my brother inlaws Midnight Venture. We made a cute couple........ Riding my scoot home, I realized I needed a back rest. That was the first mod I did. No pics, no thread/story. Actually, I was not a member of this site at the time. My bro inlaw was and that's how I found out about the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black wing Posted November 9, 2014 Share #43 Posted November 9, 2014 got mine for $350, though was a basket case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted December 19, 2014 Share #44 Posted December 19, 2014 I traded 3 separate 69 to 72 Honda CL350s in boxes for the 83 Standard back in February. Always been a Yamadude but thought I should try to broaden my horizons as I approach 60. Baaaaad idea. Honda parts are outrageous, way overpriced. When this guy on CL asked if I was interested in a trade I initially blew him off. We're getting ready for a long-distance move and I didn't need another bike, just cash. Plus I'd never had anything bigger than a 350. After looking at some grainy pics he sent from his phone I decided to go take a look. It had been parked under a leaky shed for 5 years after the brakes seized, plus it had electrical problems - there was a car battery in the right saddle bag - and was generally a corroded mess. But it was in one piece and wasn't a Honda. And I was intrigued, never had anything that robust before. So I traded my boxes of Hondas for an intact XVZ. I've put a bunch more money into it than I ever planned, more than it's worth. But I'm having a blast with it. And damn, it's fast. Runs better the more I ride it. I think I'll keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted December 19, 2014 Share #45 Posted December 19, 2014 Sold my 99 RSV in June. Just picked up an 06 RSTD Midnight (I think). 19K miles and the only tiny flaw is 1 scratch on the top of one of the saddlebags. It is so small that if the bike is dusty, you can't even see it. Also I am amazed that it is the original windshield. It looks brand new with no wear on it at all. New tires. Very well kept. K&N filters. Bought from original owner. Soft dust cover and a rain cover with it. I paid $4500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 19, 2014 Share #46 Posted December 19, 2014 In 2008 I bought a 2007 Midnight RSV with 10500 miles on it. $11,000 In the fall of 2011 I bought a 2008 GoldWing level 4 with a MotorTrike IRS, 3200 miles for $22,000 Probably paid too much for both of them but at the time they were what I wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted December 19, 2014 Share #47 Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) 06 RSV ,,,,Black Cherry....38,000 miles. $7500 and luvin' every minute of it........HEY !! that's a KISS song. Edited December 19, 2014 by uncledj wrong year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted December 19, 2014 Share #48 Posted December 19, 2014 I bought my '02 RSMV with 40,000 miles on it this past May for $6500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest erock1 Posted December 19, 2014 Share #49 Posted December 19, 2014 Just bought my 2003 Midnight Venture with 20K miles for $5000. Gotta love those late-season deals !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted December 19, 2014 Share #50 Posted December 19, 2014 In July of 2010 i bought my 2000 Millennium with 17,000 miles for $5800. I love the thing and it has been a great bike with very little trouble. It now has 130,000 miles on it. Looking for another one to add to the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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