SilvrT Posted August 12, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2012 I've been "storing" the daughter's boyfriend's 2002 (or maybe it's 2003) VTX1300 for the past 3 years. Before that, it sat for a couple years in underground storage. I had it running 3 years ago but since then, not. Uncovered it yesterday and found that the gas tank was quite rusty inside, carb is all gummed up as well as the petcock. It's got rust on the spoke wheels and the buddy seat mounting bolts aren't original (somebody has been messing with this bike). There's a few scratches in the paint on the rear fender. It ran fine when I had it running. I'd changed the oil and spark plugs, put a new battery in it, fresh gas, and it fired right up and seemed to run fine driving it around the neighborhood ... (that was 3 years ago). Anyhoo ... I figgure it needs a fair amount of TLC to get it back into roadworthy condition. So, my question is, what do ya'll think it's worth as it sits? I'm contemplating buying it from him and fixing it up but I don't want to invest more than I can get back out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 12, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 12, 2012 Here's the NADA quotes for an '03 with my zipcode in Texas http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/2003/Honda/VTX1300S3-1312cc/Standard-Equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted August 12, 2012 Should also mention there's a fair amount of oxidization on the aluminum ... top of heads and other non-visible aluminum components under the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 12, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 12, 2012 A friend just sold his 07 VTX 1300 in ok shape and 30k kms, removable windscreen, new aftermarket pipes, every piece of chrome that was made for it, and rejetted carbs. He tried to sell for a couple of months and got 5300 bucks for it last Tuesday. According to Barry he felt it was hard to sell, because there are so many VTXs out there and sellers tend to lowball each other. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted August 12, 2012 Feedback I'm getting off another site is $1000-$1500 I just don't want to insult the guy coz I figgure he thinks it's worth much more. Maybe I'll let it sit here for another year (or 2 lol) ... and then tell him he should give it to me for the value of storage LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 12, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 12, 2012 1000 bucks really is about all its worth if its that ruff, but everyone figgers that their stuff is worth more....... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideoftheroad Posted August 12, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 12, 2012 I was going to guess 1500. If it has spokes then it is the S model. I had a 2004 S Retro. Retro just meant the fender was longer. Like what was said before if it is in that rough shape and there aren't any aftermarket accessories then probably 1k. Could always try his luck at a dealer to see what they would give him but I wouldn't expect much more than 7-750. People were buying brand new 2006 models in 2008 and dealers we're heavily discounting them to get them out of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted August 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 13, 2012 I'll give ya 3 Liters of Alberta Springs Rye for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted August 13, 2012 I'll give ya 3 Liters of Alberta Springs Rye for it I only drink RUM so you're SOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted August 13, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 13, 2012 I only drink RUM so you're SOL ! You drive a hard bargain..... but OK, I'll meet your terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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