I agree with the OP. I buy bikes from friends because I know exactly what I'm getting.

 

I bought my bike last year... 2006 Yamaha R6s w/ 3600 miles... came with blue eyes halo kit, scorpion exhaust, k&n filters, blue windscreen, new oil and oil filter, bike cover, helmet, and was in perfect condition. I paid $6300 for it a year ago. I see 2002 models trying to sell for the same price. I was like.. hmm.. I should put mine up forsale for $9000! LOL!

 

I don't know i have see some crazy prices on older bikes on here but i think most of the newer bikes are relatively fair priced.

 

why does it have to be military morons?
isn't it Navy morons?

 

Have you read anything that has been written? The stupid buyers willing to pay those inflated prices are getting the majority of the heat. My problem with the sellers is when they try to sell a bike thats been down for as much as a new one, and don't tell me they are getting what they ask I've seen bikes on sale for craigslist for months at a time. I've even seen bikes that were on craigslist LAST year again because no one is willing to pay what they are asking for.
In addition, I think even paying 12,000 for a brand new bike, even 9,000 is a waste of money, and is only further inflating the used market. Although I do realize that motorcycles are on the cutting edge of performance and must absorb large costs in R&D, as well as don't have the mass production advantage that cars do, but can you honestly tell me it costs as much to make a liter bike as it does some small cars? The margin made on motorcycles must be huge. I can't imagine a bike costing 5 or 6 grand to make. This inflation can be seen in the price of fairings alone! 200 -300 dollars for a piece of plastic?! really???

 

No just about all military is the same ...I am an E1 I got credit.....and lots of free time

 

Funny Im the guy selling the 06 busa for 10K. I get calls all the time asking would I take XXXX. When I was looking last year I saw an 07 at a dealer for $10,800 out the door (brand new), I didn't see the value in it so I walked. Then Looked on craigslist and found the one Im selling. 06 limited 1134 miles on it (I loved the color) already had the mods done to it I wanted to do it and I payed $10,800 cash. It was silly clean female owned (her 3rd) and very,very well taken care of. IMO I was happy with what I bought. If you dont like the price someone is selling it for why complain? Everyone knows that if you look around hard enough you can find a "deal" but I would rather pay a premium on something If I know if it's been maintained. Now Is asking 10k for a bike with tastefull mods excessive? sure. Im not selling some stunted, dragged out, beat on, dropped over bike. Go pay 6500 then spend 2k on some upgrades and enjoy yourself and make it your bike.

 

I agree 1000000% with this post. Some people just want stupid high prices for shit. Cars, trucks, whatever. They also don't want to come down at all on prices. Also if your buying new, the dealerships in the Richmond area are crazy and won't deal at all even with cash in their faces. They don't because they will always get their money from someone financing the bike.

You just have to look and wait it out and you will find what you want for the price you want.

I love people selling stretched and lowered shit for like 15 to 20 grand. To me that lowers the value.

 

Not true, they will deal if you do it right.

 

lol...nice eye.