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Gender: Male Location: Langton Ontario Birthdate: 1972-05-25
Thinking about selling 2 Years, 9 Months ago  
Hey all! I haven't logged in for a while, but I check in every now and again.
So, I am thinking about selling my roadie. I don't have the time to ride nearly as much as I'd like to. I really love the bike, but having to pay nearly $1000 per year for insurance when I ride maybe 2500km doesn't make a lot of sense. My thought is that IF it sells, then once the kids are grown I can always get another motorcycle.

Anyway, my question is how much to ask. I won't give it away. Here in Southern Ontario, a new Road Star lists at just under $18000. Mine is a 2003 with 14,500 km (yeah that's right about 9000 miles).

Custom Paint
31T pulley with Nude pulley kit
Big Air Kit
Bub Big Willy's
Ported Manifold
Big Johnson bars
Baron's custom grips
Mustang seat
and more...

How much should I be asking? I believe that in the US, a new one can be purchased under 10K, but here they are $18000 (dollar is almost par but that is what it is).
 
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Re:Thinking about selling 2 Years, 9 Months ago  
You've answered your own question... it depends upon your locale. Our experience and local price doesn't matter.

I can buy a new leftover from '05 or '06 for $8k US at either one of my local dealers.

My insurance is $185.

I bought my used Roadie... an '01 with 3,100 miles back in '07 for $4,600.

I don't think you could get $18k US for your bike where I'm at... $12,500 maybe, maybe a bit more.
 
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