Mdanger Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Found this vfr hes asking $3500 which is trade in value. has 20k plus miles. the listing reads: Having to let go of toys. No more space. Moving / downsizing soon. 20,000 miles. Bike runs like new. Never a problem. Can cruise cross-country all day comfortably.Original owner. Bought it from NY Honda Yamaha in Long Island City in 2007 off the showroom floor. Mechanically it's 100%. I've used this 99% as a commuter bike between Long Island, Queens, Astoria and Manhattan. Sadly, drunk idiots knocked the bike over a few times. I've fixed it mechanically and cosmetically each time including replacing plastic. This last time, I did not fix the cosmetic damage - only the mechanical damage. Anyway, cosmetically, it needs only one of the driver side fairing mounts JB welded (partially cracked) and stickers replaced after a light sanding. The passenger side has a few scratches that would be remedied by new stickers as well. I'm including the largest, priciest sticker as I have it in hand. Just haven't had time to fix it up.* New chain (500 miles ago)* New brake pads all around (1,000 miles ago)* New Michelin Pilots front and back (1,000 miles ago)* Grip heaters (2 settings)* Givi trunk bracket and 46 liter trunk* Seargent Seat (super comfortable) with red piping.* Fender eliminator (no tickets - legal angle and location)* Leo Vince Stainless Steel under-seat exhaust* Oil/filter changed (1,000 miles ago)Is this a good deal or run. The damage looks moderate. I have a 97 and 98 vfr's this would be a replacement for the 98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyance Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks rough, lots of damage, including frame. Peek at rusty chain says not very well maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ultimatevfr Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks rough, lots of damage, including frame. Peek at rusty chain says not very well maintained. What he said......x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 As the owner of one, I agree: It's had a hard life. I'd walk. They are all over CL out here for....$5k in much better condition. Some even with the bags. I haven't seen one listed @ more than $5k anywhere in the country (I use the nationwide CL search quite a lot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RichVee4 Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looking at the bar end, appears to have been crashed. Didnt mention that in the ad, which sounds very suspicious anyway, "knocked over by drunk people" multiple times, big red flag for me. Odd frame damage and the tank is dented and rusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nahhhh...that bar end could have happened from a fall and slight push. I've seen that myself in person. If the road is a bit sloped you can get the entire weight of the bike sliding on the bar end and that's the outcome. I lived in NYC/queens/commuted into Manhattan by bike myself. That's a hard city to be a motorcyclist in, and often harder on a bike. It's very believable that the bike got bumped/pushed/hit by various cabs/garbage trucks/city officials/drunks, etc. The roads are in atrocious shape, even for parking, with lots of holes/divots, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRicer Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 walk. agreed. i got my '04 last fall for $5k with 4k miles on it. might as well have been new. there are much better deals out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 Walk away . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlitos92 Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 Those pics absolutely broke my heart. That's the roughest RWB I can remember seeing in a while. As others have said, run away. Someone needs to give that bike some TLC, but it doesn't have to be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 ugh, dude run away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks like it had a hard smash, I would walk. Looks like it needs a new frame to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 OUCH! I wouldn't spend more than $2k for that bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR-SPORT Posted August 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2015 There is one at National Powersports in Pembroke, NH. $5499 with 30,000 miles. http://www.nationalpowersports.net/InventoryApp/Inventory?useCurrent=1&featured=False&newOnly=False&showPopUp=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 If you don't mind shipping, you should really check out the CL national search site, and just have one of us friendly, neighborhood VFRD folks ride over and check it out for you. I've done stuff like this many times and it's always worked out great. Plus, it really opens up your buying choices. There are tons of these things out there.... Bar end mirrors on that one in NH. HA! How funny! WTF was he thinking? It's a VFR, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer enuf Posted September 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2015 Pay $3800 2 months ago 16,000 miles MINT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBoy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 How does ZERO​ miles sound. Uncreated, assembled and rolled into owners media room for display. Never serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcruse Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I have a 03 that has been a commuter in St Louis and always kept under cover that is nearly flawless with 37k miles that one is abused Walk away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Run as fast as you can, ESPECIALLY with frame damage...like whats has been mentioned, there out there..keep looking JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGEND Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 There are many nice 07 rwb vfrs out there. Take your time and get a cherry one that hasn't been crashed. Most insurance companies consider any type of frame damage a total loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer expvet Posted September 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 13, 2015 The damage on the bike looks like a little more than a simple tip over, more like slammed. Myself I would look for one with less damage and better maintenance. Winter is approaching here in the northeast and bikes will be getting super cheap to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer expvet Posted September 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 13, 2015 As an FYI, check this out. You can usually count on bargaining down the price a few hundred with cash in hand. http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/5215235998.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted September 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 13, 2015 There was an '07 Candy Red on C/L locally about 6 weeks ago. ABS, matching bags and topcase, Sargent seat, Heli's, ZG screen, 3,500 miles. Perfect condition - $6,500. The thought crossed my mind to go buy it and hang on to it until I'm ready to replace the current VTEC, but it sold almost immediately. They are around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Again, just do a nationwide CL search for an 07 VFR 800 if that's what you want. I looked earlier this week just for fun and their are literally tons of them out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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