will27
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Post by will27 on Jun 19, 2017 6:32:38 GMT 1
I have been offered a rd 400 c in exchange for bike I'm selling its 1976 Italian import low gloss black not sure if this is uk colour , 850 Kms from new lovely condition couple of scratches on engine cover from storage small scratch and tiny dent on tank it has all warning stickers even on calipers !!! can't of seen much use any ideas on value ?
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Post by Ozhammer on Jun 19, 2017 23:28:03 GMT 1
Matching number C's are catching up with the later models from what I have read on here of late, so such an original bike wouldn't be cheap if being peddled by EBay chancers.
If is as nice as you suggest why not try a cheeky offer and negotiate from there? With such low miles in all those years though, just bear in mind that you may well need to replace crank seals etc, so it might not be a ride away proposition.
HTH
Ozhammer
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will27
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Post by will27 on Jun 20, 2017 6:23:09 GMT 1
It's uk reg and being used gently now I'm not keen on colour if I painted it in Yamaha red or blue would it affect value as non original 👍
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Post by Ozhammer on Jun 20, 2017 7:29:09 GMT 1
Colour is a subjective thing I guess Will but as you say non-originality can and probably will affect its value to some some degree.
I really want to paint my 400E project yellow but will no doubt go with the original white, as we never got the yellow colour scheme here in Oz more's the pity.
Don't worry about the colour, bikes like that don't come up often and I am sure it will be a nice ride regardless.
Rgds
Mark
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Post by reedpete on Jun 20, 2017 10:10:21 GMT 1
best not to change its colour !
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Post by reedpete on Jun 20, 2017 10:13:21 GMT 1
Trade ins are always valued at bottom price as that's the price you pay for convenience.
What's the chrome like? That's where a lot of value lurks or can be eroded.
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will27
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Post by will27 on Jun 21, 2017 21:14:26 GMT 1
Chrome is all good and pipes are good it's like a time warp bike just few marks from storage
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Post by Ozhammer on Jun 23, 2017 5:05:03 GMT 1
Sounds like something of a must-buy if the price is right then Will! That's how I ended up with a Honda 400-4 in my collection, 1 owner from new and just 10,000 kms on the clock. I couldn't say no really and it is nice to have something different to tinker with too.
Good luck and hope you get a nice result.
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Post by rwebster on Nov 15, 2017 0:36:57 GMT 1
I got a 400c recently it’s been lying in a garden for 9years so you can imagine the state of it
To be fair managed to get it running quite easily.. but its real rough
Over last few days i have been pricing up spares to start restoring it
With a mixture of gen and aftermarket parts , paint,tyres , set of expansions (as standard ones mental price)
Chrome, plating etc etc
I reckon im not going to have much change out of £4000 if im lucky
I think the bike you have been offered sounds good so snap it up
Good luck rod
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Post by reedpete on Nov 16, 2017 7:26:13 GMT 1
That was back in June !
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Post by rwebster on Nov 17, 2017 7:41:29 GMT 1
Sorry reedpetes I'm a wee bit slow haha Never noticed date anyway hopefully you got bike and are enjoying it Cheers rod (I think that is name) |
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