Seems you guys think the price is too high then?
I was going on what was available closest to the one we have, but I understand you're a knowledgeable bunch and respect your input.
Can you advise me what you think it's worth?
I'll put some photos up at the weekend.
You can put it up for the price you stated and see how you go.
My comments were based on when I bought my Bandit 1200 brand new for €10,000 in 2003 and what I would get now for it.
It's still in mint condition as it's garaged and used only in dry weather. I have been running a second bike for my all year round day to day stuff since I bought the Bandit.
I'd be lucky to get €4,000 myself now and my bike has a datatool alarm, upgraded brake lines, upgraded front/rear suspension, a Scottoiler, Comfy Bagalux Touring seat, full Givi luggage, Double Bubble Screen, Dual Tech Exhaust, Belly Pan, Pilot Road Tyres, Chain Sprockets, Brake Pads, Front Discs all new. ( See Photo below)
It's still valued at €10,000 on my policy because I just renew my policy every year with the same insurance company. But in reality, if the bike was written off in a crash I'd be lucky if the insurance would pay out €3,000. They would be looking at the going rate for a 10 year old Bandit. They won't be too interested if its mint or not.
Also there is a resale value to think about. Iif I paid you €4,000 for your bike hung onto it for about 2 years and did a modest 15k miles on it, it would then nearly fall into the same catergory as all the other Fazers (price wise) and I would lose about €2.000 in just 2 years of ownership.
They are just my thoughts as a prospective buyer. On top of that, Look at the link below, its the going rate for a just 5 year old Bandit 1250 with low mileage which is only about only a grand more to your price. Look at all the goodies it has. Now if I sold that bike on in 2 years, I wouldn't have such a heavy loss and a better resale value.
http://www.fowlerssuzuki.co.uk/suzuki/used/used-bikes/2008-08-SUZUKI-GSF-1250cc/27156793.htm?YEAR=2008®LETTER=08&MAKE=SUZUKI&MODEL=GSF&ENGINECC=1250#eq1