How much is your FZS 1000 worth?

[ogri48]

In terms of being worth money as a classic.  The more standard the better.
You want 100% unmolested.  Discreet mods like an Ivans kit and rear shock to fix 'issues' I wouldn't think would do any harm.  But things that change the appearance I think are a no no.

Things climbing in value right now;
1992/3 CBR1000 Fireblade1998 - 2002 YZF1000 R12000-2010 VTR1000 SP1 and SP21994-8 Ducati 9161999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (only the bronze ones)1993 Ducati Monster 900
Will the FZS1000 rise in value - maybe given 20 years or so.

Thats my thinking with me evo fatboy. it looks stock but has uprated coils/leads/cam and carb (hsr42 flatslide mikuni) the pipes obviously aint stock but still follow the shape of the oes. People spent fortunes altering them to their taste but destroying the classic silhouette and ultimately de valuing them. The back wheels got fatter over the years so some paid for a conversion lol, then twenty years after mine was built the purists wanted a softtail with a skinny arse end again so Harley obliged with a 16k new model one, like they do. When fatboys had my old 1340 single cam engine they were Harleys best seller, they couldn't get enough to satisfy demand (I still got the original purchase receipt for mine, 14k in 1998lol) now they are high tech and high powered, and in real terms a lot cheaper, they are one of their worst sellers. The sad truth is they were only ever good for grunting about at 55mph (ive had mine up to a ton but it wasn't nice for it or moi..), and everything made sense at that speed. You can wear an old pisspot and shades and never be uncomfy or be pushing a bike past its limits. Now they are quick, they make no sense at all. I know they aint everybodies cup of tea by any means, and I couldn't have one if it was my only bike, but for a useable classic that will be worth a few bob to my granddaughter one day, it fits the bill.