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  1. Thanks for the lively discussion everyone. Based on comments I've added clarification in my post that all reasonable offers will be considered. This will hopefully eliminate any confusion that I'm unwilling to negotiate price. Any buyer always has the right to determine what they feel is a fair offer just as any seller always has the right to either agree and accept the offer or disagree and reject it. As silverbird1100's post proves, there is no locked in "worth" that can be applied to every single bike. Every bike is worth what someone is willing to pay and silverbird1100 was willing to pay $5300 for something that would have been considered "worth" far less. But it wasn't. It was worth exactly $5300 since that was the price that was paid. I hope nobody here would criticize anyone for paying what they feel is fair based on their specific circumstances and reasons for wanting to own any specific item (bike, car, whatever). Good for you silverbird1100 for finding the ride you wanted and buying it for a price you were willing to accept to make it yours! None of us know what might motivate a potential buyer to be interested. Sometimes (often times) it's an emotional or nostalgic reason. Maybe it's purely convenience of being in the area. Maybe something else. I'm in no rush to sell my bird and simply put the ad up to see if anyone had interest since I feel it's a shame that the bike sits as much as it does. Some sellers are desperate for cash, again for a variety of reasons and that's ok. I'm not and that's ok too. I can wait to find "the right buyer", who has the right circumstances that makes them interested in making a fair offer I will accept - just as the person that sold their bird to silverbird1100 did. If the worst case scenario is I don't find a buyer and end up keeping it, I can live with that. I love that bike. Anyone else remember the sales video they came out with for the '97 release? The guy in all black racing across the salt flats? That video had me take my 600 Katana at the time straight to the dealer to trade. Dealers in my area wouldn't even let you test drive them first. But it was obvious the machine would not disappoint - and it hasn't. Something every bird owner has had the pleasure of finding out for themselves. Ride safe everyone!
  2. And I guess all your 'Whining' about my listed price gets a free pass because you think you're special. It's MY bike and I can determine MY price. If it doesn't sell, that's my concern not yours. A couple comments were meant to be helpful but certainly not all of them. Pretend all you want.
  3. XXitanium, I understand. That's why I gently clarified that my post does not say anything about being firm on the price. Interested buyers can offer any amount they wish. It's an awesome machine that can be had at a huge discount. Nothing outlandish about that. I don't mind other people having their own opinion. Thank you for your comment!
  4. For everyone commenting on my asking price: Nowhere in the ad does it say I won't accept a dollar less. Interested buyers are free to offer any amount they wish. If it's fair and I accept it, so be it. If it's ridiculously low and I reject it, so be it. A new CBR1000 has an msrp of $16,499. For someone looking for that level of performance with a chance to pay less than a 3rd of that price, I would hardly characterize my asking price as insanely high. I alone know the condition of this bike and the pristine care that it has had it's entire life. And if someone comes and takes a look, they'll know too.
  5. I'm selling my beloved blackbird due to an obvious lack of riding time with only 13K original miles on her. I'm the original owner. Paid $12K back in the day. Asking price is well under half for the most amazing ride you'll ever have. I'll sacrifice at $4900 just to give her a good home so she can get on the road where she belongs (to be shown off). Just replaced brake and clutch fluid. New brakes. Mechanic's service manual included. Awesome bike! All reasonable offers will be considered.
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