Tonik Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Looking for opinions on what it is worth, trade vs private. And chances of selling it this time of the year. 2013 Voyagers have some smoking deals on them right now, so it is time to pull the trigger. 2006 Kawasaki Nomad. Green/Silver. Reckless fairing and stereo. Highway bars with hard lowers and highway pegs. Mustang seat and backrest, throttle lock, amp gauge, Fforks rebuilt this year and steering head bearings replaced. Brakes pretty new and both tires are very new. ....but it has 70,000 miles on it. Now I know the 70K doesn't mean anything, and anyone that knows the history on these bikes knows that. But I do have the mileage issue with the rest of the uneducated world.Some nice rebates and deals on the 2013 Voyagers right now. Time to pull the trigger. The trade in's I have been offered have been very poor, but selling it now privately is probably going to be tough. So what do you think it is worth trade in, and what do you think it is worth private and what are the chances at this time of the season I will be able to move it? And if anyone is interested in talking about buying by all means speak up. It shows the miles, stone chips..that kind of thing. But this is a rock solid cruiser that is a dream on long runs and still fun to toss through the curves. Oh, and has a TFI and tuned by the one and only Brian. Edited October 22, 2013 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Buy a speedo off one with 20k miles and swap it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Buy a speedo off one with 20k miles and swap it.That means I would be f'ing over a fellow biker. I won't do that. But rep for creativity! Edited October 23, 2013 by Tonik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Said yourself miles aren't an issue with these bikes....so how would you be fucking anyone over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Cause that's a dick move from a lying scumbag that deserves to lose his ass on a sale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ride it until 100k. That might be a tough sell this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ride it until 100k. That might be a tough sell this time of year. Normally I would have already decided to do that. In fact I had decided to do that. But there are killer deals on the Voyager I am getting. 2K in rebates, dealers are dropping them another 1500. So it kind of balances out. And there are not too many left so waiting until spring is a real crap shoot. And the 2014 colors suck. I view house selling the same way. Don't matter if it is an up market or a down market unless you are buying your first house or dramatically up sizing or downsizing. Plus Mrs. Tonik said OK. That is an opportunity that shouldn't be wasted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Over 50k pretty much kills the value of every bike except BMW's and Goldwings. Anyone looking to buy this time of year is looking for a smoking deal, just like you are on the Voyager. Whatever the trade-in offer was + $500-750 is probably a good ballpark for private sale. I've ridden a Nomad. They ride pretty well for a bike of that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Personally I'd trade it in rather than try to sell it. With those miles everyone is going to low ball you and you will be sitting on it for a long while might as well take the loss now and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Personally I'd trade it in rather than try to sell it. With those miles everyone is going to low ball you and you will be sitting on it for a long while might as well take the loss now and move on. Yea, that is where I am headed. Going to strip the aftermarket stuff off it. I can sell it in a heartbeat on a Nomad forum for a grand to 1500. Then trade it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 What aftermarket stuff do you have? My FIL has a '08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yea, that is where I am headed. Going to strip the aftermarket stuff off it. I can sell it in a heartbeat on a Nomad forum for a grand to 1500. Then trade it in. did I miss where you mentioned what will be replacing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 did I miss where you mentioned what will be replacing it? A brand spanking new Voyager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 A brand spanking new Voyager. This is the correct Motorcycle. (wonder if anyone knows where that line came from originally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I assume "brand spanking new" was because they would smack babies on the ass to make sure they were breathing, and mom would hear them cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I assume "brand spanking new" was because they would smack babies on the ass to make sure they were breathing, and mom would hear them cry. Haha, no I was wondering if anyone had heard the line 'This is the correct Motorcycle' before. It has a history on another message board during the dot com bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Get the new one, finance it make payments for 6 month til the end of April the sell the 06 and you'll be able to get a better chunk of change for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yamahama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yamahama.your user name fits you well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Kawasaki makes them, is their big bagger...trunk...all that stuff.As for the above mentioned Yamaha Venture. Those are very nice, but they stopped making them after last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 No idea what it's worth, but GLWS. Nothing better than a new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 For the record I wasn't seriously suggesting a speedo swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Unless you buy and sell fixer uppers or rare bikes, motorcycles are depreciating assets. (I don't want to hear any disagreements from HD owners). With 70K on your 06, seems like you got your money's worth no matter how much you get for it. You could buy the new bike now and sell your old bike in the spring and get more $ for it. GLWS and enjoy the new ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 For the record I wasn't seriously suggesting a speedo swap.I didn't think you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Cut the deal this morning, traded it in. Bike will be here in a few days, hook up my heated gear and plenty of time for an end of the season dragon run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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