Should I use the Kelly Blue Book retail values when making an offer on a used motorcycle?

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Yamaha wr250, is it a good reliable bike?

It'll give you a good ballpark figure Don't stick to it too firmly though, KBB is just a average statistical guide.

1982 nighthawk 650?

They are accurate for some and way off for others. Do a survey of actual classifieds ads, and look at the same model in dealers if you can. Condition is more important than the 'guide' price, more so as the bike gets older.

Do motorcycles have an alternator or something that continually charges the battery while it is running?


Some bikes, especially rare models, tend to actually exchange for far lower prices than the guide or even classified ad 'asking' prices suggest.

How much horsepower would a fuel jet kit give an atv, ie. Yamaha 660R atv?

If you want a guideline, use Kelly Blue Book wholesale value. Retail is too high!

Do you believe a gasket or seal is less likely to leak if you have extras of that gasket or seal on hand.?

Certainly can, look at both values, trade in and retail. The truth usually lies somewhere in between. Don't for get to take into account if the owner had any nice features installed as well.

Are there any recorded times of a car round the IOM TT track?

Yes, but don't forget to take in account the miles and condition of the bike.

Does Honda have a small street legal trail bike?

Kelly is a pretty good first reference, but unlesss I'm mistaken, their prices are more regional/west coast prices. Use their information plus what you can find in ads, etc in your general area.
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How much should I sell my 1999 Harley Davidson nightrain with 1400 - 83 engine and less than 5000 miles for?

You know it depends. The Kelly Blue Book is actually a document for lending institutions and dealers to use for how much to lend and sell to potential buyers, and is affected by market demand as well. I do not know that much about import bikes, but American V-Twins hold their value a bit better.

Has anyone ever used tapeworks.com products for sportbikes?


I came from the auto industry some years ago, and the demand for the make and model of the car would determine if we would even want it in our lot, or if it is a known quick mover.

Do carbon arrow exhausts come as standard on a 2001 reg 748R Ducati motorbike?


Don't overbid on a dog market performer, and don't expect a steal on a star mover.

No title!!?

yes if its from a dealer and been fully serviced no if its from a individual then its less

Honda or Harley?

When I was a sales manager at a motorcycle dealership for 5 years we always used NADA guides. The Kelly Blue Book is so far off when it comes to the actual realistic value of a motorcycle.

Royal enfield question?


http://www.nadaguides.com/

Which helmet?


Dealers are almost exclusive to this value guide.
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