Hi, I am thinking of advertising my Bonneville T100, which I have customised with a cafe racer look. I have really enjoyed the bike for the past 4 years, but am now looking for another project. This is the first bike I have ever owned and modified so I have no idea where to start with placing a price on it. I have researched various online sale sites to try and gauge a reasonable starting/asking price, but I am mindful that a) I have never before sold a bike I have modified, b) what owners advertise their bikes for and what they sell for are two different things and c) customised bikes are very much a matter of personal taste. I would appreciate any suggestions on what a reasonable starting price might be. The bike is a; Triumph Bonneville T100 12,800 miles 12 months MOT and FSH 2003 registration 2 previous owners New bar end mirrors New tyres 2 into 1 TEC exhaust Re-sprayed fuel tank and headlight casing Custom seat BAAK Number one handlebars LED indicators Aftermarket sprocket cover Aftermarket Gear, break and foot rests Thanks
Think Ebay is the best bet. Stick in your asking price and see what it brings not forgetting their rip off fees. Ride Safe Joe.
Well it’s not really a T100 with a single speedo and no tach never mind all the mods. I suspect it was a straight Bonneville at birth. The problem with customising is that you narrow your field of buyers. The guy who loves it might pay top dollar but he equally might not exist at which point your bike becomes somebody else’s restoration. Something around the £3k mark for a private sale?
Personally I don’t think it’s worth as much customised as if it were standard. As Callumity said you’ve narrowed your field of buyers.
Hiya Jim, as other have intimated what a buyer will see is 1. a bike they like the look of, or not & 2. It's still a 16 yr old Bonny. Unfortunately unless you are very lucky you're going to lose money. I would put it at £2000 to £2500.
I think you are being realistic but worth pitching it higher initially. The other point is that, unseasonal weather aside, it will command more interest in a few months time than with snow round the corner.
But a bike is only worth what somebody else is prepared to pay for it. Your valuation is just that - yours!
