What's my bike worth?

[John Schmidt]

Not getting out of riding, but to go in the direction(another Valk) I want I'll need to sell my current ride. It's in good condition, here's a list of work done January last year:

New OEM forks seals & bushings
New SS10 Belray fork oil, 21 & 24 oz.(yes, a little less than book & for a reason)
New spark plugs NGK DPR7ea-9
Rebuilt front calipers, new pads in front...rear not needed at this time
Flush/bleed front brakes w/DOT4
New coolant hoses(all 3)
New seal & o-ring for water pump
New 180 degree Hi-volume thermostat and gasket
New Zeres coolant
New Mobil1 15w-50 oil, new filter
New front wheel oil & dust seal
Rebuilt timing belt tensioners
New timing belts

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life. I recently rebuilt the carbs with all new innards & gaskets. The bike has a 4 deg. T/W, an I/S ICM, slightly modified OEM exhaust you can use with or w/o silencers, has a near new front tire and c/t in back(195/60). I have installed a cruise control and various extra lighting, plus I have adapted a GL1100 trunk and mount which takes only minutes to r&r. As you can tell by the picture, I've also adapted a Harley fairing plus I have added oil pressure, temp, and fuel gauges. The only caveat is....the leather work isn't going with it nor will the painted items such as I/S tank, side covers, front fender, etc. They will all be transferred to the new ride and those items will be replaced from the new ride if I go through with it. It currently has 47k miles on the clock, has HD controls with the wiring running through larger diameter bars. Also has speakers with a 300 watt amp behind the fairing and I recently replaced the headlight with the kit from one of our members & it's white and bright. The right side radiator pod has a Stebel air horn mounted inside, left side has a normal unit but not OEM. Currently equiped with a Pingel petcock w/an external inline filter, upper engine hangers are chromed.

Only reason I'm posting here is I need an idea what the bike might possibly bring, thereby giving me an idea on how much I'll need to finance. This all may be a pipe dream but it's just that...a dream I've had for some time if I want to continue to ride and do so safely. 

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

[Farside]

  I've always loved your bike John. Of course there is always someone looking for a good deal but if you want to stand firm on pirce I'd start at $6,5oo and if not many looks start backing it down. If it was mine I'd hold out for $5,5oo- 8oo. Good luck and maybe I'll see you at Jerry & Sherry's in Dec. on your new ride maybe

[Patrick]

I think yours should bring a good price. It bothers me that these critters don't hold their value.

[Serk]

Sadly, what it's worth and what you're likely to get are two very disparate figures... 

[Rams]

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life.

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

Personally speaking, I believe you've already achieved your goal.
But, it appears you've got something else in mind.   

Again, speaking for myself, I understand you wanting to keep the leather, it's kind of your signature thing but, I wouldn't take the I/S tank off or anything else that would require new paint.   Painting one is so darn expensive, you're hurting the proposed selling price if new paint is involved.
  If, I understood what you were going to do.

Value, based on what I see on the different venues, it's hard for me to say.   IMHO, most of the bikes I see in our forum Classifieds are priced way up there.   But, I've been accused of being a tightwad numerous times in my life.

Rams

[cookiedough]

tough call,  I have seen on facebook marketplace here in WI a wide price range from 3K to 7K even though over 6K nowadays IMO is too much when a few year newer goldwings are going for 6-7K is all.

[_Sheffjs_]

True Valksters can look at your bike and fully understand what all went into it. It is a stand out Valkyrie for sure. Outsiders who might be interested would need to be schooled if first they caught the bug.  You have to find the right person John. Selling bikes these days I doubt you will get its value.  I just want your choke. 

[John Schmidt]

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life.

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

Personally speaking, I believe you've already achieved your goal.
But, it appears you've got something else in mind.   

Again, speaking for myself, I understand you wanting to keep the leather, it's kind of your signature thing but, I wouldn't take the I/S tank off or anything else that would require new paint.   Painting one is so darn expensive, you're hurting the proposed selling price if new paint is involved.
  If, I understood what you were going to do.

Value, based on what I see on the different venues, it's hard for me to say.   IMHO, most of the bikes I see in our forum Classifieds are priced way up there.   But, I've been accused of being a tightwad numerous times in my life.

Rams

Rams, the replacement bike I'm looking at is an I/S trike so the tank would be a direct swap since my tank is an I/S swap done shortly after buying it. I would swap that and the front fender and Corbin side covers(all with Native American paintings), the bike I'm looking at has chrome side covers. As for the leather work, it also is of Native American design, all of it is to honor my wife who was part Cherokee. Since she's gone, it would be hard for me to let it all go. I forgot to mention...my wheels are chromed and will go with the bike. I wouldn't sell it with the rear wheel chromed and the front not....I'm cheap but not that cheap. Also, it has the double row bearing mod done on the left rear. A few years ago I changed out the engine guards so as to mount the I/S radiator pods which I won't be changing out either since the other bike has the unobtainium pod mounted lights. All the lights are LED except for the driving lights and front turns. And last but not least and probably the most important addition....it has a centerstand. With that you no longer will need to jack up the bike to service the rear end. I'm going to talk to the bank in the morning, kinda hope it works out for me. Shouldn't have a problem there, FICO is around 820 and debt to income ratio is about 1%. Guess we'll see what happens!

[John Schmidt]

True Valksters can look at your bike and fully understand what all went into it. It is a stand out Valkyrie for sure. Outsiders who might be interested would need to be schooled if first they caught the bug.  You have to find the right person John. Selling bikes these days I doubt you will get its value.  I just want your choke. 

OH....yeah....forgot to list that little gem. The bike had the unobtainium choke mod done by a master craftsman.  It does away with the choke cable that likes to either break your thumb trying to engage it or the cable itself when you do. Plus, all hydraulic lines are SS and the brake feel is solid as a rock.

[Rams]

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life.

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

Personally speaking, I believe you've already achieved your goal.
But, it appears you've got something else in mind.   

Again, speaking for myself, I understand you wanting to keep the leather, it's kind of your signature thing but, I wouldn't take the I/S tank off or anything else that would require new paint.   Painting one is so darn expensive, you're hurting the proposed selling price if new paint is involved.
  If, I understood what you were going to do.

Value, based on what I see on the different venues, it's hard for me to say.   IMHO, most of the bikes I see in our forum Classifieds are priced way up there.   But, I've been accused of being a tightwad numerous times in my life.

Rams

Rams, the replacement bike I'm looking at is an I/S trike so the tank would be a direct swap since my tank is an I/S swap done shortly after buying it. I would swap that and the front fender and Corbin side covers(all with Native American paintings), the bike I'm looking at has chrome side covers. As for the leather work, it also is of Native American design, all of it is to honor my wife who was part Cherokee. Since she's gone, it would be hard for me to let it all go. I forgot to mention...my wheels are chromed and will go with the bike. I wouldn't sell it with the rear wheel chromed and the front not....I'm cheap but not that cheap. Also, it has the double row bearing mod done on the left rear. A few years ago I changed out the engine guards so as to mount the I/S radiator pods which I won't be changing out either since the other bike has the unobtainium pod mounted lights. All the lights are LED except for the driving lights and front turns. And last but not least and probably the most important addition....it has a centerstand. With that you no longer will need to jack up the bike to service the rear end. I'm going to talk to the bank in the morning, kinda hope it works out for me. Shouldn't have a problem there, FICO is around 820 and debt to income ratio is about 1%. Guess we'll see what happens!

Well, OK.   Sounds like you've got a plan.   Hope it all works out for you.   

Rams

[cookiedough]

plus getting to be that time of the year where only few more months to go before not riding in 2020 here in WI.  My kid just started to try to sell his 2005 fjr1300 near mint and only 20K miles in yami blue at 4500 with extras worth few hundred bucks.   3rd cheapest listed on facebook marketplace the other 2 have 40K miles on up.  Only been 1 week and only got 1 scammer call so far is all.   Hard to believe the new yami fjr1300's are 16K or so that is nuts when not much difference from say 2004 on up.   I told him if he cannot get 4200 might as well keep it until spring since not going any lower.

anyways,  your seat work and other leathers  are worth 1 grand alone or am sure priceless to you since you keeping them.    Am sure if you take it to a stealership they might give you only 3 grand for it.

[JimC]

True Valksters can look at your bike and fully understand what all went into it. It is a stand out Valkyrie for sure. Outsiders who might be interested would need to be schooled if first they caught the bug.  You have to find the right person John. Selling bikes these days I doubt you will get its value.  I just want your choke. 

John,
Don't listen to Jerry,
if there are any parts taken off your bike, us Wisconsin guys get first dibs !  (lol)

Keep us posted on the trike.

Jim

[Oss]

Keep it

If you want a trike get it

Go on facebook to talk about your addiction to Valkyries  and then start a go fund me page for the trile

People will donate to ANYTHING   

[John Schmidt]

Keep it

If you want a trike get it

Go on facebook to talk about your addiction to Valkyries  and then start a go fund me page for the trile

People will donate to ANYTHING   

Wouldn't that be a kick....a Go Fund Me for a motosickle!  I wouldn't know where to begin and doubt anyone would give to it....but you never know. Why don't you start one for me and I'll donate to charity anything over cost. 

[old2soon]

Keep it

If you want a trike get it

Go on facebook to talk about your addiction to Valkyries  and then start a go fund me page for the trile

People will donate to ANYTHING   

                  THIS+++++++  RIDE SAFE.

[..]

Not getting out of riding, but to go in the direction(another Valk) I want I'll need to sell my current ride. It's in good condition, here's a list of work done January last year:

New OEM forks seals & bushings
New SS10 Belray fork oil, 21 & 24 oz.(yes, a little less than book & for a reason)
New spark plugs NGK DPR7ea-9
Rebuilt front calipers, new pads in front...rear not needed at this time
Flush/bleed front brakes w/DOT4
New coolant hoses(all 3)
New seal & o-ring for water pump
New 180 degree Hi-volume thermostat and gasket
New Zeres coolant
New Mobil1 15w-50 oil, new filter
New front wheel oil & dust seal
Rebuilt timing belt tensioners
New timing belts

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life. I recently rebuilt the carbs with all new innards & gaskets. The bike has a 4 deg. T/W, an I/S ICM, slightly modified OEM exhaust you can use with or w/o silencers, has a near new front tire and c/t in back(195/60). I have installed a cruise control and various extra lighting, plus I have adapted a GL1100 trunk and mount which takes only minutes to r&r. As you can tell by the picture, I've also adapted a Harley fairing plus I have added oil pressure, temp, and fuel gauges. The only caveat is....the leather work isn't going with it nor will the painted items such as I/S tank, side covers, front fender, etc. They will all be transferred to the new ride and those items will be replaced from the new ride if I go through with it. It currently has 47k miles on the clock, has HD controls with the wiring running through larger diameter bars. Also has speakers with a 300 watt amp behind the fairing and I recently replaced the headlight with the kit from one of our members & it's white and bright. The right side radiator pod has a Stebel air horn mounted inside, left side has a normal unit but not OEM. Currently equiped with a Pingel petcock w/an external inline filter, upper engine hangers are chromed.

Only reason I'm posting here is I need an idea what the bike might possibly bring, thereby giving me an idea on how much I'll need to finance. This all may be a pipe dream but it's just that...a dream I've had for some time if I want to continue to ride and do so safely. 

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

John,

Your beautiful bike is worth every minute you have spent creating it.

Your beautiful bike is worth every $ you have spent on it.

Your beautiful bike is worth all the planning time.

Your beautiful bike is worth all the time you spent buying and finding the accessories and parts you needed.

Alas it's unlikely you will find another who can appreciate it the same way.

[CoreyP]

This is a tough call. As I have told guys, your options are your options not mine. In other words I'm not paying for all that extra stuff you have on that bike.

Going by your picture you do have a good looking bike, you need someone that really likes the looks. That's not stock at all. Locally I bought my bike with 34,000 miles for $3,600. Custom tank paint, lots of extra chrome, saddle bags. I saw a stock standard close to me and it was a military guy who was shipping out so the bike had to go within a month or whatever. He started at $4,600 and then dropped it to $4,000 within a week and it sold that week. Saw one with a blue flame tank, like mine but he had matching hard saddle bags with blue fame paint. He was asking $5,500 and it sold with a week or two. 

I would probably try for $7,000 and expect lees then that. If your aren't in a hurry to sell you can play around with the price.   

Someone said these bikes don't hold their value well, yes they do. Most 20 year old bikes aren't worth much of anything. I have a 2003 Xterra that I bought new for $19K and I bet my Valkyrie is worth more then that truck?  You can pick up a S class Mercedes for $4,000 from 2000-2005.

[John Schmidt]

Just remembered...if this goes through I'll have to sell my Chariot trailer since it's not wide enough for a trike. As for my current ride, I've had it going on 18 yrs. and has given plenty of joy in the small number of miles. Those low numbers, 47k, are mostly due to not being able to travel the last few years which I'm sure most of you understand why. As for selling price, I'm well aware that I'll never get back what has been put into it....we all know that going in. I'll post here as I find out where things are going and if it turns up in my garage I have at least 6 months to make it mine before riding weather sets in up here where it's 10 mo. of winter & 2 mo. poor sledding. And I'm kidding....some! The 6 mo. is true. 

[bassman]

Too expensive or out of the question to trike your bike?????.....it's a "known" commodity so you are aware of all its quirks....a new/replacement trike will bring its own set of quirks you will need to learn and adjust to.....you've got pretty much the entire winter to have it done or do yourself if you have a place to do it.....

[cookiedough]

I was just up north 3 hours and could have driven this over to DePere and surprised you?   

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/774692229941796

dropped price from 13 to mid 11 range?  Not a huge fan of paint job, but I bet those front speakers BOOM.....

Jusr wish with a Valk trike that REVERSE gear was there since doubt many of us could push backwards a trike Valk....  That would be a concern I would have since a Goldwing trike has reverse, but not the VAlk.

[Rams]

I was just up north 3 hours and could have driven this over to DePere and surprised you?   

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/774692229941796

dropped price from 13 to mid 11 range?  Not a huge fan of paint job, but I bet those front speakers BOOM.....

Jusr wish with a Valk trike that REVERSE gear was there since doubt many of us could push backwards a trike Valk....  That would be a concern I would have since a Goldwing trike has reverse, but not the VAlk.

Maybe I missed it but, I didn't see what brand the Trike conversion kit was.........  That's pretty important. IMHO

Rams

[98valk]

Too expensive or out of the question to trike your bike?????.....it's a "known" commodity so you are aware of all its quirks....a new/replacement trike will bring its own set of quirks you will need to learn and adjust to.....you've got pretty much the entire winter to have it done or do yourself if you have a place to do it.....

my thoughts also.    this is low cost way to go and u keep your bike and all its memories https://www.voyagertrikes.net/

[bassman]

I was just up north 3 hours and could have driven this over to DePere and surprised you?   

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/774692229941796

dropped price from 13 to mid 11 range?  Not a huge fan of paint job, but I bet those front speakers BOOM.....

Jusr wish with a Valk trike that REVERSE gear was there since doubt many of us could push backwards a trike Valk....  That would be a concern I would have since a Goldwing trike has reverse, but not the VAlk.

Maybe I missed it but, I didn't see what brand the Trike conversion kit was.........  That's pretty important. IMHO

Rams

Is it this trike kit?

http://www.dfttrikes.com

[Alien]

The problem with selling a Valk these days is, to the uninitiated, they are nothing more than generic 20 year old motorcycles.  While we see one of the most amazing motorcycles ever built, they see a huge, heavy, old motorcycle with compratively bad fuel economy.  To a lot of younger riders, carburetors are either relics or dark magic so six of them is a huge turn off.  Also, to be frank, it's not hard anymore to find newer bikes that will run with the Valk for the same money.

Couple that with it's sheer size and the fact that it's not a V-twin and that's why we see prices getting lower and lower.  Around here, VTX 1800s are a about the same price point as Valks.

At this point the real value of these bikes is in the (ever shrinking) enthusiast community.  Almost all of us want more Valks.  

Ride Safe,

Alien

[Oldfishguy]

Reverse Trike to your machine??  Hmmmmmm, looks like a viable option.

https://endeavortrikes.com/

[John Schmidt]

Reverse Trike to your machine??  Hmmmmmm, looks like a viable option.

https://endeavortrikes.com/

Sorry but the only reason I'd buy one of those kits is so I could park it in the woods and throw rocks at it. It's downright ugly! The nose on that thing reminds me of my dad. The only reason he was cremated was it was cheaper than modifying a casket. 

[Dave Ritsema]

I have recently sold a 33K mile Valkyrie in excellent shape and my comments are based on that experience. Please don't take my words in offense as that is not my intent, I know how you have treated that bike and how nice it is.

The cruel reality is that the bike will likely sell around $4000 plus or minus $500. That's what the market is and there is plenty of data to back that up. All of the modifications and accessories you have installed have little to no value to the next guy and you won't get any more money for them. Take everything off that you can and return it to stock as much as possible and sell it for what the market will pay.

Then take all of those accessories and sell them on this site (or facebook, I guess that's a thing). I recovered another $3000 in the selling of all the now unobtainium on the bike and made the selling price a bit more palatable. You likely can still get close to what you want doing it this way, it will just take a bit more time and will require a bit more effort. Good Luck!

Not getting out of riding, but to go in the direction(another Valk) I want I'll need to sell my current ride. It's in good condition, here's a list of work done January last year:

New OEM forks seals & bushings
New SS10 Belray fork oil, 21 & 24 oz.(yes, a little less than book & for a reason)
New spark plugs NGK DPR7ea-9
Rebuilt front calipers, new pads in front...rear not needed at this time
Flush/bleed front brakes w/DOT4
New coolant hoses(all 3)
New seal & o-ring for water pump
New 180 degree Hi-volume thermostat and gasket
New Zeres coolant
New Mobil1 15w-50 oil, new filter
New front wheel oil & dust seal
Rebuilt timing belt tensioners
New timing belts

The idea behind all this was to have a bike I can rely on for possibly the rest of my riding life. I recently rebuilt the carbs with all new innards & gaskets. The bike has a 4 deg. T/W, an I/S ICM, slightly modified OEM exhaust you can use with or w/o silencers, has a near new front tire and c/t in back(195/60). I have installed a cruise control and various extra lighting, plus I have adapted a GL1100 trunk and mount which takes only minutes to r&r. As you can tell by the picture, I've also adapted a Harley fairing plus I have added oil pressure, temp, and fuel gauges. The only caveat is....the leather work isn't going with it nor will the painted items such as I/S tank, side covers, front fender, etc. They will all be transferred to the new ride and those items will be replaced from the new ride if I go through with it. It currently has 47k miles on the clock, has HD controls with the wiring running through larger diameter bars. Also has speakers with a 300 watt amp behind the fairing and I recently replaced the headlight with the kit from one of our members & it's white and bright. The right side radiator pod has a Stebel air horn mounted inside, left side has a normal unit but not OEM. Currently equiped with a Pingel petcock w/an external inline filter, upper engine hangers are chromed.

Only reason I'm posting here is I need an idea what the bike might possibly bring, thereby giving me an idea on how much I'll need to finance. This all may be a pipe dream but it's just that...a dream I've had for some time if I want to continue to ride and do so safely. 

Have to be careful here....might talk myself into keeping it. 

[Led]

If I had spent a GOOD chunk of my lifetime, building a bike as gorgeous as that one.......I would die with it.........before "giving" it away to some Numbnutz.........the Numbnutz can have it, when I am gone!  As they say......"over MY dead body"!!!!

I would figure out another way, to finance a "new" project!!!!  JMO......

[John Schmidt]

Stu(Pluggy), that has crossed my mind. The other thing I've tossed around is keeping the bike as one post suggested. Problem with that is I have no need(or space) for two bikes and one would simply sit for weeks or months at a time. I did go see the trike today and it's a nice one, very solid, sounded good which is normal at only 68k miles. Was raining so couldn't take it for a test drive, but since the owner lives in an apt. it has underground parking. I was able to tour around down under for a bit, strange feeling having to steer rather than lean but I assume I can adapt. Will be interesting to see how long that will take after more than 60 yrs. of riding two wheelers. The only thing that bothered me was it seemed to "waddle" a bit in back(up & down left to right), I don't know if it was the surface of the garage floor or the trike. The floor was cement and in sections, all sloping toward the center of the driveable lane and towards drains located in various spots throughout. One thing was for certain, although it was his trike he knew very little about the bike in general....not maintenance wise, just Valkyries in general. We talked about various issues that he noticed I was paying attention to such as a worn front tire, loose side cover(broken tab), seeminly intermittent kill switch, etc., when he offered to come down $500 from the asking price of $11k. I suggested $9500 which choked him a bit, then denied, so I said "how about an even $10k and no more."  A three second pause then he said "deal" so I got the VIN and said I'd call in a day or two soon as I heard from the bank. Take a look, see what you think.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/d/kimberly-1999-honda-valkyrie-with/7187539781.html

[hueco]

In too late, can't tell who is selling buying. What the hell is going on.

[John Schmidt]

Go back and READ my original post. The posts following it merely answers(in part) some questions re. my post.

[John Schmidt]

Well, after trying to work a loan deal with two different credit unions I belong to, I came out on the short end. Both CU's won't do a vehicle loan due to the bike/trike being a 1999 model which made it fall into the vintage category. The fact that the conversion took place in 2011 was of little concern to both of them. Both offered a personal loan, one at 9.74% and the other at 9.9%, their going rates for an unsecured loan. So, just to see what their answer would be, I told each one I already have an unsecured loan with them....my credit cards(no balance however). One is at 6% the other is 8%....so why won't you at least match those figures. Guess what...no answer. But they did suggest I could just take a cash advance for $10k on the credit cards so I asked if they're aware that when you take a cash advance on a card, the interest rate is substantially higher. Answer...."oh yeah, I forgot about that." Having outstanding credit, no debt, and a 1% DTI(debt to income ratio) had absolutely no impact. I checked a couple banks in the area, neither wanted to talk to me re. a personal loan of $10k without colateral. So, I finally called the owner back and gave him the bad news....no sale. He was not happy, but neither was I.

One CU where I bank was made aware of the fact I have enough savings to pay for the trike in cash, but I refuse to use my money for this, it's for emergencies(or funerals  ). So, I'll continue riding my 2-wheeler for now....well not for long. The morning temps have been in the low 40's recently so that means not much more riding this year. Last year we had two snow storms before Halloween, really looking forward to that!  NOT! 

[Rams]

Stu(Pluggy), that has crossed my mind. The other thing I've tossed around is keeping the bike as one post suggested. Problem with that is I have no need(or space) for two bikes and one would simply sit for weeks or months at a time. I did go see the trike today and it's a nice one, very solid, sounded good which is normal at only 68k miles. Was raining so couldn't take it for a test drive, but since the owner lives in an apt. it has underground parking. I was able to tour around down under for a bit, strange feeling having to steer rather than lean but I assume I can adapt. Will be interesting to see how long that will take after more than 60 yrs. of riding two wheelers. The only thing that bothered me was it seemed to "waddle" a bit in back(up & down left to right), I don't know if it was the surface of the garage floor or the trike. The floor was cement and in sections, all sloping toward the center of the driveable lane and towards drains located in various spots throughout. One thing was for certain, although it was his trike he knew very little about the bike in general....not maintenance wise, just Valkyries in general. We talked about various issues that he noticed I was paying attention to such as a worn front tire, loose side cover(broken tab), seeminly intermittent kill switch, etc., when he offered to come down $500 from the asking price of $11k. I suggested $9500 which choked him a bit, then denied, so I said "how about an even $10k and no more."  A three second pause then he said "deal" so I got the VIN and said I'd call in a day or two soon as I heard from the bank. Take a look, see what you think.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/d/kimberly-1999-honda-valkyrie-with/7187539781.html

Personally, I'd hop on that deal.   I would like a trike, my knees ain't what they used to be.   Hopefully, someday I'll find one I can afford.

In the mean time, if you need a place to store your current Valkyrie, I'll be happy to store, maintain and keep her looking pretty for ya.     Hey, ya can't blame a guy for trying....   

Rams

[Jack B]

So how much more would it cost to take the loan at 9.74%?
A good used trike doesn't show up very often. Plus it's close to you.

[John Schmidt]

So how much more would it cost to take the loan at 9.74%?
A good used trike doesn't show up very often. Plus it's close to you.

Jack, you're right. It got me thinking so decided to call my CU again and eventually worked something out with them(no details will be forthcoming from me), funds should be released today possibly. The only hit I took was they dropped my credit card limit by about $4k which is no big deal, I have $50k available on other cards all with zero balance. It's 20 miles away, I can see me at 30mph all the way back on back roads, definitely staying off the interstate....those drivers are nuts up here. I think they actually teach how to tailgate in driver's ed, judging by personal experience. And the 70 mph speed limit is merely a suggestion, mainly because I've been running at 70, got passed in a flash so decided to clock them. Turns out most of the traffic was running at or near 80. Winter time and rain....no change, same thing all the time so I stay off the I/S unless I have the car. I think I'm excited about all this or, as my kids tease me about saying...."cautiously optimistic." 

[98valk]

So how much more would it cost to take the loan at 9.74%?
A good used trike doesn't show up very often. Plus it's close to you.

Jack, you're right. It got me thinking so decided to call my CU again and eventually worked something out with them(no details will be forthcoming from me), funds should be released today possibly. The only hit I took was they dropped my credit card limit by about $4k which is no big deal, I have $50k available on other cards all with zero balance. It's 20 miles away, I can see me at 30mph all the way back on back roads, definitely staying off the interstate....those drivers are nuts up here. I think they actually teach how to tailgate in driver's ed, judging by personal experience. And the 70 mph speed limit is merely a suggestion, mainly because I've been running at 70, got passed in a flash so decided to clock them. Turns out most of the traffic was running at or near 80. Winter time and rain....no change, same thing all the time so I stay off the I/S unless I have the car. I think I'm excited about all this or, as my kids tease me about saying...."cautiously optimistic." 

good luck John.

[John Schmidt]

So how much more would it cost to take the loan at 9.74%?
A good used trike doesn't show up very often. Plus it's close to you.

Jack, you're right. It got me thinking so decided to call my CU again and eventually worked something out with them(no details will be forthcoming from me), funds should be released today possibly. The only hit I took was they dropped my credit card limit by about $4k which is no big deal, I have $50k available on other cards all with zero balance. It's 20 miles away, I can see me at 30mph all the way back on back roads, definitely staying off the interstate....those drivers are nuts up here. I think they actually teach how to tailgate in driver's ed, judging by personal experience. And the 70 mph speed limit is merely a suggestion, mainly because I've been running at 70, got passed in a flash so decided to clock them. Turns out most of the traffic was running at or near 80. Winter time and rain....no change, same thing all the time so I stay off the I/S unless I have the car. I think I'm excited about all this or, as my kids tease me about saying...."cautiously optimistic." 

good luck John.

Thanks, I'll be moving as much of the paintings over as will fit. Think the saddlebags and fairing will be the only 2 items not useable on the trike. When I swap the tanks, I'll go ahead and do a desmog and install a new Dan Marc elec. shutoff and either a Pingel petcock or keep the OEM and change it to manual. That would let me keep the fuel selector in place. Will be tough to see my old bike leave but I'll still have the paintings with me along with a few goodies. 

Have a 10:30am appt. at the CU in the morning to sign the papers and pick up the check. Only problem is....rain is in the forecast so may not be able to get the trike until Sunday.

[JimC]

Good job John.
I had a feeling you would work it out.

Jim

[shadowsoftime]

Is the trike a solid axle or independent suspension ?

[Serk]

Glad to hear it might be working out for you!

Not to patronize, but in your excitement, you have called the seller back and told him the good news too, right?