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Been looking for an 1100 Spirit/ACE as a stable mate and knockaround bike. Finding bikes on ebay and local stealers that are 7 to 10 years old and they want over $5,000 for these things. Grant it, the one's I am looking at have less than 30K miles on them, but that's too much money. I've bid $3,000 for a 2001 Spirit with 26K miles and didn't hit the reserve. Dealer in Danbury, CT wanted $6,000 for a 2004.
I think the prices are high on the used bikes because the prices are just stupidly high for new ones.
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 07:26:51 AM » |
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I think the prices are high on the used bikes because the prices are just stupidly high for new ones.
I agree... but those are mostly dealer asking prices and have wiggle room (I Hope). Of course the dealers won't give ya squat on a trade or buy back, but....,.expect more than top dollar as their asking price. Wait til Spring when the weather breaks and prices will jump a bit more..... |
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 08:13:29 AM » |
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I would indeed agree with "stupily high prices on newer bikes" and high prices on used one's..Any reasonably priced used bike is most likely privately owned and may only last a day before being sold..at least that's been my experience on the bikes I have called on...though I do do most of my shopping on craigslist..
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2011, 08:38:06 AM » |
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We got a one-owner 2000 VT1100 Tourer last April (off craigslist) for less than $5K. It had just over 9,000 miles, had just received a major service from sitting a while, and came with Cobra floorboards, heel-toe shifter, fork-mounted deflectors, luggage rack, and Cobra bag lid racks. They also threw in a Joe Rocket jacket, two helmets, and a pair of riding boots. It's a sweet bike. Looks great, rides great, wind protection is great, but it feels like it's missing four cylinders.
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 10:03:10 AM » |
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G-man - I'm not sure if prices are just plain higher out east, but November 29, 2009, I helped my oldest son buy a 2000 Shadow Spirit from a local deal here for just over $4300 with 11,000 miles on it... But the dealer did say by Spring of 2010, they would have marked it up to over $5,000.... Here's a pic of it about ten minutes after he drove it home.. it was 30° that day, but he didn't care.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2011, 10:13:57 AM » |
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I wish there was a market for used bikes here. I have a beautiful 2004 Vulcan 1500 classic that has 16,000 miles on it with tons of extras that nobody is interested in. One of my friends mentioned an 1100 shadow for sell loaded. I will try to remember who, where and how much.
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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2011, 11:01:38 AM » |
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CraigsList (and CycleTrader) are your friend.
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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2011, 12:49:05 PM » |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-HONDA-VT1100-SHADOW-1100-SPIRIT-499-SHIPPING-/180609322870?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2a0d278f76Closer ! G-man, you might think about a 750 Shadow. I don`t know how you plan on riding, but the 750`s are a great little bike. After riding a Valk. you will not like the Vibes that the 1100 Spirit has. For some , the 750 is a smoother ride and has good power solo riding. The only reason I sold my 1100 Spirit was the "VIBES". At higher RPM`s it was not a joy to ride.  As for as power, it had 'gobs" and would pull stumbs out of the ground, not really but it had a lot of low end . Good luck on your search .
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« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2011, 02:03:00 PM » |
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Too funny. I am already the high bidder, but it hasn't reached reserve yet! I like this one...we'll see what happens
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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2011, 02:06:07 PM » |
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G-man, you might think about a 750 Shadow. Yes, the 750's are great bikes, but I'm too big for those. I had a 750 ACE for about 6 months and did everything I could to make the bike "bigger"....forward controls, seat, taller bars, etc. Felt like I was riding something I had outgrown. (I'm 6'4", 230 lbs) |
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« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2011, 03:05:07 PM » |
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Hey Gary, My neighbor has '99 shadow tourer with less than 5 K on the clock for sale @ $3500. PM me if you're interested.
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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2011, 03:27:50 PM » |
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I've tried to unload my 98 1100 Shadow ACE with 26k, for a while and finally gave up. I figured the market would rebound on those before anything else. Beautiful green and cream.
Matches the Valkyrie, doncha know. I refer to it as the "mini bike".
Now I want a hunnertmilloingazzillion dollars and thirty eight cents.
I hate to think I'd park the Valk because the shadow gets better milage.
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« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2011, 03:38:36 PM » |
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I've seen pictures of the one Normandog is talking about above ....That would be one I'd jump on if I was looking for a Shadow...It's a nice Tourer model with the same hard saddlebags that come on the Valkyrie Tourer.
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« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2011, 03:43:25 PM » |
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My friend Paul has the one below for sale it's got about 50,000 more miles than the one Normandog is telling you about above and the same price.You should get with Normandog on that one Gary that's a deal and I'm bettin' cash would talk on it.  Paul now rides a Valkyrie.  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2011, 04:23:04 PM » |
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If I were a better friend I would offer to let you ride on the back of the Valk to Normandog's to pick up the bike  Are you planning to let Cher in on the new bike or just surprise her |
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« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2011, 06:30:52 PM » |
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G-man, you might think about a 750 Shadow. Yes, the 750's are great bikes, but I'm too big for those. I had a 750 ACE for about 6 months and did everything I could to make the bike "bigger"....forward controls, seat, taller bars, etc. Felt like I was riding something I had outgrown. (I'm 6'4", 230 lbs) Is the 1100 really that much bigger than the 750? |
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« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2011, 08:16:43 PM » |
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Yes, it is. The 1100 is longer from the seat to the triple tree which gives you more room.
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« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2011, 02:39:51 PM » |
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If I were a better friend I would offer to let you ride on the back of the Valk to Normandog's to pick up the bike Are you planning to let Cher in on the new bike or just surprise her   A GOOD plan I hope...  Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2011, 06:18:00 PM » |
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Been looking for an 1100 Spirit/ACE as a stable mate and knockaround bike. Finding bikes on ebay and local stealers that are 7 to 10 years old and they want over $5,000 for these things. Grant it, the one's I am looking at have less than 30K miles on them, but that's too much money. I've bid $3,000 for a 2001 Spirit with 26K miles and didn't hit the reserve. Dealer in Danbury, CT wanted $6,000 for a 2004.
I think the prices are high on the used bikes because the prices are just stupidly high for new ones.
For what those dealers are asking I've seen VTX1800s go for just a tick higher. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2011, 06:31:12 PM » |
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Dang, and I sold my '85 & '86 VT1100C bikes for around Blue Book, way back when  Oh well, at least I used the money for another bike instead of Enron stock |
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« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2011, 06:47:28 PM » |
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We have several 1100 ACEs here in the Denver that can be had for less than $4K on CL.
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« Reply #25 on: January 14, 2011, 07:23:06 AM » |
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I'm trying to buy locally in case the bike is a dog. But I did send a note to Normandog at his and Joe's advice as I trust yous guys fully!
I was the high bidder on two 10 year old Shadows with 20something thousand miles on them(a Spirit and an AERO) on ebay. Both never reached reserve. I placed a max bid of $3K on both and the bidding stopped at $2.5K on both. $2.5K seems very reasonable for a freaking 10 year old motorcycle that only has 2 wheels, no electric locks or window, no carpeting, no stereo, no a/c........
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« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2011, 07:32:20 AM » |
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I'm trying to buy locally in case the bike is a dog. But I did send a note to Normandog at his and Joe's advice as I trust yous guys fully!
I was the high bidder on two 10 year old Shadows with 20something thousand miles on them(a Spirit and an AERO) on ebay. Both never reached reserve. I placed a max bid of $3K on both and the bidding stopped at $2.5K on both. $2.5K seems very reasonable for a freaking 10 year old motorcycle that only has 2 wheels, no electric locks or window, no carpeting, no stereo, no a/c........
I don't think you could beat the deal on Normandog's neighbor's bike with it being the Tourer model as stated above it's the same saddlebags as what comes on the Valkyrie Tourer so that's a $700.00 plus bonus on the bike and they would fit the Valk perfect with correct stays. I also feel cash will talk on this bike so I'm bettin' a sweet deal can be had.....When you come get it let us know maybe we can ride up for supper together |
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« Reply #27 on: January 14, 2011, 08:02:44 AM » |
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I'm trying to buy locally in case the bike is a dog. But I did send a note to Normandog at his and Joe's advice as I trust yous guys fully!
I was the high bidder on two 10 year old Shadows with 20something thousand miles on them(a Spirit and an AERO) on ebay. Both never reached reserve. I placed a max bid of $3K on both and the bidding stopped at $2.5K on both. $2.5K seems very reasonable for a freaking 10 year old motorcycle that only has 2 wheels, no electric locks or window, no carpeting, no stereo, no a/c........
I don't think you could beat the deal on Normandog's neighbor's bike with it being the Tourer model as stated above it's the same saddlebags as what comes on the Valkyrie Tourer so that's a $700.00 plus bonus on the bike and they would fit the Valk perfect with correct stays. I also feel cash will talk on this bike so I'm bettin' a sweet deal can be had.....When you come get it let us know maybe we can ride up for supper together THAT was the exact question I had. I knew the bags were the same, but if the hardware to hang them is the same, I would switch them the the Valkyrie and use my throwovers on the smaller 1100! What color is the bike? |
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« Reply #28 on: January 14, 2011, 08:08:29 AM » |
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Wow I can't believe the prices being asked for those Shadows! I paid $4,000 for this '03 off of Craig's list in '09...  It was almost completely stock with around 10,000mi on the odometer. I added everything else including Cobra slash cut pipes and new jets (not shown). Gets around 44mpg overall...maybe that's why they're holding their value! Remember when fuel prices first jumped a few years ago? Motorcycle dealers couldn't keep some bikes in stock! |
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« Reply #30 on: January 14, 2011, 08:32:55 AM » |
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I'm trying to buy locally in case the bike is a dog. But I did send a note to Normandog at his and Joe's advice as I trust yous guys fully!
I was the high bidder on two 10 year old Shadows with 20something thousand miles on them(a Spirit and an AERO) on ebay. Both never reached reserve. I placed a max bid of $3K on both and the bidding stopped at $2.5K on both. $2.5K seems very reasonable for a freaking 10 year old motorcycle that only has 2 wheels, no electric locks or window, no carpeting, no stereo, no a/c........
I don't think you could beat the deal on Normandog's neighbor's bike with it being the Tourer model as stated above it's the same saddlebags as what comes on the Valkyrie Tourer so that's a $700.00 plus bonus on the bike and they would fit the Valk perfect with correct stays. I also feel cash will talk on this bike so I'm bettin' a sweet deal can be had.....When you come get it let us know maybe we can ride up for supper together THAT was the exact question I had. I knew the bags were the same, but if the hardware to hang them is the same, I would switch them the the Valkyrie and use my throwovers on the smaller 1100! What color is the bike? I'm not sure on the hardware however I'm thinking that they are NOT the same....I've seen several stays for the Tourer / Interstate ( either will work with the saddlebags )on E-Bay go for around $275.00 / $325.00....I'm looking for the pictures Normandog sent me when my friend Paul was looking for another Shadow without any luck that was awhile ago  I'm not 100% sure however I'm thinking Honda called it ......Pearl Jade Green with Pearl Ivory Cream |
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I've got a 02 Vstar 1100 Silverado, it was the wife's pride and joy, she had a heart attack and dotor grounded her from solo riding, we're 2 up on the Valk now..Back to the bike red and black fully loaded with chrome 12K oil filter relocation kit already done, I've never been able to post pictures here (just dumb of me) 3500 to a another valk member Send me your contact and I can email photos
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« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2011, 02:10:05 AM » |
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wow ... wished I had hung onto my Shadow a little longer. I sold mine a couple of years ago for less than $3,000 ... who knew.
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yep, my second ride is an 07 shadow sabre 1100. i picked it up here in houston last feb. for $4300 with 16k, shield and lightbar. she's like riding a big dirtbike and a keeper for sure. i recommend a sabre. |
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