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Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218926] Mon, 26 July 2010 12:55 Go to next message
Dickiem is currently offline Dickiem  UNITED STATES
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Well, I've finally made the sad decision to let the SP go, seldom get the chance (or the wish) to ride solo anymore Confused

So, based on the experience of you guys on here, where would be the best place to advertise it, Bike trader, MCN, Ebay?

I posted a while ago asking for views on value, anyone got any up to date views:

2000(W), really tidy, 2 owners from new (original + me), 19K miles with history upto about 16k, standard apart from PCiiir, smoked bubble screen and gear indicator. Tested til April '11, taxed til August '10, new rear tyre (front is good for a while yet), chain and sprockets will need changing soon I reckon.

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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218927 is a reply to message #218926] Mon, 26 July 2010 13:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SP2 Riley is currently online SP2 Riley  UNITED KINGDOM
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mcn for best price and ebay of course

and that looks in fantastic oe condition so top price should be achieved Thumbs Up
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218933 is a reply to message #218927] Mon, 26 July 2010 15:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gazk is currently offline Gazk  UNITED KINGDOM
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Aww couldn't you have waited a bit? lol. I want an SP1 but not had chance to get the money together!

Looks a cracking bike though, probably around the £2700 mark I would say?
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218937 is a reply to message #218933] Mon, 26 July 2010 17:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SP2 Riley is currently online SP2 Riley  UNITED KINGDOM
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Gazk wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 15:04
Aww couldn't you have waited a bit? lol. I want an SP1 but not had chance to get the money together!

Looks a cracking bike though, probably around the £2700 mark I would say?



think ill have it now at that price Grin


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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218938 is a reply to message #218933] Mon, 26 July 2010 17:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dickiem is currently offline Dickiem  UNITED STATES
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Gazk wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 15:04
...probably around the £2700 mark I would say?


That's a potential buyers valuation if ever I saw one Laugh

Any advance on £2700 anyone Cool
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218939 is a reply to message #218938] Mon, 26 July 2010 17:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SP2 Riley is currently online SP2 Riley  UNITED KINGDOM
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Dickiem wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 17:11
Gazk wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 15:04
...probably around the £2700 mark I would say?


That's a potential buyers valuation if ever I saw one Laugh

Any advance on £2700 anyone Cool



list all details richard as this may get you a buyer here as there are a lot of people who want to own an sp trust me Thumbs Up


most dont keep em long as there a bit painful but that dont stop people wanting one Grin
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218941 is a reply to message #218939] Mon, 26 July 2010 17:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dickiem is currently offline Dickiem  UNITED STATES
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SP2 Riley wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 17:23
Dickiem wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 17:11
Gazk wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 15:04
...probably around the £2700 mark I would say?


That's a potential buyers valuation if ever I saw one Laugh

Any advance on £2700 anyone Cool



list all details richard as this may get you a buyer here as there are a lot of people who want to own an sp trust me Thumbs Up
What other details should I list that I haven't included in the OP?

most dont keep em long as there a bit painful but that dont stop people wanting one Grin I've had mine >4yrs and loved every minute of it and whilst I've found it OK for 250 miles in a day solo (with stops)they're uncomfortable for two up if the passenger is more than 4' 6" and 6 stone!
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218942 is a reply to message #218941] Mon, 26 July 2010 17:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gazk is currently offline Gazk  UNITED KINGDOM
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I'd be buying it to be certain i don't have to carry a pillion! Grin

I saw one similar on ebay about a week ago and that went for £2700 hence my valuation. Honestly Richard, if I had the money I'd be on my way to your house now. I've always wanted one of these. My 600 is the ideal first big bike, but who wouldn't be attracted to an SP1 Wink
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218944 is a reply to message #218942] Mon, 26 July 2010 18:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dickiem is currently offline Dickiem  UNITED KINGDOM
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Gazk wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 17:54
I've always wanted one of these.


To be honest before I got it I'd just been looking for any big twin cos I liked the sound of em. Quite by chance I got chatting to a guy I vaguely knew one night at a bike meet and he suggested I come round and have a go on his SP to see if I really wanted a twin (he was on a Busa at the time and I didn't even know he had an SP)...ended up buying it off him the next day Grin

Highly recommended by yours truly and a perfect excuse not to ride two up for sure Thumbs Up
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218949 is a reply to message #218944] Mon, 26 July 2010 18:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gazk is currently offline Gazk  UNITED KINGDOM
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I've been trying to think of ways to scrape together some pennies, but.. other than taking out a bank loan, which I really don't want to do.
I do like big twins as well, the sound is just awesome. But the SP1's and 2's have such a good name.

If I ever needed to carry a pillion I still have my old nighthawk. It's not on the road yet, but it doesn't need much. So the idea of a solo only superbike sounds much more appealing Wink

But you should have absolutely no trouble at all getting a very good price for yours mate. I'd love it personally, so I'm sure anyone in the market for one would also.
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218958 is a reply to message #218949] Mon, 26 July 2010 19:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SP2 Riley is currently online SP2 Riley  UNITED KINGDOM
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i meant price!!

it helps Thumbs Up
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218962 is a reply to message #218958] Mon, 26 July 2010 19:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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SP2 Riley wrote on Mon, 26 July 2010 19:26
i meant price!!

it helps Thumbs Up


Laugh , ah right....but that was part of my original question...what's it worth?

Had a look on Ebay and there are 3 with starting prices ranging from under £3k to £5k...think someone is dreaming eek

MCN has them listed from about £3k but for similar to mine I guess they're around the £3.5k mark but who knows if they sell at that?
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218965 is a reply to message #218962] Mon, 26 July 2010 19:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SP2 Riley is currently online SP2 Riley  UNITED KINGDOM
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ahh im with you

i think its worth £3k + in that order

stick it in mcn (£10) at £3.600 or ono and see what happens but be realistic if someone offers you £3100 cash its not a bad price

or ebay with a reserve of what is the least you will take
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #218985 is a reply to message #218965] Mon, 26 July 2010 21:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Couldn't agree more, I can't see anyone reason why you wouldn't get that for it. £3100 would be an easily expectable catch.

Good look with the sale mate.
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #220802 is a reply to message #218985] Fri, 20 August 2010 12:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dickiem is currently offline Dickiem  UNITED STATES
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Well, did as suggested and stuck it on/in MCN and got very poor response. Had two guys who seemed really keen but didn't want to travel 'that far'!

Gonna have to be Ebay I reckon Confused
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #220808 is a reply to message #220802] Fri, 20 August 2010 13:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There seem to be quite a lot about for sale at the mo, especially on ebay. All the ads seem to say 'future classic!'. If that's case, why aren't they all keeping them? smile
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Re: Time for the SP-1 to go - best place to advertise? [message #220810 is a reply to message #220802] Fri, 20 August 2010 14:03 Go to previous message
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Dickiem wrote on Fri, 20 August 2010 12:52
Well, did as suggested and stuck it on/in MCN and got very poor response. Had two guys who seemed really keen but didn't want to travel 'that far'!

Gonna have to be Ebay I reckon Confused



Just a thought, have a look at advertising it on www.pistonheads.com

More and more bikers are using this site. Also worth banging it on www.visordown.com

eBay just attracts people who want summat for nowt! :-)

Both free to advertise
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