Most expensive Bird in Britain?!

[haggetty]

Good morning all, I am about to purchase (tomorrow) probably the most expensive Bird out there. Not owned one before so am looking for a great example!
This one is a 10,500 miler with a full main dealer service history (serviced yearly irrespective of mileage). Full MOT record, ie, no gaps.
It looks mint except for a little damage to the gen cover and exhaust when it was dropped during MOT.
It’s up for £5499. Over the usual but hopefully worth it given the history.
I can replace the damaged parts easily enough and then it will be mint.
I’m sure I could get a great Bird for much less but this one looks really nice!
What does thou learned ones reckon?
Cheers…

 

[Squag1]

Good morning all, I am about to purchase (tomorrow) probably the most expensive Bird out there. Not owned one before so am looking for a great example!
This one is a 10,500 miler with a full main dealer service history (serviced yearly irrespective of mileage). Full MOT record, ie, no gaps.
It looks mint except for a little damage to the gen cover and exhaust when it was dropped during MOT.
It’s up for £5499. Over the usual but hopefully worth it given the history.
I can replace the damaged parts easily enough and then it will be mint.
I’m sure I could get a great Bird for much less but this one looks really nice!
What does thou learned ones reckon?
Cheers…

Pictures????

 

[haggetty]

Pictures????

I have none yet. Left a returnable deposit, going to see it tomo!

 

[DEG5Y]

If the bike has gone over, it would be worth checking around the nose fairing where the mirror fixes.
This is a vulnerable area should it reach the floor.
You haven't mentioned the year or model, as this will determine things to look out for.

 

[andyBeaker]

Good morning all, I am about to purchase (tomorrow) probably the most expensive Bird out there. Not owned one before so am looking for a great example!
This one is a 10,500 miler with a full main dealer service history (serviced yearly irrespective of mileage). Full MOT record, ie, no gaps.
It looks mint except for a little damage to the gen cover and exhaust when it was dropped during MOT.
It’s up for £5499. Over the usual but hopefully worth it given the history.
I can replace the damaged parts easily enough and then it will be mint.
I’m sure I could get a great Bird for much less but this one looks really nice!
What does thou learned ones reckon?
Cheers…

nuff said.

 

[haggetty]

If the bike has gone over, it would be worth checking around the nose fairing where the mirror fixes.
This is a vulnerable area should it reach the floor.
You haven't mentioned the year or model, as this will determine things to look out for.

Oh, yes, sorry, it's an early 2005 FI model, everything looks original (apart from tyres!)

 

[Ned52]

1998 HONDA CBR1100XX SUPER BLACKBIRD 9000 miles

ps Friday 13th today

 

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[haggetty]

So it's looking as good as an 18 year old one can look I guess, just a wee dent on the Silencer and a scuff on the Gen cover. Will see it in the flesh tomorrow!

 

[johnboy]

Whilst it looks lovely, I'm not sure I could part with 5.5k just too steep in my opinion, especially with the damage.

 

[DEG5Y]

1998 HONDA CBR1100XX SUPER BLACKBIRD 9000 miles

ps Friday 13th today

The last five pics in this one go back to when he bought it, by the looks of it.
He doesn't seem to show a full pic of the bike in it's present condition.

 

[ogr1]

Yes, a bit pricey if you ask me.

 

[Duck n Dive]

Good cans are very hard to find, last time I checked a new can is around £850

 

[Malone]

If the price is right for you, then it’s your call. Loom fix done?

 

[sr71caspar]

I would try to knock £2500 off the price because it has been Main Dealer serviced.

 

[andyBeaker]

Oh, yes, sorry, it's an early 2005 FI model, everything looks original (apart from tyres!)

Double

Simply an observation…… that is the least desirable Bird (not a ‘bad’ bike in itself just the least desirable incarnation).

Do not underestimate the cost of making good those dings. Could easily be the best part of a grand if buying new.

personally I think it is at least a grand overpriced as is but then again it’s not me buying it. The low mileage is good but mileage is less of an issue than condition. Bird motors are not even ‘loosened up’ at that mileage and can be expected to do at least a couple of hundred thousand miles if basic maintenance routine followed - preferably not by a main dealer.

Well you did ask


aAs someone else mentioned above ask if the loom fix has been done…if the dealer looks at you blankly then I would be asking them to do some research and make sure it is done before delivery.