Hi,

I'm wondering what you guys in the Midwest U.S. would pay for a 2003 sherco 2.9. I'm looking at one that's a bit beat, and got the guy down to $1500. I've looked at kbb values but I don't think those are very relevant.

Any ballpark prices for good, excellent, poor?

Thanks!

Ryan

$1500 is about £1000 and that would be in the ballpark for the bike.. I would expect a bit more off if there was anything major that needed attention, replate and piston for example.

You say a bit beat. Tyres, Chain and sprockets, a few bearings, seals and brake pads can soon add up to a fair bit.

Thanks for the input. The bike started at $2000. This guy doesn't know much about trials bikes. I'm going to wait and see if he gets more desperate. The problem is that he's a good 5 hours from me, so it's not easy if cheap just to go check it out.

The good news is that there is little on that thing that $500 will not fix.

Not a bad bike, but not what I consider a Novice Choice, as they are fairly aggressive.

Whatever floats your boat!

I was hoping to find a 250, or possibly a 125, but there isn't much around here for cheap. I don't mind a fixer.

Obviously is is hard to judge without seeing, but as in your initial question,

Rough= $1000

Nice = could double that! Fresh motor, good tires, everything works well and looks good, normal dings expected.

I will not drive a ten hour round trip for a turd when I can have a bike shipped halfway across the US for what it will cost you in fuel!

Yes, that is how we get things around!

If the thing is no cherry, why bother. Save your money and time for something better.

Where are you?

Edited April 8, 201412 yr by copemech

I'm in Indianapolis. I've been scouring any classifieds I can (CL, CycleTrader, etc.). I think patience will be the key. Thanks for the input!

wow 5 hours each way to see a bike, thank goodness for the peoples republic of yarkshire theres at least one in every street. amazing how we take things for granted. respect.

On April 26th and 27th Michiana Trials is hosting an event in Ligonier Indiana just north of you. It will be a good size event with riders from Michigan, The Trials Inc. club from Ohio, riders from Kentucky and Canada too. There should be used bikes there for sale. Bring cash and tie-down straps and you might take one home with you. If you don't see what you are looking for, talk to some of the riders, I'm sure there is somebody with one sitting in the barn in good shape that needs to be sold. A lot of bikes from these clubs change hands without even posting it for sale, just word of mouth may get you a good deal. Used bikes are a little scarce around here right now, but you can find something nice.

I'm planning on going to the Ligonier event for sure. It will be my first! Thanks for the help.

I recently got a very nice 2004 here in Michigan for 2300... Worth every penny