Honda CBR1100XX:

[Gary Wells]

Happy thanksgiving to all, I would like to ask everybody's opinion on what my bike is worth. It is a '98 Honda CBR1100XX, 1169 miles, last riden in '04, last started about 2-3 years ago, dropped once in my driveway by myself, about a 1"-2" crack in fairing, slight scuff on clutch handle/ grip, bike has been stored in a shed since I have owned it since '00, black, Yoshi headers & pipe, muffler. still have all stock parts. Probably as a minimum needs: battery, all fluids changed, tune-up, new tires and / or tires & tubes, possibly chain from not moving for a while. I know that it is extremely difficult to establish a price / value without seeing the bike, but I am not set up to take any pictures. It is in extremely beautiful condition other than dusty other than described as above. I am too old to start riding again, have lost all interest, etc. Thanks for any estimates that you guys might make. The bike is and has been in SoKali all of its life.

 

[gnbooster87]

i dont see you getting more than 2k for it, good luck

 

[ALVAROG1983]

price

good luck i would just junk it i had my
my fair share of sport bikes they lose
there value very quick.

AL

 

[forcedfedv6]

2k is about what its worth, if that, you are looking at cleaning out the tank,New Battery, full service including redoing carbs, chain, lube, that right there is about $1,500.00, not to mention new tires because if they are the originals most likely they are hard as a rock, anyway gary good luck with the sale..

Wicked

 

[Gary Wells]

good luck i would just junk it i had my
my fair share of sport bikes they lose there value very quick. AL

Just how many sport bikes is your "fair share" and just how many of those did you junk?

 

[Evans Ward]

I'm a rider so I'll give some input.... I think it will bring well more than $2000 and the extremely low miles may be an attribute to someone looking for a model like you have. With it not being ridden in a few years, the carbs will need going through for a thorough cleaning and possibly the tank too unless you used a fuel stabilizer. That won't be a prob for the DIY type interested in the bike. Did you move the bike some so not to get dry rot on the tires? No biggie there either if tires needed as a great set can be purchased for about $300

I'd estimate the value in the range of $3400- $4500 depending on what you do to get it up to riding spec of not. I'd think a CBR specific forum may be the best vehicle to advertise it. CL too, but you get some spam and all kind of replies from that site. You will need to clean it and take some pics to get all the money for it though... Good luck!

EDIT- just realized that's the Blackbird model and is a limited run desirable model!

 

[Gary Wells]

Thanks, Evans, for the input. I did add fuel stabilizer in it every so often as I knew that I was not riding it enough. My main problem was that I needed the room more than the money, but I just can't see giving it away for $2K. I might get it out and start playing with it myself. Thanks again for your input.

 

[forcedfedv6]

I might get it out and start playing with it myself. Thanks again for your input.

Make sure your will is written out and that I am included..

thank you..

 

[Gary Wells]

Make sure your will is written out and that I am included..

thank you..

Sorry, Kevin, it's nothing personal. It's just that you are the wrong sex. I plan on spending everything. What little there is to spend.

 

[daves87gn]

I'm a rider so I'll give some input.... I think it will bring well more than $2000 and the extremely low miles may be an attribute to someone looking for a model like you have. With it not being ridden in a few years, the carbs will need going through for a thorough cleaning and possibly the tank too unless you used a fuel stabilizer. That won't be a prob for the DIY type interested in the bike. Did you move the bike some so not to get dry rot on the tires? No biggie there either if tires needed as a great set can be purchased for about $300

I'd estimate the value in the range of $3400- $4500 depending on what you do to get it up to riding spec of not. I'd think a CBR specific forum may be the best vehicle to advertise it. CL too, but you get some spam and all kind of replies from that site. You will need to clean it and take some pics to get all the money for it though... Good luck!

EDIT- just realized that's the Blackbird model and is a limited run desirable model!

Yamaha sells carb cleaner in a bottle, work really good on a bike that have been sitting for along time, cleans out all the varnish. Just add to gas and ride:biggrin: worked for a Yamaha dealer for 8 years always added some to bikes after a carb clean to get anything i might have missed

 

[ALVAROG1983]

Gery

Good statment plan on spending
every dollar before i die.

 

[Gary Wells]

good luck i would just junk it i had my
my fair share of sport bikes they lose there value very quick. AL

Just how many sport bikes is your "fair share" and just how many of those did you junk?

X2

 

[Evans Ward]

Yamaha sells carb cleaner in a bottle, work really good on a bike that have been sitting for along time, cleans out all the varnish. Just add to gas and ride:biggrin: worked for a Yamaha dealer for 8 years always added some to bikes after a carb clean to get anything i might have missed

I've never had that kind of luck with the additive carb cleaner types especially after a bike has sat unused for years with gas turning to brown varnish. To properly do it right, you need to take the carbs off the bike and totally disassemble everything inside the carbs including all jets and soak them in a carb dunk tank like Berryman's. Then, blow all passages free and clear with compressed air before disassembly. But what do I know....... have owned 35+ bikes, do all my work, and have restored several bikes from the ground up??

Gary- it sounds like a nice bike. Good luck with what route you take with it!

 

[ALVAROG1983]

Bikes

Just how many sport bikes is your "fair share" and just how many of those did you junk?

X2

OK GARY I'VE HAD 02 GXSR 750,01 929 ERION EDITON HONDA,AND 01YAMAHA R6, ONE GOT STOLEN OTHER GOT WRICKED AND SOLD AND THE OTHER GOT SOLD FOR ABOUT NOTHING. I HAD LEATHERS THAT PRETTY MUCH COST ME WHAT YOUR BIKE IS WORTH NOW.I WAS GOING TO START DOING THE FAST TRACK EITHER AT FOTANA OR WILLOW SPRINGS IF THAT HELPS. IT'S JUST GOING TO COST TO MUCH MONEY TO GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD THEN WHAT IS WORTH SORRY I KNOW YOU REALLY DON'T WHAT TO HEAR THIS BUT ITS THE TRUTH. BUT YOU NEVER KNOW MAYBE SOME GUY LIKE HAROLD THAT BOUGHT A SUPRA WOULD COME AND BUY YOUR BIKE FOR WHAT YOUR ASKING FOR.

AL

 

[GNBRETT]

Post some pics Gary. That is actually a pretty desirable bike if the fairing isn't too bad. That fairing can get expensive tho. What color? With those miles you could pull $2500-$2800.

 

[daves87gn]

I've never had that kind of luck with the additive carb cleaner types especially after a bike has sat unused for years with gas turning to brown varnish. To properly do it right, you need to take the carbs off the bike and totally disassemble everything inside the carbs including all jets and soak them in a carb dunk tank like Berryman's. Then, blow all passages free and clear with compressed air before disassembly. But what do I know....... have owned 35+ bikes, do all my work, and have restored several bikes from the ground up??

Gary- it sounds like a nice bike. Good luck with what route you take with it!

Gary, get your self a bottle of Yamaha Carb cleaner and an IV bottle (seen people you soda bottles) run the hose to the fuel inlet for the carbs, crack the float bowl drain screws until you see the Carb cleaner start to come out, do this to all four carbs, let sit for 45 mins, and repeat and let sit for 10 mins. Drain all the Carb cleaner, connect your fuel tank with FRESH gas with just a few oz of Carb clean and ride, this can be done with the carbs still on the bike. Also don’t for get to change, oil, plugs, check coolant, tires, lube chain if its still good, and lube cables. If that’s the route you did decide to take

I was shown that by a corporate Yamaha tech while at a Yamaha seminar , tried it on a customers bike and then tore the carbs apart to check and was surprised by how clean they were, never dipped a Carb since.

But what do I know...

I have only owned 14 bikes all of which were built from the ground up, street bikes, Harley’s and choppers

Only built 50+ 2 stroke stroker motors which included shaping the bowls and squish band while at (RPM's in Covina) built all the magazines test bike and ran the dyno

worked as a A tech for a Suzuki dealer for 2 years

worked as a A tech for a Yamaha dealer and service manager for 8 years
and while at the Yamaha dealer also work for a privateer race team where I built 6 race bike from the ground up, suspension, motor you name and did part of the AMA circuit in 600 super sport and formula extreme for a few years as the only crew member besides the rider, where the races we did attend we were consistent top privateer.

then the Harley’s have customized 100's and built up wards of 20 full custom choppers/ pro-streets, and a few original Harley Pan Heads. one of the choppers I built was on the cover or easy rider and another featured in iron horse

But hey what do I know...

 

[daves87gn]

good luck i would just junk it i had my
my fair share of sport bikes they lose
there value very quick.

AL

I once sold a CBR 900RR that went off the side of Angeles Crest for $2000, with no body work or tank and a broken front rim and sub-frame

A Yamaha R1 with a salvage title and a crack down the right side of the frame, and no body work or tank for $1500
But that was when the economy was good

 

[SYTECH]

It's only worth what someone will pay for it!

As a previous owner of a fuel injected (2001) Honda CBR 1100XX I am well aware what the repair costs are going to run, and how the bikes faired on the open market (before the economy started tanking)

This bike was Honda's answer to the Suzuki Hayabusa and the Kawasaki ZX1100

Is the bike fast ?.........hell yes. How about 100 mph in 2nd gear, with 4 more gears to go

Does it handle in the twisties ?.........after a few cheap suspension mods it handles great

Is it a collectible bike?.........only if a buyer is willing to pay extra for it, otherwise its just an old, heavy, low mileage, not been started in several years, real fast sport tourer with analog gauges, carburetors, and no stock hard bag provisions

My gas mileage was 35 - 45 mpg

Mirrors were to close to the fairing & vibrated pretty bad

Some folks hated the linked front & rear brakes

Tires only lasted about 6000 miles

No stock hard saddlebag provisions so if you need to carry anything its backpack city

Riding position is kinda low & forward but mods can fix that

My bike ran beautifully (fuel injected), red color, new tires, new sprockets, handling mods, mirror extenders, maintenance manual, current service, and no cracks, scratches, or gouges on any parts of the fairing

My bike had 17,000 miles on it when I sold it in October of 2008 for $4,200.00

Below is the KBB estimate for what you would pay at a DEALERSHIP today
(assuming fully reconditioned & in excellent condition)

1998 Honda CBR11XX Value - December 1, 2009

4-Cylinders
4-Stroke
1100cc
160+ HP at the engine
492 lbs dry weight

Suggested Retail Value $4195

The Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value is representative of dealers' asking prices and is the starting point for negotiation between a consumer and a dealer. This Suggested Retail Value assumes that the unit has been fully reconditioned and is in excellent condition. Mileage/condition and additional equipment may have a substantial impact on the value shown above.

Since we know your bike is in less than excellent shape, you kinda need to detract from the price what it will cost to have a shop change the battery, do a tune & service, possibly replace the tires, maybe replace the chain, and repair the fairing & spot paint (as needed).

Based on what I know of your bike, I think your current value is somewhere between $2500 & $3000 (as it sits).

No one likes to pay good money to buy a vehicle and lose money to sell but it beats leaving it in the shed any longer and having whatever value it has drop any further.

PS...CBR forums are kinda like GN forums.......great wealth of knowledge but the buyers are low balling b@$tards who love the vehicle, but don't want to pay you what its worth

I'm still interested in your bike Gary, just not convinced yet that I'll get my cost out of the bike if I buy it, fix it up, ride it, and then decide to sell it.

Regards,

 

[ALVAROG1983]

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I once sold a CBR 900RR that went off the side of Angeles Crest for $2000, with no body work or tank and a broken front rim and sub-frame

A Yamaha R1 with a salvage title and a crack down the right side of the frame, and no body work or tank for $1500
But that was when the economy was good

i had a bad accident there once i had to get picked up by a helicopter.

cbr and blackhawk are two different bikes lighter more torque much more fun.

 

[Gary Wells]

i had a bad accident there once i had to get picked up by a helicopter.

cbr and blackhawk are two different bikes lighter more torque much more fun.

Al, you should come over here and sell the bike for me, because that goes to show you what I know about bikes. I was thinking that the Blackbird was a CBR, as in "CBR1100XX Super Blackbird".