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So, I'm looking at possibly buying this:
1998 Kawasaki ZX9R
I'd like to use it for sport touring, the wife and I sat on it, and its as comfy as any sportbike gets. Also, it has a great prerequisite - my wife can see over my head, which disposes of her irritating habit of always trying to look over my shoulder as I'm getting ready to bend it into a corner.
The biks is owned by the original owner, and it is spotless. It is apparent that the guy took great care of it, and added nice, quality mods - stainless brake lines, RaceTech suspension, gold valves, etc. He also has a full maintenance history.
It seems like a lot of money for an older bike, but it really has been taken care of.
Interestingly, he also had this for sale:
1999 Honda CR250R
This bike also has an upgraded suspension, as well as a rebuilt motor. It also looks like new.
Both bikes have steering damper mounts, and share a Scott's damper.
My question is this: what do you all think is a reasonable offer? The way I figure it, he's is looking for $4700 for the pair, and he wants to keep his steering damper for his next bike. I was thinking of offering him $4600, and having him leave the damper on. Am I being a cheap prick? Anybody know what these rigs are worth?
Any advice is appreciated.