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Message started by Yoshi on 08/12/14 at 18:08:54

Title: What is it worth GS550
Post by Yoshi on 08/12/14 at 18:08:54

1983 with 8700 miles on it, runs well

Has new rear tire, all stock

Whats it worth?

I bought it on craigslist not working, replaced the carb and all is well

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Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by gizzo on 08/12/14 at 18:17:03

What is it worth? Whatever you can get for it. That's not a helpful answer, I know, but accurate.

Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by Serowbot on 08/12/14 at 18:57:37

Out here,.. I'd say $800 to $1200... ($200 more, if you paint that ugly sidecase)...
JMHO...

Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by WD on 08/12/14 at 23:58:49

Honestly, in that shape it might fetch $1/cc. Paint or polish the cases and chrome, and you might get $800.

They weren't worth much brand new either. Embargo bikes designed to get "something" from Japan into the hands of American buyers in spite of the import tariffs. Decent engine, decent wheels, lousy ergonomics.

Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by engineer on 08/13/14 at 06:56:31

Around here people are asking more money for the eighties and seventies bikes that are in good condition than they did last year. On CL it would probably list at $1800 or more but it likely would not sale for anything more than a thousand.

I think all the older stock bikes are becoming more valuable because so many have been lost to customizing, bobbers, cafe racers, etc.

Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by gizzo on 08/13/14 at 15:27:29

More like, been saved by bobbers, customisers and cafe racers. . If it weren't for the current customising scene, who knows how many old nails like this would be scrapped or rotting away? Originality is overrated.

Title: Re: What is it worth GS550
Post by Yoshi on 08/13/14 at 15:59:59

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$1500.00