Selling question?

[Blooze]

So I inherited this GS and due to my balance not being great anymore and some upcoming medical bills for my wife I think I'm just going to try and sell it. It's just taking up garage space and we could use the money. It was running when I got it, but that's been a couple years ago. All I did was pull the tank, drain the fuel, fog it, and replace it in hopes I'd get around to fixing it up. I'm in a position now where that's likely not going to happen, but I have no idea how to sell this thing, especially to someone who may want to put the work into it. I do have a nephew who's expressed some interest in a project, but he's young and it's hard telling with him so I'm not counting on that. Any advice I'd sure appreciate.

Here's the original post I made. https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...r-inherited-gs

[chuck hahn]

Theres a road ready bikes for sale section here. Cycle Trader. Craigslist. Facebook marketplace

[Blooze]

Theres a road ready bikes for sale section here. Cycle Trader. Craigslist. Facebook marketplace

Thanks. I know the bike needs fork seals, new tires, carbs cleaned and synced and then any other items like brake lines/hoses that still function but would need replaced due to age I'm sure and it hasn't been started in three years. I'm not sure that qualifies as road ready I guess.

[chuck hahn]

Its the only forum for complete bikes so list it. If you guys decide on reviving it I rebuild carbs. PM me if your want them gone through.

[Nessism]

My opinion is to either sell it as is for $500, or put some work and money in, and sell it for $1500-$2000 after you get it running.

Bare minimum: pull the carbs and send them to chuck. While the carbs are off, pull the rubber carb boots on the head, inspect them closely for cracks, replace the O-rings, and put them back. Do basics like change the engine oil, clean/oil the air filter, flush the brake lines with new fluid. I wouldn't mess with the rear end or secondary drive oil. Just do the minimum to get it running, and try to get some brakes going. At that point, sell.

[Blooze]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. If my nephew doesn't want it then I'll go from there.

[Big Block]

IMO: Once you get into it, it'll be $1500 minimum. Tres, fluids, brake seals, fork seals, carb parts, battery, maybe charging parts. Dump it before you get into it and be happy. I generally revive 2 old Suzuki GS' a year, I do it because I love the bikes and ride them. There is no profit in fixing them up, only fun.
This forum is great for reference but no traffic here to buy or sell, list it on Craigslist, Facebook and dump it much quicker.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Could be an easier sell, and bring more $, if you state that you have the title in the ad. That is assuming that you do, in fact, have the title. Otherwise it’s a parts bike.

[rphillips]

I got to agree with Big Block. Unless you're really enthused and wanting the satisfaction of getting it up and going and back in shape yourself, I'd take what I could get and leave the headaches to somebody else... Luck to ya, whatever you do.

[Blooze]

Could be an easier sell, and bring more $, if you state that you have the title in the ad. That is assuming that you do, in fact, have the title. Otherwise it’s a parts bike.

Yep. Title in hand.