1982 Honda CB900F $1500 Colorado

[srsupertrap]

43K miles, 4 into 1 with Mikuni RS Carbs which may be worth 1/3 of the total asking price . . . Not mine

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/4000533576.html

 

[steve murdoch]

Can i assume you know the owner as i don't see the carbs mentioned in the ad?
Do you know what brand pipe it is?
I can post it on the F site.

 

[Griffin]

If that were within 300 miles of me, I'd be on the phone with the owner right now.

 

[srsupertrap]

Can i assume you know the owner as i don't see the carbs mentioned in the ad?
Do you know what brand pipe it is?
I can post it on the F site.

No, I do not the owner. The same 900F was 4 sale this year on Colorado Springs C/L, I spoke to the PO he stated it had Mikuni RS's then recognized the recovered seat so I added the details the current owner left out. I think Pipe was maybe V&H? It's been 4 sale for awhile.

 

[FLHGSRay]

I always think it's funny that they feel the need to explain how the dent got there.

 

[posplayr]

With crappy photo on my I phone I can't tell if the carbs are RS but it looks like the throttle is push pull so that does suggest rs.

 

[jwhelan65]

Someone needs to go steal that, its worth almost twice that

 

[Montanaman]

I remember those -

When I was young and skinny, my '81 GPz550 could shut down my friends CB750 and leave him in the dust, and then one day I came across a CB900F, and the 900 left me sucking fumes, and was two boxcars ahead of me in no time

It's a good bike, but I wouldn't say it's worth as much or more than my 1100E that I bought for $1800.

 

[trevor]

I remember those -

When I was young and skinny, my '81 GPz550 could shut down my friends CB750 and leave him in the dust, and then one day I came across a CB900F, and the 900 left me sucking fumes, and was two boxcars ahead of me in no time

It's a good bike, but I wouldn't say it's worth as much or more than my 1100E that I bought for $1800.

I agree...while it's a beautiful bike, their engines don't even begin to compare to our gs1100's.

 

[Griffin]

Whether or not it's worth more than a GS1100E to you is relevant if someone is trying to sell a CB900F to you. There are many people in the used motorcycle market who are willing to pay more (for whatever reason) for a CB900F than what most other people in the used motorcycle market are willing to pay for a GS1100E.

Track ebay purchases for a few years, and it will become obvious. A CB900f generally goes for 20-40% more than a comparable condition GS1100E.

And a CB1100F will go for another 20-40% over that. Ever seen a GS1100E go for $5k? I've seen several (mint condition) CB1100Fs do that. I've seen many CB900Fs go for over $3k. Not many 1100Es (occasionally one in showroom condition will) break the $3k ceiling.

It has more to do with the number of units made (GS1100Es were imported in way higher numbers), and the fact that Hondas generally are more collectible overall than Suzukis.

 

[trevor]

Whether or not it's worth more than a GS1100E to you is relevant if someone is trying to sell a CB900F to you. There are many people in the used motorcycle market who are willing to pay more (for whatever reason) for a CB900F than what most other people in the used motorcycle market are willing to pay for a GS1100E.

Track ebay purchases for a few years, and it will become obvious. A CB900f generally goes for 20-40% more than a comparable condition GS1100E.

And a CB1100F will go for another 20-40% over that. Ever seen a GS1100E go for $5k? I've seen several (mint condition) CB1100Fs do that. I've seen many CB900Fs go for over $3k. Not many 1100Es (occasionally one in showroom condition will) break the $3k ceiling.

It has more to do with the number of units made (GS1100Es were imported in way higher numbers), and the fact that Hondas generally are more collectible overall than Suzukis.

I agree the CB1100F is worth more in the market than the GS1100E. There have been several gs1100's shown right here on GSR that have gone for over 3000k (paid $3200 for mine, probably over paid, oh well) and there was a red 83 that went for I believe around $6200. Right now in BC there are at least a few 900F's for sale from $1700 to $3000. I will post there ads here.
The reason I know this is because when I was searching for my 750, it was gonna ethier be a GS750e or a CB750f. Then while looking for my 1100 it was ethier going to be a gs1100e or a CB900f. So I compared the prices all the time and really all theings being equal (milage, condition, original etc) I didn't see the difference that you are referring to in price. JMO

 

[Griffin]

I agree the CB1100F is worth more in the market than the GS1100E. There have been several gs1100's shown right here on GSR that have gone for over 3000k (paid $3200 for mine, probably over paid, oh well) and there was a red 83 that went for I believe around $6200. Right now in BC there are at least a few 900F's for sale from $1700 to $3000. I will post there ads here.
The reason I know this is because when I was searching for my 750, it was gonna ethier be a GS750e or a CB750f. Then while looking for my 1100 it was ethier going to be a gs1100e or a CB900f. So I compared the prices all the time and really all theings being equal (milage, condition, original etc) I didn't see the difference that you are referring to in price. JMO

And your opinion and experiences are just as valid as anyone else's here.

Perhaps the Canadian market is different than the USA's. It wouldn't surprise me if the 16 valve supersports were imported into Canada at a much higher rate than they were in the USA (at that time, for every GPZ, GS-E/ES, and SS sold, there were ten LTDs, Ls, and Customs sold. The ratio of Yamaha Specials to Secas sold is probably closer to fifty to one). I have seen a lot more nice classic UJM sporty-style bikes for sale in Canada (relative to the two countries' populations) than here for sure over the past five or so years.

It would be really interesting if we could access the state and territory registration figures to see just how many of each old UJM model are still registered and on the road. Of course, for every one on the road, it's hard to tell how many are sitting in the corner of a garage or toolshed, parked due to a dead charging system and nobody knowledgeable nearby willing to fix it.

 

[trevor]

Here are a couple in my area

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/4089198749.html

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/4044872110.html

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB1100f-W0QQAdIdZ509433892

Here is a 900f with only 18000kms(11000miles) looks great for $2000.
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1982-Honda-CB900F-W0QQAdIdZ526059359

$1299.
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...ers-choppers-1982-Honda-CB-W0QQAdIdZ525811290
An 1100f for $2500
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB-W0QQAdIdZ524734384
Great one here...
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...choppers-1981-Honda-CB900F-W0QQAdIdZ521218902

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...-HONDA-CB900-F-Super-Sport-W0QQAdIdZ495875522

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB1100F-W0QQAdIdZ492967333

 

[trevor]

And your opinion and experiences are just as valid as anyone else's here.

Perhaps the Canadian market is different than the USA's. It wouldn't surprise me if the 16 valve supersports were imported into Canada at a much higher rate than they were in the USA (at that time, for every GPZ, GS-E/ES, and SS sold, there were ten LTDs, Ls, and Customs sold. The ratio of Yamaha Specials to Secas sold is probably closer to fifty to one). I have seen a lot more nice classic UJM sporty-style bikes for sale in Canada (relative to the two countries' populations) than here for sure over the past five or so years.

It would be really interesting if we could access the state and territory registration figures to see just how many of each old UJM model are still registered and on the road. Of course, for every one on the road, it's hard to tell how many are sitting in the corner of a garage or toolshed, parked due to a dead charging system and nobody knowledgeable nearby willing to fix it.

Griffin, I think you are on to something there. I think Canada must have gotton more of them too, because the prices sure reflect that.

 

[srsupertrap]

Here are a couple in my area

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/4089198749.html

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/4044872110.html

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB1100f-W0QQAdIdZ509433892

Here is a 900f with only 18000kms(11000miles) looks great for $2000.
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1982-Honda-CB900F-W0QQAdIdZ526059359

$1299.
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...ers-choppers-1982-Honda-CB-W0QQAdIdZ525811290
An 1100f for $2500
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB-W0QQAdIdZ524734384
Great one here...
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...choppers-1981-Honda-CB900F-W0QQAdIdZ521218902

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...-HONDA-CB900-F-Super-Sport-W0QQAdIdZ495875522

http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Honda-CB1100F-W0QQAdIdZ492967333

Some will disagree but everyone of those Hondas appear to be in much better condition (except the red 1100F) than the majority of their US counterparts. Sad to state not many US owners took care of their bikes like the rest of the world or the way we do here.

PS: Looks like the COS CB900F sold . . . .

 

[Griffin]

That helps affirm my suspicion.

It's hard to find that many 900/1100Fs for sale in the US at one time, never mind a specific locality.

I did a nationwide Craigslist search, and found only six 900Fs for sale in the whole US. Their asking prices were:

$3,250
$1,950 (non oem paint)
$2,700
$1,500 (Rough)
$4,800

And of course, the bike that started the thread. That's all that came up in the whole USA. As you can see from the prices above, the original bike with oem paint and in very good shape is priced quite a bit less than the others of comparable shape.


Now then, 1100Fs;

$5,000
$4,000
$4,800
$4,000
$6,000
$4,500

That's it. Big bucks.

A lot of times, CL asking prices are pretty wacky, but these are in line with what I've seen 900/1100Fs go for on ebay. Nice 900Fs usually go for $2,600-$4,000, and 1100Fs go for $3,500-$6,000.

 

[bccap]

Some will disagree but everyone of those Hondas appear to be in much better condition (except the red 1100F) than the majority of their US counterparts. Sad to state not many US owners took care of their bikes like the rest of the world or the way we do here.

Actually there is a good reason for that in BC. Keeping a bike older than 25 years in good shape or restored qualifies one for Collector Plate status. Translation ? $200 insurance versus $1000 insurance. Both my bikes and Trevor's are Collector plated.....

 

[trevor]

That helps affirm my suspicion.

It's hard to find that many 900/1100Fs for sale in the US at one time, never mind a specific locality.

I did a nationwide Craigslist search, and found only six 900Fs for sale in the whole US. Their asking prices were:

$3,250
$1,950 (non oem paint)
$2,700
$1,500 (Rough)
$4,800

And of course, the bike that started the thread. That's all that came up in the whole USA. As you can see from the prices above, the original bike with oem paint and in very good shape is priced quite a bit less than the others of comparable shape.


Now then, 1100Fs;

$5,000
$4,000
$4,800
$4,000
$6,000
$4,500

That's it. Big bucks.

A lot of times, CL asking prices are pretty wacky, but these are in line with what I've seen 900/1100Fs go for on ebay. Nice 900Fs usually go for $2,600-$4,000, and 1100Fs go for $3,500-$6,000.

By the way that was a nation wide search on Kijiji. I didn't check CL

Wow..I never would have guessed that there were that few in all of the US. No wonder they are more $$. Maybe we could make some money importing? You will have to forgive me as it is such a rare occasion that something is actually cheaper here.
But....you guys paid less for sure when they were new.

 

[Griffin]

By the way that was a nation wide search on Kijiji. I didn't check CL

Wow..I never would have guessed that there were that few in all of the US. No wonder they are more $$. Maybe we could make some money importing? You will have to forgive me as it is such a rare occasion that something is actually cheaper here.
But....you guys paid less for sure when they were new.

The USA got a LOT of GS1100E models in '82 and '83 though. I remember a guy at a dealership telling me back when I was bike shopping in late '83 that Suzuki's top three sellers for 1982 were the RM125 dirt bike #1, the GS550L #2, and the GS1100E #3.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were as many CB900Fs sold in Canada as there were GS1100Es. Maybe more.

 

[trevor]

The USA got a LOT of GS1100E models in '82 and '83 though. I remember a guy at a dealership telling me back when I was bike shopping in late '83 that Suzuki's top three sellers for 1982 were the RM125 dirt bike #1, the GS550L #2, and the GS1100E #3.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were as many CB900Fs sold in Canada as there were GS1100Es. Maybe more.

I wonder if there is a way to see sales numbers for those bikes in Canada vs USA?