Possibly buying this bike soon, just waiting to get the money. 96 honda cbr f3..with 30,000 miles. How much should i pay for this? No mods except for the exhaust. Any questions/comments would be great? Also how reliable are the f3's. Thanks everyone

 

$900-1000.00 is a legit or good offer not knowing the mechanical state it is in. The F3 is a great bike. The F2/F3 both can be very fun sportbikes. Keep us posted if you get it...

 

i have seen it multiple times,and ridden it before. In pretty good running condition..it has a little paint scratched from putting it down, but its pretty small and not very noticable.Also he talked to me yesterday,and said he would sell for $2000..Does that sound good? way too much..or little more then i should pay? It's in great shape..he def gave it tlc

 

$2k is a bit high. where are you and what do comparable bikes sell for around there? look on cycle trader for price comparison.

 

I would definately go lower than 2k for it. $2000 is a little steep for the shape it seems in. If the running condition is good but with fairing scratches and 30k miles I wouldnt push it past $1200 to be honest.

 

Welcome to the forum.

$2k is slightly overpriced. $1,715 is KBB in excellent condition...we're talking pristine. Original condition w/ avg miles, well taken care of, & full maintenance records would count for a lot & add a little perceived value. Prices can vary widely from area to area but the book value will remain constant. If you really like the bike & still want it at that price, just keep the aforementioned in mind.

F3's are great bikes w/a long history of being reliable. Of course, that assumes that they've been well maintained & cared for.

To that, I'd recommend that if you don't know how to properly inspect a bike for purchase - that you have the seller meet you at a Honda shop for a pre-purchase inspection. You'll pay for it but it will be peace of mind that what you're buying is good to go. If you don't do that, at least take someone w/ you that knows how to inspect bikes. Its always good to have another pair of eyes to look things over too.

 

Thanks guys! I live an hour from chicago..and i see these bikes going for more then this one, in half the condition this one is in. Theres one selling for 1800,and has a problem with 2nd gear and said the fix would be around 500ish..This bike i have personally been on, and enjoyed it. Sounds to me like he has done everything to keep it running well(for winter) hes putting in the necessary fluids/carb cleaner to keep her in well running order. He also said he's been telling everyone else 2500 but me,2000..not sure why but can't complain with that. I know he paid 3000 maybe a year or 2 ago, and like any other seller, they want to make back what they paid(doesn't usually happen) I will check with a few guy's i know to have the bike checked out so we know everythings in great working order.

 

first off, big welcome to CBRF

second, it seams that the bike is in a great shape, i wish that pic was little lighter. but from what i see with that kind of millage and the location, i would pay $1500- 1800 for that bike. the northern states are crazy on the prices, for some reason in the middle of the winter the bikes still hold their prices.

i hope he can come down on the price for you some. good luck.

third, i have 98 f3 and went to the garage to work on my car in about 24 F* yesterday and thought that i would let her run for a while. she started with the first crank after sitting there for few weeks.

i think f3s are great bikes. and a lot simpler to work on that fuel injected. IMO.

 

welcome to the forum! if KBB says 2k for excellent condition and its been downed i would be safe going with around 1.5k 1.75 maximum though. let us know how the haggling goes!

 

yeah other then that little spot on the body,everything looks in great shape..im not too sure why bikes stay epxesnive in a state that bikes are only seasonal. as far as getting him down in cash..it's gonna be pretty tough since we talked and said he was gonna give it to me for 2..maybe if i flash him the money, he will bite.