Good time to sell 2003 Gen 1?

[mdavis0735]

Ok...... say what you will. I stopped riding after I became an EMT. As a result I have a 2003 FJR1300 sitting under very dusty covers in my garage. If I understand the serial numbers, it was the 24th unit shipped into the US when they opened up the market in 03. It's in excellent condition (assuming I can get it to start). I believe it has around 4K miles. 

Questions: 

Do you think this would be a good time to sell? (used car prices are through the roof, bikes too?)

What should I ask for the bike?

Should I try and sell it myself or consigne it to a dealer? (I don't like the idea of letting a stranger take my bike out for a test drive. What if they crash? What if they don't come back?)

Thank you in advance for your insights.

Sincerely,

Mdavis0735

 

[FJRay]

I sold my 03 that I took delivery on in July of 02 with 140k on it for 2500. I replaced it with a cherry 04 well farkled with 20k on it for three grand a couple years ago. Sitting can be harder on it than being run a lot. Things tend to deteriorate from lack of use. Good luck with the sale. Price it where you're comfortable and be flexible. 

 

[Canadian FJR]

They are the best year 

Still miss my ‘03

Good luck with the sale 

Canadian FJR

 

[Bugnatr]

First thing to do is get it running and then list it for sale asap as spring/ summer is the best time to sell a bike.

Price?   Sub 5 K but take the first offer as I doubt your going to have a high demand for a bike almost 20 years old.

GLWS