Where would be a good place to sell an old motorbike?

George_Michael

caleyles wrote: »

Here's one in McN for sale a year newer than yours for £1500
Though they are selling on fleabay for about £900

Hey, check out this bike for sale on MCN http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/cg125/3409757/

With regards to the bike the OP has and the one for sale in MCN, you may as well compare a CG125 to a Harley Davidson.

The one in MCN is a year newer, appears to be in extremely good condition with an engine that runs, is very low mileage for the year, has a service history and is being sold by a dealer so comes with far more consumer protection than buying a non runner from a private seller.

caleyles

But apart from not starting we don't really know the condition of her one. Garaged for years could be mint. Mileage? Who knows though I do agree about buying from a trader as opposed to private hence why I showed the £900 option. Long long time since I rode anything so small though I would reckon for a learner it could be a better option than one of the Chinese bikes you see these days. No resale value in them

Moneybot

caleyles wrote: »

Here's one in McN for sale a year newer than yours for £1500
Though they are selling on fleabay for about £900

Hey, check out this bike for sale on MCN http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/cg125/3409757/

Thank you for that

George_Michael wrote: »

With regards to the bike the OP has and the one for sale in MCN, you may as well compare a CG125 to a Harley Davidson.

The one in MCN is a year newer, appears to be in extremely good condition with an engine that runs, is very low mileage for the year, has a service history and is being sold by a dealer so comes with far more consumer protection than buying a non runner from a private seller.

I know nothing about bikes but that came over as a bit harsh given they are the same make etc.

caleyles wrote: »

But apart from not starting we don't really know the condition of her one. Garaged for years could be mint. Mileage? Who knows though I do agree about buying from a trader as opposed to private hence why I showed the £900 option. Long long time since I rode anything so small though I would reckon for a learner it could be a better option than one of the Chinese bikes you see these days. No resale value in them

Actually apart from the whole not starting thing the bike is ok. One careful owner who only ever used it to get to the local train station, no accidents and a very low milage. Been stored in the garage since he stopped using it.

Kept it in case either of the boys might have wanted it when old enough but neither are interested.

Norman_Castle

Moneybot wrote: »

Actually apart from the whole not starting thing the bike is ok. One careful owner who only ever used it to get to the local train station, no accidents and a very low milage. Been stored in the garage since he stopped using it.

Few simple things to try. Motorbikes have a kill switch on the handlebar, is this in the on position? Did the previous owner turn the petrol off when storing it?

You said you are reluctant to work on it but draining the carb and using fresh petrol may help. A bit messy but not difficult.

Moneybot

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Few simple things to try. Motorbikes have a kill switch on the handlebar, is this in the on position? Did the previous owner turn the petrol off when storing it?

You said you are reluctant to work on it but draining the carb and using fresh petrol may help. A bit messy but not difficult.

Thank you

This is way over my head I'm afraid - is a kill switch easy to find?

Messy I do not do - I shall pass this tip onto my elder son who might be prepared to have a look. He knows nothing about engines. (Actually that's not true he knows lots about the theory but has absolutely no practical experience).

Norman_Castle

Moneybot wrote: »

This is way over my head I'm afraid - is a kill switch easy to find?

Its just a switch next to the right handlebar grip amongst the other switches.

Most older bikes also have a manual choke which is likely to be needed for it to start.

So, kill switch on, petrol on, choke on, ignition on, throttle closed and kick it a few times.

(Typing this makes me want another bike to play with!)