Hello All,
This is my first motorcycle and I am convinced (although didn't need any convincing) of buying a Bonnie. I took 2 Bonnie SE for a test ride over the weekend and think I am ready to pull the trigger so looking for guidance here. I looked at private sellers
Option 1 : Bonneville SE 2012 around 6000 miles - Great condition, after market performance exhaust, Fender elimination kit and smaller signal lights (good looking) rides great no issues, never dropped
Option 2: Bonneville SE 2009 around 2100 miles - Great condition, after market performance exhaust, rides great no issues, static drop and brake and clutch levers replaced tiny scratch on the throttle
Here is what I am struggling with I think I can get Option 2 (2009) @ around $700-800 less than Option 1 (2012), if I get Option 2 then I plan on doing at least the fender elimination kit and light signals so looking at at least $300. With Option 1 needs an oil change and apart from that I will be riding this as-is for at least a year before I look into any mods.
Regardless of the mileage I would think option 1 is better because its newer, I also felt that Option 1's engine was slightly powerful that Option 1 might be just how I felt.
What would be fair price on these models is somewhere between $4000 - $5000 a good price?
Appreciate your help in advance and look forward to see what the experienced folks here think
Thank You
This is my first motorcycle and I am convinced (although didn't need any convincing) of buying a Bonnie. I took 2 Bonnie SE for a test ride over the weekend and think I am ready to pull the trigger so looking for guidance here. I looked at private sellers
Option 1 : Bonneville SE 2012 around 6000 miles - Great condition, after market performance exhaust, Fender elimination kit and smaller signal lights (good looking) rides great no issues, never dropped
Option 2: Bonneville SE 2009 around 2100 miles - Great condition, after market performance exhaust, rides great no issues, static drop and brake and clutch levers replaced tiny scratch on the throttle
Here is what I am struggling with I think I can get Option 2 (2009) @ around $700-800 less than Option 1 (2012), if I get Option 2 then I plan on doing at least the fender elimination kit and light signals so looking at at least $300. With Option 1 needs an oil change and apart from that I will be riding this as-is for at least a year before I look into any mods.
Regardless of the mileage I would think option 1 is better because its newer, I also felt that Option 1's engine was slightly powerful that Option 1 might be just how I felt.
What would be fair price on these models is somewhere between $4000 - $5000 a good price?
Appreciate your help in advance and look forward to see what the experienced folks here think
Thank You
to TT
