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hockeydad33 wrote:

Went to look at an 86 Aspencade today. It is very basic, no cb, no intercom, no extra chrome it is just the way it came off the dealers floor. It has a radio, compressor, throttle lock and that isall that I can think of. Runs well, no scratches that I could see. Statorwire need to be hard wiredimmediately, one yellow wire starting to bubble. Some minor rust on the chrome on the side bags and trunk (should polish out). Very low windshield. Needs rear tire , front is new. Mileage is 21,000. Color is dark metallic blue with light blue trim. Does anyone have an idea of what this bike is worth. He wants $4500.00. Any help would be appreciated, thanks. Randy

In my part of the world it would be in the $3000-3400 range. I don't know why an Aspencade wouldn't have an intercom, should have a cruise control too and not need a throttle lock. Take a look at similar age and condition Wings on eBay to get a good handle on prices.

In my estimation, you're going to want to replace the windshield, possibly timing belts unless they've been done in the past couple years. Take a look at the brake pads, the brakes might need work. With a new-to-me bike I'd want to change oil and filter too. All that shouldn't cost more than $150-200 with a little judicious shopping online. The plus on this bike is the mileage, the minus is the rather top end price, for that kind of money an 86 ought to be cherry with the CB and everything working like new.

 

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hockeydad33 wrote:

Exavid, that was my thoughts also. Can't understand how this could be a Aspencade with those things missing and I thought he was rather high on the price. Thanks for the reply, I have pretty much decided to pass on this one.

The GWRRA for sale forum often has some decent bikes at fair prices.

 

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Speedbird wrote:

As far as I know, the 86 Aspy didnt come with cruise control. I bought one off the showroom floor and it had no cruise. Only the 87 had it. By the way, thats a steal of a price in my neck of the woods.
Speedbird

Sorry, my mis-assumption. I had a 1986 SEI, the 85LTD and 86SEI did have cruise, I didn't realize the Aspencade didn't. It's still a high price in most of the US.

 

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Notknocking the earliermodels, but I think the 1500 is worth considering. I like the simplicity of two carbs and LOVE the reverse. I find it more comfortable with a passenger. Really like the more convenient panniers, the clamshell lids are much handier than the lift off lids, and you can't lose one. The one lock locking all three is rather nice too.

I spent the last four days working at the Puyallup fair helping to set up the potter and weaver's hall and was surprised at the tools I could carry in my bike. A 10' bike air hose, jumper cables, bike toolkit, owner's manual, 24" level and a Sawzallwill fit in one pannier, my Makita battery drill in it's rather large case fit in the trunk along with 50' of electric cord, tool belt, and four diet Pepsis. The other pannier held a toolbox and my rain gear.