Whats a S3 worth

Big Cup · Post by **Big Cup** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:06 pm

Hi,
Thinking of buying this bike that was on ebay and just wondering what sort of money it would be worth?
The bike looks okay - sorry but i have got a photo on the computor but dont know how to get on here
Here is a description of it -
1975 S3 400 Kawasaki 2 stroke triple
This is a US import which had been part restored when I bought it. The paintwork has been resprayed and is a close match to the original candy red and the chrome work is in good condition for the year.

New parts
Battery
Plugs
caps
Indicators
Seat cover and trims sourced and fitted
Brake shoes
Air filter
Inlet rubbers
Spare plug holder
Exhausts are in good condition with a slight dent by the footrest and a small crease on the left pipe which i have tried to show in the pics although it hardly shows.Slight scrape to the front mudguard the kick start and rear shock on one side has a bit if chrome flaking.Wheels and spokes in good condition and under the seat is like new.
I have been brutally honest about the minor flaws on this 37 year old bike which only requires a bit of TLC to bring it to A1 condition.It starts normally on 1st or 2nd kick and smokes like it should all electrics work and the brakes have been bleed and new shoes fitted.

Regards,
Ivor

30yrs-on · Post by **30yrs-on** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:27 pm

would it be this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-400- ... 7675.l2557 :

Sneck · Post by **Sneck** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:42 pm

30yrs-on wrote:would it be this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-400- ... 7675.l2557 :

Got to be , surely there cant be 2 S3's about with the same description.

Big Cup · Post by **Big Cup** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:47 pm

Yep thats the one - you must of been watching it
How much is it worth please
Ivor

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:37 pm

It looks to be worth about what it has gone for. £2850. The Guy bought it for £2250 and has put about £300+ of parts on it and some work, so he's not exactly Mr Greedy
If the motor is all right , it looks a nice bike. The paint job isn't the best, but American ones rarely are.
I would think that you would need to spend a bit more to get a better one and this looks to be pretty much correct and not butchered. Only obvious thing I can see is that the speedo has an H1D face, which doesn't matter, except to Anoraks. The rest looks pretty good
If you are looking for an S3 in that price range you could do a lot worse providing the numbers etc are clean

:smt023

Big Cup · Post by **Big Cup** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:05 pm

Thanks Malc,
Forgot about frame/engine numbers - any ideas what number range i would be in / looking for
How do you know he brought it for £2250 ?

g6mow · Post by **g6mow** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:05 am

Big Cup wrote:
How do you know he brought it for £2250 ?

What is it with you Southerners

Surely the previous owner "BOUGHT" the bike and not "BROUGHT" it

Not having a go at you Big Cup and who am I to tell anyone how to talk proper, but I see this mistake regularly but only by people South of Watford Gap

Sneck · Post by **Sneck** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:52 am

You can check numbers here

http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/serialno.html

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:12 am

It beats me why people get so concerned how much somebody paid for things, the main thing is what it`s worth to you. Do you really want it or are you hoping to try and nick it. That`s the difference in the value.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:04 am

Whenever you buy a bike from someone who "adds value" have a look at their feedback and very often you can see the purchase taking place earlier in the year
It's not about trying to "nick it", it's about getting a feel for what the bike has been worth and is worth now. Anyway, it's an ebay Auction so the price is non-negotiable.
It's a reasonable buy at that :smt023

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:20 am

Yes i was looking @ it. Could be a good one. I would ask Rick to find one if i really wanted one.

Big Cup · Post by **Big Cup** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:39 pm

I see you like things wright G6mow

So if i said that it was the center bit i wanted would that be center or centre

Im sure there are more but dried or dryed up at the moment

As you can see never did get english - or any other subject come to that

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:26 am

3.800 ?, just the price paid yesterday evening by my mate Gérard for a red 74 S3 at Salon Moto legende, italian bike with all original paint, set and so on in good condition

GinaG · Post by **GinaG** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:15 pm

SAM wrote:Yes i was looking @ it. Could be a good one. I would ask Rick to find one if i really wanted one.

We have a very nice Red S3a for sale here in the SPSG infact 200 yards from my house here in Gillingham Kent, just been fully rebuit it's up for £2600 ono & worth every penny.

Anyone interested txt me on 07585 738 204 & i will put you in touch with the guy! :smt023