What's a reasonable trade-in value for a '97 Virago 750?

In June 2002 I bought a 1997 Yamaha Virago XV750J with 10,000 mi in Hondo Tx. It was in great shape mechanically but had a good size dent (3 in) in the tank.



Now it has about 50,000 mi and another dent in the tank but it still runs great. It gets 45 mi/gal which is about the same as when I got it. All parts that were replaced, were replace with Yamaha original except the exhaust is Vance and Hines (sounds much better). Current Blue Book trade-in value is $1990.



I want to sell or trade-in in Houston in September for a Kawasaki Concours or a Suzuki Volusia. What do you think the Virago is worth?What's a reasonable trade-in value for a '97 Virago 750?
Sell it yourself for $1000 to $1300 cash and be happy. Or you could ask the book people where to get $1900.
you'd be better off selling it outright. a dealer isn't gonna give ya much for it.What's a reasonable trade-in value for a '97 Virago 750?
As much as I respect motorcycle dealerships and their need to make a profit (i personally know a couple guys who work in dealerships), the used bike market is dominated by private party sales for GOOD REASON. I have bought and sold a handful of used bikes, and never once considered going through a dealer. They will charge 20-30 percent more than a private party for a sale, and the gap with trade-in value is even worse.



Post your bike for sale at cycletrader.com or craig's list.
According to N.A.D.A. that bikes sells from between 1,800-2,300 hundred bucks. So the dealer will give you next to nothing for it. Try selling it yourself.What's a reasonable trade-in value for a '97 Virago 750?
1,000 bucks
If you can get $1500 trade in you're lucky. Take it and run.
ill give ya 10 bucks