For a $24000 GS, you would think they would put on a new back tire

[bscrive]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Can-Am-Spyder-/111590008831?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I saw a custom 2008 GS on ebay for $24k but the back tire is almost bald. You would think that they would change the tire before taking the pictures.

 

[bronzeflex42]

Price Tag

I agree, and also you got to want that particular bike mighty bad for that price. :yikes:

 

[SPYD3R]

BEAT

TELLS ME THE THING HAS BEEN ABUSED...
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[oldgoat]

Why does it attract crows?

 

[Highwayman2013]

Doesn't look like much of a deal.

 

[Chupaca]

Could be...!!

that tire is a slick and new but other than the extended swingarm and custom wheels not that much to see. Is nice but pricy....:thumbup:

 

[Noral]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Can-Am-Spyder-/111590008831?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I saw a custom 2008 GS on ebay for $24k but the back tire is almost bald. You would think that they would change the tire before taking the pictures.

Looks like that is the way the tire is made you can see the small rubber dimples sticking up on the sides and in the middle.

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

that back tire is probably a sub-standard Kenda... .. you real lucky if you get 6K miles out of one..

osm

 

[Spyda98]

For 24k.. I would buy a left over 2014 RSS and do the mods myself. Way overpriced!!

 

[Dragonrider]

For $24K, you could probably get TWO leftover RSS...

 

[ARtraveler]

IMO: the :ani29: is a pretty good machine, but has not reached collector status. Neither is there a big market for customized versions.

Those who try to sell heavily farkled :spyder2:'s and price them accordingly end up getting 500+ looks and no takers. The one pictured does stand out, has some neat looking tires and rims.

Not enough to warrant a price $7K over new back in 2008. Current 2008's are running around $8K.

I would also be wondering how the :ani29: has been treated mechanically. It could be a garage queen, and been hauled from show to show, or it could have been driven like it was stolen. My guess is the later.

 

[DrewNJ]

That's a BFG drag radial tire. Its supposed to look like that. They look like that new. Hard to put a price on the really over the top custom work. I've seen this bike in person and its top quality. Its worth it to the right person not looking for a run of the mill OEM machine.

 

[bmccaffrey]

Would buy an F3 for that price :yes:

 

[Spyder ri]

Who would possibly want that tire on an everyday road?

 

[DrewNJ]

Who would possibly want that tire on an everyday road?

Someone who wants the best grip possible that plans on seeing very little, if any wet weather.

 

[Spyder ri]

Haha. That tire would be no match for a famous Rhode Island Pothole.

 

[latony007]

They have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than getting 24k for that bike. People are crazy on the used prices for these things to the point you can get new for a grand or two more. In this case you can get a brand new RT for less.

 

[DrewNJ]

They have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than getting 24k for that bike. People are crazy on the used prices for these things to the point you can get new for a grand or two more. In this case you can get a brand new RT for less.

Personally, I wouldn't want to own an RT any more than I'd want that custom GS. However, I can appreciate the work and craftsmanship that went into the GS.

Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay....

 

[Rockwall]

That bike looks mighty uncomfortable for any kind of longer ride.:doorag: