Demo 8 What should I ask?

PoserNewbie · Jan 20, 2006

Nice bike

FCLinder · Jan 20, 2006

How much do you have in it? If it is really that new, then just subtrack about 25% off of what you have in it or retail price and try to sell it for that. It is a nice bike and I am sure someone will want it.

MOTODH · Jan 20, 2006

see how much others are seling for on ebay RM and such
selling bikes ain't easy, just have to be pacient or give them away it seems
nice bike though

TheInedibleHulk · Jan 20, 2006

I would say 2200 or so. Why not just get a DH fork and call it a day though? Other than that it looks ready to go and theres nothing wrong with the Demo 8 for dh.

downhilldemon · Jan 20, 2006

i would say 2200 is a good deal. go from somewhere around there

S.K.C. · Jan 20, 2006

A Demo 8 makes for a great DH race bike. Just keep it, instead of taking a hit on the sale, and take it with you out west. Then upgrade to a triple clamp fork. You won't be dissapointed.

AirAddict · Jan 20, 2006

i think that 2200 is pretty low actually. That's a sick bike, and a really good build...

Why not just keep that bike and switch out the fork to an 888 or something? What makes it not a full DH rig otherwise?

Bicyclist · Jan 20, 2006

S.K.C. said:
A Demo 8 makes for a great DH race bike. Just keep it, instead of taking a hit on the sale, and take it with you out west. Then upgrade to a triple clamp fork. You won't be dissapointed.

Ditto.

searching7 · Jan 20, 2006

I'd keep it if you are able to. It's basically brand new. As other people said, I'd get a full on DH fork, too. I have a demo and I love it.

OGRipper · Jan 20, 2006

That thing is really sweet and will be a fine DH Bike, even better with a longer travel fork. If you can keep it, do it, because you will never get nearly what you put into it. But if you absolutely need to sell it, or you just want to, $2200 seems really low and someone should snap it up quickly. If you're not in a rush start by asking more - at least $3000, maybe more - and see what happens.

Netguy · Jan 20, 2006

Just keep it. You have got 95% of the perfect DH, FR bike. Sell the front fork, and put a 888 on there.

However $2200 sounds low for that bike.

They seem to go for about $2500 with a single crown, and $2800 with a DC.

Tattooo · Jan 23, 2006

I was able to get a brand new Demo 9 pro for $2400 on a last season sale, so good luck getting $2700...

Bicyclist · Jan 23, 2006

Tattooo said:
I was able to get a brand new Demo 9 pro for $2400 on a last season sale, so good luck getting $2700...

Yeah. $2200 sounds better, but still a little high. Like I said before, I think you should just keep it. If this isn't a DH bike than I don't know what is. Demos=beef.

Monkeybidnezz · Jan 23, 2006

I would just keep it and be happy. It will be hard recouping the costs like everyone said. I've sold 3 bikes on RM, and each time I had to take a big it. You sold your Fly, so I'm sure you are familiar with the issues. The D8 is a great bike, keep it and ride the snot out of it.

Netguy · Jan 23, 2006

Tattooo said:
I was able to get a brand new Demo 9 pro for $2400 on a last season sale, so good luck getting $2700...

Was it a 2004?

MOTODH · Jan 23, 2006

What are you going to replace that with, its a helluva dh bike

Tattooo · Jan 23, 2006

2005 Demo 9 Pro. Paid $2400 out the door.

aggrorider · Jan 23, 2006

Well from the looks of the pictures it seems like this bike is in excellent shape. Also when everything on your bike was new you are looking at a hefty price. $2700 would be a fair price considering your build and quality of the ride. $2200-$2300 would be a good deal if you want to get rid of the bike fast. But, like the others on this thread have said that bike is awesome for DH. Just throw a new fork on it and you're good to go.

BigStonz · Jan 23, 2006

888 or high end Boxxer and you're good to go.
I just bought a lightly used Demo 9 (stock setup) for $2075+S+H. I would have rather had the Demo 8.

It might be worth it to swap out the fork even if you're selling it. I think most folks looking for that bike are expecting an 8" fork.

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