Currently listed on eBay Classified are the two 1984 VF1000F's shown below. These are very different examples, but still provide an interesting comparison on the value of this up-and-coming one-year model.
$9900 or make offer. This first listing (below) is from Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This example shows 38,893 miles and is described as an "outstanding rider quality bike," which looks to be a very accurate summary of the bike. There's some chrome corrosion and other bits are showing their age but the bike is well detailed with very presentable paintwork. It sports a centerstand and the fairly rare passenger seat cowl. The black chrome mufflers look as good as any original examples I've seen. I suspect that the body paint and engine covers have been refinished at some point though there's no comments on that. Looking over this bike closely, I'd say the asking price is reaching — $10K is traditionally "R" model territory — but there's the "make offer" button. The listing features lots of detailed photos including the cool running video shown below. I cringe a little when I see those drooping turn signals — come on, guys, it's not that difficult a fix!
Here's a link to the eBay listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266686781000?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=1e9473a6682842348cf1976040e54e4b&bu=42998154637&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20240223035213&segname=11021
Here's a link to the eBay listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266686781000?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=1e9473a6682842348cf1976040e54e4b&bu=42998154637&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20240223035213&segname=11021
$2799. The second listing (below) also comes from Wisconsin and shows similar miles; 36,995. Also listed by a dealer but they've decided to offer this one as is, in non-running condition, needing lots of TLC, and lacking the passenger seat cowl…a project. The paintwork actually looks okay in the low-res photos, but the remaining finishes are showing their age and neglect. Values are finally on the rise for the "F" model, so the asking price might not be too far out there, though it takes a lot of faith to count out that much cash for something you haven't heard run — I know, I've done it many times.
Click on image for the eBay link
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