Here’s a modified first year Honda CBR900RR on eBay with a buy-it-now of $10k that is listed with 22k miles. Most notable, the frame, swingarm and wheels have been polished and also includes aftermarket exhaust, signals, windscreen, etc… These were popular modifications at the time and don’t look at all out of place here. The seller notes the fairings are OEM and they look blem free.
1993 Honda CBR900RR for sale on eBay
from the seller:
I am offering for sale another motorcycle from my collection. 1993 Honda cbr900rr.runs and rides amazing. Good solid motorcycle OEM BODYWORK Re painted in original colors no cracks. New tires
$10k is a strong asking price as most collectors have shown a preference for all OEM condition. But as I said, the polished frame is period correct and considering the best examples are now seen in the high teens, this could represent good value for an owner looking to ride a bike they may have modified like this on their own in the early 90’s.
dc
I just sold my original owner 1999 996. I did manage to keep many of the OEM parts when I changed out a few things. Still, I had the OEM wheels powder coated white and the OEM mufflers were thrown out eons ago. Is a 520 chain conversion going too far? I had no idea collectors would be interested in my bike in 2021 when I bought it in 1999. I personalized every bike I ever owned, not once thinking I was ruining its originality. I guess I never expected I would keep one of them for 22 years. I’m just happy that the 996 has moved on to a good home.
Hmmm, I’m a detailer, but for me this one is overpolished.
Nice bike. However, I’m with Vincent. Polished frame and swingarm does not work for me. It is ironic how those mods we made back in the day affect the value today. I’m still searching for an original undertail fender that I hacked off my 900rr a week after I purchased it new.