To be or not to be, Sell the Rune? That is the question.

[eldoroddo]

Kinda like a Guzzi, you will NEVER see another Rune across the intersection while waiting for the traffic light to change.
Keep it.

[Skeeve]

The Rune was never intended to be anything other than a factory show bike. If you have the storage and the patience to wait another half dozen years or so, it will start becoming bike-show eligible after 2024 or so, right? So if you can hang onto it that long & have the desire to do the bike show circuit [which is admittedly much less glitzy & varied as the car show circuit] then knock yourself out. I never found the Rune attractive, and I'd rather have the money invested in a more fungible sort of appreciating asset, but to each  their own. Beyond that, my motto is "Ride'em, don't hide'em" so how many bikes do you really need?

[OldMojo]

Never saw one with factory bags. Didn't know they even existed! That might be one you'll regret selling down the road.

[Park Ridge Phil]

 I would keep it if it was me. Or I can keep it for you. Beautiful motorcycle. 😎

[Nick]

Never saw one with factory bags. Didn't know they even existed! That might be one you'll regret selling down the road.

The Rune has custom Corbin hard bags.....

...and they do look nice.

[beardog]

 It depends on what you want. I have let some bikes go that I should have kept but in the end most if not all can be replaced should you change your mind. I am now down to six good bikes, but I know it will change again and again. Have fun!

[Shorty]

Find a reputable motorcycle museum. Donate it long term with (written, legal) condition you get it back if they close their doors or after X number of years. Send it to them "pickled" for long term storage. Let them house it and shine it for you until you are ready to have it back. Nice bike.

[Skyguyz]

Thanks to all who replied. It was refreshing to see all the posts and opinions, all with merit. I threw the Rune on Cycletrader and will see what happens. I do not have to sell it and will hold out for asking price if needed. If you have any suggestions/opinions to my ad, feel free to comment. Thanks again; this forum rocks!!!

Cycle trader ad:

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2004-Honda-VALKYRIE-RUNE-121187670

[Red07]

OK, I'm changing my mind.  Keep the Rune!  Stunning! 





Randy

[samfrank]

Nicely done ad. Cool bike! If storage is an issue I say sell it. You have a nice price tag on it. Test the waters and see what happens. Spring is always a good time to list your bike.