Hookem'... trading a bike is always a loosing proposition...especially when it's (and I don't mean to be rude or disrespectful here) an "off brand" or a brand that does not have a well known market presence... I tried to sell a Moto Guzzi for a friend a few years back... not one nibble.... And that a bike that has a brand history... Although not a well known one to the general public...
You might want to try selling the bike on your own via cycletrader.com or ebay...
I would also like to recommend a great dealer over here in South Carolina... I know it's a tote over here but you won't find a more straight up bunch of guys to deal with...
Check out their website:
http://www.ridgemotorsports.net/
I'm not sure of the model you're looking for but the price you mentioned leads me to think Speed Triple or Tiger... I will tell you that Jeff has sold off most of his '07 inventory and is waiting on the '08 stuff to arrive.. So he may not have what you're looking for. He's been begging bikes from where ever he can get them!
If you decide to give the guys at Ridge a try, you'll undoubtedly talk to Jeff the owner... Tell him Tom in North Augusta recommended them to you...
Good luck finding a doable deal...
