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How junkie is too junkie?

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TigerPaw:
Excellent, Thank you for the advice. These are things I didn't even consider...the more you know!

JustinLonghorn:
Nice write-up DiggerDan.

diggerdanh:
Thanks Justin and TigerPaw. I thought I should share while most things are still fresh in my mind and get it all down before I make the same "mistake" next time and think "it'll only take a couple of dollars to get this thing road ready" :)

But while I was falling asleep last night I remembered a couple more things:

You'll almost certainly need new points and condenser and maybe a new coil. If you change indicators you'll probably need a new digital flasher relay.

Other 30+ year old electronics can go bad too, can be hard to come by depending on the model, and can be a big expense: things like rectifier and/or regulator and stator/alternator. 

MB:
Digger nailed it 100%. I want to print this out and hand to every friend that wants to buy a vintage bike that doesn't understand why I won't let them take this or that "bargain" on CL

Worst cb650 ever:

--- Quote from: surffly on Jun 19, 2012, 09:45:33 ---Most expensive motorcycle is always a cheap one.

--- End quote ---

Amen to that.  You have to assume that any "cheap" motorcycle will need every bit of rubber in it replaced, from the brake part seals and hoses to rebuilding every carb to the fork seals.  Right there is about $200 in parts, plus lots of cleaning.  You probably will have to spend another $100-$300 if the charging system needs love, and then you can see how well the thing runs to determine if you have to do engine work on it. 

Now, if you're looking for a project, it is very satisfying to take a $50 lump of crap and turn it into a motorcycle...

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