1974 CB550K... how much?
- Thread starter RuffRydas
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jason teamshralp
Been Around the Block
The price seems a bit high. But if it is in really good shape then it could call for $2000. There are a lot of things to think about when getting a 30 year old bike. All of the parts may look good and working but remember they may not have been used all that much. Plus if the weather is as nice as it is here the price usually goes up about 50%. Another thing to think about is if it's in real good shape you might not want to tear it down and then make it into a cafe.
If you have the cash and feel like it's worth it go for it. But I'd look around for some similar bikes and see what price they are going for. You will see these same bikes for sale in november for way less.
If you have the cash and feel like it's worth it go for it. But I'd look around for some similar bikes and see what price they are going for. You will see these same bikes for sale in november for way less.
I should probably add a little more detail to my initial post... the seller is a co-worker who's also a friend. He's had the bike sitting in the garage for the last couple of yrs, but has kept up the maintenance with the hope that he'll soon have time to ride again. I throught the price was a little high as well, but being able to buy from a trusted source isn't a situation that comes along everyday. My concerns is that I have NO idea how to price a 30 yr old bike and most of the bikes I've seen at that age are usually junkers that required a large amount of work. I don't hav any prior mechanical experience and figured it would an easier transition to start on a bike that doesn't required attention on every nook and cranny.
