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« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2020, 09:18:47 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2020, 09:42:23 AM »
It's just a typical American import that someone has cobbled together to be able to sell it. It depends on what you are intending to do with it, if you just want it as a riding bike and are happy with a mish mash of parts, the value is whatever you are happy to pay. On the other hand, if you buy it with the intention of getting it back to original spec and in a very nice condition, it would cost a lot of money. It may be more cost effective in the long run to pay more for a really nice bike that needs minimal work on it.
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2020, 10:28:22 AM »
It's just a typical American import that someone has cobbled together to be able to sell it. It depends on what you are intending to do with it, if you just want it as a riding bike and are happy with a mish mash of parts, the value is whatever you are happy to pay. On the other hand, if you buy it with the intention of getting it back to original spec and in a very nice condition, it would cost a lot of money. It may be more cost effective in the long run to pay more for a really nice bike that needs minimal work on it.

Looking at the photos, it looks as though it has already been brought up to a good standard. My concern is originality and that is what I am looking for in a bike of this type.
Are you saying, from viewing the photos I’ve posted, that there are some big issues to overcome before getting it back to original standard ? The rear fender and reflectors have been mentioned but are these a real headache to obtain and replace ? Is there something more concerning that Could help me make an informed judgement on its suitability ?
I am not looking to purchase a concours bike but I do want originality or something close to original which may not need too much work and effort on my part.
BTW, the asking price for this bike is £8,449.
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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2020, 10:33:08 AM »
£8499, you're having a laugh surely. You need to look past the bling. Most of the parts you need are not available and if you can find the hard to find parts you need, they will cost a fortune. I have just picked myself up off the floor from that price, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. The value of these bikes is in the detail and the details are wrong on that one. I wouldn't trust the mileage on that bike either, one of the clocks has been changed.
If you are looking to spend that sort of money, I have a fully restored, I mean 100% restored including engine, UK K1 CB500/4 that is stunning and you could have some change back as well.
« Last Edit: January 24, 2020, 10:35:47 AM by Nurse Julie »
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2020, 10:34:17 AM »
Way too much! James H on here had a really original very early  K0 on offer last week. He finds and imports really clean and nice ones, and he was offering it for around £5,000 LESS than that one you are looking at!

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« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2020, 10:53:03 AM »
You know, that’s the real benefit of forums like this with genuine people who are willing to help the less informed, like me, to at least try and find a clear path through a minefield.
Thank you Nurse Julie, and others for your guidance. At least now my eyes have been opened, a bit, and I am now very much erring on the side of maximum caution with the purchase.

Nurse Julie, can you send me a couple of pics of your K1.

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« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2020, 10:56:15 AM »
Yes, sure. Can you send me your email address via PM as its easier to send photos that way. I will send them in a couple of hours as just about to battle my way around ASDA.. 😊😊😊
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

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« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2020, 11:08:03 AM »
If you are looking to spend that kind of £ and you want a original bike. There is a forum member putting a very rare UK 500K0 back together that has a original new seat, exhausts, paint etc,etc and it will be a top bike if woodside finishes by the spring  ;)

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« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2020, 11:48:58 AM »
If you are looking to spend that kind of £ and you want a original bike. There is a forum member putting a very rare UK 500K0 back together that has a original new seat, exhausts, paint etc,etc and it will be a top bike if woodside finishes by the spring  ;)

I will keep myself posted on how this develops. Thanks.
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« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2020, 07:08:15 PM »
If you are looking to spend that kind of £ and you want a original bike. There is a forum member putting a very rare UK 500K0 back together that has a original new seat, exhausts, paint etc,etc and it will be a top bike if woodside finishes by the spring  ;)

I will keep myself posted on how this develops. Thanks.

Hi Speedbrace, I wondered from your avatar if you worked at Boscombe Down, or are you a TSR2 fan?
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« Reply #25 on: January 24, 2020, 09:04:20 PM »
Only available in kit form at the moment....unless you want a gold one

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« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2020, 12:43:27 PM »
You know, that’s the real benefit of forums like this with genuine people who are willing to help the less informed, like me, to at least try and find a clear path through a minefield.
Thank you Nurse Julie, and others for your guidance. At least now my eyes have been opened, a bit, and I am now very much erring on the side of maximum caution with the purchase.

Nurse Julie, can you send me a couple of pics of your K1.

Welcome from me too, you have hit the nail on the head with your comments above and you have come to the right place to start your search. The members of this forum helped and advised me when I was looking for a CB750 K1. I bought an original US survivor CB750 K1 (20,648 miles) off a fellow member (UK Pete) which needed some TLC. Personally, I would sooner buy a classic bike (or car) from trusted like minded club enthusiasts rather than some of the unscrupulous sellers out there and on eBay.   

Good luck with your search.

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« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2020, 02:13:30 PM »
Hi Speedbrace, I wondered from your avatar if you worked at Boscombe Down, or are you a TSR2 fan?
Gareth

Hi Gareth
No, the TSR2 was before my time but I did spend 22 years in the RAF.
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« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2020, 02:53:24 PM »
Member Sye has just listed what could be a great bike for you...check out the classifieds listings..


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« Reply #29 on: April 18, 2020, 05:42:45 PM »
if? it is a bitsa it looks good why change it
one job leads to another
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