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New Money Pit
mickwinf:
a great restoration, very satisfying when they fire up first go!
Seabeowner:
Great looking 350. Reminds me of the days when I had pictures of the same 250s on my wall and dreamed of being 16. But started on on C110.
philward:
Just out of interest, I thought I'd post the cost of this build as I have just added up the receipts I have kept as part of the rebuild history (to help the kids sell the bikes when I snuff it - hopefully many years of riding away!).
The results supports our known fact that our money pit rebuilds nearly always cost more than the value. Just thought I'd post the results out of interest. Bear in mind all work was done myself except chrome and bodywork paint - ie, zinc plating, engine work, etc. (and chrome rims not replaced on this build) Here goes!
Purchase Price (DK) £1801
DS sourced Spares £790
Other sourced spares £886
Painter Labour (all Candy Paint) £300
Chrome (from local expensive firm) £925
Total £4702
So (and I know this is nothing new and we all know this but worth putting an actual figure on it), my enjoyment of rebuilding a bike has cost about £1200 assuming I could get £3500 for it.
As said previously in this thread, this will be my last 'classic build' - my next one will be an 80's build where there is less chrome and no candy paint so I can do it all myself - ie, still get the enjoyment of the build but less cost. Hope its of interest.
AshimotoK0:
Know what you mean Phil.
Here is a prime example. I had to remind a friend that this was once his own bike !
https://www.classichondamotorcycles.co.uk/bikedetail.aspx?bike=5382
philward:
--- Quote from: AshimotoK0 on September 22, 2023, 06:35:19 PM ---Know what you mean Phil.
Here is a prime example. I had to remind a friend that this was once his own bike !
https://www.classichondamotorcycles.co.uk/bikedetail.aspx?bike=5382
--- End quote ---
Actually Ash, that reminds me, I didn't add the cost of the silencers you sorted for me! So thats around £5k build cost
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