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Anyone looking for a 500 ?

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Johnny4428:
I’m not sure exactly what I’m looking for, but I know I won’t be spending another winter with nothing going on the garage.😡😡

Johnny4428:

--- Quote from: Sesman on March 05, 2023, 09:08:22 AM ---£3k is not out of sorts. Trouble is: wheels, paint job, exhaust and the prospect of an engine strip for cosmetic improvements will probably get the turn out cost all the way to £6.5k. And that before you get into the small stuff. I guess it all boils down to what folk are happy with…..which is of course always the way.

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Yes I agree! Depends what level you want to restore to. Maybe see what comes along.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Sesman on March 05, 2023, 09:08:22 AM ---£3k is not out of sorts. Trouble is: wheels, paint job, exhaust and the prospect of an engine strip for cosmetic improvements will probably get the turn out cost all the way to £6.5k. And that before you get into the small stuff. I guess it all boils down to what folk are happy with…..which is of course always the way.

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You are correct Phil it's the conundrum we all face when buying an old bike with the various different motives behind a purchase.

I did all those sorts of sums before I bought my present 500 - my initial capital cost was not that high - the costs along the way will easily outstrip buying a bike like your old 500 that was very tidy one needing little future expenditure.

One could buy a top end bike for top end money then always have the nagging doubt about the engine if you see a puff of smoke or hear a strange clatter.

When I have finished my 500 I will inevitably part with my 400 (taking a loss) to make space- a part finished restoration sounds an interesting challenge or a van full of parts that need assembly.  Trouble is it's a bit like the Buses you miss one then three come along at once after you have hailed a Taxi instead.

Oddjob:
I would personally avoid that one, there's a lot more wrong with it than it appears on the surface.

Johnny4428:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on March 05, 2023, 02:44:36 PM ---I would personally avoid that one, there's a lot more wrong with it than it appears on the surface.

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Good advice! Taken!👍

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