Price of engines

[Seamus]

Been watching a K2engine on Ebay and am amazed at the bidding so far. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB750-SOHC-Engine-chop-chopper-bobber-/230805060232?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item35bd0dba88

I did bid for a while, but this is a bit rich for me. Especially as it does not turn over, so anything could be wrong. Are these now that sought after?

I do have a feeeling that the price is being artificially inflated as there is still a day and a half to go.

Am I still living on the past with regard to prices?

[BigAl (Alan)]

The K2 and under engines are worth a little more than the K3 onwards (the last K4 engine on ebay had a 'buy it now' price of £300. 
I will agree that the present engine is being 'geeed' along

Alan

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Hi Guys,
Over here I have seen engines go for 350 to 800 euros depending on seized or not.My k4 cost me 500euro from a guy in Paris who had 4 or 5 from USA with low mileage.He just said pick one.Had a warehouse full of CB450s all for sale.
Bitsa

[Waggles]

When you look at the prices of engine spares on the bay I think £300 odd for a complete motor isn't bad. Even if seized hopefully you will be getting decent cases / gears / head etc etc.

I bought a motor not too long ago for £300 but that was a runner

[UK Pete]

I agree this engine has shot up in price  quickly , there is usually a frenzi in the last minute, trouble is lots of sellers are shill bidding to get maximum price, saying that you get alot for your money,  it is all there and been k2 will fetch slightly more than later ones
I think its worth £400 max , if you have a k2 rolling chassis and no engine then its a must have
We should be pleased that the value of our sohc bikes and spares is increasing as any of us with many parts and bikes will get a return on our investment , better than what banks will give
Pete

[Waggles]

Whilst I don't doubt there may be some unscrupulous individuals who get chums to bid up prices I have to say I am a bit 'old fashioned' when using the bay and I often ( but not always ) bid early with my max amount as I can't be bothered with all this last second sniping nonsense. ( some people have software to do the final bidding so it will probably only end in tears ) Only takes 2 people to think like me and bam! up goes the price pretty damn quick! ( thats the downside of doing it and why the bay advise you to do it! )

[mick]

I recently split one of my engines and sold the head and barrels and pistons on ebay, i got approx £240 and i still have a decent bottom end complete,

i'm like Waggles i sometimes stick my highest bid in early and hope for the best  , cheers Mick. 

[BigAl (Alan)]

As Waggles say's I now bid high and leave it...too stress full at the end

[Bryanj]

So the one i sold for £75 to a member on here was cheap then

[florence]

It's quite depressing how people over-inflate these things.  I got into these bikes because they were a very cheap and affordable classic.  It looks like times are moving on.

[steff750]

                   

So the one i sold for £75 to a member on here was cheap then

lol  you made  a killing i bought one on eBay for £30 he said" if he didn't get that for it he would throw it in a skip "he delivered it from liverpool to newport for free, come too think of it, it was a few years ago, i suppose you could get quite a few quid scrap value now they are heavy buggers

[BigAl (Alan)]

Hi Brian,  it must have been a few years ago, I tried to haggle  a K4 from £300 to £200 and I would pick it up at the end of an ebay auction...he said he could get more if he broke it up?
March this Year.

Alan

[Seamus]

Finally went for £400, but still an unknown quantity as it does not turn over. Possible ring seizure as it has been standing or worse (broken camchain)

Still if that is the going rate...

[kifer]

I bought mint engine complete with carbs,boyer electronic ignition,kickstart,regulator,rectifier,starter solenoid,battery box,twin horns both stands, fuse box and complete set of clocks with bracket and idiot lights all for less than 200 quid. Its all F2 750 maybe thats why.

[Waggles]

Bryan, got any more?