Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 03, 2024, 07:11:27 PM
The three 400/4's didn't do well at all IMHO.
https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/search/?au=539
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 03, 2024, 08:30:17 PM
Post by: magpie114 on July 03, 2024, 09:26:14 PM
Post by: Deano400 on July 03, 2024, 09:36:08 PM
https://live.handh.co.uk/auctions/live-sale/id/76
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 03, 2024, 09:51:55 PM
Post by: magpie114 on July 03, 2024, 09:52:22 PM
Try this:
https://live.handh.co.uk/auctions/live-sale/id/76
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Post by: Athame57 on July 03, 2024, 10:20:22 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 03, 2024, 10:36:54 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 03, 2024, 10:48:10 PM
400/4 prices appear to be dropping, the were a couple at another recent auction that didn't do very well.
I think it depends on the example Dave and those auction bikes are often, sadly, deceased estate bikes that the seller knows little about the exact history and understandably just wants out of their way.. The bomber did well though, about right for a lovely example, albeit an imported one, not genuine UK.
There was also an import Kawasaki KZ650B with standard exhausts that went for a really low price as well.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 03, 2024, 11:06:09 PM
I suspect another factor is that there are a lot of 400s in the market to choose from as they are a popular bike.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 04, 2024, 08:36:00 AM
I think you are right Ash - there were scant details about the 400s in the descriptions especially about any engine restoration or even if they were all runners.
I suspect another factor is that there are a lot of 400s in the market to choose from as they are a popular bike.
I have also seen it with property, mainly bungalows near me Ted. People pop their clogs and then you suddenly find they have far flung children who materialize. They price the property really low to get rid with minimal hassle/upset/having to constantly travel the long distances and the property sells almost instantly for far less than it's really worth.
I guess a deceased bike is a reminder of their loved ones and the sight of it upsets them quite often Or the reverse happens where they can't bear to ever part with it and it lies unloved for decades.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 04, 2024, 04:18:04 PM
One 400F must have not reached reserve
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 04, 2024, 05:31:33 PM
I think you are right Ash - there were scant details about the 400s in the descriptions especially about any engine restoration or even if they were all runners.
I suspect another factor is that there are a lot of 400s in the market to choose from as they are a popular bike.
I have also seen it with property, mainly bungalows near me Ted. People pop their clogs and then you suddenly find they have far flung children who materialize. They price the property really low to get rid with minimal hassle/upset/having to constantly travel the long distances and the property sells almost instantly for far less than it's really worth.
I guess a deceased bike is a reminder of their loved ones and the sight of it upsets them quite often Or the reverse happens where they can't bear to ever part with it and it lies unloved for decades.
It's interesting that due to modern planning rules new bungalows in our area are just not being built in any volume, the few new developments that are building them appear to be OTT pricewise.
I have attribited some of the quite low prices on local bungalows due to them not having been brought up to date often needing new kitchens, bathrooms, old boilers complemented by asbestos roofed concrete pre-fab garages.
I don't like to think about what would happen to my bikes when I've fallen off the perch!
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 05, 2024, 02:51:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVD1LdP9mMI
Post by: K2-K6 on July 05, 2024, 04:23:52 PM
Sounds really good running too (through headphones) my father's friends had various different Honda twins before I was old enough to ride bikes, funny how that sound memory is still so clear from then.
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 05, 2024, 05:26:24 PM
Post by: Seabeowner on July 05, 2024, 05:44:33 PM
From a classic Brit dealer ... I reckon this was a steal too. look at those standard Hen's teeth exhausts.I bought a blue one new as 16 year old in 1970. (£190) Butt as with youth it was moved on to make way for leaky Triumphs within 10 months. It was pretty gutless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVD1LdP9mMI
Post by: Laverdaroo on July 05, 2024, 06:36:32 PM
Prices seem to be a little lower than I would expect but I’m purely voyeuristic as can’t afford another just yet. Interesting, mind.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 05, 2024, 07:24:35 PM
I was watching a lovely CB160 last week on flea bay. It sold for £2,400, someone got a great deal.
Yea .. I checked Dave and only one bidder apparently.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226198730911
Daren't tell my mate Jim as he is resorting one and his chroming bill inc. exhausts is £££'s . He's on a river cruise at the mo' though ... I am always winding him up about it (the cruise not the bike but I am not too fond of the CB160 either ... had one in the '70's) ...the river cruises are always advertised along with the 'Two C's in a K' (advertising speak) type adverts " Hello XXX they're nice marrows you have there, blah blah ... ,Where have you been ... YYYY ... I've just been to arrange my funeral plan...blah blah) . Nuff said ;D ;D