That's what I thoughtYes sir! The first year to have that luxury!
That's what I thoughtYes sir! The first year to have that luxury!
I don't care if Kenny Roberts kissed the small ends of the rods before it was assembled. I can't see how a motor, frame and tank could have that much value. It does show how prices vary all over the world. To me a complete stock bike is worth more. I do understand that we in the USA are spoiled as to prices. I used to accuse my Dad of living in the 50s, I guess I'm guilty of living in the 70s and 80s.That engine rebuild with the 750 kit with a 270 re-phase could b up over the $5000-$6000 mark. Sent him a question asking about the Big Bore kit and if it was a mikes then did the engine internals get swapped out to a 447............No answer
Also owning a Honda NT700V I spend a good deal on time on the UK Deauville forum. I was shocked to discover that the bike owners across the pond have a horrendous problem with corrosion. I have seen pix posted that show engine cases perforated due to corrosion! I subscribe to a UK magazine called Bike and in their reviews of bikes they note the bikes susceptibility to corrosion. It's no wonder they are over here buying up good used bikes and theirs turn to dust in short order.Once.. twice a year.. we have " deep pockets " from across the pond make the rounds. They buy just about anything.. because our ride'n season is short... bikes usually have low mileage as opposed to the sunny states and the machines are in good nick. I know of a couple fellows who make pretty good $$$ just buy'n bikes.. filling ocean containers and shipping them. I was surprised years ago... they bought anything British ... I thought they'd be cheaper in jolly 0'England... nope..... just about any bike over there.. Brit or otherwise... much more expensive. A couple yrs ago... the I visited the local cycle bone yard... off to the side.... two lines of Xs units.. ( over 20..) .. various years.. and another roll of 450 Hondas... all rollers.. bought and go'n across the pond.
Once.. twice a year.. we have " deep pockets " from across the pond make the rounds. They buy just about anything.. because our ride'n season is short... bikes usually have low mileage as opposed to the sunny states and the machines are in good nick. I know of a couple fellows who make pretty good $$$ just buy'n bikes.. filling ocean containers and shipping them. I was surprised years ago... they bought anything British ... I thought they'd be cheaper in jolly 0'England... nope..... just about any bike over there.. Brit or otherwise... much more expensive. A couple yrs ago... the I visited the local cycle bone yard... off to the side.... two lines of Xs units.. ( over 20..) .. various years.. and another roll of 450 Hondas... all rollers.. bought and go'n across the pond.
Nice side covers, 'spose you gotta take the mags too?$20 You`ve got to be kidding?
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mpo/d/mound-xs-650-parts/7225093243.html
And the seat!Nice side covers, 'spose you gotta take the mags too?