Post by spicy on Aug 24, 2007 21:54:32 GMT -5
I found a 1978 SR500E located in Haines, Alaska. Feller wants 100 bucks for it. I'd have to pay him probably 25 bucks to haul it to the ferry, and then another 60 bucks to get it from Haines to Juneau. So for about 185-200 bucks I would have it.
It is missing the headlight...does not run (but did run a few years ago)... and that's about all he remembers. Says there are no dents, and little rust.
The kicker - no pictures. I would be buying blind.
So, the first thought that comes to mind is - what is the parts availability like for this bike? Engine parts, carb parts, exhaust, brakes, etc. The usual stuff...is it easy to get?
What problems did these bikes have? I have a '78 Honda CB400TII that had the CDI go out - a used one from flea-bay is about 100-200, depending. That bike is in Michigan now...!
Anyhow...without seeing it...for 200 bucks...should I, or shouldn't I? I am looking for a project for over the winter - and this might just be it for very little investment.
Looking forward to your opinions...!
Spicy
It is missing the headlight...does not run (but did run a few years ago)... and that's about all he remembers. Says there are no dents, and little rust.
The kicker - no pictures. I would be buying blind.
So, the first thought that comes to mind is - what is the parts availability like for this bike? Engine parts, carb parts, exhaust, brakes, etc. The usual stuff...is it easy to get?
What problems did these bikes have? I have a '78 Honda CB400TII that had the CDI go out - a used one from flea-bay is about 100-200, depending. That bike is in Michigan now...!
Anyhow...without seeing it...for 200 bucks...should I, or shouldn't I? I am looking for a project for over the winter - and this might just be it for very little investment.
Looking forward to your opinions...!
Spicy
