Re: CB 500/4

The Older Gentleman <chateau.murray.takethisout@dsl.pipex.com> wrote:

> A.Lee <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote:
>
> > My CB 500/4 'project' is nearing completion, and I'm tidying things up
> > now, just the tank and side panels need spraying before it gets the MOT.
^^^^^^^
> > And, a valuation of the completed 'thing'.
> > 1975 CB500/4.
> > I was thinking of a £500 start price, and hoping for £700 - too
> > optimistic?
> >
> Original paint? If so, that's reasonable.

That'd be a no to the original paint.
It currently stands me at around £450, add another £75+ ish to get it
road legal plus other bits and pieces, and it looks like £550 will not
cover my costs.
It doesnt pay to 'do up' old bikes.
Alan.
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A.Lee <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote:

> It doesnt pay to 'do up' old bikes.

It can, you know.

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A.Lee	Re: CB 500/4 - getting engine out, and Valuation? The Older Gentleman <chateau.murray.takethisout@dsl.pipex.com> wrote: > A.Lee <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote: > > > My CB 500/4 'project' is nearing completion, and I'm tidying things up > > now, just the tank and side panels need spraying before it gets the MOT. ^^^^^^^ > > And, a valuation of the completed 'thing'. > > 1975 CB500/4. > > I was thinking of a £500 start price, and hoping for £700 - too > > optimistic? > > > Original paint? If so, that's reasonable. That'd be a no to the original paint. It currently stands me at around £450, add another £75+ ish to get it road legal plus other bits and pieces, and it looks like £550 will not cover my costs. It doesnt pay to 'do up' old bikes. Alan. -- To reply by e-mail, change the ' + ' to 'plus'.

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The Older Gentleman	Re: CB 500/4 - getting engine out, and Valuation? A.Lee <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote: > It doesnt pay to 'do up' old bikes. It can, you know. -- BMW K1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 YTC#3 BOF#30 WUSS#5 The bells, the bells.....