Cheep Bike Challenge <$1500 - Page 108

Braggus · 08-01-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by O.C.F.RIDER

SHIT!
I forgot that I got this old beater for "free".

in the spirit of full disclosure and honesty I must tell you that I in fact inherited the MV from my Dad. (RIP Dad, I miss you and I'm keeping the battery charged up & the pilots clean. )

Chris

Awesome!!!

SOS · 08-02-2012, 05:27 AM

I got the bike free from a friend a couple years ago. Blew a crank seal while tuning it and then found the frame was tweaked. Same friend spotted an F11 hulk at another a local dirt track and I picked it up for $100, good frame, wheels and partial motor.

Before:

After:

It was a lot of time, but the budget was nearly nothing. With the rattle cans, title, plate, tires, piston, bars, grips, battery eliminator, gaskets and seals, etc I'm probably in it for $450 to $500.

Have a set of motard wheels mocked up that I need to finish. It still needs turn signals, a seat cover, air box rubber and a few other odds and ends, but it is running pretty good.

This one will stay under $750 for sure

ThomasVolomitz · 08-02-2012, 06:05 AM

Great job. Good to see somebody restoring the smaller bikes. Quite a few beautifully done smaller cc bikes at MidOhio Vintage Days.

lrutt · 08-02-2012, 06:18 AM

So:

1976 750 Honda for $1000, back in 1978 :)

1978 750 Honda for $450 5 years ago

1971 Triumph Trophy 650 traded for a stained glass window I fixed for $25

1965 Honda 305 dream for $400 purchased in 1981

1970 Suzuki T250II hustler for $1100

1971 Yamaha RT1 360 for $800. Still needs restoration

1971 CT90, free as a true bike in boxes. was my Grandpas until my cousins inherited and totaly thrashed it. I restored it.

1973 Z50, in a box, for $50 then rebuilt.

1979 XR500. Only bike I still don't have (but sure wish I did) bought in 81 and made into street tracker (a bike ahead of it's time). Paid $500 for it back then, needed some work. Great bike that I surely miss.

RedRocket · 08-02-2012, 06:54 AM

Nice collection. It's cool that you still have most of them.

Lesharoturbo · 08-03-2012, 01:14 PM

Has some warts, but i thought $1300 was not so bad. 10,000 miles, now has 13,500

marine_mike · 08-04-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lesharoturbo

Has some warts, but i thought $1300 was not so bad. 10,000 miles, now has 13,500

Bought my girlfriend the same bike. I got my 2000 DRZ400s for $1500 as part of the sale also.

RedRocket · 08-04-2012, 04:18 PM

Barbie colors. Groovy!

Lesharoturbo · 08-04-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocket

Barbie colors. Groovy!

I prefer "surf punk" graphics as Cycle World called them back in the day.

marine_mike · 08-04-2012, 07:14 PM

That color scheme is why the girlfriend got the KLX and I got the DRZ. I couldn't bring myself to be seen with the Barbie colors.

Lesharoturbo · 08-05-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by marine_mike

That color scheme is why the girlfriend got the KLX and I got the DRZ. I couldn't bring myself to be seen with the Barbie colors.

The guys on Harley won't make eye contact

marine_mike · 08-05-2012, 10:01 AM

They will when they see the long pig tails coming outta the back of her helmet.

gravityisnotmyfriend · 08-05-2012, 10:08 AM

I got this one for free:

I also got a parts bike for free too. Couldn't salvage much, but I did need the stator to get the other bike's charging system working:

After sticking about $200 in it for tires, brakes, battery, and getting it registered, it's street legal and very fun. Not as off road capable as I would have liked, but hey, it's 40 years old!

I paid $1400 for this one back in '98. Just sold it a couple of years ago. '86 VT700. Fun bike, but a bit too small for me at 6'5"

My most recent purchase - '94 KTM 620 EXC. Runs great, but I'll have to stick some time and money into it to rebuild the shocks. $1200:

dilandau · 08-05-2012, 11:58 AM

got her yesterday: $800. 86 fz600 pure sports, owner did his damn best to keep her in pristine shape. even has the seat cowl!

but not run in several years, rust starting-- a project but a good one. looks better in person, my cell phone washed out the colors- not as faded in person!

jas67 · 08-05-2012, 06:25 PM

It isn't running, and is missing a few minor parts, but has good compression, and is decent condition otherwise. The frame paint is actually still glossy.

With some of its stablemates.

08-02-2012, 05:27 AM	#1607
SOS Ignorance is a gift Joined: Jan 2008 Location: 0hio Oddometer: 688	1974 F11 Dual Sport I got the bike free from a friend a couple years ago. Blew a crank seal while tuning it and then found the frame was tweaked. Same friend spotted an F11 hulk at another a local dirt track and I picked it up for $100, good frame, wheels and partial motor. Before: After: It was a lot of time, but the budget was nearly nothing. With the rattle cans, title, plate, tires, piston, bars, grips, battery eliminator, gaskets and seals, etc I'm probably in it for $450 to $500. Have a set of motard wheels mocked up that I need to finish. It still needs turn signals, a seat cover, air box rubber and a few other odds and ends, but it is running pretty good. This one will stay under $750 for sure __________________ www.motorcyclesolutionsllc.com

08-02-2012, 06:05 AM	#1608
ThomasVolomitz New Old Stock Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe Oddometer: 4,000	Great job. Good to see somebody restoring the smaller bikes. Quite a few beautifully done smaller cc bikes at MidOhio Vintage Days. __________________ KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure.

08-02-2012, 06:18 AM	#1609
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Oddometer: 812	So: 1976 750 Honda for $1000, back in 1978 :) 1978 750 Honda for $450 5 years ago 1971 Triumph Trophy 650 traded for a stained glass window I fixed for $25 1965 Honda 305 dream for $400 purchased in 1981 1970 Suzuki T250II hustler for $1100 1971 Yamaha RT1 360 for $800. Still needs restoration 1971 CT90, free as a true bike in boxes. was my Grandpas until my cousins inherited and totaly thrashed it. I restored it. 1973 Z50, in a box, for $50 then rebuilt. 1979 XR500. Only bike I still don't have (but sure wish I did) bought in 81 and made into street tracker (a bike ahead of it's time). Paid $500 for it back then, needed some work. Great bike that I surely miss. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

08-03-2012, 01:14 PM	#1611
Lesharoturbo Nerdly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: SE PA Oddometer: 1,037	Has some warts, but i thought $1300 was not so bad. 10,000 miles, now has 13,500 __________________ Individuality is best expressed individually; you are conforming in your non-conformity.

08-05-2012, 11:58 AM	#1619
dilandau Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: oakland, ca Oddometer: 585	got her yesterday: $800. 86 fz600 pure sports, owner did his damn best to keep her in pristine shape. even has the seat cowl! but not run in several years, rust starting-- a project but a good one. looks better in person, my cell phone washed out the colors- not as faded in person! __________________ morini 3.5 strada & sport, fz600, 74 eldo

08-02-2012, 06:54 AM	#1610
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,868	Nice collection. It's cool that you still have most of them.

08-04-2012, 04:18 PM	#1613
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,868	Barbie colors. Groovy!

08-04-2012, 07:14 PM	#1615
marine_mike Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Mount Clemens, MI Oddometer: 212	That color scheme is why the girlfriend got the KLX and I got the DRZ. I couldn't bring myself to be seen with the Barbie colors.

08-05-2012, 10:01 AM	#1617
marine_mike Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Mount Clemens, MI Oddometer: 212	They will when they see the long pig tails coming outta the back of her helmet.

08-05-2012, 10:08 AM	#1618
gravityisnotmyfriend Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: ((kg*m)/s^2), IA, USA Oddometer: 356	I got this one for free: I also got a parts bike for free too. Couldn't salvage much, but I did need the stator to get the other bike's charging system working: After sticking about $200 in it for tires, brakes, battery, and getting it registered, it's street legal and very fun. Not as off road capable as I would have liked, but hey, it's 40 years old! I paid $1400 for this one back in '98. Just sold it a couple of years ago. '86 VT700. Fun bike, but a bit too small for me at 6'5" My most recent purchase - '94 KTM 620 EXC. Runs great, but I'll have to stick some time and money into it to rebuild the shocks. $1200:

08-05-2012, 06:25 PM	#1620
jas67 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 533	1970 Honda CL175 $650 It isn't running, and is missing a few minor parts, but has good compression, and is decent condition otherwise. The frame paint is actually still glossy. With some of its stablemates. __________________ Moto Guzzi: 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, 2006 Breva 1100 Honda: 1996 VFR750, 1990 VTR250, 1976 CB400F, 1976 CB360T, 1975 CB550, 1975 CB400F 1975 CB360T, 1974 CB350F, 1973 CL450, 1970 CL175, 1968 CL175(2), 1967 CB160(2), 1967 CL160 Yamaha: 1973 RD350

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