Please help! How much is this worth
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Please help! How much is this worth
I am looking at a 1981 Ironhead sportster with the 1000cc motor. I know it is very hard to price something without seeing it but please give be a ballpark of what you guys think. It is in pretty good shape but has a few problems. It runs good but needs a battery and maybe a generator (it might have charging problems). Also it has a little surface rust on the wheels but not bad at all. No gauges or turn signals.
I know it is hard but please give a ballpark guess based on your knowledge. Thanks.
I know it is hard but please give a ballpark guess based on your knowledge. Thanks.
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Without seeing the bike and all it is very hard to try to price one. In my area good running and looking bikes like this are going for 3500 to 4000. A non- running bike with a clear title is in the 1000 to 1500 range. I would check the local Craigs list and classifieds. Ask around at some of the local small bike shops as to how much they are going for in your area. Then...If you have to have it buy it.
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i would reccomend going to ebay and seeing what those are sold for and go from there. i have found however that ebay prices are semi eggagerated.. the "custom" or "pristine" bikes sell for way more than they would locally, and the "average shape but runs and is inspected" bikes sell for around a grand less than they would locally.
that said, i would personally never buy a vehicle of any sorts off of ebay unless it was local and i could check it out beforehand.
that said, i would personally never buy a vehicle of any sorts off of ebay unless it was local and i could check it out beforehand.
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Saved my 79Xls out of a Pawn Shop. ran, had good title and matching #'s. tin was so/so but tires were almost new and both sprockets new. Small tank and big carb, str8 drags and a ugly paint job..... paid 1900 put another 1200 in it including top end and bigger sprocket and now I wouldnt sell it for 4g..... thats my opinion but theres nothing to ride anywhere like an old Ironhead...
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I also rescued my '81 XLS from a pawnshop in running condition and a little rough around the edges for 2 grand and put another 1,600 in it. I would'nt part with it for less than 6 grand. Mainly because it's a rare bike and a total blast to ride.
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