1957 FL Pics
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12-03-2018, 05:47 PM
1957 FL Pics
First post in this section from a newbie. Looking for opinions on original condition. What’s right (correct) and what’s not? Considering this as a first antique bike. Thanks in advance. Thick skin here and not my bike so brutal honesty much appreciated.
Last edited by Pale Horse Rider; 12-03-2018 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Adding pics
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12-03-2018, 05:49 PM
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12-03-2018, 07:51 PM
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I would guess as you do not have a lot of real pictures and 500 things make a real bike - a real bike
the amount is new looking shiny chrome tells me someone what shopping at V Twin
do you have the real parts still that was taken off it - that is the money - my guess its a 50 / 50 bike 50 percent real 50 percent Chinese
its in the 7500 dollar range as I see it until better pictures showing
the stuff that to be absolute correct - frame - cylinders heads - matching engine cases and the number pad not thin as a match book cover flap - rims and wheel hubs - speedo - headlight spot lights I could go on but - well you get the idea
the amount is new looking shiny chrome tells me someone what shopping at V Twin
do you have the real parts still that was taken off it - that is the money - my guess its a 50 / 50 bike 50 percent real 50 percent Chinese
its in the 7500 dollar range as I see it until better pictures showing
the stuff that to be absolute correct - frame - cylinders heads - matching engine cases and the number pad not thin as a match book cover flap - rims and wheel hubs - speedo - headlight spot lights I could go on but - well you get the idea
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12-04-2018, 01:19 AM
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12-04-2018, 05:20 PM
Thanks gents for the candid comments! I’m learning that there are a few levels here. The one owner fully documented bike down to the “mutt”. Different strokes for different folks.
I’m looking for a rider, not something to compete in shows. My preference is “looks original” without a lot of big reproduction parts. Patina matters as some of thes antique bikes don’t look real to me. I never thought I’d be a patina guy but I guess having a lot of gray hair these days has changed my thinking.
I’m OK with aftermarket engine/trans internals and brake parts to stay somewhat safe. I can can see where someone looking to spend in the $20’s and $30’s needs to be very careful.
Again, I appreciate the time and comments.
I’m looking for a rider, not something to compete in shows. My preference is “looks original” without a lot of big reproduction parts. Patina matters as some of thes antique bikes don’t look real to me. I never thought I’d be a patina guy but I guess having a lot of gray hair these days has changed my thinking.
I’m OK with aftermarket engine/trans internals and brake parts to stay somewhat safe. I can can see where someone looking to spend in the $20’s and $30’s needs to be very careful.
Again, I appreciate the time and comments.
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12-04-2018, 05:26 PM
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12-05-2018, 07:41 AM
Unsure of the voltage at this point. Family emergency delayed seeing the bike. Current owner was formally trained as a motorcycle tech after high school so he could have converted to make life easier. He would have known what to do.