1980 low rider
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12-02-2018, 08:14 PM
I guess I need to clean this one up.
Just not as clean as I wanted.
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12-02-2018, 09:01 PM
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12-02-2018, 09:27 PM
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From a Bay Area Cali boy that would fetch $2500 up here.. First look appears to be all there ‘cept for air cleaner components.
Figure a top end (valves, pistons and rings) is about the only parts needing a machine shop.
Gonna need gasket everywhere along with seals, carb rebuild, brake cylinder guts. Hopefully brake lines are still clear. Obviously tires will need replacing and all new fluids everywhere.
If you get it, take your time; looks like a good winter project and remember it can only be original once and this one damn near is. Definitely needs a lot of TLC.
Take lots of pics along the way and post away.
I paid $2500 for a bike in similar condition (1978-1/2 FXE). If the engine is free (turns over) and has a clear title it is definitely worth $2500.
Figure if you do the majority of the work, for another 2500-3000 max you are into the bike for about 5K. You’re not going to lose should you decide to sell.
Hope it works out for you.
Figure a top end (valves, pistons and rings) is about the only parts needing a machine shop.
Gonna need gasket everywhere along with seals, carb rebuild, brake cylinder guts. Hopefully brake lines are still clear. Obviously tires will need replacing and all new fluids everywhere.
If you get it, take your time; looks like a good winter project and remember it can only be original once and this one damn near is. Definitely needs a lot of TLC.
Take lots of pics along the way and post away.
I paid $2500 for a bike in similar condition (1978-1/2 FXE). If the engine is free (turns over) and has a clear title it is definitely worth $2500.
Figure if you do the majority of the work, for another 2500-3000 max you are into the bike for about 5K. You’re not going to lose should you decide to sell.
Hope it works out for you.