FXB-80 value?
FXB-80 value?
Going to go look at a non running FXB-80. Been sitting for decades. Tanks are bad, wrinkle black on jugs need to be redone, bad carburetor. Needs battery. All I know so far. Bringing a battery. Photos to follow. Asking 5K plus. Sounds like a lot of work. Its only worth what someone is willing to pay, any suggestions what you would pay?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,496
Likes: 30,782
From: Pennsylvania
Going to go look at a non running FXB-80. Been sitting for decades. Tanks are bad, wrinkle black on jugs need to be redone, bad carburetor. Needs battery. All I know so far. Bringing a battery. Photos to follow. Asking 5K plus. Sounds like a lot of work. Its only worth what someone is willing to pay, any suggestions what you would pay?
Brake Fluid flush, maybe rebuild master cylinders and calipers
New tires
Carb rebuild or replace
Battery
Other issues.
With the other stuff you stated, It would be a 1K - 1.5K bike at the most with the labor involved.
If it is not running, I would tell them it is a parts bike at best - if it had a clear title.
Otherwise walk away.
Year: 1980
Make: Harley-Davidson
Model: FXB Sturgis
Model Type: Cruiser
Displacement: 1340
Cylinders: 2 VIN:
Finance Advance: $5,050
MSRP: $5,795 Avg Retail: $7,830
Auction Wholesale $5,265
Clean Trade: $5,215 Fair Trade: $4,015
Only going to be worth between 4-5K when you get it fixed up.
Brake Fluid flush, maybe rebuild master cylinders and calipers
New tires
Carb rebuild or replace
Battery
Other issues.
With the other stuff you stated, It would be a 1K - 1.5K bike at the most with the labor involved.
If it is not running, I would tell them it is a parts bike at best - if it had a clear title.
Otherwise walk away.
Year: 1980
Make: Harley-Davidson
Model: FXB Sturgis
Model Type: Cruiser
Displacement: 1340
Cylinders: 2 VIN:
Finance Advance: $5,050
MSRP: $5,795 Avg Retail: $7,830
Auction Wholesale $5,265
Clean Trade: $5,215 Fair Trade: $4,015
Brake Fluid flush, maybe rebuild master cylinders and calipers
New tires
Carb rebuild or replace
Battery
Other issues.
With the other stuff you stated, It would be a 1K - 1.5K bike at the most with the labor involved.
If it is not running, I would tell them it is a parts bike at best - if it had a clear title.
Otherwise walk away.
Year: 1980
Make: Harley-Davidson
Model: FXB Sturgis
Model Type: Cruiser
Displacement: 1340
Cylinders: 2 VIN:
Finance Advance: $5,050
MSRP: $5,795 Avg Retail: $7,830
Auction Wholesale $5,265
Clean Trade: $5,215 Fair Trade: $4,015
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 605
Likes: 441
From: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
it sounds like it will need a full tear down & rebuild,... it's a basket case, & state side it isnt worth much, look at dropping 4-5 K to get it nice
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,154
Likes: 2,562
From: CT/FL
Even $10k to do a proper restoration. Being a Sturgis, you will have a little more headroom when you are done.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,114
Likes: 51,404
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I like basket cases, most my bikes started life that way, always wanted a Sturgis. I'd probably skip this one if wasn't stupid cheap.
Safe bet the bikes nowhere nere stock anymore and the been sitting part means it's going down to the frame and gone through completely just to get it back to rideable condition much less a real restore. Some parts for it are going to be problematic to find too.
Safe bet the bikes nowhere nere stock anymore and the been sitting part means it's going down to the frame and gone through completely just to get it back to rideable condition much less a real restore. Some parts for it are going to be problematic to find too.
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Nov 26, 2022 at 03:39 PM. Reason: **** autofill
I like basket cases, most my bikes started life that way, always wanted a Sturgis. I'd probably skip this one if wasn't stupid cheap.
Safe bet the bikes nowhere nere stock anymore and the been sitting part means it's going down to the frame and gone through completely just to get it back to rideable condition much a real restore. Some parts for it are going top be problematic to find too.
Safe bet the bikes nowhere nere stock anymore and the been sitting part means it's going down to the frame and gone through completely just to get it back to rideable condition much a real restore. Some parts for it are going top be problematic to find too.