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69caferacer

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what do you guys think...newbie!!
« on: December 31, 2012, 05:03:51 PM »
Found this gem for $250.00 in a shed in New Mexico...

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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2012, 06:05:15 PM »
I got one for 200. Maybe you over paid a little but still a good deal ;D

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Re: what do you guys think...newbie!!
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 07:15:58 PM »
If only - to find a 350 in this condition in Oz - rarer than rocking horse manure. The price of $250 is also unreal. The last BS that sold on eBay here was a 90 Deluxe that went for $1450 AUD = $1508 USD.
Then again with a population of 22.5 Million we would not have the numbers of BS bikes that were imported into the States.

Happy New Year
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2012, 11:47:47 PM »
Too bad it has those after market shock absorbers. Just joking. CONGRATULATIONS

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Re: what do you guys think...newbie!!
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2013, 09:30:22 AM »
I paid $550 to have my cylinders replated, so if yours are in good condition you've got an excellent find.
'67 350 GTR undergoing repairs with a '75 Yamaha TX500 front end

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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2013, 08:09:31 PM »
69caferacer,
Welcome to the site, and that was a great find and good luck with your Bridgestone!!
I have always wanted to go to New Mexico.
Thanks.
Steve.

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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2013, 11:00:24 AM »
I took the heads off and they looked great I am going to rebuild the motor...and put the bike bake to original condition. There is good compression in the motor. I wish I new what they are worth...I am having such a hard time finding a value on these bikes. :P

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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2013, 12:06:56 PM »
They are worth what the seller is willin to take and the buyer is willin to pay ;D
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2013, 02:56:41 PM »
thank you for the depth in that... ;D
I have 2 different bikes that are my daily riders for now 77 & 79 KZ400 modified...they are fun!

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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2013, 10:13:43 PM »
They are worth what the seller is willin to take and the buyer is willin to pay ;D

This means (contrary to what some believe) that a bike is not worth what the owner or seller THINKS it is unless he has a buyer to pay that price. And even if he gets his price that doesn't mean that the bike was worth what was paid for it. Like P.T. Barnum said "there is one born every minute". That was probably meant to include all of us since at one time or another we have all overpaid for somethin. And just because we overpaid for it, that didn't increase the value. The only way that you can truly say a bike is worth a certain price is if it is priced to where almost anyone would say somethin like "Oh, it's GOTTA be worth THAT!" or "I would buy it for THAT!"  the buyer and the seller should be happy. Neither one should feel they were taken advantage of. It's called a squaredeal. And unless you can get a square deal on everything you buy and do to your bike, you have little if any chance to sell it for a profit. But it's still an enjoyable experience even if you lose monetarily. The ones that truly profit are the ones that love their bikes regardless of the costs. ;D

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Re: what do you guys think...newbie!!
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2013, 01:04:10 PM »
Welcome newbie! As scarce as these bikes are, $250 is a steal! Have fun restoring it!

Ken

 


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