Help finding a bike

tkkronic · 07-15-2012, 05:03 AM

Hi guys, I really want to get my first bike, I want a semi old one though. 1970's or higher. I'm looking to spend around $500 dollars on the bike. I want it to run, but it can have some cosmetic damage that I can fix myself. Can someone help me? It would be very appreciated if the bike was around Georgia(the states around it aswell.)

cmonSTART · 07-15-2012, 07:48 AM

At least in my experience in my area of the country (New England) it's pretty rare to find a bike for that price range which is a runner. I buy and build a lot of project bikes, and that's usually my price range for a non-running rebuild candidate.

You may indeed find something running for that price, but personally I would be prepared to do SOME work to it to make it run OK. (Carbs, tune-up, etc.)

Good luck!

Squisher · 07-17-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cmonSTART

At least in my experience in my area of the country (New England) it's pretty rare to find a bike for that price range which is a runner. I buy and build a lot of project bikes, and that's usually my price range for a non-running rebuild candidate.

You may indeed find something running for that price, but personally I would be prepared to do SOME work to it to make it run OK. (Carbs, tune-up, etc.)

Good luck!

Pretty much what he said is true for my are in the country as well (Midwest "flyover" country).

In fact, the last $500 bike I picked up was a '00 Katana with no body and wiring issues. Got it back on the road as a "streetfighter" for ~600 more. So be prepared to spend some dosh. ~$1000 is more likely to get you a decent runner.

bajakirch · 07-17-2012, 05:33 PM

I concur: About $1k for a decent-running bike. The lower you go the more you're rolling the dice.

jeet · 07-28-2012, 03:05 PM

I just bought three 1960s Yamahas all from the same guy. All were sub-$1,000. He had about 10 other bikes. All three are running very decently and in decent cosmetic shape. All are complete, but will be gone through and hopefully restored properly.

07-15-2012, 05:03 AM	#1
tkkronic Verified Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	Help finding a bike Hi guys, I really want to get my first bike, I want a semi old one though. 1970's or higher. I'm looking to spend around $500 dollars on the bike. I want it to run, but it can have some cosmetic damage that I can fix myself. Can someone help me? It would be very appreciated if the bike was around Georgia(the states around it aswell.)

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07-15-2012, 07:48 AM	#2
cmonSTART Rider of old stuff Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Antrim, NH Posts: 806	At least in my experience in my area of the country (New England) it's pretty rare to find a bike for that price range which is a runner. I buy and build a lot of project bikes, and that's usually my price range for a non-running rebuild candidate. You may indeed find something running for that price, but personally I would be prepared to do SOME work to it to make it run OK. (Carbs, tune-up, etc.) Good luck!

07-17-2012, 05:33 PM	#4
bajakirch Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 307	I concur: About $1k for a decent-running bike. The lower you go the more you're rolling the dice.

07-28-2012, 03:05 PM	#5
jeet Motorcyclist Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 7	I just bought three 1960s Yamahas all from the same guy. All were sub-$1,000. He had about 10 other bikes. All three are running very decently and in decent cosmetic shape. All are complete, but will be gone through and hopefully restored properly.