Is it worth it?
- Thread starter MrMan
- Start date
Personally, I might offer $150-$200 for it. It’s going to take a bit to get it to running condition and there’s no telling how much that will run. If you want to fully restore it, there’s a full set of aftermarket plastics (less tank of course) on eBay for $360. So, if you want to restore for sentimental reasons and don’t mind spending, I’d still would offer 150-200. If you’re looking to resale, keep in mind it’s limited market and you don’t want to over spend what you’re capable of selling it for. It would be a cool little bike when fixed up. The XRs tend to take a lot of abuse and keep running.
True, I “could” always just paint the plastics. But that’s worst-case-scenario.
As someone who has spent years rubbing shit till I thought I could see it shine....
This one looks rough and needs all the basics.
Chain, filter, grips, tires, tubes, side plastics, and I don't see an operational front brake.
That's just from one photo of one side.
I can smell the carburetor from here.
What is the realistic ceiling on return for this unrestored model in your area?
Subtract those items above and a healthy chunk for the unknown, and then you're looking at your best offer if the inspection goes as expected.
It may be worth it. Or, it may be really close money-wise and you put too many hours into it for free.
Choose wisely if the intention is profit.
-BIG DAN
This one looks rough and needs all the basics.
Chain, filter, grips, tires, tubes, side plastics, and I don't see an operational front brake.
That's just from one photo of one side.
I can smell the carburetor from here.
What is the realistic ceiling on return for this unrestored model in your area?
Subtract those items above and a healthy chunk for the unknown, and then you're looking at your best offer if the inspection goes as expected.
It may be worth it. Or, it may be really close money-wise and you put too many hours into it for free.
Choose wisely if the intention is profit.
-BIG DAN
Yeah, I do see quite a bit of potential in it, but it would definitely be a project. I‘m gonna think about it, and will update this thread if I buy it (or if I don’t)As someone who has spent years rubbing shit till I thought I could see it shine....
This one looks rough and needs all the basics.
Chain, filter, grips, tires, tubes, side plastics, and I don't see an operational front brake.
That's just from one photo of one side.
I can smell the carburetor from here.
What is the realistic ceiling on return for this unrestored model in your area?
Subtract those items above and a healthy chunk for the unknown, and then you're looking at your best offer if the inspection goes as expected.
It may be worth it. Or, it may be really close money-wise and you put too many hours into it for free.
Choose wisely if the intention is profit.
-BIG DAN