jmwildi Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Anyone know of any vintage bikes for sale? I'm looking for a project so a bike that needs work and attention is a plus. Make and model is not a huge issue so long as it's more cruiser than sportbike. Looking for mid 70's and earlier. Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 .... so long as it's more cruiser than sportbike. Looking for mid 70's and earlier. Since sportbikes didn't come into being until the 80's.... I think you're safe there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Plenty of them on Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Rice Paddy has plenty of frames and parts, might also be a good place to start for a new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 We have a ton of stuff-- how complete are you looking for? We've got frames and engines and such for a couple of different models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknStein Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I'm currently selling a 1978 CB550K with clean title, if that would interest you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Since sportbikes didn't come into being until the 80's.... I think you're safe there Just trying to keep all the bases covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 We have a ton of stuff-- how complete are you looking for? We've got frames and engines and such for a couple of different models.I'm not looking to build a bike from scratch, that'll come later. Looking for something closer to a restoration project. Something to fix up and possibly bob out, depending on the bike. You'll have to forgive me but when you say "We have a ton of stuff" who is "We"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I'm currently selling a 1978 CB550K with clean title, if that would interest you.I'd deffinatly be interested in taking a look at it, I'm open to all ideas and suggestions right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just trying to keep all the bases covered. RogerBTW.... LOVE the avatar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) Large Man with Dead Body: Who's that then? The Dead Collector: I dunno, must be a king. Large Man with Dead Body: Why? The Dead Collector: He hasn't got shit all over him. Edited July 18, 2010 by jmwildi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) This doesnt appear to need much attention, but it is a sweet UJM.http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1848792885.html Edited July 18, 2010 by max power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Large Man with Dead Body: Who's that then? The Dead Collector: I dunno, must be a king. Large Man with Dead Body: Why? The Dead Collector: He hasn't got shit all over him.Here.... This one seems perfect for today...."Help, HELP!!.... I'm being repressed!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Heres a decent GS 450http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1848941859.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sorry, 'we' in this case refers to myself and my roommate, Hob13-- we're acquiring a fairly large pile of old and/ or dead bikes, either for us to work on or to part out. Sounds like none of what we have would interest you right now, since the only one that is a more or less ready-to-go bike is the one we're currently restoring ourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Here.... This one seems perfect for today...."Help, HELP!!.... I'm being repressed!"Come see the violence inherent in the system! Come see the violence inherent in the system!Also, check out http://classicjapanesemotorcycles.com/ they've got some ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sorry, 'we' in this case refers to myself and my roommate, Hob13-- we're acquiring a fairly large pile of old and/ or dead bikes, either for us to work on or to part out. Sounds like none of what we have would interest you right now, since the only one that is a more or less ready-to-go bike is the one we're currently restoring ourselves Actually I don't care if it runs or not, non-running would be better in fact. I'm trying to improve / sharpen my mechanical skills and it may sound strange but the best way I know how to learn anything is to dive in head first and figure it out as I go along. Since I don't want to experiment with the bike I ride everyday, I figured an old non-running bike that I can work on is just the ticket. So actually you might have something along the lines of what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) I apreciate the info on the ready-to-go bikes but that's the opposite direction from what I'm looking for. My fault for not being more clear in my original post. Edited July 18, 2010 by jmwildi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I apreciate the info on the ready-to-go bikes but that's the opposite direction from what I'm looking for. My fault for not being more clear in my original post. You were clear, I just keep finding nice cheap clean old bikes. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Actually I don't care if it runs or not, non-running would be better in fact. I'm trying to improve / sharpen my mechanical skills and it may sound strange but the best way I know how to learn anything is to dive in head first and figure it out as I go along. Since I don't want to experiment with the bike I ride everyday, I figured an old non-running bike that I can work on is just the ticket. So actually you might have something along the lines of what I'm looking for.What I meant is that with anything we have (besides our active project), you'd be looking at a frame-up build, instead of just fixing an otherwise complete bike. You'll probably have a more pleasant start if you watch craigslist for one like we just found: We got a 1981 Yamaha Maxim 650 that a guy had started moving from an untitled whole bike onto a titled frame for $200. Needed carb work, some cosmetic stuff, and a little electrical babysitting- everything else was just unbolt, move, bolt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badazzbuckeye Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I have an 82 CB900 that is not running, but it also does not have a title. I would take $350 for it. http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1809305402.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknStein Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 The CB 550 I have needs a little cosmetic work, but it has that classic cafe racer potential and that awesome four into four megaphone exhaust. needs some mechanical work but runs, sunfaded original tank with the orange striping and no dents at all. I am reasonable on price, and the bike just oozes classic, that's why I couldn't say no when I bought it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 The CB 550 I have needs a little cosmetic work, but it has that classic cafe racer potential and that awesome four into four megaphone exhaust. needs some mechanical work but runs, sunfaded original tank with the orange striping and no dents at all. I am reasonable on price, and the bike just oozes classic, that's why I couldn't say no when I bought it myself.Those little bastards were damned near indestructible, too. Keep some kind of oil in them and they'll pretty much toddle along happily forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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