01-12-2020, 02:48 PM
I agree with 2017EX... Start with a small bike and learn the basics. A small bike is easy to repair and less moving parts as a multi cylinder bike. A 2 Stroke is a lot easier than a 4 Stroke. I like the pre 70s bikes myself. Yes there is not a huge profit in a small bike but if done right you can make some cash. Cleaning and setting multi carburetor bikes is not easy for the beginner.
Here is the best bit of advice I can give... Buy only unmolested bikes as you do not want someone else's mistake. Get complete non runners and just make the repairs and sell. Most times the non runners just need simple maintenance to get them going. Most times it is a dirty fuel system. Titles are a must for me now. KNOW WHEN TO STOP! Do not get po'd and keep throwing money at the bike turning it into a "Money Pit"!
The Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide helps to give you an estimate of the value of the bike but it is not a guarantee of value. Also getting the Honda ID guide is a help too. I have ID Guides for the Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki bikes and use them all the time to identify the bike I am buying.
Here is the best bit of advice I can give... Buy only unmolested bikes as you do not want someone else's mistake. Get complete non runners and just make the repairs and sell. Most times the non runners just need simple maintenance to get them going. Most times it is a dirty fuel system. Titles are a must for me now. KNOW WHEN TO STOP! Do not get po'd and keep throwing money at the bike turning it into a "Money Pit"!
The Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide helps to give you an estimate of the value of the bike but it is not a guarantee of value. Also getting the Honda ID guide is a help too. I have ID Guides for the Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki bikes and use them all the time to identify the bike I am buying.