12-01-2017, 10:36 AM
If you are going to enjoy the ride for a while, then move on, I offer that maintaining the ability to return it to 'stock' is the best ploy.
This past summer I sold my '74 Honda XL-350 Endure "survivor". I had it for about 6 years and used it as a 'pit bike' as I worked as a volunteer at the track. It was a great way to get around the inside of the three mile 10 turn Brainerd International Raceway.
The bike was not perfect, but complete and original. It ran well and had no rust. A few scratches and dings to show it had actually been used. I was able to get a premium price for it.
I am on my third Honda Restoration. It is an '81 CB650C Shed Find I picked up a couple of years back. Carbs, tires, and fluids and I have ridden it for those couple of years, and now I am doing some of the finishing touches. It remains to be seen how I will fare at selling time.
Jim
PS: I would post a picture, but my browser locks up when I try.
This past summer I sold my '74 Honda XL-350 Endure "survivor". I had it for about 6 years and used it as a 'pit bike' as I worked as a volunteer at the track. It was a great way to get around the inside of the three mile 10 turn Brainerd International Raceway.
The bike was not perfect, but complete and original. It ran well and had no rust. A few scratches and dings to show it had actually been used. I was able to get a premium price for it.
I am on my third Honda Restoration. It is an '81 CB650C Shed Find I picked up a couple of years back. Carbs, tires, and fluids and I have ridden it for those couple of years, and now I am doing some of the finishing touches. It remains to be seen how I will fare at selling time.
Jim
PS: I would post a picture, but my browser locks up when I try.