Josh222
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Slowly working on my 79 xs400..
Got vintage?
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This used to sit on my living room, until the landlord shipped it to Australia in exchange to 20g's:
This used to sit on my living room, until the landlord shipped it to Australia in exchange to 20g's:
$20,000 for one of those?
Do they want any more?
cknowles
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I don't believe so. He lived in California and had a girlfriend in Halifax. He'd stop at our place on the way through
Yeah, that's a lovely bike but 20k?! Looks like you made out like a bandit... or else maybe there's a longer story there? Did the landlord just take it because there was nothing else to grab?
What do you mean "nothing else to grab" ?
cknowles
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We read this to mean that the landlord confiscated it from you and got 20g's for it
Oh lol
I guess I forgot to mention that I used to live with the landlord (very good friend).
So, with the order of events:
Landlord buys it for $4k - it was rusty and had a few missing parts here and there.
He then brings all missing parts (originals) together, and fixes in a shop for $2k.
Lets it sit for a year or two.
Sells it for $20k.
The buyer paid for import + transport costs as well.
This was one of 70 Desmos that came to North America in 1971 (?). And perhaps the one in best condition today @ 750miles.
Dresden
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Very nice. Australia also has very expensive import fees, which might have contributed towards the high ($20k) price.
No, $20k came straight to my friend's bank account, so the total was $20k + import (if any, since it won't be on street (?) ) + transportation.
elizabethgypsy
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As of today I am the proud owner of this gorgeous machine. 1973 Honda CB350F. I am so excited to get my hands dirty.
But until that's required.. I'll be learning how to ride!
But until that's required.. I'll be learning how to ride!
Nice bike! Hope you keep the original paint.
elizabethgypsy
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Not fussed about painting it - priority right now is getting my hands on a Clymers manual and one of the tool kits for under the seat. Ebay isn't helping on the tool kit front, any suggestions on where to buy?
Last time I went to Ontario Cycle Salvage, there was a big box on the floor filled with all the tools that they pulled from the bikes in their boneyard. I was able to piece together a complete tool kit for $10. I made my own little vinyl pouch for the toolbox.
elizabethgypsy
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Good question! A few answers..
Aside from the size being just right for me, I love the simplicity of it. Less electrical for me to learn about, mostly just straight mechanics. Compared to a new bike. It's powerful enough, but would be easier to kill myself on a more modern bike. In my opinion. Obviously one could kill oneself on any bike, just talking straight power.
That and the styling gives me girl boners.
Nice and clean bike! I always want to get a CB as a second bike, but I am always afraid that it will require alot of maintenance.
Enjoy. I second the statement about keeping the vintage paint intact.
One thing you should check that I wonder about in the photo is to verify whether the tires are stock and if so, if the front has enough tread. In the photo it looks like the rear has plenty but looks different from the front. If its the original tire you need a new tire.
One thing you should check that I wonder about in the photo is to verify whether the tires are stock and if so, if the front has enough tread. In the photo it looks like the rear has plenty but looks different from the front. If its the original tire you need a new tire.
jonnymedia
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As of today I am the proud owner of this gorgeous machine. 1973 Honda CB350F. I am so excited to get my hands dirty.
But until that's required.. I'll be learning how to ride!
Oh wow. What a beauty. Good find!!!!!!
Roomie
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As of today I am the proud owner of this gorgeous machine. 1973 Honda CB350F. I am so excited to get my hands dirty.
But until that's required.. I'll be learning how to ride!
Nice ride. A good friend of mine had one as his first bike and still has it :thumbup:
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