Onder said:I paid about 6500 for a 74 when all was said and done and that was BEFORE the rebuild started. Money
spent was just silly. Im done more or less have put on about 3k miles since.
If I did it again Id get a frame and an engine and go from there.
Since I couldnt decide whether I should have a Trident or a Commando I bought a Trident too and did the
same thing. Money out the window with abandon.
However, now I can, and do, ride either one any day I choose. Solved the problem.
Onder said:I paid about 6500 for a 74 when all was said and done and that was BEFORE the rebuild started. Money
spent was just silly. Im done more or less have put on about 3k miles since.
If I did it again Id get a frame and an engine and go from there.
Since I couldnt decide whether I should have a Trident or a Commando I bought a Trident too and did the
same thing. Money out the window with abandon.
However, now I can, and do, ride either one any day I choose. Solved the problem.
I know VERY little about women. I do however know these 3 questions that you never ask under any circumstance 1). How old are you? 2). How much do you weigh? 3). How many people have you slept with?jug said:That's a bit like asking a lady her age.All up, no dont ask.
JUG
lrutt said:About 8 years ago I bought this hulk for $3500. Colorado barn find. 4500 original miles, pretty much all original except for funky period accessories.
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$700 later, tires, carb rebuild, head gasket, head stud, brake rebuild, new proper OEM clutch, lots and lots of polish on original paint. Still sporting points etc. very original bike including exhaust etc. A fantastic running and riding machine. Has been rock reliable in the 8 years since.
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auldblue said:Hi jackman
Have you an idea what condition of cycle you want to get, that and a good squint at sites like eBay or owners club should give a good idea what the market is like now rather than owners purchases a mighty long time ago.
As Dave and Ashley's purchases a continent apart forty odd years ago are somewhat outdated now. What do you think you should be paying?
Especially since "500,000 commandos were built since their launch in 1961" I have these stats from a reliable source. I am looking for a 65 commando as yet no luck.
auldblue said:Especially since "500,000 commandos were built since their launch in 1961" I have these stats from a reliable source. I am looking for a 65 commando as yet no luck.