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Maybe your right, I do need a shift lever.
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Value of my Norton?
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I suppose I'd part out a bike or bikes if I really needed to maximize the money from them, but I'd sell any numbers-matching cases WITH the frames.
So far, in 40 years of selling bikes, about 100 sold, I've never resorted to parting one out.
So far, in 40 years of selling bikes, about 100 sold, I've never resorted to parting one out.
I parted out the 74 I got, partly because it was out of my budget to repair. The tank and side cover sale covered the purchase price. I used many of the parts to get my 73 back in order. The 74 frame was trashed, beyond repair, but good for parts. The title and serialized parts went together to Resurrect a fallen brother. The frame has given it's parts to fix 3 others. Then there the countless other parts that have helped Resurrect numerous other bikes, one fallen to save many.
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bwolfie said:
+1 with what Brent writes. I think I've put together "almost" two complete bikes; from parts I bought of fleabay. A little here and a little there. For one bike, all I started with was a set of wheels and forks. "one fallen to save many" ... so true. Cheers.
My bike is complete and it runs (I just returned from a 60 mile trip to town and back).
If I was inclined to sell,
I would part it out no problemo if I was going to make enough extra to cover my labor and time to take it apart.
Does that make me a bad norton owner?
If I was inclined to sell,
I would part it out no problemo if I was going to make enough extra to cover my labor and time to take it apart.
Does that make me a bad norton owner?
Parting a bike out is not some massive money making exercise, most of the bike will end up in your rubbish bin in two years time when you are tired of the clutter
Other than engine, gear box and frame, hubs, the rest is shite.
A secondhand loom is worth nothing, as is a used and rusty set of handle bars, seat, wheels etc etc.
New parts are reasonably cheap, shiney new exhausts, mud guards, high power alternators, electronic ignition etc etc
Sell the bike to someone that will probably restore it and ride the shit out of it.
Post or email some photos, I am looking for a 1975 Commando, as are others : joshua_cox1@westnet.com.au
Other than engine, gear box and frame, hubs, the rest is shite.
A secondhand loom is worth nothing, as is a used and rusty set of handle bars, seat, wheels etc etc.
New parts are reasonably cheap, shiney new exhausts, mud guards, high power alternators, electronic ignition etc etc
Sell the bike to someone that will probably restore it and ride the shit out of it.
Post or email some photos, I am looking for a 1975 Commando, as are others : joshua_cox1@westnet.com.au
pvisseriii said:Yes! And this just a bunch of swirls and blobs born from a man suffering from madness. 8)worntorn said:
Before you start to think Ive turned into one of those Commando haters that turn up here now and then, I should add that I enjoy riding my Commando collection of parts just as much as my Vincent collections of parts.
The new Suzuki unit that I rode recently was rather bland in comparison to either.
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worntorn said:
Unlike you I'm willing to admit it. :mrgreen:
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I toured Scotland on a Vin 1000 about 15 years ago.other than a slight sizure,clutch problems and back ache from the jolting it was enjoyable.
I went back on a BMW 1100 a few years later,it was just a viewing platform., no worrie's just mile after mile behind that huge screen...now i am more than worried about going on the MK 111. But i do have my RAC cover! Regarding Commando values..over here in the UK price's are slowly rising..£5000-£6000 will buy a good one.
I went back on a BMW 1100 a few years later,it was just a viewing platform., no worrie's just mile after mile behind that huge screen...now i am more than worried about going on the MK 111. But i do have my RAC cover! Regarding Commando values..over here in the UK price's are slowly rising..£5000-£6000 will buy a good one.
worntorn said:pvisseriii said:Yes! And this just a bunch of swirls and blobs born from a man suffering from madness. 8)worntorn said:
Before you start to think Ive turned into one of those Commando haters that turn up here now and then, I should add that I enjoy riding my Commando collection of parts just as much as my Vincent collections of parts.
The new Suzuki unit that I rode recently was rather bland in comparison to either.
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