1970 commando 750 value???

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Hello,
I am new to the site. My nephew has a 1970 750 that he needs to sell and was wondering if anyone here could adivise a reasonable asking price.
Here's some info...
He wanted to run it in the vintage bike races at various tracks so it has been extensively upgraded. The gas tank is a new steel tank I had powder coated to match the original color. I have the Norton decals to go on it. The motor has been rebuilt with a competition cam ceramic coated performance pistons, valve train, and electronic ignition. The transmission has been upgraded with roller layshaft bearings and new gaskets. other new items include new fork seals, rear shocks, heavy duty chain, tires, rebuilt speedometer, clutch cable, remote oil filter kit, and front disk brake kit.
Cosmetically, the bike is in pretty much original condition. I would say pretty good but not showroom. Invested over 12k in this bike as all the motor and tranny work was done professionally by a Norton specialist in Ct. Do you think $7000 is too much of an asking price? I really appreciate any advice you can throw my way.
thanks
annie
 
Ugh, Nortons are a money pit bad investment
as many other motor and water sports devices.
No matter how much time money invested a whole Commando
that about ready to ride is only gonna bring 4-5000 at best.
If a special then likely half that unless someone just has to have
your particular flavor of modifications.
If was by a famous builder or racer then can fetch about what
its worth by wealthy collectors.
Watch evil bay a while to see what the scope of prices
and conditions are.
Time of year matters a bunch to, late Spring after tax day -
and before late fall holiday spending - so time it ripe now.

I snagged a deal un contested on ebay by a vendor because
it landed on Thanksgiving and no one around to bid against me
for Trixie Combat.

hobot
 
I think 7 is about average for a nice commando. Paid 6700 for mine- was nice and just needed a new tire and fuel lines.
 
Oh yeah for '72 Trixie a runner but everything unknown about wore out
I paid $3500. Figuring a 1000 or 2 more to spiff up as needed
for decent looker and rider, but fate upped to 4000 more so far.

If you have time and ability - parting one out is more profitable,
discounting your time and ability of course.

Only ready to show and road go Commandos fecth much over $5000.
Though inflation might have bumped it up this decade.

hobot
 
Photos always help. Any 40 year old bike is a bit of a gamble no matter how nice it looks or well cared for it has been. I'd say 7 is in the ball park for one that you shouldn't have to do much to outside of normal maintenance (which might include almost anything). Look at the completed auctions on Ebay, you will see that most of the "sold" bikes are in the range of 6 to 7-grand.

http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.com/M ... on&guest=1
 
I am agreeing with most of the posts; I watch E-bay about every two weeks and have seen a slight shift in prices upwards to the 5-6 grand area for good examples over the last year or two. I look at my build sheets and see figures that best those by 2x to 3x and realize that I have greatly limited my purchasing audience, not an issue for me, but possibly for my heirs given the speed and zest with which I live life. I see prices for inferior Triumph Bonnevilles much higher, is it the detailed paint jobs, is the Norton girl a one night stand, versus a Triumph wife?

OR

Are we on the brink of reaping our retirements with our pristine Commandos?

RS
 
Wow- thanks for all the great posts. What a great forum! rvich, I wanted to post a photo but I can't figure out how to do it. Thanks everyone for the advice. It is very much appreciated.
 
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