$6000 Boston low mileage MKIII

jimbo said:

1975 Norton Commando 850 - motorcycle parts - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale - craigslist

9700 original miles. Numbers match. Clean Massachusetts title in my name. Not presently running. In storage since 2004. This bike does not leak a drop of oil. Of all model years, the 1975 Norton is...

boston.craigslist.org

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I would be all over it for the right price - $6000 is not it - especially at cash at pickup. Of course, your payment must clear before shipper picks up, but no way in hell I'm renting a truck and driving over 400 miles just to stick money in someone's hand a pickup a bike! Not how it's done today!

The bike will take about $5000 to make it more than a rider that might run. Even if it does run it will take at least $1500 for tires, carbs, and worn out things. At about 10k miles and sitting a long time the engine, gearbox and primary should at least come apart and be inspected.

I would send a check for $5500 today if he would handle shipping to me when the check clears or $4800 and I send a shipper. This is of course when he proves to me he's not a scammer - there's so many Facebook and Craigslist scammers. I prefer well known people, people here, or eBay for their protection.

I see it as at least reasonable.

Cash in hand, at his doorstep, is the only way the price will come down.

"he knows what he has" (and doesn't need help selling it!)

grandpaul said:

I see it as at least reasonable.

Cash in hand, at his doorstep, is the only way the price will come down.

"he knows what he has" (and doesn't need help selling it!)

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IMHO $6000 for at best a rider that you cannot ride is too much and it certainly more than I've ever paid or will ever pay. Great for him if someone shows up - people overpay all the time - look at BAT. The last MKII I bought in good running condition, matching numbers, good Avon tires, clear title, delivered from FL was $4500 (yes it was a very good deal and yes, not a MK3). Of course, I don't need a rider and I don't flip as-is bikes.

Paul, if it's reasonable, you like flipping why aren't you on it

That's a good buy, I'd say.
I could have that bike running in less than 2 hours. Then gradually refine. That's basically what I did after my bike was stored for 10+ years.
Jaydee

jaydee75 said:

That's a good buy, I'd say.
I could have that bike running in less than 2 hours. Then gradually refine. That's basically what I did after my bike was stored for 10+ years.
Jaydee

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Agreed, that's why I think it's reasonable.

Too many people that "know what they have" want absurd money.

grandpaul said:

Agreed, that's why I think it's reasonable.

Too many people that "know what they have" want absurd money.

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Same way I bought my '74.

Seller put a realistic number on it.

After speaking with him, I sent a deposit. No negotiation, I knew where the market was.

Brought cash for the balance.

It was as described.

Loaded it into my van.

concours said:

Same way I bought my '74.

Seller put a realistic number on it.

After speaking with him, I sent a deposit. No negotiation, I knew where the market was.

Brought cash for the balance.

It was as described.

Loaded it into my van.

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That is exactly how it has ALWAYS worked with me (when one of my bikes sold, and/or when I bought a bike).