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I have been thinking about commando prices .
I see restored bikes , nice ones , for sale in a range of prices .
when I see them at 10-12,000 I think that’s a good price , 15-20,000 I do not think is unreasonable .
there is likely a small market for these older , restored bikes .
likely the older guys want them more than the younger generation .
I know that a total restoration is costly and the selling prices need to reflect that .
I hear guys say some of these prices are too much .
I don’t think they are . I think they are often too low for what you get .
the 71 I am doing now had the engine rebuilt , the trans rebuilt , the front forks rebuilt .
all new tires , rims , SS spokes , new fork tubes , new wiring harness , headlight bucket , handle bars , cables , brakes , rear sprocket , chain , seats , isol mounts , new 750S style exhaust system , tailight , SS fenders ,
I replaced most of and everything I did not like items .
also the best part was the CNW electric starter kit and clutches .
i have not totaled the receipts but in my head it’s about 13,000.00 .
the Bike itself cost me only 600.00 .
the bike belonged to George Harrison , but sadly not the beatle.
came with a title , so was a good deal .
when all done I expect it to cost me about 18,000.00 .
I still have to get the disco ball paint job , and will send out to Brent Budger .
Question now is , if I want 25,000 or more , is that too much ?
in my mind , no it’s not .
I don’t want to sell it anyhow .
the bike will not be an origional restoration .
I am changing up a number of things from it origional manufacture .
But I am doing it the way I want it . For myself .
I think many of the Nortons are underpriced .
interested to know how others feel about prices of these collectibles .
I rode my 69 750S for many years . ( bought it new ) still have it origional .
just watch some UTUBE videos on how wonderful they sound .
I saw two 69S models a few years ago at auction go for over 20,000 each .
I will be working the Las Vegas Mecum auction again this year and maybe buy another ? Likely not .
I see restored bikes , nice ones , for sale in a range of prices .
when I see them at 10-12,000 I think that’s a good price , 15-20,000 I do not think is unreasonable .
there is likely a small market for these older , restored bikes .
likely the older guys want them more than the younger generation .
I know that a total restoration is costly and the selling prices need to reflect that .
I hear guys say some of these prices are too much .
I don’t think they are . I think they are often too low for what you get .
the 71 I am doing now had the engine rebuilt , the trans rebuilt , the front forks rebuilt .
all new tires , rims , SS spokes , new fork tubes , new wiring harness , headlight bucket , handle bars , cables , brakes , rear sprocket , chain , seats , isol mounts , new 750S style exhaust system , tailight , SS fenders ,
I replaced most of and everything I did not like items .
also the best part was the CNW electric starter kit and clutches .
i have not totaled the receipts but in my head it’s about 13,000.00 .
the Bike itself cost me only 600.00 .
the bike belonged to George Harrison , but sadly not the beatle.
came with a title , so was a good deal .
when all done I expect it to cost me about 18,000.00 .
I still have to get the disco ball paint job , and will send out to Brent Budger .
Question now is , if I want 25,000 or more , is that too much ?
in my mind , no it’s not .
I don’t want to sell it anyhow .
the bike will not be an origional restoration .
I am changing up a number of things from it origional manufacture .
But I am doing it the way I want it . For myself .
I think many of the Nortons are underpriced .
interested to know how others feel about prices of these collectibles .
I rode my 69 750S for many years . ( bought it new ) still have it origional .
just watch some UTUBE videos on how wonderful they sound .
I saw two 69S models a few years ago at auction go for over 20,000 each .
I will be working the Las Vegas Mecum auction again this year and maybe buy another ? Likely not .