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Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« on: September 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM »
I have a friend who needs a bike for his winter project. He is not a novice and is willing to pay 1500 to 2500 dollars for a worthwhile two wheeler that he can restore to useable condition. He is not necessarily interested in a basket case as he will want to ride it next season.
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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2012, 03:34:10 PM »
have I got a deal for him !!!

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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2012, 03:57:41 PM »
Hey Shep, does your buddy want to restore a bike to original condition or would he be interested in a modified bike?  I ask because my GS650 needs the top end done, and some transmission work (it occasionally pops out of gear if accelerating hard in 2nd).  I loved doing the fabrication work, but mechanical stuff I just endure as a necessary part of this hobby.  I'd let it go as is for $2k

How ambitious of a project does he want?  I have not yet tied into the XS1100 you gave me.  It is still registered in your name.  I figure its still yours until I hit it with the angle grinder.  I have tossed out the fairing, seat, panniers and mufflers and gave the tank to Rusty (or should I say, gave a rusty tank to Russel).  What I have is a great platform for my trike project or maybe another mono-shock cafe racer.  There is lots of potential in this bike.  I will likely dig into it this fall.

Peace & Grease, Dennis

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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 05:23:41 PM »
How about a really nice kz750? Very low K's  (11000).  It's a 1982 and is approved for collector plates. Call 250 564 3609  or  250 565 4801 and ask for LLoyd.

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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2012, 09:51:16 PM »
Gave John the option of the XS650 and the Ascot and he is interested in the Ascot for now. He said he has a couple of 650s, one of which he made into a flat tracker only to wind it up and destroy the top end.
Will talk to him about the non-Jeremy KZ 750 if he doesn't take the Ascot.
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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2012, 10:33:15 PM »
HAHAAH what does .. non-jeremy KZ750 mean !!!

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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2012, 10:19:09 PM »
Case closed. Sorry Jeremy my friend John opted for Guy's Ascot.
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Re: Road Bike Rebuild Wanted >500 cc
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2012, 10:25:33 PM »
LOL.. no worries. He doesn't want this headache... i don't wish it on anyone.