Old Jap bikes !

[GDW]

This really is as general as it gets, but looking for advice.

In the garage I have a 1975 Kawasaki H500, which for those who dont no was the dogs bollocks at the time.

Its about 90% complete/original but I havent taken her out in 6 years. I want to sell it and am willing to take anything for it just to get rid of it. But what should I advertise it for..anyone know what its worth???

 

[Yaka]

there is a bible going by the name of auto trader it can be found ind all good newsagents. also its sister mag bike trader might be worth a shot after that you could al ways try MCN ( Motor Cycle News) which has a buy an sell section

 

[Trem]

I dare say that Throddy will have Glasses Guide, they are mainly a car price guide, but I am sure they do one for motorbikes......I think yours may be too old to be in it though

 

[madcow]

Get out and ride it become a born again Biker !!!!!!

jsut dont hit a car like i did

 

[bodhi]

Judging by your complaint in the other thread I kinda find myself wishing you'd hit it harder.

 

[Lester]

bah, thought this was gonna be a porn thread.

 

[~YuckFou~]

You could get a copy of Bike Trader (any newsagents) and look for the same bike, that should give you some idea. The age of a bike does not have as much impact on the price as the mileage and general condition. Otherwise Throds ya man.

edit/ If it was mine I'd do the extra 10% and get it on the road. That way I could keep it and enjoy it or get more for it when selling.

 

[Xavier]

Originally posted by bodhi
Judging by your complaint in the other thread I kinda find myself wishing you'd hit it harder.

seconded

 

[throdgrain]

Ok Ok stand back, im here !
Actually, KH500, as Im pretty sure the bike is, may be worth a few quid m8, but its really the condition that's important.
First thing, is it actually a KH500, or is it an H1 ? There IS a difference, the earlier H1 is the more sought after bike, seeing as how it was more powerfull and more dangerous. The later KH was detuned some, and thus has a less fearsome reputation.
I wouldn't bother too much with Motorcycle News, they are quite firmly in the late bike market. Bike Trader might be a better idea, though even then there's not a big call for older stuff.
What you really want is a Kawasaki owners magazine, or a classic bike magazine. That would be the place to advertise. Buy a couple and see what stuff is making. Personally I would have though a KH500 would be about £1000 if its all working, and an H1 maybe £1400 or £1500. However , the proviso is it must be original, and in working order. Non standard bits only decrease the value. Also you have to find someoen who wants to buy it, its a bit of a collectors item really.
I had a GT750 kettle a few years ago, all original and lovely. I had so many messers come and see it , it got scary. One of them tasted the anti-freeze to see if it was original ! I got the hump and sold it for £1400 in the end, just to get shot of it ! O well ...

 

[Wilier]

kettles sound super. seven hundred and fifty cc's of two stroke stonk.

hmmmmmmmmmmm

2 strokes rock.

 

[bodhi]

I'd rather have five litres of V8 stonk tbh.





Someone buy me an M5.












(Please.)

 

[GDW]

Ok thanks for the help. Its an H1 but not registered till 1975.

...and Bodhi , people in glass houses......

 

[Lester]

Originally posted by Grandadwrinkle
, people in glass houses......

shouldn't wank with the lights on?

 

[bodhi]

Originally posted by Grandadwrinkle
Ok thanks for the help. Its an H1 but not registered till 1975.

...and Bodhi , people in glass houses......

What the fuck does that have to do with the price of cheese?

 

[legendario]

Originally posted by oldlester


shouldn't wank with the lights on?

See i told you that fuckin woman was pointing at me ffs.

Showed her a thing or 2 when i stuck my cock in her ear and shagged some sense into her.