whats it worth?

[iliketoride]

Can any one tell me what my 125 6Day is worth? The bike is in pretty good shape and will run if you push long enough.

 

[Doug Wilford]

What year and pictures are good, usually running and complete are worth more.

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Can any one tell me what my 125 6Day is worth? The bike is in pretty good shape and will run if you push long enough.

 

 

[Chris Brown]

If your bike is what I consider a "restorable core," that is complete or mostly complete, running or not, it most likely only has a value of a few hundred dollars. The completness and quality of the parts and workmanship on a full restoration will bring what a collector is willing to pay based on their projected use, i.e;, racing, show, or playbike. Perhaps $1,500 to $3,000; who knows, maybe more. The core value would be the projected value less the cost of the restoration plus what I call hearts desire value. I paid $220 for my 'piner and $350 for my 400. I have $1,200-$1,500 in in restoration costs in both of them and neither are "100 pointers."  They are both in outstanding running condition, very "original" and good for riding and racing. I would hate to "run the piss" out of them racing as then I would be faced with continued repairs and replacements. Vintage Iron does "100 pointer" restorations but charges $4-$6,000 to do a bike properly.
I recently found a very complete and running (it ran about 3 years ago) '71 or '72 ISDT that I consider an excellent restorable "core" for a price of $350. Values on the "right coast" may run a little higher as it seems there is a larger group of vintage enthusiasts out there. Mostly out here, people just think I'm nuts.

Hope this helps.
Chris
So-Cal.



Edited by - Chris Brown on 11/01/2000  12:51:39 AM

[iliketoride]

Thanks Chris for the info. I think we'll keep the bike and continue to at least maintain its condition. I really am proud of this bike and I Salute the Penton owners for the preservation of these machines.