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<blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 190663" data-attributes="member: 4617"><p>I have commented on GW obsolescence on a thread I have. Many want to buy and ride an older bike with the thought that the purchase will be inexpensive, inexpensive to put on the road and operate. Too many times I read on these forums where a fellow has bought an older GW for a great price then start to ask what has to be done to get it roadworthy. Time and money is always the bottom line. Being able to buy and ride with only having to do the maintenance required to keep the bike safe and on the road is worth more than expecting to buy a bike that has been kept in original condition. I woulds also submit that bikes in original condition are not that plentiful.</p><p></p><p>I looked at the site you posted, and while the bikes look good I wonder what will have to be done in the near future after a winter layover say. Originality does not always equate to well maintained, or that you will not have to start putting money in as you ride.</p><p></p><p>Hoses, bearings, carb rebuilds, brake clutch lines, starter rebuild, wiring modifications (think of the copper wire for a main fuse in the starter solenoid), drive train issues, new brakes and caliper rebuilds, new tires and such. I digress, but I believe this and other issues have been addressed on your bike. I'm just too practical I guess.</p><p></p><p>The right buyer will come along and get a good deal. I take it that the bike has a clear title (your rules are different from up here). Too bad you are not closer and the $3k was in CDN $$ - might have to make my second '85 LTD a parts bike and have an '81 for a runabout. Unfortunately, I prefer FI over carbs.</p><p></p><p>I still like what you have done.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rednaxs60, post: 190663, member: 4617"] I have commented on GW obsolescence on a thread I have. Many want to buy and ride an older bike with the thought that the purchase will be inexpensive, inexpensive to put on the road and operate. Too many times I read on these forums where a fellow has bought an older GW for a great price then start to ask what has to be done to get it roadworthy. Time and money is always the bottom line. Being able to buy and ride with only having to do the maintenance required to keep the bike safe and on the road is worth more than expecting to buy a bike that has been kept in original condition. I woulds also submit that bikes in original condition are not that plentiful. I looked at the site you posted, and while the bikes look good I wonder what will have to be done in the near future after a winter layover say. Originality does not always equate to well maintained, or that you will not have to start putting money in as you ride. Hoses, bearings, carb rebuilds, brake clutch lines, starter rebuild, wiring modifications (think of the copper wire for a main fuse in the starter solenoid), drive train issues, new brakes and caliper rebuilds, new tires and such. I digress, but I believe this and other issues have been addressed on your bike. I'm just too practical I guess. The right buyer will come along and get a good deal. I take it that the bike has a clear title (your rules are different from up here). Too bad you are not closer and the $3k was in CDN $$ - might have to make my second '85 LTD a parts bike and have an '81 for a runabout. Unfortunately, I prefer FI over carbs. I still like what you have done. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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