Author Topic: Another what's one worth?/ look what I bought! (Read 3712 times)

754 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2013, 06:51:54 PM »

Congrats..what can you tell us about the drag bike ?

Don R · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2013, 08:18:12 PM »

The drag bike is a honda frame, the two lower tubes over the motor are totally gone. The fiberglass tank is missing it has a cool seat, struts on the back I think wire wheels and a slick. The header got sold in the auction I'm kinda hosed over that. Kehen carbs no stacks of anything an ARD mag and not much else. The kids said 1200cc. Anyone else I would doubt it but this guy when alive was no BS'er. If he said it you could take it to the bank. I'm thinking I might make a false tank and put the real one inside. It aint much and I overpaid but after scoring the sandy I had the fever. To be honest It was dark and I couldn't see much.

Tews19 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2013, 08:26:21 PM »

You mind sharing how the bidding war went on?

Damfino · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:10:50 PM »

I'm digging those red metal flake grips!

Don R · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:27:19 PM »

Im not talking dollars but all the old bike guys were confused when they couldn't find the build date and serial number on the right side. One old boy went around and read the numbers to the other guys, nobody said a word. It is titled as a 70, I think that threw them off.
I was talking to a guy that buys and sells a lot of bikes, he was talking about a guy that has a few sandcasts. I figured he knew. A friend that owns a shop was there, he owns a sandie and him and I talk a lot. I was sure he knew what it was. When the bidding started there were 4 of us, the guy that owns the shop didn't bid against me. There was a relative of the deceased owner, he only went to a thousand then it was me and the bike guy left to the end. At one point I hesitated and thought about my bid for a second and went right back in, He went another hundred and quit. for a few seconds I almost bid again I thought he was in but it stopped there. Iwas under my goal enough to buy the drag bike too. The family was shocked it went that high, that's why I got a look at the drag bike.

Don R · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:36:49 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on October 11, 2013, 06:41:40 PM

Don how did you come across this bike? Any pics?

The guy that had it was a friend. He did a little work on my bikes before I started doing it. I used to ride my 70 and 76F over to show them off . He showed me the sandcast and let me look it over to see the cable routing and wires etc. Later he got ALS and passed away a few months ago. He had asked me about selling it on E bay, I had no experience selling and I was uneasy about making an offer. He never really rode it or even put it in his name. The po was his friend that died and he bought it from the widow. Title wise it's a 1 owner.

Ridem32 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:51:16 PM »

I never heard the sale price!

but if you rather not say I do understand

Don R · « **Reply #32 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:05:47 PM »

Thank you for understanding. I did OK. The next guy probably won't do as well.

For now I'm enjoying looking it. it's cleaning up better than I had hoped. Under the dirt there was wax on the paint, all in the emblems and cracks etc. The chrome may have been WD40'd All the grunge that looked like pitts just wipes off. What I thought was rust on the 4-2 came off with my fingernail. 4-4 is better but I'm not whining.

MoMo · « **Reply #33 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:54:25 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on October 13, 2013, 06:14:48 PM

Congrats, looks to be a great find.

FYI - that is a Hooker exhaust. Have one on my K5.

Sandie and a hooker all in one

Hope the missus doesn't find out...Larry

ekpent · « **Reply #34 on:** October 14, 2013, 04:53:33 AM »

I've bought some bikes at those good old fashioned real auctions and its always a rush,bet your heart rate increased quite a bit during those couple of minutes it took to sell it.

andy750 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 14, 2013, 05:14:42 AM »

Great story Don and thanks for sharing - looking forward to seeing how this turns out!
cheers
Andy

Don R · « **Reply #36 on:** October 14, 2013, 05:30:24 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on October 14, 2013, 04:53:33 AM

I've bought some bikes at those good old fashioned real auctions and its always a rush,bet your heart rate increased quite a bit during those couple of minutes it took to sell it.

I'm not an auction guy anyway. I was still shaking when I was writing the check. Oops, I gotta got cover that one this am too.

lucky · « **Reply #37 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:28:46 AM »

Quote from: Don R on October 11, 2013, 03:14:14 PM

Mid 5,000 serial number sandcast. Nice condition, no rust or wrecks, low miles, well maintained, 2 owner, needs rear rim, correct handlebars, cables and brake hose and an oil side sidecover. Candy red. Not for sale yet but I want to be ready. A price range would be helpful.

Too bad many of us cannot see it.
I won't join Facebook.
Cannot anyway because my wife is a teacher.

ekpent · « **Reply #38 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:51:37 AM »

He already bought it lucky,there are pictures on page 1.

Johnie · « **Reply #39 on:** October 14, 2013, 07:12:57 AM »

Very nice Don...interesting write up. I have not gone to many auctions, but maybe should start checking them out. Congrats....

y2kc0wb0y · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2013, 07:54:59 AM »

This is a great story. Good luck with the restoration. I hope once it's all done you ride the piss out of it and don't let sit in some garage collecting dust.

Don R · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2013, 10:21:15 AM »

I'm not sure how I got a facebook icon on my first post. I didn't ask for it or do it on purpose. stoopid internet. I think Google is following me around. Better check outside they might be watching now.

Tews19 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2013, 11:12:04 AM »

Quote from: Don R on October 14, 2013, 10:21:15 AM

I'm not sure how I got a facebook icon on my first post. I didn't ask for it or do it on purpose. stoopid internet. I think Google is following me around. Better check outside they might be watching now.

Some post have Twitter and facebook icons...

750K · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2013, 05:00:05 PM »

Pretty cool that you know some of the history of the bike prior to owning it, even cooler to have won a friends bike like that. I'd feel good if one of my bikes ended up going to a friend and was well taken care of if I came into hard times or wasn't around to enjoy it any longer.

Greggo · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2013, 05:36:40 PM »

Nice find!

Don R · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:01:08 PM »

Quote from: 750K on October 14, 2013, 05:00:05 PM

Pretty cool that you know some of the history of the bike prior to owning it, even cooler to have won a friends bike like that. I'd feel good if one of my bikes ended up going to a friend and was well taken care of if I came into hard times or wasn't around to enjoy it any longer.

The friend that owns a bike shop knew the first owner and his wife. If she's still around, I'm going to check to see if there any pictures.

Don R · « **Reply #46 on:** October 16, 2013, 09:28:01 AM »

I'm going to pick up the drag bike this afternoon. It's just a 73 Honda frame stripped down and a bored/stroked 750 engine, kiehen carbs, no pipes and struts on the stock swingarm. I asked for a picture if they can find one. Otherwise I'm going to guess.

Don R · « **Reply #47 on:** October 16, 2013, 09:29:22 AM »

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Author Topic: Another what's one worth?/ look what I bought! (Read 3712 times)