Topic: Sandcast question in a diecast world

[mycb750k6]

I have an oddball question and would really like your input. I have one of my 71 CB750 for sale on ebay and it's really nice and fixed up so I was asking a lot. A guy came by from san Diego to see it and said he wanted to trade his sandcast for it plus some cash on his end. I've seen a couple of pictures of it but not in person but it looks OK. It has two into one exhausts and missing a side cover but it has the seat and so forth. My feeling it will still take a lot of work and a lot of "sandcast" parts to restore it and parts are really expensive nowadays especially the exhaust. So I was curious if anyone had an opinion what his bike would be worth in it's semi-original condition. The numbers are in the 4000s. I'm pretty sure he knows he's got a valuable bike but has no clue how to work on it so wants something "already done"

[Greggo]

Is your K1 this nice? http://www.ebay.com/itm/261546508388?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Those pipes are a $2K plus expenditure...not to mention whatever else may need replacing on his bike...

BUT, if his is in nice enough condition, it could be very worth it.  It's hard to judge without more info on both bikes.

[goldarrow]

post up some pics of your bike and his bike???  i believe sandcast refers to early 69's MY, diecast refers to late 69's early 70's MY, where is your 71 fit in this??? i'm not sure.  good sandcast motor alone could be worth atleaset $2k i think???

[greenjeans]

Get some good pics of the sandcast and get a list of parts that you will need to find.   Even missing parts, you may come out ahead.

[Don R]

I've seen restored mid number sandys sell for 13 to 22K recently. As you know the parts are cashy. I'd make a quick list of what it needs and make sure it's got it's own motor too, then do the math.
  It depends if you want a big project. I was lucky, mine was very complete, very original and priced right.
 I've been riding my sandy find but recently I consider the miles and take the 76 out instead. I recently turned it over to 9K, one with more miles I wouldn't worry so much.

[Stev-o]

Def worth looking into.  I'd go inspect it closely in person. 

[lucky]

post up some pics of your bike and his bike???  i believe sandcast refers to early 69's MY, diecast refers to late 69's early 70's MY, where is your 71 fit in this??? i'm not sure.  good sandcast motor alone could be worth atleaset $2k i think???

The original carbs are worth $600. Got to have those.

Make sure they are the right ones.

[Tews19]

Following this. I am curious as to why the sandcast owner would want to trade.

[mrbreeze]

The guy with the Sandcast doesn't want to restore his. He wants one already put together. This could turn out to be a good deal but like already mentioned....If we had pics of both bikes we can offer more input for you to consider in making a choice. You really should do your homework on both bikes. Figure out what you have into yours and what you would like to get out of it. Tally up what it will cost to make the sandcast into a rider before making it a correct restore. You will still have at least a sandcast frame & engine not to mention whatever else is still there. These parts alone are worth more than your whole K1. You may have to consider on a good chunk of coin just to get it running.....tune-up, carb rebuilds, battery, etc. I'm subscribed. Keep us in the loop. Pictures and numbers (how bout pictures of numbers??? )

[Don R]

We're all on edge waiting to hear what happens,