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Offline ag12680

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Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« on: September 15, 2014, 03:05:18 PM »
Folks - I have two 400F projects, a 76 stock and a 75 cafe build. Not sure I have the desire and patience to do a proper OEM restoration so I'm in the midst of deciding to sell or build (then sell) the stock version. The cafe build is a keeper for sure.  My question for those with experience letting go of such a project is whether there is greater value in selling the whole project vs. parting out. Have an NOS tank/seat in their factory wrap/boxes. Frame (with title) and bits have been powder coated. Engine apart with beaded and cleared cases, good stock bores.. Most everything is there but for the labor… On the other hand, there appears to be a fair amount of labor involved in auctioning everything off.  Appreciate the wisdom of the forum.  Thanks!

>> Posted the right seat pic...
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 04:46:11 PM »
I'll help sell that tank to me.  More than glad to take it off your hands.  Maybe the seat too. 
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 06:48:02 PM »
You'll probably get more money parting it out, but it'll be a PITA.
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2014, 08:32:08 PM »
Stev-o should plan on his fourth project here.
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 01:31:37 AM »
Ill start with the seat as well.
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2014, 12:51:18 PM »
Well, it sounds like parting out it out is the way to go here…

Thanks for all the inputs guys..
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Re: Build or Part Out…? CB400F
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2014, 02:26:05 PM »
Quote from: ag12680 on September 16, 2014, 12:51:18 PM
Well, it sounds like parting out it out is the way to go here…

Thanks for all the inputs guys..

Sending PM on the tank.
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