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Offline quietlikeachurch

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Good deal...?
« on: December 19, 2005, 12:58:00 AM »
5 long years ago...

Local trading post: "'1977 CB750F, GC, garage kept, original owner, not running, $300."
Me:  "What a deal!  I'll take it!"

$300 later...

Clymer Manual - $20.00
Points/Condensers - $15.00
Spark Plugs - $7.00
Battery - $35.00
Carb Dip - $12.00
Aerosol Carb Cleaner - $8.00
Case of Oil - $20.00
Oil Filters - $8.00
WD-40 - $3.00
Feeler gauges - $3.00
Fuel Filter - $2.00
Fuel Line - $3.00

$432 later...

Carb Sync Gauge - $90.00
Carb-to-Airbox rubber - $30.00
Air Filter - Free from buddy
Fork Seals - $10.00
Fork Oil - $10.00
Throttle and Clutch Cables - $25.00
Various Bulbs + Fuses - $20.00
Brake Pads - $75.00
Brake Pistons - $60.00
Brake Cleaner - $4.00
Brake Fluid - $3.00
Caliper O-rings - $20.00
Carb Rebuild Kits - $60.00

$839 later...

A Ton of SOHC/4 Forum Advice - Free
Chain and Sprockets - $180.00
Tires + Tubes + Installation - $250.00
Tapered Steering Bearings - $40.00
Exhaust - $300.00
Gas Tank Coating + Acetone + MEK - $70.00
Another Battery - $35.00
Wheel Bearings + Installation - $40.00
Swingarm Bushings - $40.00

$1794 later...
Dyna S - $120.00
Coils - $120.00
Seat Cover - $40.00
Frame + Engine + Tank + Sidecovers + Seat Fairing Repaint - $$$$
And on and on and on and on.......

I have starved and will continue to starve for my baby.

The best damn $300 I ever spent!

-Ian Smith







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Jim Shea

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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2005, 01:44:12 AM »
Ian,
Still worth every penny?
Any pics, before and after?
Jim.
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Offline 6pkrunner

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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2005, 02:57:24 AM »
Money well spent. Considering what a new bike costs initially you're money in. And while you may be giving up some of the advances in technology that is on the new bikes, at least you can work on it yourself. And you know you turn more heads with her than a cookie cutter fully faired version.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2005, 03:50:58 AM »
and a good hedge against depreciation that you would have on a new bike..
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Offline ofreen

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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2005, 11:30:13 PM »
Quote from: quietlikeachurch on December 19, 2005, 12:58:00 AM
$1794 later...

(snip)

Frame + Engine + Tank + Sidecovers + Seat Fairing Repaint - $$$$
And on and on and on and on.......

-Ian Smith

Yeah, but just think how much money you'll save in gas.  ha ha

Greg
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Offline Jonesy

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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2005, 06:33:38 AM »
I quit tallying up the costs on top of the purchase price a long time ago. I find I'm a much happier person if I don't!
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2005, 07:39:29 AM »
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I quit tallying up the costs on top of the purchase price a long time ago. I find I'm a much happier person if I don't!

Likewise. Keeping track was starting have a negative impact on my decision re: future parts..couldn't have that now, could I?  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2005, 07:51:26 AM »
I find if you do not keep track of what you spend, the woman is less likely to find out and your life will be a whole lot happier! Plus, if she does not know, you can buy more parts then!
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2005, 07:55:57 AM »
In my case, I just have to make sure I spend as much on her bike as well!
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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2005, 08:00:06 AM »
Quote from: Jonesy on December 21, 2005, 06:33:38 AM
I quit tallying up the costs on top of the purchase price a long time ago. I find I'm a much happier person if I don't!

I find that my wife's a much happier person if I don't...which in turn makes me happy  ;D  I shudder to think of how much I've spent so far...and how much there is still left to spend  :o
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Re: Good deal...?
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2005, 12:22:24 AM »
Well, I spent my retirement check and have 15 more years to go before
retiring.

Oh Wait! I work for myself, I'll never retire. Nice thought for a moment. ::)
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