Topic: Holy Grail?

[kaceyf2]

I am the patron saint of lost causes, I aint been around these boards for nearly a year due to commitments elsewhere, but now i am back, I have this to say to you whingers that see this bike as unrestorable, "you wanna see "barn-finds" in the UK where it never stops raining fogging sleeting and the rest"  For $200 this is a steal and should be put right back on the road, what are you afraid of a spot of REAL work?  My god,, This is in showroom condition compared to what we get in the UK.

Those from sunnier areas of the globe that have ten of the worlds most poisenous snakes and funnelwebs to boot are devizing ways of having this away, no doubt for there own australian purposes.
you Ok Terry?
kaceyf2

[Pirate Gonzo]

You guys can laugh at me if you want... but I don't think its the same bike. On the Saddle bag there is a gold stripe on the E-bay bike... on the Craigslist bike there is not.

Just something I noticed.

[Terry in Australia]

You guys can laugh at me if you want... but I don't think its the same bike. On the Saddle bag there is a gold stripe on the E-bay bike... on the Craigslist bike there is not.

Just something I noticed.

Well the seller has read this post, and he hasn't denied it, so I'm convinced it's the same bike. If that bike has been in a shed for the last 10 years under a tarp, it must have been terribly abused before it was stored, ha ha!

If you take a close look at the bike you'll see that even though it's now a lot cleaner, it still looks like it's been in the weather for a long time looking at the rust and corrosion in abundance under all that wd40 and armourall. Don't get me wrong, I'd still buy it, but whatever you pay for it, be prepared to spend a lot more to get it into a nice rideable condition. Caveat Emptor! Cheers, Terry.

[mylittleho]

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

[Terry in Australia]

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

[DiscoEd]

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

Crikey! How many bikes are trapped in that "quicksand"? I think I can count about three! I sure wish I could find a gold mine like that near where I live.

Best Regards,
DiscoEd

[toycollector10]

I think the little swoosh on the saddle bag was just to throw us off the scent...I'm sure it's the same one!!

[Gordon]

I think the little swoosh on the saddle bag was just to throw us off the scent...I'm sure it's the same one!!

Have to agree.  The PO probably just had the hard-bag covers on the wrong sides so the decal wasn't showing in the Craigslist picture.  There are far too many other minute details that are the same for these to be different bikes. 

[mylittleho]

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

Crikey! How many bikes are trapped in that "quicksand"? I think I can count about three! I sure wish I could find a gold mine like that near where I live.

Best Regards,
DiscoEd

There are about 3 carcases of other bikes out there.. mainly dirt bikes.. Thinking of parting them out to fund the CB project..

All of those bikes were left out there by the houses previous owner. My Ex-Gf (who bought the house) said I could do with them what I wanted to.. She has no use for them..

Unfortunatley the CB is still back there because A) I don't have the room to store or work on it at MY house B) don't have the TIME to work on it C) Keeping my mustang running is enough to keep be busy and tie up funds right now and lastly  D) I don't have any money to throw into it as of yet..

[Terry in Australia]

Well I think that if she is now your "ex" girlfriend mate, you better move fast, or that'll be your "ex" bike, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

[Lumbee]

...hey Ho, let me know when you want me to come pick that bike up and I'll be over there before u hang up the phone...   

[mylittleho]

Well I think that if she is now your "ex" girlfriend mate, you better move fast, or that'll be your "ex" bike, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

we broke up over 2 years ago... and are still friends...  she AND the bike ain't going anywhere soon...

...hey Ho, let me know when you want me to come pick that bike up and I'll be over there before u hang up the phone...   

If it ever comes to that.. I'll let you know.. Who knows.. I might get it and start working on it and then decide I am too in over my head.

[Terry in Australia]

Well the "Holy Grail" bike didn't make the sellers reserve, but he's relisted it now with a "Buy it Now" price of $1600.00, which isn't a bad price for a K0, even one that probably needs a full restoration. If I had any room left in my garage, I actually think I'd bid! Cheers, Terry.