Author Topic: one ofa kind custom 70's chopper how much can i get guys??? (Read 4400 times)

painters cafe · « **on:** April 25, 2011, 05:38:59 PM »

friend made this in 75 my dad painted it. it's a 1970 cb750

Toxic · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:43:38 PM »

What is holding up the front of the motor?

Very Cool looking bike. You might wanna ask what it worth on the Hondachopper board.

If it runs and runs well I'd pay $2000

CycleRanger · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:45:32 PM »

It looks like it rode out of a David Mann painting....

Wow. thanks for posting better pix!

heh, I think it's worth a buck or two more than 2K.

painters cafe · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:51:15 PM »

the 1970 motor has 8k for miles. has fresh mag. cam. clutch. bike runs VERY well. my late dad painted it and al made it out of 1/4 inch 4x8 sheets of steel he put about 15k a year on bike you will be shocked how nice and smooth the bike rides. the frame/tank/oil tank all in one custom bars thinking i might put on ebay with good reserve what do you guys think it will bring?? 1 of a kind... this bikes all true 70's

CycleRanger · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:24:06 PM »

Considering the apparently excellent condition and uniqueness compared to most surviving choppers of that era I would look at getting it professionally appraised.
You may want to consider a professional auction rather than eBay.

Either way, you need to do some thorough research to determine a proper value.

mrrch · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:27:35 PM »

What is that on the right side of the engine?

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:28:25 PM »

Groovy! Hate to say it, but it's probably worth more than than most of us would be willing to pay for it. Not much of a market for these cool choppers, I'd keep it if a decent offer price was not offered.

Good luck.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:33:17 PM »

Quote from: mrrch on April 25, 2011, 06:27:35 PM

What is that on the right side of the engine?

Looks like an ARD magneto.

Yeah, it's true the market is limited but if you find the right buyer.....
That's why I suggest contacting someone who knows something about the market.

painters cafe · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:40:28 PM »

lot of friends say 8-10g one is thinking 10-15g would have to get 8 or more it's way cool. it set in his basement for 29 years got it home had it fix mag that was easy change oil carbs looked good fired right up.

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:16:31 PM »

Priceless. Keep it.

tweakin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:26:40 PM »

Quote from: fatmatt650 on April 25, 2011, 07:16:31 PM

Priceless. Keep it.

+1 keep it.

Lavis500 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2011, 08:57:52 PM »

The it is exactly what you said; it's a CUSTOM. That being said, it is what your dad wanted it to be. Somebody else might think it's a really cool bike, but they will want to change it and customize it to their own tastes. 99% of the time, this bike won't be as valuable to somebody else as it may be to you or your dad. I'd keep it, but is you really want it gone then an appraisal is definitely the way to go.

painters cafe · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:07:17 AM »

I know i really need to keep it. funny thing i did a cafe this winter after my dad passed to look just like the bike my dad had in 75 custom paint same body. and al gave me pics of bike week with the two bike in it that was cool.

painters cafe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:10:44 AM »

pic of the two cafes they call my dad (painter) he was a custom painter in the 70-80's this is a pic of him in chopper mag.

dave500 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:30:40 AM »

with all due respect,,if its sentimental then its priceless!!either let it go if you dont want it,parts value/curiosity,,then again in twenty years a true classic era dont take the brown acid bike will be a collector item i think.

SKTP · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:01:46 AM »

I'm not a chopper guy at all, but that thing is amazing...

KingCustomCycles.com · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:36:42 PM »

Less than 3K and it may take awhile to sell. Those "groovy" chops still have a following but hippies weren't known for their cash flow. Check past auctions on eBay, it is an eye opener.

Skunk Stripe · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:54:00 PM »

They might not have been back then, but they are today. The hippies got money now. If he finds the right person, 5k easy.

KingCustomCycles.com · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:59:37 PM »

Quote from: KingCustomCycles.com on April 26, 2011, 02:36:42 PM

Check past auctions on eBay, it is an eye opener.

singedebile · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2011, 04:08:39 PM »

Quote from: SKTP on April 26, 2011, 11:01:46 AM

I'm not a chopper guy at all, but that thing is amazing...

I agree entirely, simply put the thought and workmanship that went into it is simply amazing.

blackhog02 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:05:14 PM »

you should post over on hondachopper.com LRT is one of the modirators and has been building choppers since the 70s, I would bet he has seen that bike before and would not be suprised if he knew your dad. If it were my dads and now mine there is no way I would sell it!

splitt · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2011, 07:15:30 PM »

I'd hold onto it for awhile due to the current economic conditions. I've seen some $28k choppers, less than 5 years old not able to bring $9k recently. I'd hate to see you regret your decision a few years from now when the market picks up.

LRT (Tommy Summers) is the man to talk to, he has built custom cb750's that have beaten custom hd's for years. He may be able to give you a better idea on value.

swellguy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2011, 09:05:53 PM »

Frankly, this is a tough market to try and sell a a bike, especially heavily modified ones like yours. If you're looking for online boards to post it, I'd say try Chopcult classifieds. My sense, and I mean no disrespect, is that anything over $5K is good money in today's market.

painters cafe · « **Reply #23 on:** April 27, 2011, 07:38:38 AM »

I was my dads best friends bike. I will talk to him and see but I will keep the bike I'm 46 and was there when he did the bike I was 10

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