Prices going up

[dennis d]

Did everyone see the gold KO that ended for $3150.00 on the Bay.Appeared to be a really clean bike, but i was surprised to see it bring that much with the 1400 miles on it.
Hopefully prices keep rising.

[racerx]

`Tis a little bit surprising, in a way, but a good trend nonetheless. The higher the average resale value, the "mo'better" for all of us. I don't just mean in terms of investment, either. Even at $5K no one's going to fund a lavish retirement by selling a bike...unless plans include "falling off the perch" a few days later Higher residual/resale values translate into more and better options, more "fence-sitters" willing to take a shot, knowing that the investment can be easily recouped if need be and generally better turned-out machines (which in turn fuel more interest in the marque).

[hornetgod]

As my HKO restoration nears completion, I couldn't imagine selling it. I have well over $2,500 in the engine rebuild and other OEM parts. Not to mention, all the hours I've put in to it.

I hate to imagine what would cause me to let it go. It would truely be a sad day. I'm sure most of you feel the same way about your bikes, as well.

[XSIVE]

I bought my 71 H for $900 and now have over $1500 on top of that invested as well. I did not even get to the engine yet and I am not even going for a 100 point restore. I have no plans to ever let mine go as well and if a day did come I had to, I agree, it would be a sad day. Owning my 2 CT's bring back so many memories of childhood and seeing my kids ride my '74 just seems to complete the circle of life. The '71 H is mine, mine, all mine. I might take it with me when I go!!!

[dennis d]

We definetly would not be able to retire by selling these bikes,but it would be nice to see their value increase to what it cost to restore one.Right now,a nice restoration brings about half what it actually cost to restore one not including labor.
I would never sell my current bikes either.I sold a HKO and a HK1 several years ago and regret it to this day.

[bjatwood]

I plan on riding my bikes in Belize when I pull the plug and retire! (if my 401k ever comes back around)
At retirement point I do not care what the price of these little beauties bring.
My bikes will leave me when I turn to ashes!

[hornetgod]

My current bike and I were born and manufactured the same year (1970). I also had an identical one growing up from the age of 10 to 18. My younger brother later wrecked it and broke the headlight bucket and my Dad sold it dirt cheap. I didn't find out until it was long gone.

[dennis d]

Check out Ebay item # 360106659144 (wish i could post it) $6,495.00 for a HKO with a Lifan 140 ,LOL. I like Jerry's z50's but not sure about this one.

[racerx]

Try this: eBay Motors: COMING SOON 1971 CT70H CUSTOM 140CC LIFAN 4 SPEED



It is unfortunate that an image of the entire ebay page cannot be pasted into this thread as the listing details could be changed at any time, subsequent to this post. This is a nearly detail-free listing for a bike that could easily be duplicated for less than $2K and with a better front end, at that. It's a joke
$6.5K is still more than enough to build a world-class bike using a real Honda engine and high-end Japanese aftermarket suspension/brakes/exhaust & rolling stock.



"Caveat emptor" is in no danger of becoming obsolete

[Hoser]

At this point I can't ever see myself hot-rodding a CT70. These bikes have a one of a kind charm in their stock form. It seems quite irreverent. On the other hand I can imagine the advanced collector who has so many spare parts lying around he decides to build a Mondo Frankenstein small block chevy KO....you know...the only kid on the block syndrome...but it's not for me.