Project Bikes

[Kringle]

I have been thinking about doing up a project bike. Would like to do a '76 model to have a bike the same age as myself (though not particular about that). Been looking at a Honda CB750F1, Ducati 350GTL and a Moto Guzzi 850T3. Was wondering what your experiences are with doing up an old bikes? Have been thinking that if it's to rare getting parts will be an issue? I would like to buy a clunker not going and give it a total overhaul.

[holdontight]

Go the CB750. Parts are easy to find and if you do it rite you'll have a bike thats wouth more than it cost to build. The K0 & K1 models bring some good coin & are more sort after than the later models.

[Johnnie5]

like all project bikes and cars buy something in good condition to begin with , you then have all parts and a good base

as finding the odd bits and pieces becomes difficult and expensive

its going to come down to what you want , 4 cyl or twin

old bikes have cult followings and once you start with the forums etc you will find out where to get the parts you need

[Pymm]

how bout a 77 mv agusta sports america??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecGdhT0e5WU

[Mr.Ed]

how bout a 77 mv agusta sports america??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecGdhT0e5WU
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Funny as... but I'd LOVE to own that bike. And helmet!:ayyy:

[WET4URacing]

that aint a F1 in the foto . looks more like a K1 or 2? its bin a long time since i worked on those beauties. 6 yrs of old hondas & Z's. my 1st boss still has his 6hr pre K1 which is called by the masses a K0.

[Johnny]

The only thing good about project bikes is, your not forking out all that money on a peice of shit in one hit, cause by the time youve finished and look at whats spent, youll be thinking wtf did I do, I couldve bought three of :lmao:

[Kringle]

The only thing good about project bikes is, your not forking out all that money on a peice of shit in one hit, cause by the time youve finished and look at whats spent, youll be thinking wtf did I do, I couldve bought three of :lmao:

I here you. I just want a classic bike, as i remember them, growing up with as a kid. Something i can take the misses out on, with out scaring the crap out of her (as the Duc does). Looking at a resonable build time 3-5 years no massive rush.

[WET4URacing]

3-5 yrs. your duc will be needing a full rebuild. start with that

[Kringle]

I'll keep that in mind as I'm lapping you on that tractor you call a bike....:ayyy:

[WET4URacing]

and which tractor is that?

[jonoZRX]

I would like to buy a clunker not going and give it a total overhaul.
Are you interested in the old Kawasaki Zs? A mate will be selling his Z750 soon, and it meets the 'clunker not going' criteria :lmao:

[LKC73]

Do what I done, get one for free! Mind you its only a Z250 single, but it was great to start learning how to build bikes.

[dazzler]

i think i will be doing this too....

you've got me licking my lips

[wade193]

Do what I done, get one for free! Mind you its only a Z250 single, but it was geat to start learning how to build bikes.

Nice work, it looks cool. Not sure about the grips though haha

[LKC73]

Hahaha, wade, it has them now mate. That picture was just after I got the new tyres on it. Seat needs trimming yet and new pipe has to go on.

[wade193]

Hahaha, wade, it has them now mate. That picture was just after I got the new tyres on it. Seat needs trimming yet and new pipe has to go on.

How much do you think you have spent? What was the dearest bit?

[LKC73]

So far the most expensive bit has been the new tyres, but thats for both. The bike was actually a running bike when I got it. The one most expensive part was the new for leg inners, the old ones where just to pitted. Total cost of the build so far is just on $1100.00, and thats no joke, just about everything has been done by me in my garage.