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Post by b1608 on Aug 30, 2013 21:46:05 GMT 1
Hi guys
1st post here so hello everyone.
just as title says I was wondering if there are approx figures for a 250lc in fairly good condition.
bike is mot'd and taxed and generally tidy but would need decent resto to make it pretty.
i know it's hard to say lads but really only looking a ballpark figure.
it does have matching numbers and is complete..??
any help appreciated.
It's a bike I'm thinking of buying from private sale
cheers
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Post by steve h on Aug 30, 2013 22:00:39 GMT 1
There is no real "ball park" figure. You have to be happy with what you pay for a bike. One in a dealers near me was £3199 and it was a shed. There is one on ebay for over £5k (import)  or one on here for £3k. Similar bike, but no fuel pipe and has an allen key exhaust hanger fixing. I think you should be able to get a decent example for £3500. Ish.... |
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Post by b1608 on Aug 30, 2013 22:07:03 GMT 1
Really appreciate the reply Steve..it gives me a rough idea
Sounds like we're not far off then.. Totally agree with what you say about its really what u feel comfortable with.
Many thanks
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Post by marsbar350 on Aug 31, 2013 0:09:20 GMT 1
total if its in need of rebuild maybe £1500 no more you could easily spend that on it  |
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Post by b1608 on Aug 31, 2013 0:37:09 GMT 1
Could you write that in English please marsbar I'm 42 and don't understand that text talk language lol  ?? |
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Post by steve h on Aug 31, 2013 0:43:06 GMT 1
Its not text talk, its ale talk........................or alzheimers.  Ahh me understand now mars! thanks for edit The dealer one I saw needed about 1500 spending on it at least  (on top of £3199) |
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Post by arrow on Aug 31, 2013 1:04:33 GMT 1
Welcome in dude.
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Post by Norbo on Aug 31, 2013 8:42:38 GMT 1
I sold a good runner 250 that need doing up this for £1800
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Post by b1608 on Sept 1, 2013 12:19:20 GMT 1
thanks for comments guys and the welcomes.
ive been into my bikes for 25 years and currently have the usual plastic sports bike but i had loads of lc's when i was in my teens and twenties and am now longing for another one.
as said ive been around bikes my whole life but have never been an engine guy and know nothing about that end of things so could i ask a stupid question please.
everyone talks about the rebuilds of the engines and reading through most of the restorations most people seem to rebuild the engine..how do i know if the bike im looking at needs re built??? is it just in the riding of it if it isnt pulling right or doesnt feel right?? apologies if this is daft question.
the bike seems to start 1st or 2nd kick each time and appears to tick over lovely.
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or one on here for £3k. Similar bike, but no fuel pipe and has an allen key exhaust hanger fixing.
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(on top of £3199)
