Whats a H1 worth??

I really like the design and feel of the bike, the tail section is probably my favorite part
It has a great shape and so does the actually tail light.

yes pappy they are very distinct looking

GregZ wrote: a buck a cc

LOL. Maybe 20 years ago.

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThey sell for big bucks when they are in great shape, but not so much when they need work.

buck cc is long gone....unless your out to stick it in folks ass

henrymski wrote:

GregZ wrote: a buck a cc

LOL. Maybe 20 years ago.

The earlier bikes with the drum on the front are the more collectable. They can command good money. These later versions don't reach very high prices (yet).

The H1 is difficult to get aftermarket parts for - for the most part you have to find good used or NOS parts to complete restorations.

Not running is a huge red flag. When these bikes sit for years, the crank seals dry out and fail. THat means a crank rebuild. $500-$1000 just for the crank depending on what gets done.

I had the opportunity to ride my friends very early H1's back in the 70's - evil machine. Tough to keep running. My friend would always carry a fist full of spark plugs with him and on cold damp days install very hot plugs just to start the bike, then swap out to hard plugs for riding...

springfield.craigslist.org/mcy/3786098831.html Is this guy overboard?

I must question either his honesty or his knowledge about his own bike. He states "It is all original including factory paint."

That doesn't look like anything like an original paint job to me. Ed

www.classicbikes.biz/pages/kawasaki-h1e-1974.htm

Good Fortune!

What he said...
Crank Seals.
Great bike!
Fun to ride.
Definitely different.
Prepare to be laughed at.
For Harley riders it's..
the blue smoke on one wheel lesson!

Goalieguy35 wrote: Thanks all for the info. The guy wants $2000 for it as it sits :dry: So thats not gonna happen... He keeps telling me its a 4k bike all day long etc. I said yeah if it was original paint that ran with no miles on it and a title that was built and never ran hahs :lol: oh well thanks anyways for feed back

Guy says its worth 4k all day knows its messed up inside. Bike has problems.

650ed wrote: I must question either his honesty or his knowledge about his own bike. He states "It is all original including factory paint."

That doesn't look like anything like an original paint job to me. Ed

Well, he said he was going to part it out. Maybe he started with the paint.