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Should I bob it ???????
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for some strange reason I have a really strong urge for a bobber !
the thing is, I ain't a rich man and can't just go out and buy a project for me to try.
SO do i cut up this nice looking (for it's age) kz750
do I
cut it
sell it
swap it
leave it
I'm gonna put it out there for you guys to decide
let me know your thoughts on what i should do
also if you wanna swap me for a bobbed bike, let me know !!
here's a few pics
1982 kz750-e3
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Let'er rip...take your time and build what YOU want....
You'll be glad you did...There is lots of help in here if you run int a wall.
Just my .02 cents
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Facts, Pros, & Cons:
As you point out, you do not have unlimited funds, but your goal is to end up with a bobbed or customized bike of your own creation
In its current condition (it looks VERY nice) if put up for sale the bike will appeal to a MUCH greater market and have a higher resale value than it will after it has been modified. With rare exceptions, modified bikes don't have as much resale value as stock bikes (the exceptions being those that have been done professionally and/or have had serious $$$ invested)
Modifying it will necessarily involve destroying the originality of many of the stock parts (paint, chrome, etc.) that account for much of the current value of the bike
Once "bobbed" it cannot reasonably be returned to stock because the cutting of the frame, painting, etc. cannot be undone
There are numerous bikes on the market that already have lost the original stock paint, chrome, etc. that could be bought for considerably less $$$ than your bike will sell for
SO; instead of modifying a valuable stock bike, why not sell it and buy a bike that is not stock and have money left over for your modifications? Since you will be changing the frame, paint, fenders, etc. anyway, it really isn't important if they already have been repainted, cut, etc. Selling the stock bike would give you enough $$ to cover the cost of buying an "unstock" bike plus buying some goodies to put on it (seat, etc.) so you could finish your project without spending any more $$ than you already have invested in your current bike. It would cost only peanuts to list your bike on eBay with a reserve that meets your minimum expectations. It may bring in more $$ than you expect. You can use the time between now and when you find another bike to lay out a detailed plan for the mods you would like to do so the end product looks good. Ed
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SO; instead of modifying a valuable stock bike, why not sell it and buy a bike that is not stock and have money left over for your modifications? Since you will be changing the frame, paint, fenders, etc. anyway, it really isn't important if they already have been repainted, cut, etc. Selling the stock bike would give you enough $$ to cover the cost of buying an "unstock" bike plus buying some goodies to put on it (seat, etc.) so you could finish your project without spending any more $$ than you already have invested in your current bike. It would cost only peanuts to list your bike on eBay with a reserve that meets your minimum expectations. It may bring in more $$ than you expect. You can use the time between now and when you find another bike to lay out a detailed plan for the mods you would like to do so the end product looks good. Ed
Yeah that's what the angel on my left shoulder is saying!!!
and you know what the devil on my right is saying
THE ANGEL IS WINNING FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE !!!!!!
it may be up for sale soon if anyone here is interested
thanks Ed
good 'sensible' advice
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