It's ready to run again

[jimwho]

I finally got the throttle cable that I had motion-pro custom make installed and the carbs rebuilt, but hate to put gas in and gum it up again. The air box was busted up so I got one on E-bay off a '71 cheap, yes I know it's not correct as the top is grooved, but fits and is in good condition. This bike is pretty much original except for the exhaust and I've been reading about getting the lotus root made, but find it hard to justify the $$$ I think the pipes might be worth more than the bike?

I also need the right hand mirror if anyone has extra.

[markb]

I think the pipes might be worth more than the bike?

Is it a sandcast?
Mark

[jimwho]

Yes it's a 1969 frame no. 1001742 motor no.1001627

[markb]

The bike is definately worth more than the pipes and the pipes would only make the bike worth more.  Still time to get on the list.
Mark

[Steve Swan]

i would hazard to guess based on my experience, any complete correct sandcast, not restored, not rusty should be worth minimum $15k.  a moderately early LH horn vin such as yours if it is complete, correct and restored, say to the level of some of the more restored bikes you see in the Gallery, to my way of thinking should be worth no less than $25k.  Of course, actual sale price depends on all variable being in place, but i don't believe my values are out of line.