Denny Crane Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I have a neighbor who is almost 83 yrs old. He bought this '71 CT 175 new. It has 119 original miles and is in 99-100% unmolested new condition. It has been covered in his garage since new. I have seen low mile vintage bikes that were not in good condition but this Yamaha looks like it came off the showroom yesterday. The old guy has kept a tag and insurance on it since new. Why I have no idea. I doubt there is a better example anywhere. I have not ask him yet but knowing him he has all of the original paper work. This bike belongs in a museum or with a collector. He has decided he will part with it. I'm sure it's value will vary greatly depending on who you ask. My question is how to best market this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Barret Jackson auction with a reserve in around 3k a original bike is worth more than a restored one but alas it only worth what someone will pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted January 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 10, 2013 The only real shame is that the bike will never be ridden. Its really nothing more than a museum piece. Internally there will be no end of issues. It may not even run. To me its worth nowt. But if i had a few bob and passed my test on one. That would change it massively. At the end of the day its worth what someone will pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Wow " i"l send you a $1000. crate it and send it here,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted January 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 10, 2013 Wow " i"l send you a $1000. crate it and send it here,,,, Point proven. Were both dt nuts but in VERY different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 I have heard him say he always started it every now and then but I will have to ask when it was last run. I think it might start right up. Ebay ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted January 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 11, 2013 Ebay ?? Oh god no. Specialist auction. Try one of the classic bike mags or contact the VJMC (vintage japaneese motorcycle club) for proper advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 NO NO NO NOT E bay as Cynic suggested contact the VJMC so you can get a realestic value of the bike,if it's not running now fix that first,by the sounds of things that should be fairly simple. The reason I suggested Barret Jackson is that is where the big money is people with a few million to spare go to buy new toys,i don't know what the seller fee is might not be worth it but 10% is not out of line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Looks like I have to buy a yrs membership to the VJMC to ask anyone over there? Wish one of the members would get in touch with me. If that would be a good place to list it for sale the membership fee would be worth it. By the way we live in NE KS not far from Kansas City. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted January 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2013 I would imagine you make more than the membership fee difference going to a proper auction. Hell join and keep the bike. Its value will only go up. Just keep it running and clean. Bloody site better than money in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Post up some piccy"s Dan , is it the gold or blue...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 It is gold. I do need to take some photos when the weather is better. I haven't seen it myself for a while, he keeps it all covered up in the garage. Now that he has decided he will part with it I will pay it more attention. I didn't think he would ever sell it so I never got very excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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