FizzyRascal Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I mean like Fizzies and early Yammies (RDs etc.) have? If we'd all bought RDs 10-15 years ago (when they were real cheap) we'd be sitting on a bit of an 'investment' now. Same with MK1 Ford Escorts - couldn't give them away 20 years ago . . . have you seen the prices now? I guess I'm trying to figure the next 'thing'. Your thoughts gentlemen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 In short, No. Escorts Mk1's, I had a couple but always wanted a Mexico in poo brown. RD's - here are the 2 400's I own at the moment. I also have a Suzi TS250C (1978), a 1965 YA-6 125cc project and a FZ8. A good TDR250 is a very good buy, It's just finding a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Much as I love them, I'd have to say no. Draggies are cheap Cruisers. They're hardy as fuck and will take a LOT of abuse... but eventually they will die. 40,000 miles seems to be the average before things start to give out. Perhaps in 40 or so years they may have some nostalgic value, but they'll not be highly sought collectors items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think they will hold a premium price so will be a good bet in minimilising depreciation once costs come down a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Who knows is my answer. As you know I'm into auld Triumphs and the prices of those are exhorbitant, even the wee 200cc Tiger Cubs are well over a grand. Look at the prices of xs250s nowadays, they are the Yam equivalent to grey porridge, as Cubs and the like were called. Look at xs1100s Heres my tale of woe 1980 xs250 bought 1981 for £625 sold 1984 for £125 selling now for £500 upwards 1978 cb400/4 " 1981 for £180 sold 1983 for £400 selling now for well over £800 1980 T140D " 1983 for £1100 stolen 1989 Ins paid £1600 now selling for over £5k 1955 Speedtwin " 1985 for £110 sold 1988 for £250, selling now for well over £5k 1979 xs1100 " 1990 for £380 sold 2001 for £850 selling now for £2500 -£3500 So as I say who knows, the prices of aulder Japs are climbing up and up so in maybe 20 years.... edit//: Just looked on fleabay 3 xs11s at a grand and under and 2 at £3999, although whether they sell at that we'll probably never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 I like Triumphs too. A TR4a, TR6 or a Stag would be very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I highly doubt they will be collector's items. They are after all like the Guys said above. Plus I think the only ones that will fetch the most money in years to come are the standards ones and the ones not fucked about with by blokes like me ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 Generally to end up collectable they need to be memorable, and, well. Rd's were the fastest, TDR250's put people in prison or hospital, there has to be something. Hell people swoon over cx500's so you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 In short, No. Escorts Mk1's, I had a couple but always wanted a Mexico in poo brown. RD's - here are the 2 400's I own at the moment. I also have a Suzi TS250C (1978), a 1965 YA-6 125cc project and a FZ8. A good TDR250 is a very good buy, It's just finding a good one. Coooeeeee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I like Triumphs too. A TR6 would be very nice. Good choice mate, 1958 model although I prefer the 1958 T110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 Wax you tash chaps n chappets, the brits are coming. Albeit at a steady speed in a haze of castrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2014 Coooeeeee.... Yes, I know you have a nice TDR Jason. Wait until you see mine I haven't found it yet.............................................but there is no harm in looking. I have just had the builder around to quote for a large slab of concrete for a shed base so I am sure I can squeeze another bike in the eventual workshop. I can't remember which way 'round it goes. Do you build a workshop and fill it with bikes or do you fill the garden with bikes and see what size workshop you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Probably not. But used values appear to hold up well for draggies on good nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniff6 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 The thing with the 2 strokes is its mainly middle aged men wanting to relive their youth in the 70s.So with the draggies it will be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FizzyRascal Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Who knows is my answer. As you know I'm into auld Triumphs and the prices of those are exhorbitant, even the wee 200cc Tiger Cubs are well over a grand. Look at the prices of xs250s nowadays, they are the Yam equivalent to grey porridge, as Cubs and the like were called. Look at xs1100s Heres my tale of woe 1980 xs250 bought 1981 for £625 sold 1984 for £125 selling now for £500 upwards 1978 cb400/4 " 1981 for £180 sold 1983 for £400 selling now for well over £800 1980 T140D " 1983 for £1100 stolen 1989 Ins paid £1600 now selling for over £5k 1955 Speedtwin " 1985 for £110 sold 1988 for £250, selling now for well over £5k 1979 xs1100 " 1990 for £380 sold 2001 for £850 selling now for £2500 -£3500 So as I say who knows, the prices of aulder Japs are climbing up and up so in maybe 20 years.... edit//: Just looked on fleabay 3 xs11s at a grand and under and 2 at £3999, although whether they sell at that we'll probably never know This was kinda my thinking . . . who knows what the 'next thing' will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey brian on a different note, on your avatar pic! you appear to be topping up with a petrol can and a cigarette in your gob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 don`t worry tommy, the can is with diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FizzyRascal Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey brian on a different note, on your avatar pic! you appear to be topping up with a petrol can and a cigarette in your gob Yeah I was. (You can't light petrol (2 stroke) with a ciggie dude. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think when the 30/40 Year old now , in 10 years will re-buy what they had as first bikes, . The YZF R1 1998 red/white will be the next brough superior , .but the market will not be fueled by as many old bikers, As we " were all on motorcycles when left school. most of my mates had a bike , till they passed the car test,,, Cant see the volume of buyers, once were gone,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 just about any 2 stroke commands top money now, really hard to find a bargain, if you had a shed full 2ts no matter the condition your laughing. Best not to restore them though as you won't get the money back, sad but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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