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Post by waynejones on Oct 10, 2015 12:15:56 GMT -5
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Post by wayne on Oct 10, 2015 19:54:21 GMT -5
Should be a few out there for you. The general advice has been to buy the best you can afford and don't accept "ran when parked" as a definitive assessment of the engine.
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Post by Glenn RE5 on Oct 11, 2015 15:34:31 GMT -5
So few details ...A bit like a jessie james wanted poster ..!!
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Post by waynejones on Oct 12, 2015 23:48:09 GMT -5
So what is a fair price for a rough, complete but non running bike?
Wayne
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Post by waynejones on Oct 16, 2015 10:26:29 GMT -5
I'm seeing some clean running bikes around $7000. Not running crap shoots around $3000.
I'm 51 and haven't had a mid life crisis yet so I am ok with $7000 but I don't want to be the naive new kid that pays way too much.
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Post by goandy on Oct 17, 2015 0:07:59 GMT -5
Probably the best thing is ask questions on here, post photos or links to the ad etc. There's plenty of advice to be had, especially the bit about buying a decent runner in the first place. Some of us may even have a bike or two for sale as there are quite a few on here who own multiple RE5's!
$7K should buy a nice running, on the road bike. It may need some very minor cosmetics but should be a rider that you could just hop on a cruise.
You may even find one of us near to you in NC to help out with some pre-purchase checks. Not me, I'm down under!
No, I'm not a stalker, just did a google search on your email to make it easier for us to help you...
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Post by wayne on Oct 17, 2015 0:10:56 GMT -5
There's a bike down here in Australia owned by a friend that, sadly, will be up for sale very soon. I'll give the details when its ready but it pretty much is "The World's Best RE5" in my opinion. Original, low miles, unrestored, runner. It has a couple of things that money pretty much can't buy in an RE5, and "runner" is the biggest understatement you'll ever see in this case.
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Post by goandy on Oct 17, 2015 0:17:57 GMT -5
What is it- good fuel consumption?  |
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Post by wayne on Oct 17, 2015 1:39:02 GMT -5
Looks that not just a mother could love............
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Post by cresco750 on Oct 17, 2015 4:14:18 GMT -5
There's a bike down here in Australia owned by a friend that, sadly, will be up for sale very soon. I'll give the details when its ready but it pretty much is "The World's Best RE5" in my opinion. Original, low miles, unrestored, runner. It has a couple of things that money pretty much can't buy in an RE5, and "runner" is the biggest understatement you'll ever see in this case. Steve's? |
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Post by h2e Al In Aus on Oct 17, 2015 4:15:23 GMT -5
What is it- good fuel consumption? Why would anyone worry about fuel consumption on a rotary we all know there average , mine gets 10lt per 70 mls , at high speed 70+ mph open roads and having fun |
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Post by wayne on Oct 17, 2015 4:30:12 GMT -5
Actually it did belong to a Steve, but not the one you're thinking of. Just as good to look at but a cracker of a bike underneath.
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Post by busted on Nov 24, 2015 15:24:27 GMT -5
Still looking for a 1975 re5? Got 1 in garage. I'll get a few pics if you like. Just let me know
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Post by toystoretom on Nov 25, 2015 23:05:42 GMT -5
Why don't you post the pics and details here.... Maybe someone else would like it.
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Post by busted on Nov 26, 2015 20:59:10 GMT -5
I'll get it out and take a few pictures when I can.Looks like your avatar.
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