Progect bike's........

I'm on the look out for a "fix me upper bike ".Budget is a low $1000 .Where does one start to look on the internet ?

Do you have Gumtree up there Gus ? or ebay may be worth a look . Bikesales.com unlikely but worth a look . Sometimes Motorcycle trader has some cheapies at the back of the book ( I think you can get them on line now )

Go to ebay. Motorcycles.  Preference: Lowest price first.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1982-XV1000-Yamaha-Midnight-Special-/190974293832?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2c76f47748

Just the way you like em Gus :  

 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kawasaki-Zx-9-1995-/251378230562?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3a874f6522

One for 2W:



 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUZUKI-TLR100-TL1000-TL1000R-TLR-1000-11-1998-MODEL-NO-RESERVE-/221314918386?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item338765a7f2

This old beast is was still available when I went past the other day (date of original pic is August 2012).  It doesn't look like it would be worth $1,000.  Just let me know if you'd like me to check.

https://nswbandits.forumotion.net/t3091-project-bike-gsx750?highlight=project

have you thought about auctions?

I only just started thinking .  Anything with 4 cyl  is out . Just too many parts $ wise .
Something small would be nice , 200 to 500 cc ---- One or two cyl .
Thanks for the help .

whats your plan,  restore or custom?

gus wrote:I only just started thinking .  Anything with 4 cyl  is out . Just too many parts $ wise .
Something small would be nice , 200 to 500 cc ---- One or two cyl .
Thanks for the help .

Perhaps something like a Yamaha SR400?


There was also an SRX400, which looks very racy.


Both may be hard to get though - a low cost one is sure to be looking very 'used'.  

Now that's perfect (both) .The hunt begins .

Mate here is the best little 4 stroke v twin made, the Mighty Honda VT250F

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pulled the ton across the Airport Straight Merimbula two up awesome

A bit adventurous, but how about a Cagiva Mito or Aprillia RS125 frame with a 250cc 2 stroke enduro motor.  Shud be good for 50 RWHP with around 100Kg of weight.

People want more $ than a good Bandit .

Now here is a project bike with a few challenges.
I'm sure it is well within your price range Gus although it would probably need a bit on cleaning up.
The bad news is it is a little way up the road at Winton and also I'm not sure if the owner wants to part with it.

I went for a ride with a few others today and visited a guy who had just imported 20 old Moto Guzzi 500cc bikes.
I'm not sure they would be fun to restore given that after market parts would look totally out of place and also the asking price was rather high.






 

"All in all , it's just another bike in the wall "  

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2zpA5dvUl4 )