I absolutely agree. I just got a 1968 Triumph Trophy 250 running that had a seized engine and clutch. I spent $70 and $40 of that was a factory service manual. Since I am not a professional mechanic, the since of pride I got for making a piece of motorcycle history a running bike with a book and some chemicals is an added benefit.
Russell, I agree. It’s like when Tim Hanks made fire in the movie Castaway. Knowing you were the person who took an abandoned motorcycle and made it run again. Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Great advice. Running, safe, legal and then pretty. Usually with vintage bikes, knowing how to clean and restore parts is where you can make it affordable.
Good advice. To add to your first point about budget, you have to decide if you are restoring, or I like to say "refreshing", to keep it and drive it, collect it, or to flip it. If I'm refreshing to keep and ride for the season, I'd spend a little more. If I'm going to flip, spend a little as possible; more sweat equity than financial equity. And that goes for any investment of time and money. You made all good points. Keep up the good work.
Totally agree. IMO: The best example I can think of regarding a flip are tires. Tires will cost $200+ and you won’t get that back. Thanks for watching.
Hey man I use to work at quad graphics after I graduated automotive technology when I was 18. 8 years ago. Now from 8 years ago I moved to phoniex az to attend motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Today I graduated and got certified in hondapro 12 week dealer training program. Lol not really important information but pretty cool.
Good information here. Thanks. I also add utility into the budget equation. I bought a $2k Goldwing that should go for $3k after I spent $800 on parts and repairs. There isn't much profit there. After considering my use of it for a season of riding and memories made, even if I got a little less than $3k I still win. I also enjoy doing the work and learning the bike.
All great points! You have to really think about what you're willing to put into these old bikes. How much money and how much elbow grease you want to do.
I feel the same keeping the bike original or as near to original as it can be. Original is king .... Great video you are keeping it real... and talk a lot of common sense
Im looking into buying an old goldwing to fix it up and have as my own. I've never been huge into cars like my dad, but i found that bikes are my calling. Very stoked to learn all there is about bringing abandoned bikes back to life! (Also great vid!)
Awesome. I have a Goldwing that is waiting in the queue. Check out my latest video. I try to get 14 motorcycles running in 2 days. Pretty crazy. ruclips.net/video/4CX1UiVBFcI/видео.htmlsi=E34n1BjztxhxsOFy
True words Eric, personally I don't mind spending some on them, I don't expect to get my money back but I get the 80's rides. I would like to restore a bike someday, but for now happy just saving them
Great video. You’re 100% right. That said, I’m spending way too much restoring a CB360 because I want to learn and enjoy working on it. Not going to sell it when I’m done, and wasn’t interested in buying a completed bike. When I’m done I want to point to it and say “I did that.” If I wasted an extra couple grand, I’m find with that, it’s the journey not the destination. Love your videos.
You make a great point. I tell people “I don’t bowl or fish” this is all I do. So if you want to spend a few bucks for the “I did that”! I am all for it. Thanks for watching.
I always spend more money than I planned on. Ive picked up a couple bikes to flip and by the time I've gotten them running well and looking nice, I'm lucky to break even. But at this point in my vintage motorcycle journey I'm okay with breaking even... because I'm learning stuff. You pay for your education Some guys will find a great deal on a non runner and say, "i'll get the bike so it fires up, idles and revs, then pass it on to the next guy and make a few bucks in the process." I'm not that disciplined. Not yet anyway.
Wish this video was around before I got started. 🤣 I think back to my first project bike and you basically listed out all the things I did when talking about all the wrong ways to approach a project.. I wanted to have a running bike to take to track days, but switched directions mid-project and started going with a near OEM restoration. I also had the “While I’ve got this apart” syndrome pretty bad. I laugh about it now, but I had blinders on at the time. The budget was nearly tripled. The bike looked great though!
I like to say “Resurrecting” …. I think people use the term “Restoring” a bit to loosely these days ….. other than that - I agree, get it running, make sure it is safe, make it pretty(ier) ….. then enjoy it :)
Don’t overlook the value of new fasteners on appearance and be prepared to still be purchasing parts many years later. Also, the parts numbers are king when searching for bits - get a parts manual if you can and this is where you will find affordable and available common parts and identify crossovers. Searching by a part description is problematic, whereas the make and parts numbers find everything available. Join the forums if they exist, they are a great source of knowledge. I did a 750 Bonneville over three different stages - running with reasonable paint, tear-down again and powder coat and new bits after successful use for a few months, then a final rebuild to get rid of annoying problems - oil leaks and practical running improvements such as modern electrics and improved fuelling. All the while determining what works and what doesn’t. It is now a nice looking and practical motorcycle which turns heads. It will never be concours. That’s a whole new level of spending.
I picked up a cb450k6 a few years ago from a coworker - looked like it was in good shape when I bought it, but now I've got the engine off and I've found the cam followers are completely shot. I've put so much work into carbs and trying to track down other issues that I ignored the actual problem. This is all to say that even a bike that looks like it is in good shape might need extensive work
I like to go a bit beyond "rustoration", but I'm not into concourse either. If I had to limit it to a few defining areas, I'd say it needs to be better than a survivor - no ripped seats with duct tape patches, no "patina" on the tank, frame or exhaust, good (but maybe not quite perfect) paint coverage overall - but it has to be a solid everyday rider as well. Anything beyond that is a plus, but not required...considering that anything I own, I'm going to ride, and often.
The biggest mistake people make is trying to flip through restoration. I have yet to "restore" a motorcycle within budget. I have sold bikes at a profit, but have done the bare minimum doing so. Unfortunately, or fortunately, every bike I "restore" doesn't leave my garage. So up to 5 bikes for now....
Really appreciated this video. So many things that I assumed but wasn't certain about and things that I hadn't even thought of. Random: But what about a DailyRider series in the style of Revzilla but with classic bikes? Regardless, big fan. Thank you!
I just bought a 1987 fz700 at auction. It's been dropped. Throttle,brake,handlebar. Dented tank,no keys. The fairings cracked. Do I restore originally or put new fairings and modern parts on it?
I’m from Texas and someone just gave me a Suzuki DR 650 S 1990 I really like dualsport bikes so I want to make it run and restore it , only problem is that I don’t have the keys and most important the title or bill of sale, does someone know what can I do to register it or get a bonded title ? I’d like to ride it in the street
Ironic that most of this video is about budget, but you have 288 videos on your channel and haven’t invested a dime into a microphone. But forreal, $50-$250 would do you some damn good
@@motorcyclerewind I appreciate the video. I used to edit audio hours a day so I'm a little extra sensitive lol. You could look into a tascam or a zoom h6 that runs independently of the camera and then sync them in editing. They're about $200.
Don't do it , cause all ya gunna wanna do on completion is to sell the shitter when the eventual realisation that it was crappolla new ... Not worth the effort for 99% of the time cause garbage is , ummm
I absolutely agree. I just got a 1968 Triumph Trophy 250 running that had a seized engine and clutch. I spent $70 and $40 of that was a factory service manual. Since I am not a professional mechanic, the since of pride I got for making a piece of motorcycle history a running bike with a book and some chemicals is an added benefit.
Russell, I agree. It’s like when Tim Hanks made fire in the movie Castaway. Knowing you were the person who took an abandoned motorcycle and made it run again. Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Where did you look for something like that? I'm having trouble looking for older models
Great advice. Running, safe, legal and then pretty. Usually with vintage bikes, knowing how to clean and restore parts is where you can make it affordable.
Agreed. So many times just take it an apart, clean and put back together. Will save lots of money. Thanks for watching.
Good advice. To add to your first point about budget, you have to decide if you are restoring, or I like to say "refreshing", to keep it and drive it, collect it, or to flip it. If I'm refreshing to keep and ride for the season, I'd spend a little more. If I'm going to flip, spend a little as possible; more sweat equity than financial equity. And that goes for any investment of time and money.
You made all good points. Keep up the good work.
Totally agree. IMO: The best example I can think of regarding a flip are tires. Tires will cost $200+ and you won’t get that back. Thanks for watching.
I like to call my projects, "Resurrections" not restorations.
I call me Rustorations 🤣
Hey man I use to work at quad graphics after I graduated automotive technology when I was 18. 8 years ago. Now from 8 years ago I moved to phoniex az to attend motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Today I graduated and got certified in hondapro 12 week dealer training program. Lol not really important information but pretty cool.
Spot on Eric!
Thanks BJ.
Good information here. Thanks. I also add utility into the budget equation. I bought a $2k Goldwing that should go for $3k after I spent $800 on parts and repairs. There isn't much profit there. After considering my use of it for a season of riding and memories made, even if I got a little less than $3k I still win. I also enjoy doing the work and learning the bike.
I agree. If you sell it for what you have in it you had use of a FREE bike for the season. Winning. Thanks for watching.
Excellent. Thank you.
Thanks for watching.
All great points! You have to really think about what you're willing to put into these old bikes. How much money and how much elbow grease you want to do.
You are so right. Especially before you buy the bike. Really appreciate you watching
I feel the same keeping the bike original or as near to original as it can be. Original is king .... Great video you are keeping it real... and talk a lot of common sense
Agreed! Original is KING!!! Thanks for watching!
Im looking into buying an old goldwing to fix it up and have as my own. I've never been huge into cars like my dad, but i found that bikes are my calling. Very stoked to learn all there is about bringing abandoned bikes back to life! (Also great vid!)
Awesome. I have a Goldwing that is waiting in the queue. Check out my latest video. I try to get 14 motorcycles running in 2 days. Pretty crazy. ruclips.net/video/4CX1UiVBFcI/видео.htmlsi=E34n1BjztxhxsOFy
True words Eric, personally I don't mind spending some on them, I don't expect to get my money back but I get the 80's rides. I would like to restore a bike someday, but for now happy just saving them
I love talking the abandoned and forgotten and getting them back on the road. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant advice champ!
Missed you Eric,great post.Such good advise again
Thanks so much. Getting back to our regular loads of videos schedule.
Great video. You’re 100% right. That said, I’m spending way too much restoring a CB360 because I want to learn and enjoy working on it. Not going to sell it when I’m done, and wasn’t interested in buying a completed bike. When I’m done I want to point to it and say “I did that.” If I wasted an extra couple grand, I’m find with that, it’s the journey not the destination. Love your videos.
You make a great point. I tell people “I don’t bowl or fish” this is all I do. So if you want to spend a few bucks for the “I did that”! I am all for it. Thanks for watching.
Believe it's up to the end user to go further with the bling.
A clean running bike is their canvas.
I agree. I am only going to take it so far then it’s up to the next person. Thanks for watching.
I always spend more money than I planned on. Ive picked up a couple bikes to flip and by the time I've gotten them running well and looking nice, I'm lucky to break even. But at this point in my vintage motorcycle journey I'm okay with breaking even... because I'm learning stuff. You pay for your education Some guys will find a great deal on a non runner and say, "i'll get the bike so it fires up, idles and revs, then pass it on to the next guy and make a few bucks in the process." I'm not that disciplined. Not yet anyway.
I agree. I have gotten into projects that to move forward it is going to take more than I want to give it. It being time, money etc…
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Wish this video was around before I got started. 🤣 I think back to my first project bike and you basically listed out all the things I did when talking about all the wrong ways to approach a project.. I wanted to have a running bike to take to track days, but switched directions mid-project and started going with a near OEM restoration. I also had the “While I’ve got this apart” syndrome pretty bad. I laugh about it now, but I had blinders on at the time. The budget was nearly tripled. The bike looked great though!
You probably had triple the fun along the way! Thanks for watching!
Great stuff
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
I like to say “Resurrecting” …. I think people use the term “Restoring” a bit to loosely these days ….. other than that - I agree, get it running, make sure it is safe, make it pretty(ier) ….. then enjoy it :)
I agree. I only use the word restore when I am trying to explain to people what I do with all the motorcycles. 😂 Thanks for watching.
This is good.... I just bought a 1973 Yamaha 500 to restore.
Awesome. I love this bikes.
Where'd you go to look for something like that? I'm having trouble finding older models to restore
@@coltonloustalot2318 I found on Facebook marketplace. Was definitely outside my area and needs lots of love but think I can get 'r done
Seems like I throw the budget out the window on all the bikes I do.
😂💰I try to remain as disciplined as I can with the budget. Thanks for watching.
Don’t overlook the value of new fasteners on appearance and be prepared to still be purchasing parts many years later. Also, the parts numbers are king when searching for bits - get a parts manual if you can and this is where you will find affordable and available common parts and identify crossovers. Searching by a part description is problematic, whereas the make and parts numbers find everything available.
Join the forums if they exist, they are a great source of knowledge.
I did a 750 Bonneville over three different stages - running with reasonable paint, tear-down again and powder coat and new bits after successful use for a few months, then a final rebuild to get rid of annoying problems - oil leaks and practical running improvements such as modern electrics and improved fuelling. All the while determining what works and what doesn’t. It is now a nice looking and practical motorcycle which turns heads. It will never be concours. That’s a whole new level of spending.
Agreed. The part number is king. 🤴 You are so right about forums. They are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for watching.
I picked up a cb450k6 a few years ago from a coworker - looked like it was in good shape when I bought it, but now I've got the engine off and I've found the cam followers are completely shot. I've put so much work into carbs and trying to track down other issues that I ignored the actual problem. This is all to say that even a bike that looks like it is in good shape might need extensive work
I totally agree with you. Thanks for watching.
I like to go a bit beyond "rustoration", but I'm not into concourse either. If I had to limit it to a few defining areas, I'd say it needs to be better than a survivor - no ripped seats with duct tape patches, no "patina" on the tank, frame or exhaust, good (but maybe not quite perfect) paint coverage overall - but it has to be a solid everyday rider as well. Anything beyond that is a plus, but not required...considering that anything I own, I'm going to ride, and often.
I agree. I like to say I make pretty riders. Really good from 10 feet away.
The biggest mistake people make is trying to flip through restoration. I have yet to "restore" a motorcycle within budget. I have sold bikes at a profit, but have done the bare minimum doing so.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, every bike I "restore" doesn't leave my garage. So up to 5 bikes for now....
Thanks for watching.
Really appreciated this video. So many things that I assumed but wasn't certain about and things that I hadn't even thought of. Random: But what about a DailyRider series in the style of Revzilla but with classic bikes? Regardless, big fan. Thank you!
The Daily Rider series is a great idea. Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching.
Cool dude
Thanks for watching.
Great advice, but I always let my heart lead me astray, just can't help it....
I too can get emotional when it comes to saving these old bikes. Struggling with that right now. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a 1987 fz700 at auction. It's been dropped. Throttle,brake,handlebar. Dented tank,no keys. The fairings cracked. Do I restore originally or put new fairings and modern parts on it?
I’m from Texas and someone just gave me a Suzuki DR 650 S 1990 I really like dualsport bikes so I want to make it run and restore it , only problem is that I don’t have the keys and most important the title or bill of sale, does someone know what can I do to register it or get a bonded title ? I’d like to ride it in the street
Ironic that most of this video is about budget, but you have 288 videos on your channel and haven’t invested a dime into a microphone.
But forreal, $50-$250 would do you some damn good
Thanks for watching. This video was filmed with my GoPro 360 which doesn’t allow for the external mic I normally use. Thanks for your feedback.
@@motorcyclerewind I appreciate the video. I used to edit audio hours a day so I'm a little extra sensitive lol. You could look into a tascam or a zoom h6 that runs independently of the camera and then sync them in editing. They're about $200.
Im getting on a bit but my hearing could not pickup a lot of what you were saying
Sorry to hear, no pun intended! Thanks for watching.
Yeah am more about practical and fun and reliable if I can
Thanks for watching
First 😂 Again 😂
🥇 thanks so much. Really appreciate it.
Don't do it , cause all ya gunna wanna do on completion is to sell the shitter when the eventual realisation that it was crappolla new ...
Not worth the effort for 99% of the time cause garbage is , ummm
Thanks for watching.
Sound sucks
Thanks for the feedback.