Optimistic sellers

[YellowDog]

It's getting collectible. Like just about any 70's Honda.

I reckon it could hit 5k. In a decade it could be double that if the restro is completed.

Honestly, I really do fail to get my head around why someone would spend so much on such an insignificant bike

[sidecar bob]

100 watchers... no wof or rego... $4.5 K... a dinky 125... people are weird.

I did my licence test on one of them, so a fairly significant bike in my life & I wouldn't be in it past a grand.

[AllanB]

Honestly, I really do fail to get my head around why someone would spend so much on such an insignificant bike

I'd not put down that coin but watch it hit $4500.

There will be a number of bidders who had one when they were teenagers all those years ago who would like one back in their stable. Then the Honda collectors wanting to add to the fleet, or start a fleet for that matter.

Retro is in, and Honda's at top of the list for obvious reasons - reliable, parts are available and the starting money is not silly compared to say a Norton Commando or the 'good' year Bonnies.

I see on TM there are two unrestored BSA Bantams going for about $5k for the pair.

[F5 Dave]

I posted those Bantams on this thread about a year ago and they ain't going anywhere.

[AllanB]

I posted those Bantams on this thread about a year ago and they ain't going anywhere.

People to chicken to buy them

[malcy25]

People to chicken to buy them

That is such a bad Dad joke!

[AllanB]

That is such a bad Dad joke!

No so bad that I have egg on my face .....

[tanken2]

The VW trikes are a result of a really simple solution to making a trike - the engine and rear running gear is all set up to bolt into a inexpensive frame/body - bolt on a MC front end and done.

The coolest one I have seen had the VW engine mid mounted - somewhere I have old printed photo (pre digital) from Ruapuna when I was probably 17 or so.

Here is a google image of the concept - the NZ one I remember was low and purposeful looking. I must search what they use diff wise to reverse the engine.

Update - apparently all you do is flip the crown wheel.

Actually I'd like one. If it was designed right.

what about putting diff in upside down ?

[AllanB]

what about putting diff in upside down ?

Can't be that easy! Hmm I'd need to check but I suspect the mounting holes/bolts would not align flipping it 180.

[F5 Dave]

FIRE. These things need Fire

[Voltaire]

I'd not put down that coin but watch it hit $4500.

There will be a number of bidders who had one when they were teenagers all those years ago who would like one back in their stable. Then the Honda collectors wanting to add to the fleet, or start a fleet for that matter.

Retro is in, and Honda's at top of the list for obvious reasons - reliable, parts are available and the starting money is not silly compared to say a Norton Commando or the 'good' year Bonnies.

I see on TM there are two unrestored BSA Bantams going for about $5k for the pair.

$5525.00....what price do you put on reliving youth. Should come with a crate of DB Export, some Flying Nun mixed tapes and snifters.

[YellowDog]

$5525.00....what price do you put on reliving youth. Should come with a crate of DB Export, some Flying Nun mixed tapes and snifters.

I've gone back to early bikes I have owned and, whilst they seemed pretty outstanding in those days, it's all relative to what you are now used to.

Though the one thing I'd say about that Honda, is that always was a pretty light and nimble model. Most likely still good fun

Congrats to both the buyer and to the seller too.

[Black Knight]

This lives in my lounge now,every late 60's teenagers wet dream-am thinking of selling,any clues on $ value.

[Fresh Oats]

People to chicken to buy them

Wow, that pun is so fowl.

[tanken2]

Wow, that pun is so fowl.

don't egg him on please