Looking for bike - peanut cheap

[Raks]

Hey all

In progression to getting licence and learning basic mechanic-ary, would like to get hold of a dirt cheap bike. And i mean, dirt cheap !

Something that's either running and needs tidying or is a non-runner with little bits needed (i say little as restricted knowledge at the mo)

Anyone help ?

ta very much !!

[stooz]

whats your budget, I have something in mind....

[Raks]

as close to peanuts as you can imagine !?!?

just looking for something to tinker with that someone may have sitting around in their garage gathering dust... he says hoping...

out of curiosity, what is it ?

[raks]

anyone ??!?!?

[raks]

ttt

[bikerkeith]

Try your local rag, news agents windows, Loot etc. They tend to be a better source for cheapies than biking mags.

[dern]

Raks said:

as close to peanuts as you can imagine !?!? just looking for something to tinker with that someone may have sitting around in their garage gathering dust... he says hoping...

How about an 86 kx500 in bits for 500 quid

Had the bottom end rebuilt, needs the top end sleeving and rebuilding. Have new piston and rings and gasket kit. Needs new tyres, brakes and an engine mount welding back on. Scruffy as you like but fast when built (you will be taking on a 'project' though).

Any good?

Mark

Edited to add: just spotted "Something that's either running and needs tidying or is a non-runner with little bits needed (i say little as restricted knowledge at the mo)" so probably not then

>> Edited by dern on Monday 12th July 12:36

[bu5t4]

eBay is usually a good bet for things like this. You usually see ones on there going for a couple of hunred quid runnng.

[stooz]

sorry - been away celebrating my birthday for 4 days..

I had a 2000 Ninja 1100 (?) for £1000. no fairings. scrathed all over from a tumble. needed tyres. went like stink tho!

gone now.

[t-c]

I know of a GSXR600 on an 04 plate going for £2K. It needs a new fork leg and engine cover and some cosmetic work, and it has just 500 miles on the clock. It is genuine and was supplied by Suzuki GB to the Magazine I write for.

If anyone is interested I will be happy to provide the contact details.

[raks]

any others ?

[annodomini2]

If its you're first bike you're best looking for something like a gpz500 or similar (assuming you're over 21!) not too much for a first bike

[Raks]

annodomini2 said:

If its you're first bike you're best looking for something like a gpz500 or similar (assuming you're over 21!) not too much for a first bike

yup 23.

at the moment, due to lack of response, i think i'll take anything that's going !!

[Kwacker]

How about a CBX550F2 for £500.

Its a non-runner at the moment the only problem being the engine, but I have sourced an engine to replace it. I have just been busy/lazy with other projects!

Kwacker

[raks]

Kwacker said:

How about a CBX550F2 for £500. Its a non-runner at the moment the only problem being the engine, but I have sourced an engine to replace it. I have just been busy/lazy with other projects! Kwacker

does the replacement engine comewith ?

[Kwacker]

Afraid not, as I said I've been a bit busy/lazy and haven't gotten round to getting it..

Kwacker

[Raks]

hmmm, think it'll end up waaaay out of how much i was looking to spend !

[chris280]

How about a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R long tax + test, classic insurance, goes really well. Looking for around £750.

[raks]

sorry people

I need cheeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap bikes !!!

that way if it goes bang, i don't mind !!!

[blaskie]

I have a 1983 CBX550F2 you can have for £295. Taxed till end Aug. MOT till 18/8/04. Leaking front fork seal and a slow puncture in rear tyre. With its inboard disc brakes, and "must have" cam chain rattle,ideal for makey learny mechanicals.Everything works,and can be fun to ride, but it is 21 years old !!!