# Vintage Bike smokin' deals dump **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 3, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739 "2013-04-03T07:41:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/1 "2013-04-03T07:41:41Z")
Since spring is right around the corner and I get PM’s frequently asking what types of bikes to look for and what kinda prices one can expect to pay for a nice cafe racer/bobber/custom-build project, I thought this thread would be a good idea…I tend to browse craigslist DAILY and see all sorts of great deals that disappear quick, maybe this can help some fellow NYspeeders interested in a vintage bike build to score a nice starting platform… ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/2 "2013-04-03T07:42:52Z")
Bikes go super fast and kill people bruhh. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/3 "2013-04-03T08:14:15Z")
**1980 Suzuki GS450l** - $375 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3719642317.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3719642317.html) That bike is beautiful for that price, guessing it won’t be for sale very long. **1978 Kawasaki KZ650** - $1000 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3718723018.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3718723018.html) Has some silly touring parts and HD-esque stuff like a monstrous fairing with radio, sissy bar, and king/queen seat…but the bike is a runner and in excellent shape…Could sell the seat/sissy/fairing and probably gain back half your money or more **Honda CL160** - No price or year listed [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3718465544.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3718465544.html) This thing is super cool and perfect for a little commuter. No idea on price but it’s cool! **1980 Yamaha XS1100** - $1500 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3717154092.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3717154092.html) This is a bit on the expensive side as far as a project goes, but these are really a muscle bike from the era and will have gobs of power, yet very smooth to ride due to being shaft drive. These things are ultra reliable and simple to maintain **1974 Yamaha TX500** - $1000 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3700988982.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3700988982.html) just needs a tune-up and a vision. **1978 Honda CX500** - $500 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3713686903.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3713686903.html) this is a pretty terrible looking “custom build” in my opinion, but the bones are good. I really have a weird softspot for these and LOVE the way they look cafe’d. Plus it’s super cheap! **1982 yamaha 650 maxim** - $500 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcd/3704611264.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcd/3704611264.html) not much info, so no comments…worth a look though ---------- Post added at 11:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:04 AM ---------- **1982 Yamaha Maxim 400** - $750 [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3704602441.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3704602441.html) pic is blurry, description seems fair and correct in that it probably just needs a good carb clean **Yamaha XS650 bobber/hardtail project** - $1500 obo [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3676740477.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3676740477.html) take it from me this isn’t an outrageous price. there’s a lot of $$$ parts here. That alien tank is $200+, the TCbros hardtail is over $300 plus shipping, the solo seat is about $100, the rear fender is about $100, the mid-control pegs are $100, and the hard stuff is already done. Paint and re-assemble and you’ve got a nice hardtail bobber for a very reasonable price. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/4 "2013-04-03T08:39:12Z")
How much do you think coil packs cost for the 1st one 1980 Suzuki GS450l ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/5 "2013-04-03T08:48:09Z")
This thread will be the death of me… ---
**Author:** ![BIG\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/258eb7/32.png) [@BIG\_E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BIG_E)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/6 "2013-04-03T09:59:21Z")
hmmm… ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/7 "2013-04-03T10:03:34Z")
In case of some of you guys don’t know, I’m super willing to work on vintage bikes for super cheap/reasonable rates…it’s a great way for me to make friends with the same passions. I also am more than willing to teach anyone that wants to learn what I know. > [@rugsr](#): > > How much do you think coil packs cost for the 1st one > 1980 Suzuki GS450l about $40 per coil on ebay. I can’t tell by the pic, but there were 4cyl and twin versions of the GS450…so it may need one, may need two. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/8 "2013-04-03T10:11:22Z")
> [@BIG E](#): > > hmmm… Yessssss chooch! :tup: \<3 ---
**Author:** ![donkeyballs69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f6c823/32.png) [@donkeyballs69](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/donkeyballs69)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/9 "2013-04-03T10:38:31Z")
I’m thinking about picking up a project bike, I’ll defiantly keep an eye on this thread. Thanks! :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/10 "2013-04-03T11:01:25Z")
I wish bikes sold this cheap down here… its weird, but our pristine harleys and vmax’s etc, sell for dirt cheap. Our project bikes are always overpriced. Probably because we dont require any insurance on motorcycles if you wear a helmet, so every 16 year old kid buys a bike. (car insurance premiums here are not cheap, ie… 200 a month for liability only if you have any tickets.) ---
**Author:** ![donkeyballs69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f6c823/32.png) [@donkeyballs69](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/donkeyballs69)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/11 "2013-04-03T11:03:46Z")
My bike is gonna get an electric conversion with a high power car brushless motor and a 96-140ish volt esc running custom made lipo battery packs… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![checko](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/checko/32/5422_2.png) [@checko](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/checko)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/12 "2013-04-03T11:29:58Z")
> [@BIG E](#): > > hmmm… i’ve seen a few goldwings for sale… just sayin haha ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/13 "2013-04-03T11:39:55Z")
[http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/3646819509.html](http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/3646819509.html) a real fucking bike ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/14 "2013-04-03T11:48:56Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > [http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/3646819509.html](http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/3646819509.html) > > a real fucking bike :jerkit: ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/15 "2013-04-03T11:56:40Z")
[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Suzuki-GS1000S-/281084995648?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item4171f8a840#v4-47](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Suzuki-GS1000S-/281084995648?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item4171f8a840#v4-47) all go all day with QUALITY vintage bike … not some pussy 450-750cc chooch shit lol ---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:55 PM ---------- [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-KAWASAKI-KZ1000-Z1000-Z1-DRAG-BIKE-RACE-RARE-SPECIAL-ONE-KIND-/111043483409?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item19dab51711#ht\_2082wt\_1165](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-KAWASAKI-KZ1000-Z1000-Z1-DRAG-BIKE-RACE-RARE-SPECIAL-ONE-KIND-/111043483409?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item19dab51711#ht_2082wt_1165) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/16 "2013-04-03T11:59:48Z")
Once again :jerkit: Actually, growing up as a kid my father had an 80’s GPZ 1100, still lame IMO. I’m a honda fanboy remember? Well, obviously are you if you still have the same bike, lol. ---------- Post added at 02:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ---------- > [@BDR5oh](#): > > [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-KAWASAKI-KZ1000-Z1000-Z1-DRAG-BIKE-RACE-RARE-SPECIAL-ONE-KIND-/111043483409?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item19dab51711#ht\_2082wt\_1165](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-KAWASAKI-KZ1000-Z1000-Z1-DRAG-BIKE-RACE-RARE-SPECIAL-ONE-KIND-/111043483409?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item19dab51711#ht_2082wt_1165) Yeah lets ride this Ronald McDonald piece back from Cali. ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/17 "2013-04-03T12:02:17Z")
[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-H2-750-/190819246674?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item2c6db6a252#ht\_500wt\_1182](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-H2-750-/190819246674?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2c6db6a252#ht_500wt_1182) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-RZ350-SUPER-RARE-MINT-RZ-MUSEUM-QUALITY-SHOW-WINNER-FAST-FURIOUS-/121086929890?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item1c3157ebe2#ht\_34843wt\_1165](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-RZ350-SUPER-RARE-MINT-RZ-MUSEUM-QUALITY-SHOW-WINNER-FAST-FURIOUS-/121086929890?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item1c3157ebe2#ht_34843wt_1165) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Other-1985-Yamaha-RZ500-RZ-500-with-title-real-deal-very-rare-RZV-RD-LOOK-/190819345052?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item2c6db8229c#ht\_806wt\_1165](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Other-1985-Yamaha-RZ500-RZ-500-with-title-real-deal-very-rare-RZV-RD-LOOK-/190819345052?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2c6db8229c#ht_806wt_1165) ---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:59 PM ---------- [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-honda-cb1100-f-/160998754357?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item257c460835#ht\_500wt\_1182](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-honda-cb1100-f-/160998754357?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item257c460835#ht_500wt_1182) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Honda-CB900F-Super-Sport-survivor-excellent-condition-CB900-CB-900-900F-/290891247565?pt=US\_motorcycles&hash=item43ba782fcd](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Honda-CB900F-Super-Sport-survivor-excellent-condition-CB900-CB-900-900F-/290891247565?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item43ba782fcd) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/18 "2013-04-03T12:02:48Z")
“all go all day with QUALITY vintage bike … not some pussy 450-750cc chooch shit lol” But you post 350cc’s and multiple 750cc bikes, LOL. ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/19 "2013-04-03T12:04:33Z")
but it has an I talian flag on the seat ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739/20 "2013-04-03T12:05:05Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > but it has an I talian flag on the seat Must be fast then. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-bike-smokin-deals-dump/229739.md?page=2)