My 1977 Suzuki GT750A is in the sort of condition where you could ride it two hundred miles tomorrow or keep it polished in my garage. Machines like this are fetching high teens thousands of pounds in recent times. I paid £3500 for it in rough condition 14 years ago. Sizeable investments in rare parts has made it a thing of beauty to own and reliable, if heavy and slow, to ride.
I've owned a B M W K75c for 15 years never had any probs with it , you can do a service on it for £50 that's oil filter & plugs renew radiator fluid , and check gear box and shaft drive , all good , just renewed the battery and starter relay , very strong bike , in good nick considering its 35 years old , passes its M O T every time , and I'd be lucky to get £ 1500 , and yet some bikes that go for stupid money and aren't in as good a nick . 😀
I had a 1981 Goldwing here in Canada. I bought it in 1991 for $2100 and it was like new. The days of buying a Norton Dominator or BSA A7 for 50 quid are long gone. I paid 800 quid for a brand new Rickman Bonneville in 74.
I run Suzuki GS 850 with a Squire sidecar, the motors are pretty dam strong as mine has been around the clock and climbing, it has been re rung, three cam chains and a starter clutch assembly. Some parts now are getting hard to find and it's expensive buying from America which is where lots of second hand stuff is. My bike is a s rough as a bears arse as it is transport and gets run daily year round all weathers.
The yam u.s custom has 3 pipes and 3 carbs which makes it a triple which is 1 less than 4 cylinders Ha Ha Ha the count taught me when I was younger...... the cortina , not the red one , you described was a GXL a GSX is a Suzuki . Cor it's a mine field out in the classic world . Thanks for showing us around . Yes what were old bangers for 50 sovs is coz they weren't worth a w@nk then . Nowadays people are buying Marinas and allagroes as classis when they were shite when brand new ... Bonkers..
Good to see the vid & shame about the prices, but they continue to climb. Thinking this recession may see more older bikes being dragged from sheds for sale.
Unfortunately there really are no bargains to be had in the classic world, think that's why brands like Royal Enfield are doing so well atm, all the classic looks with reliability for not a lot of money. Hope you get sorted with a project
10:30 minutes in - that's a basic 2 litre or 2.2 litre Rover. I can't remember now. I had one and it was an automatic in Luna Grey. That's why the badges are missing, to try to disguise its gutless pedigree. The give away is the dashboard. All the 3.5 litre models, and the 2.2 litre now I come to think about it [ so this must be a 2 litre model and an SC at that - Single Carb where the 2.2 litre was a TC - Twin Carb. ] , had the much more fanciful dial adorned dashboard that incorporated the rev counter. The panels do bolt on, but only the bonnet and boot are aluminium leaving everything else to create rust streaks that ran down the side of the panels before they eventually fell off all by themselves, a feature that Rover was properly able to integrate in to the new up coming Rover SD1 that replaced this model.
For over 45 years I drive and ride older cars and bikes. They cost an arm and a leg to purchase and maintain. Wehn you want to trade in or sell off they are the wrong make, type, colour, options, what have you. I fully understand the bad reputation of car and bike dealers!
The two GPz900s were well beyond saving, I wouldn't even take parts from those. I've owned two of these in the past, monster performance for their time and a landmark in motorcycle development - the first 'modern' sports bike format. Only about ten years on from the Z1 but light years ahead in specification and performance. However, unlike the Z1, Gpz prices have gone nowhere and nice ones still go for less than £4k. Hard to fathom, really.
Just watched this and there are some funny goings on. A three cylinder Yamaha 750 with four cylinders and two carbs. You should have gone to Specsavers or somewhere
The yam 750 are great bike selling for 3 to 4k suzuki 850 3k all day long engine are bome proof, when the end of the world end's them 850 engines will still be running lol that Gold Wing run for the hills
@@adrianrouse5148 Where will the demand be coming from ? In the U.K. where is video is set, very few young adults are taking up motorcycling. The majority of riders are middle aged. As far as classic bikes are concerned, a large numbers have been imported from the U.S.A. The majority owned by Middle aged riders, who in a few years will be giving up riding, or moving to smaller bikes. Also, The government seems to be moving against the internal combustion engine. As I stated, in fifteen to twenty years, no one will want them.
@@p.istaker8862I think in relation to the bulk of bikes, you’ll be proved right. There will be some models which will find favour as collectors items and they’ll be through the roof. Usage isn’t an important factor. In ultra rare cars, people are paying £1-2M for a Miura. Then they don’t drive them.
No offence but I think you're being unrealistic with the price you want to pay. All those went for what I would consider actually quite low prices in today's market, even for restoration projects which these were. Sounds to me that what you want is an acceptable looking, running and riding Jap classic which I'd be surprised if you got for less than 2 grand for plus 500cc bikes.
@@vroomroom1 it's stupid at the moment. Even stuff that a couple of years ago would have been about a grand is hitting 2 plus for some right dogs. Saw an admittedly well restored Yamaha 'fizzy' go for nearly 7 grand and things like C70s and 90s are well over 1500 for resto projects. Stupid money for what were 50 quid field bikes not so long ago.
You can not pick and chose these days you pays your money and takes a chance Otherwise you go know where fast as I have found out to my dissmay If its your lively hood then I hope the gods go with you If its a hobby then dont worry sit on it for long enough and you might get your money back If not do what I do get a bottle of scotch "dont tel the wife" Go into your man cave and have a bloody good cry Works for me every time !!
My 1977 Suzuki GT750A is in the sort of condition where you could ride it two hundred miles tomorrow or keep it polished in my garage. Machines like this are fetching high teens thousands of pounds in recent times. I paid £3500 for it in rough condition 14 years ago. Sizeable investments in rare parts has made it a thing of beauty to own and reliable, if heavy and slow, to ride.
I've owned a B M W K75c for 15 years never had any probs with it , you can do a service on it for £50 that's oil filter & plugs renew radiator fluid , and check gear box and shaft drive , all good , just renewed the battery and starter relay , very strong bike , in good nick considering its 35 years old , passes its M O T every time , and I'd be lucky to get £ 1500 , and yet some bikes that go for stupid money and aren't in as good a nick . 😀
Best bikes ever!
I had a 1981 Goldwing here in Canada. I bought it in 1991 for $2100 and it was like new. The days of buying a Norton Dominator or BSA A7 for 50 quid are long gone. I paid 800 quid for a brand new Rickman Bonneville in 74.
I paid $25oz in 1986 for the Hodaka Wombat in my profile photo
I run Suzuki GS 850 with a Squire sidecar, the motors are pretty dam strong as mine has been around the clock and climbing, it has been re rung, three cam chains and a starter clutch assembly. Some parts now are getting hard to find and it's expensive buying from America which is where lots of second hand stuff is. My bike is a s rough as a bears arse as it is transport and gets run daily year round all weathers.
The yam u.s custom has 3 pipes and 3 carbs which makes it a triple which is 1 less than 4 cylinders Ha Ha Ha the count taught me when I was younger...... the cortina , not the red one , you described was a GXL a GSX is a Suzuki . Cor it's a mine field out in the classic world . Thanks for showing us around . Yes what were old bangers for 50 sovs is coz they weren't worth a w@nk then . Nowadays people are buying Marinas and allagroes as classis when they were shite when brand new ... Bonkers..
Good to see the vid & shame about the prices, but they continue to climb. Thinking this recession may see more older bikes being dragged from sheds for sale.
I got 6 of em up fo sale. But I'm also in da US so sorry for you matey. Blimey Greenhairs.
Unfortunately there really are no bargains to be had in the classic world, think that's why brands like Royal Enfield are doing so well atm, all the classic looks with reliability for not a lot of money. Hope you get sorted with a project
I restored a Honda Goldwing GL1000 1978 loved doing it but the cost is mental
Love Goldwings, especially series 1. Hope one day I get the chance to do one 👍
prices are high because people want them and there's not enough to go around, nice vid, bad prices
10:30 minutes in - that's a basic 2 litre or 2.2 litre Rover. I can't remember now. I had one and it was an automatic in Luna Grey. That's why the badges are missing, to try to disguise its gutless pedigree. The give away is the dashboard. All the 3.5 litre models, and the 2.2 litre now I come to think about it [ so this must be a 2 litre model and an SC at that - Single Carb where the 2.2 litre was a TC - Twin Carb. ] , had the much more fanciful dial adorned dashboard that incorporated the rev counter. The panels do bolt on, but only the bonnet and boot are aluminium leaving everything else to create rust streaks that ran down the side of the panels before they eventually fell off all by themselves, a feature that Rover was properly able to integrate in to the new up coming Rover SD1 that replaced this model.
The Wing and the XS 750 look like American import jobs to me . The little Laverda looked very pretty.
For over 45 years I drive and ride older cars and bikes. They cost an arm and a leg to purchase and maintain. Wehn you want to trade in or sell off they are the wrong make, type, colour, options, what have you. I fully understand the bad reputation of car and bike dealers!
Remember looking at these at my local Honda dealer, 1985, I was 16 and I bought a PXR 50
Twin carb four cylinder xs750?? No wonder it looked timid lol
Yep not very good knowledge there. Quoted 1 too few carbs and 1 too many cylinders.
The two GPz900s were well beyond saving, I wouldn't even take parts from those. I've owned two of these in the past, monster performance for their time and a landmark in motorcycle development - the first 'modern' sports bike format. Only about ten years on from the Z1 but light years ahead in specification and performance. However, unlike the Z1, Gpz prices have gone nowhere and nice ones still go for less than £4k. Hard to fathom, really.
Just watched this and there are some funny goings on. A three cylinder Yamaha 750 with four cylinders and two carbs. You should have gone to Specsavers or somewhere
they werent worth buying in my opinion
You can get one of those not running for as little as $400-$500
Cortina mk3 GXL is the car you are lusting after.
There were a lot of 'diff' specs of mk 3 in the 70's (fords)
Your right, there must have been at least 5 specs you could get per model.
You'd be better off looking for Gold Wings and Zeds in the US. More choice, lower prices.
I have a Honda silverwing interstate. Now 40 years old and excellent condition for sale
They were Cortina GXL, had a 2000 GXL, nice cars.
Nice. My dad had a metallic blue 2000E with wolfrace wheels. Loved that car
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The yam 750 are great bike selling for 3 to 4k suzuki 850 3k all day long engine are bome proof, when the end of the world end's them 850 engines will still be running lol that Gold Wing run for the hills
I managed to blow one up, had a gs 1000 after
Sorry but the XS750 is a tearable bike!
@@ogribiker8535 ur an island in that view
@@volt8684 Really!, don't think so. Tell then why no one wanted them when they were new or until everything else got to expensive?
@@ogribiker8535 A turd is a turd. The 750 & 500 twins where are junk.
What year is v reg
79/80
The prices will come down and in about fifteen to twenty years, people will struggle to give the things away.
I doubt that. Prices have been going up for fourty years. Fewer bikes more demand.
@@adrianrouse5148 Where will the demand be coming from ? In the U.K. where is video is set, very few young adults are taking up motorcycling. The majority of riders are middle aged. As far as classic bikes are concerned, a large numbers have been imported from the U.S.A. The majority owned by Middle aged riders, who in a few years will be giving up riding, or moving to smaller bikes. Also, The government seems to be moving against the internal combustion engine. As I stated, in fifteen to twenty years, no one will want them.
@@p.istaker8862I think in relation to the bulk of bikes, you’ll be proved right. There will be some models which will find favour as collectors items and they’ll be through the roof.
Usage isn’t an important factor.
In ultra rare cars, people are paying £1-2M for a Miura. Then they don’t drive them.
I don't think the prices were high,, people aren't going to give them away
thanks for watching, please consider subscribing, hoping to pick up a new project in the next week or two
Grate vid buddy new subb here
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No good for me l need left hand drive.
Economy collapse imminent. Take money out of bank and put it in art or classic car/bikes. Simples.
A video showcasing rusty junk, most of which should be scrapped.
No offence but I think you're being unrealistic with the price you want to pay. All those went for what I would consider actually quite low prices in today's market, even for restoration projects which these were. Sounds to me that what you want is an acceptable looking, running and riding Jap classic which I'd be surprised if you got for less than 2 grand for plus 500cc bikes.
fair comment, I have been out of the buying and selling game for a few years so unsure of what's reasonable
@@vroomroom1 it's stupid at the moment. Even stuff that a couple of years ago would have been about a grand is hitting 2 plus for some right dogs. Saw an admittedly well restored Yamaha 'fizzy' go for nearly 7 grand and things like C70s and 90s are well over 1500 for resto projects. Stupid money for what were 50 quid field bikes not so long ago.
Most of those were junk.
Looks like a bunch of junk
One mans trash is another treasure as they say. But do agree that it would take a hell of a passion to get some of them back on the road.
You can not pick and chose these days you pays your money and takes a chance Otherwise you go know where fast as I have found out to my dissmay If its your lively hood then I hope the gods go with you If its a hobby then dont worry sit on it for long enough and you might get your money back If not do what I do get a bottle of scotch "dont tel the wife" Go into your man cave and have a bloody good cry Works for me every time !!