I went in with eyes closed and decided to restore a '74 H1. I purchased it by only a few pics on ebay. Looked fairly good in the pics, but it's been nothing but an never ending money pit! All the bright work has been stripped and rechromed. All previously black painted parts except frame powder coated. Professionally repainted with a 4 part paiting process. It's being assembled now. Will be done in 3 - 4 weeks. If someone decides to restore ol' crusty here, they better have a substantial bank account, tons of patience, and a good source for finding parts that are way too expensive, and getting harder to find. Best of luck!
Now, that does sound like a huge project. I'm sure it will be magnificent when you're finished. If I ever do anything with mine, I'll probably just make it run and safe to ride.
I have a near pristine 73 H1. I ordered a couple parts last winter for mine and they cost a small fortune. If you decide to restore this, youll have a freaking bundle in it. Probably 7-8 thousand for a good restore! I had a 70 when i was 18 and it would RUN! Im 69 now and still ride mine now and again like im 18! Ive owned it 47 years!
@@CrustyCycle9317 I did a quick search on Mecum for a Sold 1970-71 and it appears complete in Fair are $5,000-10,000, Good $10,000-15,000 and Restored to New highest at $30,000. So $3,500 - 4,000- seems correct.
that bike is so... nicely deteriorated.. that if it was mine.. I´d just clean the carbs and brakes, change the oil. put new old looking tyres on it, and just ride it. just as it is.. put black ductape on the seat and just ride it.. not too far.. but as a daily runner.. it would be awesome to see bike that looks like junk, run perfectly. those three exhausts are unusual detail in this time and age..
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Wow! That IS CRUSTY! Hope we get a glimpse of it once’s it’s been restored!
Of course, Rebecca. Thanks for watching 👀
I went in with eyes closed and decided to restore a '74 H1. I purchased it by only a few pics on ebay. Looked fairly good in the pics, but it's been nothing but an never ending money pit! All the bright work has been stripped and rechromed. All previously black painted parts except frame powder coated. Professionally repainted with a 4 part paiting process. It's being assembled now. Will be done in 3 - 4 weeks. If someone decides to restore ol' crusty here, they better have a substantial bank account, tons of patience, and a good source for finding parts that are way too expensive, and getting harder to find. Best of luck!
Now, that does sound like a huge project. I'm sure it will be magnificent when you're finished. If I ever do anything with mine, I'll probably just make it run and safe to ride.
It will all buff out - 😂 Cool bike!
Thank you 😊
I have a near pristine 73 H1. I ordered a couple parts last winter for mine and they cost a small fortune. If you decide to restore this, youll have a freaking bundle in it. Probably 7-8 thousand for a good restore! I had a 70 when i was 18 and it would RUN! Im 69 now and still ride mine now and again like im 18! Ive owned it 47 years!
Thanks for reaching out. I guess I could sell it, keep it as a wall hanger, or make it run and ride it as a survivor. Decisions...
I'm 61 and have owned a 750 since 88, road raced it for years. So, it's not pristine or original, but it's the bike I've owned longest.
You should sell it. That needs a LOT of work and money.
What if I just made it run, put some tires on it, kept is as a rat survivor? I hate to see a complete motorcycle sold for parts.
Are we looking at the same bike you're commenting on 😅
When I'm looking at a project of that size, keep positive?
How much would it sell for as is? $5,000?
I'm not sure, I'd have to test the waters. 3500-4000?
@@CrustyCycle9317 I did a quick search on Mecum for a Sold 1970-71 and it appears complete in Fair are $5,000-10,000, Good $10,000-15,000 and Restored to New highest at $30,000. So $3,500 - 4,000- seems correct.
Did you sell it?
Nope, it's still just a wall hanger right now.
@@CrustyCycle9317 Did the buyer offer to buy it from you?
that bike is so... nicely deteriorated.. that if it was mine.. I´d just clean the carbs and brakes, change the oil. put new old looking tyres on it, and just ride it. just as it is.. put black ductape on the seat and just ride it.. not too far.. but as a daily runner.. it would be awesome to see bike that looks like junk, run perfectly. those three exhausts are unusual detail in this time and age..
Yeah, I agree. When they're unrestored, they tell a story, but who knows what that story really is? 🤔
Do you want to export this bike to me? I want to buy it from you.
Nah, I don't think I'm ready to let it go. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.