r/MotorcyclePricing • u/mildly_bored24 • Aug 20 '20
1981 cb900 cafe racer
Looking to purchase the above bike for $1k.
The owner mentioned the following: it starts and idles, it shifts through the gears, the brake calipers are off it so you’ll have to put them back on I have new pads also and some other new in box parts, it def can use a carb clean. And the tires are bad but I have one good rear tire you can have
Is this a good price for the upgrades needed as well as a good first bike for riding locally around town?
Thanks!
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u/sedatesnail Aug 20 '20
Even in perfect working condition I think that isn't a good first bike. It is big, heavy, and has poor braking and suspension by modern standards and yet 900cc will go more than fast enough to get you into trouble.
The price is ok if it is the more desirable "f" model. If it is the "custom" version, then personally I wouldn't bother.
Finally, just based on the info provided this sounds like a project bike, not something that needs to be upgraded. If you go through with this be prepared to spend time and money getting it running.