Is it worth it....?

[mudcow007]

Right, i bought my first bike (1985 Honda CG125) about 2 weeks an have slowly been taking it to bits to get it to run

there are a few parts missing which im in the process of tracking down etc

the paint is scabby so ideally it needs powder coating or spraying which will cost at least £100

So, i bought the bike for £200,

it needs -

tyres - £60 ish

centre stand - £30 ish

miscellaneous - £50

I'm happy to get parts for it to get it road legal but is it really worth getting it sprayed/ coated?

realistically i cant see the bike being worth more than £300 - £400 tax an test?

what do you all think?

just fix it til its road legal an use it

or

go the full hog, strip it coat it an marvel in all its shininess?

[G]

It may well be worth a bit more shiny as the cg tends to hold it's value ok, but personally I'd do what I could as cheaply as possible. Maybe sand down and paint over any bits of obvious rust etc.

A side stand is find - you don't need a centre stand.

[mudcow007]

Thanks G

i think i will do as best i can, as cheap as i can - if that makes sense

I'm just worried that i will be shell out 300+ but the bike would never be worth anything like that

i think i will just patch her up

is it not an MOT failure if it has no centre stand?

thanks!

[The Shaggy D.A.]

[G]

[J.M.]

My bike has no centre stand

I quite like using the side stand, it's quick and easy. I also disable the side stand switch so that I can warm the bike up whilst gearing up, then ride off immediately.
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