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2020 SV 650. I bought this bike new in 2021 and dropped it super hard when it had around 300 miles on it. I couldn't afford to fix it at the time, and eventually lost interest, so it sat for approx 5 years. It had a roof over it the whole time but never an actual motorcycle cover/tarp. Handlebars are bent, gas tank is dented, speedometer/odometer/display needs completely replaced, taillight needs replaced, I assume brakes and tires would need completely replaced at this point?, 1 brake lever and 1 foot peg is chipped. Kelly blue book value is $5,550 in good condition with typical miles. I want to sell it but don't know enough about bikes to know what a fair price is. (Sorry if this isn't allowed here, R/motorcyclepricing is not active so I thought this would be the next most reasonable place)

So recently while searching eBay I came across a 1972 Honda Trail 90, starting bid $100 USD so I bid $101 USD. Then I get a notification that I've won?! So I added another project to the long list I've already had. I've been searching for awhile now, getting ideas, mods, service, etc.... so I'm open to any suggestions on things to do, change, upgrade, mod, etc ..

Backstory, this is a one owner, with title and original key. The owner got it back in 1972 a young woman going to college needed cheap and reliable transportation and brought this.

Also it's titled as a 1972, but it's a late 1971 on the VIN plate and number. Come to find out that, back in the day they titled by year sold

Seid gegrüßt!

Mich würde mal interessieren, was ihr so von meinem Neuaufbau von diesem Exemplar haltet.

Es ist ein Simson Habicht, den ich in Sperberoptik aufgebaut habe.

Blau, Weiß und die Rote Sitzbank, weil ich die originale Farbgebung aus Grün, Weiß und schwarzer Sitzbank nicht so schön fand. Und weil Blau meine Lieblingsfarbe ist.

Hier mal ein paar kleine Eckdaten, was ich alles erneuert habe:

• 12V Vape Zündung

• H4 Scheinwerfer

• Motor regeneriert und neuer 50ccm Zylinder

• Pulverbeschichtung

• Kleinteile sind größtenteils neu

(wenn ich aufzählen müsste, was noch original ist, wäre ich, glaube ich, schneller fertig)

Mich würde mal eure Meinung interessieren, was ihr davon haltet. Ich finde, es ist mir gut gelungen.

Ich habe mal ein Vorher- und Nachherbild angehängt (ich glaube, man erkennt, was vorher und nachher ist)

PS: Ich weiß, die Aufkleber auf dem Tank fehlen noch. Muss noch einen gescheiten Aufkleber finden oder selber gestalten, der mir gefällt.

So the bike came with assorted parts in two totes, so I took everything out to see what I got, also what I'm going to need. Looks like the tank isn't the OEM for the year, because it's orange, which is for a newer version. Doesn't look like I'm not missing too much, except for the muffler/exhaust system, and I'm sure along with other small parts. Time to go shopping 👍

I’m a dumb kid that wants to fix this bike it comes with no key and I have to either get it replaced or get the mold and I’m wondering if it’s even possible for me to fix this bike the owner told me it was sitting for 3 years I payed 150 for it please let me know and what I should fix first or if it’s even worth it I wanna be able to ride wherever it is a Yamaha virago and the year I currently don’t know

Looking for some CT110 advice. I’m considering this one as my first motorcycle project to learn basic mechanics.
Seller says it ran recently, but it’s currently partially disassembled. I’m planning to get a cold-start video and short riding video before making a decision.
Does this look like a good bike to learn on? Anything specific I should check for with an old CT110? Also curious about the black paint — is it likely hiding the original finish?

Hi I recently got a 88 Kawasaki KLR 600 wich according to the owner had a blown engine. I bought it of of him for 100€ with all the papers ec.
I got her running the same evening by just giving her a new Batterie and letting her turn over a little bit. In the old oil there weren’t any metal shavings.
Now to my questions. Those are meant to people who have experience in bike restauration.

First of all she smokes when I give her a little gas. It starts at around 3-5k rpm. Smoke is white. Does she burn oil or is this normal after 5years in the garden.
Second does anyone of you has a good idea on how to fix the turn signals? The rubber is completely gone and I don’t want to buy new ones for 80€

Thanks in advance

I just got this bike from someone who was gonna throw it away its a 2016 wethepeople BMX not sure what model thats what i know about it

Just looking for tips and advice on what i should work on other than what i already know currently
The chain is rusted but runs great
The brakes don’t work the break line is cut
And the break handle doesn’t have any tension on it
The handle bars are dry rotted and flake off

But other than that it runs really great smooth ride
Takes a beating well

Looking to just cruise on it

Welcome to any advice and tips on what i should
Work on it

Dropping the engine on my TZR250 (1KT- 1986).

Ready for the full strip down and rebuild.

The power valves were worn with too much play and pull leaking past.