What should I pay for an H1d?

[Toecutter]

Hi, I've just joined and this is my first post so please be gentle with me.
I've got the opportunity to buy a 1972 H1d imported from America in 2009 and with matching numbers, standard pipes and airbox. I saw it briefly at the Ace Cafe 2 stroke day the other weekend and it sounded sweet when it started up and rode away, but apart from the above I don't have much more to go on.
So... What sort of price range is there on this model and is there anything in particular I should be aware of.
Not much for you to go on I know but any advice much appreciated.
Many thanks

[mal71]

Toecutter eh ??

Yes its Malcolm Wildeman

I think you need to have a good look at it, who is the seller David ??

[Toecutter]

Well that's my cover blown then.

Hi Malcolm, his name is Brian and he's from Watford. Bought the bike in 2010, it has a certificate from Rick Brett. I'm thinking of throwing caution to the wind and just buying it or is that a silly idea? The money is in a bank account earning zero % interest or I can buy a bike I've always wanted with the added benefit that it will only go up in value. Won't it?

What can possibly go wrong?

[SERPICO]

Did you get any pictures? post them on here so we can get a look.

[ACS International]

Hi toecutter,
was the reg TGF181L?
If it was it was my old one, imported it in 1999 along with an S2A TGF182L!
Sold it to a Brian from that area around 2009, saw him at Ace Cafe couple of years ago.
Got a nos tank on it

Ade

[downpipe3]

Brian from watford
that's 2 miles from him don't know him
SAM ?

[SAM]

Brian?

[Toecutter]

It is indeed TGF181L. I assume a 'nos' tank is non standard and think he mentioned something about that. Didn't get any photos unfortunately as he turned up with his helmet on and in a hurry to get away. So any views on what would be a sensible offer?

[Toecutter]

It is indeed TGF181L. I assume a 'nos' tank is non standard and think he mentioned something about that. Didn't get any photos unfortunately as he turned up with his helmet on and in a hurry to get away. So any views on what would be a sensible offer?

[ACS International]

Hi toecutter, just to help you make an informed decesion,
When I bought the bike it was misfiring a new ignition box fixed that,
It was also blue so got it repainted, had the tank nicked so got a kh500 tank from rick brett
All I did to it other than put fuel and oil in it, was to give it a very good clean, and ride it.
I sold it needing the tank replacing or painting, I offered Brian my new old stock tank but
he didn’t want it. Came back a year later and bought it. When I saw it two years ago it looked the same
as when I sold it plus the new tank, he said all he does is mot it and ride it very occasionally,
can’t remember what mileage it has. Good luck
Ade

[Toecutter]

Thanks Ade. So would £5k be a fair price do you think?

[ACS International]

Yes, I guess that’s a good price, I sold it with the new tank for £2800

[Nigel S]

Considering mine cost me £7800 in total cost. I would say that £5000 was a very good price. That would be full resto cost engine paint and chrome all done.

To give you some idea -
Powder coating £1000
Chrome plating £1500
Tins painted £450
Engine rebuild £1500
Polish and cleaning £1000

Please keep ijn mind these are rough prices. Doing all the building myself.

[Toecutter]

Thanks Ade and Nigel. Think I'll make him an offer and see what he says.

[stevie747]

Considering mine cost me £7800 in total cost. I would say that £5000 was a very good price. That would be full resto cost engine paint and chrome all done.

To give you some idea -
Powder coating £1000
Chrome plating £1500
Tins painted £450
Engine rebuild £1500
Polish and cleaning £1000

Please keep ijn mind these are rough prices. Doing all the building myself.

Blimey who does your powder coating...

[SAM]

Considering mine cost me £7800 in total cost. I would say that £5000 was a very good price. That would be full resto cost engine paint and chrome all done.

To give you some idea -
Powder coating £1000
Chrome plating £1500
Tins painted £450
Engine rebuild £1500
Polish and cleaning £1000

Please keep ijn mind these are rough prices. Doing all the building myself.

Blimey who does your powder coating...

Yep £250 usually covers it!