I basically agree with what was posted above. Still, considering that nearly 280,000 K0s were produced they represent less than 6% of the total. Taken as a separate model (sub-model might be more accurate) 16K units is more in line with the later model bikes, a comparatively small pool.
That said, so far the only silvertags to command a substantial premium have been documented low-number (the earliest) production...like 10xxxx and the handful I'm talking about were all low-mileage originals, complete with the factory-installed black plastic levers, etc. Even then, there's been less than $1K difference (usually a LOT less) from any other top-flight low-miler or restoration. As for future resale value, who knows...could go the way of the "sandcast" CB750s. The one thing that really works against silvertag collectibility, with the ultra-purists, is the long list of mostly undocumented running changes. Unless it's untouched, you basically have to take the seller's word for what the bike had originally. Even if he's 100% honest, that's still not the same as true documentation, kind of a no-win situation...that results in most of them being nothing more than early K0s, with silver VIN tags.
If you're after a bike to actually ride, the silvertag bikes are probably the worst of the worst and the earlier the D.O.M., the more problems are likely to be present.
That said, so far the only silvertags to command a substantial premium have been documented low-number (the earliest) production...like 10xxxx and the handful I'm talking about were all low-mileage originals, complete with the factory-installed black plastic levers, etc. Even then, there's been less than $1K difference (usually a LOT less) from any other top-flight low-miler or restoration. As for future resale value, who knows...could go the way of the "sandcast" CB750s. The one thing that really works against silvertag collectibility, with the ultra-purists, is the long list of mostly undocumented running changes. Unless it's untouched, you basically have to take the seller's word for what the bike had originally. Even if he's 100% honest, that's still not the same as true documentation, kind of a no-win situation...that results in most of them being nothing more than early K0s, with silver VIN tags.
If you're after a bike to actually ride, the silvertag bikes are probably the worst of the worst and the earlier the D.O.M., the more problems are likely to be present.
