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A couple bikes that are worth a look.
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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 164653" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Desktop appraisal is complicated and any halfway decent explanation would be beyond longwinded...especially with a midrange specimen like this one. Without firsthand inspection and knowing your way around one of these machines, it's a gamble. The short version, $1500 isn't too far above the low range for a decent-running machine of this era that is straight & complete. Z50 values are generally lower than CT70s however, the difference is close to the cost spread of restoring them. AFAICT, this one seems a reasonable gamble...for the money being asked...and for the reasons already stated. </p><p></p><p>Assuming that you just want a decent, reliable, rider for the youngster(s), this may be a good choice. I would throw a new set of tires, tubes & brakes at it. Those are safety items that don't age well. Whilst you're taking care of those items, you'll have an easy time inspecting the cables & controls, as well as the wheel bearings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 164653, member: 5"] Desktop appraisal is complicated and any halfway decent explanation would be beyond longwinded...especially with a midrange specimen like this one. Without firsthand inspection and knowing your way around one of these machines, it's a gamble. The short version, $1500 isn't too far above the low range for a decent-running machine of this era that is straight & complete. Z50 values are generally lower than CT70s however, the difference is close to the cost spread of restoring them. AFAICT, this one seems a reasonable gamble...for the money being asked...and for the reasons already stated. Assuming that you just want a decent, reliable, rider for the youngster(s), this may be a good choice. I would throw a new set of tires, tubes & brakes at it. Those are safety items that don't age well. Whilst you're taking care of those items, you'll have an easy time inspecting the cables & controls, as well as the wheel bearings. [/QUOTE]
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