lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 This may go fast so I need to know if I should spend some dough or not? $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the radiologist Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 can you do sweet jumps with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would buy it for the ridiculous factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 if it is your size and in decent condition get it. you might have to put a bit more money into it (tuneups, misc. parts, ridiculously long chain to lock bike, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Don't buy it unless your are only going to cruise the esplanade on it. It's not the kind of bike you'd use for getting from A-B or anything else than cruising a nice, flat, paved area where you don't care about going fast or around bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 You guys are thinking riding, I'm thinking restoration and resell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thousand other bikes out there just like it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Pretty rare, Christo. Western Flyer Tank Bike with spaceship headlight. Early 50's. Edit: found a repro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Reproduction going for 75 more http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320417835808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Right, what I meant is plenty of retro style bikes out there. Which I know fuck all about and even less about the market for them. So I'll shut up now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsmbfan Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ok I keep finding replicas of the bike for $600+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Then buy it. Shit son. Edit: Not a bike person. Dont take my word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Shit, $100 seems like it might be a deal. I am still researching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsmbfan Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 theres a lot worse things you could do with $100 than buy a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 theres a lot worse things you could do with $100 than buy a bike. Give me some examples. I have plenty of cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMF Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 i got a cruiser like that the other day, its a Schwinn 26". it's sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 spaceship on tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Definitely space ship What should it be if it's legit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 A spaceship? I can't find this one. I found the Galaxy Cruiser and one with a jet on the side, but no spaceship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 If you can store oontz in the tank, buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELT Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Fuck yeah buy it , no fixed gear faggot , ass up high bike . That fucker is a Classic ! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50million Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 id say yes just cuz pee wee did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcay Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 try low-balling the guy, to like $85 cash. but not too much cause you dont lose it to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 For stuff like this I think it is always a good idea to keep in mind how much your personal time is worth. The way I work it out is I take my hourly wage and multiply by 1.5 and figure that amount is about what my personal time is worth. So if you buy the bike for 100 dollars put another 100 in parts and tools to restore in a process that takes you 20 hours and sell for 600 to figure if it was worth your time do the math on the hours. 400 dollars profit /20 hours of work comes to 20 dollars per hour. If you enjoy the work for its own sake that can, of course, offset this idea to one degree or another. 0.02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Easily worth $300. Grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Double post.....but I might know of a buyer in SF if you do get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Ds Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 This may go fast so I need to know if I should spend some dough or not? $100 face/palm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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