SF sold for real money

Mine will be better than that, even though it's in an evil condition the cycle parts are all as they left the factory and it's coming apart really well. All the anodising on the brakes is as new for instance, not a scratch on the switches or a mark on the fork top nuts. The engine is another matter but GCS will give it the kiss of life I'm sure.
 
pf1 said:
Mine will be better than that, even though it's in an evil condition the cycle parts are all as they left the factory and it's coming apart really well. All the anodising on the brakes is as new for instance, not a scratch on the switches or a mark on the fork top nuts. The engine is another matter but GCS will give it the kiss of life I'm sure.
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Get a good trailer if you don't already have one.
Keep it clean for shows.

Paul
 
Paul Marx said:
Does real mean a lot?

Paul
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Yes the term comes from the late American senator William Proxmire who used to give out the Golden Fleece awards for the biggest ripoff of the taxpayers each year. As he put it: “if you can save the taxpayers a billion dollars here and another billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money”.
 
"real money", what I mean is that finally, I see a Laverda twin selling for its true worth in particular when you compare it to some recent sale prices of Ducati twins. Ducati GT 750s' bring silly money not to mention the price of a bevel 900SS. The 750SF in reference appears to be close to an original bike that is not a trailer queen or living room ornament. I hope the new owner gets to enjoy the bike, ride it, and is not stored away as an investment.
Did anyone on the Forum buy it?
 
78jotadave said:
"real money", what I mean is that finally, I see a Laverda twin selling for its true worth in particular when you compare it to some recent sale prices of Ducati twins. Ducati GT 750s' bring silly money not to mention the price of a bevel 900SS. The 750SF in reference appears to be close to an original bike that is not a trailer queen or living room ornament. I hope the new owner gets to enjoy the bike, ride it, and is not stored away as an investment.
Did anyone on the Forum buy it?
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No-one on here has got any real money (left). ;)
 
78jotadave said:
"real money", what I mean is that finally, I see a Laverda twin selling for its true worth in particular when you compare it to some recent sale prices of Ducati twins. Ducati GT 750s' bring silly money not to mention the price of a bevel 900SS. The 750SF in reference appears to be close to an original bike that is not a trailer queen or living room ornament. I hope the new owner gets to enjoy the bike, ride it, and is not stored away as an investment.
Did anyone on the Forum buy it?
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Lets hope it get's used. The more real the money, the less use generally.
Unless bring a trailer is portentous of what's to come?
It obviously hasn't been used since it was "refurbished".
I need to get myself a thermometer before going out riding now.

Paul
 
78jotadave said:
The bike sold for $17,500, I don't know what a 1974 SF sold for new in the USA in 1974 but I am guessing around $2300-2400 adjusted for inflation that becomes $15,000 -15,700. Draw your own conclusion, mine is riding them, maintaining them, enjoying the ride, not an investment as Bevel twins were and Z1's have become.
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A petrol engined vehicle with maybe a few exceptions, is a bad investment.
Paul
 
1974 750 SS
One of 33 original Australian imports. Known history back to second owner in 1975. In current ownership for 24yrs. Featured in Aynsley and Falloon publications.
Superb and exacting restoration. Vast sums expended and decades of grief suffered to ensure accuracy. Reproduction tank, front guard and screen. All other body parts are original fibreglass. Engine restored by Ian Gowanloch. $3k of spares included and $700 U.V resistant bike bubble.
Rare opportunity to secure a coveted bike. Partial trade with cash adjustment considered for a first-rate 1972/73 MV Agusta 750s.
Genuine private inquiries and offers considered. Located near Wollongong, Australia.
 
What the hell is a $700 UV-resistant bike bubble? My Pantah first-class replacement fairing screen was $150.
 
Vince said:
What the hell is a $700 UV-resistant bike bubble? My Pantah first-class replacement fairing screen was $150.
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I'm guessing that it's some sort of fancy display cabinet. Or equivalent. To protect the paintwork from the Southern hemisphere UV levels.

bazzee
 
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