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Hello,
I am a beginning rider, firgured I'd address that first and foremost. I have always enjoyed the style of bikes that are Cafe Racers. I recently stumbled upon this Cafe Racer on craigslist and went to look at it. I took some photos of it (which I will be posting) however, I had a few general questions about these bikes.
1: I am currently in the Navy and stationed in San Diego. I would like a bike that is able to tour distances of around 400 miles (to San Francisco) if at all possible. It would not be on a regular basis, just maybe once a year. The owner said he was unaware if these bikes were good for such, because they have no wind block and are older bikes.
2: The bike in question only has a tachometer. IS this bike even California street legel with no speedometer? It does not have a speedometer or mileage counter. The engine was recently rebuilt and I took it down to a motorcycle shop to have them certify it was in good condition. Found a few problems with it and they fixed it. (he paid).
CONS: The bike itself is in OK condition. It has a little rust here and there and some small scrapes on the bottom edges of the frame (looks as if he just tilted the bike - not laied it down and not any serious damages). The inside of the gas tank has a little rust, however it is not flaking off and the shop said that is not a problem unless it begins flaking. The bike seat is missing the tail 90 degree bar under the back of the seat. It was cut off apparently. I can weld a new one back on, and shouldn't be a problem, however would need to be done in order to put the brat seat I want on it. You can see it in this photo:
He is asking $3500 for it. However given the pros and cons I mentioned above, I am questioning if this is a reasonable price for this bike? Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Below are photos of the bike and a video of the startup. Please let me know if you notice any problems.
Thank you for any help and advice on this bike.
-David
I am a beginning rider, firgured I'd address that first and foremost. I have always enjoyed the style of bikes that are Cafe Racers. I recently stumbled upon this Cafe Racer on craigslist and went to look at it. I took some photos of it (which I will be posting) however, I had a few general questions about these bikes.
1: I am currently in the Navy and stationed in San Diego. I would like a bike that is able to tour distances of around 400 miles (to San Francisco) if at all possible. It would not be on a regular basis, just maybe once a year. The owner said he was unaware if these bikes were good for such, because they have no wind block and are older bikes.
2: The bike in question only has a tachometer. IS this bike even California street legel with no speedometer? It does not have a speedometer or mileage counter. The engine was recently rebuilt and I took it down to a motorcycle shop to have them certify it was in good condition. Found a few problems with it and they fixed it. (he paid).
CONS: The bike itself is in OK condition. It has a little rust here and there and some small scrapes on the bottom edges of the frame (looks as if he just tilted the bike - not laied it down and not any serious damages). The inside of the gas tank has a little rust, however it is not flaking off and the shop said that is not a problem unless it begins flaking. The bike seat is missing the tail 90 degree bar under the back of the seat. It was cut off apparently. I can weld a new one back on, and shouldn't be a problem, however would need to be done in order to put the brat seat I want on it. You can see it in this photo:

He is asking $3500 for it. However given the pros and cons I mentioned above, I am questioning if this is a reasonable price for this bike? Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Below are photos of the bike and a video of the startup. Please let me know if you notice any problems.



Thank you for any help and advice on this bike.
-David