1985 VMax parts bike

[Sonoran6]

I was referred to someone selling a parts bike. Guy said the engine runs, but needs the coils to start. My question is, should I get it? Its <$1000, but I dont need anything off of it... was hoping I could sell the parts here or online to cover my costs. It has the seat, faux tank, wheels, carbs, etc. Looks pretty complete minus the scoops and side covers.

 

[44boyd]

well those are the 2 most popular items off a max FWIW.

 

[The Beekeeper]

If you knew for a fact or could test yourself that the engine/trans are good i would say grab it, if your going by hearsay, it would be too risky for me...................Tom.

 

[Sonoran6]

I wish I could verify it did run. I was thinking the carbs would be worth the purchase. Giving me the ability to learn how to work on em. I can't on my bike, its my way to work.

 

[The Beekeeper]

You could try lowballing him, if you could get it for say $500-$600 it would probally be worth it.....................Tom.

 

[PATMAX]

It don't make sense to do that when Tornado just posted the ebay ad for a set of carbs with stage seven for 300. There is money to be made on that bike but is it worth the hassle to you?

 

[Fire-medic]

My view is if it has a title instead of being a 'no-papers' bike, (the only way I would buy any bike-with papers, even if you run the VIN and it doesn't come back 'hot' but no paper on it) but doesn't run, it may be worth up to $700 for parts, but you have to deal w/picking-apart the carcass & headaches of shipping stuff, etc. A non-running bike to me isn't worth more than that. It's a big 'pig-in-a-poke.' Don't spend any more $ than you are willing to lose. That way, anything you make-back is recouping some of your $$, like when the engine has a spun bearing, burnt rod(s), bad 2nd gear, etc.

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

If you are restoring multiple bikes like myself and others do, I can't tell you HOW VALUABLE a parts bike can be! As long as you get into it cheap enough, it can pay for itself many times over. I can't tell you how many times a parts bike has pulled me out of a bad situation, by either seeing "where" something went, or by stealing a nut, bolt, part, whatever off of it. As long as you have the room, I say go for it, it's a no lose situation as far as I'm concerned!!!!

 

[Fire-medic]

It don't make sense to do that when Tornado just posted the ebay ad for a set of carbs with stage seven for $300. There is money to be made on that bike but is it worth the hassle to you?

And what has happened to those carbs? :ummm::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[sdt354]

I wish I could verify it did run. I was thinking the carbs would be worth the purchase. Giving me the ability to learn how to work on em. I can't on my bike, its my way to work.

That's a $600 bike Bro. at best. I've got a frame with papers and not one call at best offer. So papers? If your going to part it out?
On the other hand, it's a great experiance if you have time. I've had to hussle to sell most of the parts I sold. I did end up with a complete stage 7 carb set, spare engine and tons of spare everything I'll ever need. I'd do it again right now. But,don't over pay unless it's a confirmed runner.
Steve-o
The engine on the bike had a welded lower case, that wasn't disclosed, and 3 spun rod bearings. I'm hopefull the other engine can be a runner. BE CAREFULL.