Comments on: Largest Vintage Motorcycles Auction Is January 7-9th In Las Vegas

By: nicker

nicker — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:42:11 +0000

RE:
“…don’t see any metric type bikes becoming collectible…”

Haven’t looked lately, but even 10 years ago a Kawasaki Eddy Lawson replica was in demand and hard to find.

Early 60′s Honda 305 Hawks are in demand and not easily found in serviceable shape.

Seems most of the production metric turbo-charged models are holding their price.

-nicker-

By: The Dude

The Dude — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:25:46 +0000

Where is the auction going to be held, and is it open to the general public?

By: tattooeddmike

tattooeddmike — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:54:57 +0000

As far as collectable, I don’t see any metric type bikes becoming collectible…at least in the near furture. (beyond the person who has a sentamental reason for collecting them). Collectable is relative for you if you want a partictular bike and have the $$$. For myself, if I had the money, it would be the American Standards: Harley’s, Indian’s, and then, English machines starting with the Norton’s….
Some might think that narrow minded, but we all have our favorites.

By: Steve Carr

Steve Carr — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:25:04 +0000

I would say the Honda Rebel or the Suzuki Savage would be the bike of choice for the modern day collector. Get them now while they are cheap.

Steve Carr

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:28:18 +0000

Which bikes of these last 10 years will become collectibles? Anyone with an idea?

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By: Lyle

Lyle — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:43:45 +0000

Reminds me when I passed up a Crocker for 6K in the early 80′s. Of course, back then I didn’t have the money.

Currently, the used bike market is way down for everyday bikes but the vintage collector bike market is as high as it’s ever been. Just proves that the people who’ve got the money, are still willing to spend it on something their passionate about.

By: nicker

nicker — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:06:51 +0000

Cyril,
The pleasure is owning and riding a part of motorcycle history.
One thing is evident, the price of such iron is not going down anytime soon.
A good rule of thumb…… If ya REALY want it…. GET IT NOW.

I wanted a Vincent.
Found several (barn fresh) at an Action.
The first one went (as i recall) for $400.
Bid against Araln Ness for the last one.
Mike McQueen whispered “go for it, it’s worth it, I’d buy it but I already have a Rappid”
I dropped out at $900 ……. thought it was over priced.
Later that year Mike offered me his rappid for $5k…… another opportunity missed due to sticker shock.

Recently found the original SF auction house list…… couldn’t believe the stuff i passed up
I didn’t take one bike home (unbelievable)…….

-nicker-