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Potential Purchase GS700?
Hi all, I found this thing on craigslist and figured for the price I might as well go take a look. I don't really know much about these models of GS's though. From what I can tell it seems most of the major parts are there. Obviously missing the headlight and I don't know if it is an E or ES model with the front fairing. Missing the ignition cover, turn signals, and airbox. But other than that it seems all the brakes, gauges, engine parts and rest of it is fairly complete. Stupid idea? Worth scooping up? What do you guys think?
The current garage:
1978 GS750
1975 GT750M
1984 CB700SC
1982 XJ650 Seca Turbo
1975 RD250 - 350 conversionTags: None
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Handlebars look like E model height. Big project.Ed
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Lot of time and money to make it run and look right...sometimes the “cheap” bikes end up being more expensive than if you just waited and bought a well sorted bike from the get go. If you’re looking for a tough project or a parts donor then go for it, otherwise, I would pass.1982 GS850GL - Shaved seat foam and new seat cover; Daytona handlebars and Tusk risers; Puig "Naked" Windscreen\
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I think I'm going to take a look at it and try to buy it unless it looks much worse in person. I figure the factory exhaust is probably worth somewhere near what he's asking for it. If all else fails I can part it out. Something about the body style on these bikes really catches my eyeThe current garage:
1978 GS750
1975 GT750M
1984 CB700SC
1982 XJ650 Seca Turbo
1975 RD250 - 350 conversion
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Should be enough good parts there to make financial sense if you don't mind parting out--better if you can get it for even less of course. The exhaust is pretty rough looking though so I wouldn't expect much there. Restoration would be too expensive in my view.sigpic
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1985 GS700ES (Bought June 2015) Sold
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Originally posted by glib View PostShould be enough good parts there to make financial sense if you don't mind parting out--better if you can get it for even less of course. The exhaust is pretty rough looking though so I wouldn't expect much there. Restoration would be too expensive in my view.
I just spoke with the owner and he claims to have the headlight and all the front end pieces as well as the side panel and airbox. So it may not be all that unreasonable to restore.The current garage:
1978 GS750
1975 GT750M
1984 CB700SC
1982 XJ650 Seca Turbo
1975 RD250 - 350 conversion
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Originally posted by The1970's View PostSince you own one, what is a reasonable price for a 1985 GS700E? I've seen really nice ones listed online for around $4000. But I image a bike with medium to high mileage and some scratches and such would go for around $2500
I just spoke with the owner and he claims to have the headlight and all the front end pieces as well as the side panel and airbox. So it may not be all that unreasonable to restore.
If you really enjoy the process and have plenty of spare time and space...and money, you might consider restoration but you won't be doing it out of any sense of financial practicality. I've seen a few really nice examples of the 700E or ES come up in the last year that would be a much better overall "deal." Since you have a stable of fun bikes, you can be patient if you want.sigpic
1983 GS1100ES (Bought July 2014)
1983 GS1100E (Bought July 2014)
1985 GS700ES (Bought June 2015) Sold
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
All Other Ground is Sinking Sand
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Originally posted by glib View PostThat reminds me to update my signature. I recently sold mine for $2900. It was/is pristine IMO. 6K miles, beautiful paint, very clean, excellent original exhaust, ran perfectly, upgraded R/R so no charging problems going forward. Looking forward to riding sometime with the buyer.
If you really enjoy the process and have plenty of spare time and space...and money, you might consider restoration but you won't be doing it out of any sense of financial practicality. I've seen a few really nice examples of the 700E or ES come up in the last year that would be a much better overall "deal." Since you have a stable of fun bikes, you can be patient if you want.
Also I have not seen the other one but that looks to be a very clean bike for the priceLast edited by The1970's; 02-01-2018, 02:33 PM.The current garage:
1978 GS750
1975 GT750M
1984 CB700SC
1982 XJ650 Seca Turbo
1975 RD250 - 350 conversion
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Originally posted by isleomanHaven't gone to look at any but 700's that look nice on CL in New England sell for $750-$900. Still seems steep when modern used bikes sell for less than $2000 now days.The current garage:
1978 GS750
1975 GT750M
1984 CB700SC
1982 XJ650 Seca Turbo
1975 RD250 - 350 conversion
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Even with an asking price of $300, I would still try to talk him down.
There is a LOT of work involved to get that bike back on the road safely, even MORE if you want to get it to look right.
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