Need informed opinions on CL350 Scrambler

[chuck hahn]

George..I don't have any details as to what the bike was parked for or the miles.

I haven't ventured into the flipping game as of yet so I am asking opinions on if this would be a good first bike to get involved with..thats all.

[FLHGSRay]

Here's another example. I've seen many of those bikes go for $1000 or less. Project bikes around here go for $200 or less.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3910594240.html

[nejeff]

With your track record, I'm wondering why you are even considering this bike. Why don't you just take your money and donate it to charity? At least SOME good will come of it!!!!!

I have noticed in the past you have referenced Chuck's inability to turn a profit. Is this ribbing or an inside joke? Doesn't seem to read like humor.

Chuck my first motorcycle was this bike in fact. Main factor is exhaust. Resale not great on the 350 twin. I offered a guy $350 for one last month that looked pretty good but no spark and he balked. It was only nostalgia for me to go that high on it.

I loved my bike for sure back in the day but probably not going to make you much $$$ in the end unless it is nice

[chuck hahn]

Jeff..for some reason he thinks the bikes I have were bought with the intention to flip and once done there wasn't any profit margin left and I am stuck with them.

For the record once and for all time...THE BIKES I HAVE WERE NEVER EVER BOUGHT WITH THE INTENTION TO FLIP!!!!!!

I did sell a second skunk I had because of the need to pay some emergency bills. IF I hadn't the need to sell it, I can ASSURE EVERYONE HERE that it would still be in my storage unit this very second. He cant answer your question because he hasn't a clue as to anything.











Now if he has the ballz to come here and openly tell us all what his beef is then that would be most revealing. But I suspect that true to his trolling cowardice ways that he wont.

[tkent02]

I'd at least go look at it. Maybe pass, maybe part it out, or maybe do it up nice for some real profit. Up to you depending on what you see, and if it needs cranks and carb diaphragms and other expensive stuff.

[John Kat]

A couple of companies here in France import low mileage bikes from the USA.
If they can find these bikes it should be easier to find them when you are local?
Here's an example of a nice CL 350.
No price given because it's sold!

http://www.vintagebikecompany.com/

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

I have noticed in the past you have referenced Chuck's inability to turn a profit. Is this ribbing or an inside joke? Doesn't seem to read like humor.

It's humorous to me! I'm just pushing his buttons........and he knows every bike he buys is INTENDED to bring more money than he pays for it, just never turns out that way for him, which I find incredibly hilarious. Especially with his long, drawn out "look at the great deal I found" threads that end up being nothing more than a "hope I can break even", and then eventually, a "lesson learned" thread. Yet he doesn't learn the lesson, and keeps getting himself into these fruitless projects that can do nothing but harm his perilous financial condtion, which he also likes to cry about. Can't feel sorry for a guy that makes the same mistakes over and over, just like the bike in question here. Money pit, no way you could make a profit on this bike. That's what I call a glutton for punishment! I just like screwing with Chuck more than anything else, I've seen him dish out enough around here that a little coming back at him is well deserved.

[chuck hahn]

Well your 100% wrong..none I have bought have EVER been INTENDED for resale..I cant be any more clearer than that.

AND who said that I was gonna be the money man on this one? See you surmise you know somethi8ng when indeed you do not. The bike was offered up and I had talked to a buddy about it. IF it was a bike that was worth the time of day and effort then it would have been a collaborative effort.

And heres a little fact for you Twister, I bought all the bikes I have now when I was working at a better paying job and with some of the money from selling my 35 acres up in MI.

Not that I have to justify anything to you..but you really are just being the little troll you have been and always will be. You cant stand a guy that has nicer things than you or mare knowledge and skills can you? Just keep puffing on that pipe looser.

[Nessism]

It's humorous to me! I'm just pushing his buttons........and he knows every bike he buys is INTENDED to bring more money than he pays for it, just never turns out that way for him, which I find incredibly hilarious. Especially with his long, drawn out "look at the great deal I found" threads that end up being nothing more than a "hope I can break even", and then eventually, a "lesson learned" thread. Yet he doesn't learn the lesson, and keeps getting himself into these fruitless projects that can do nothing but harm his perilous financial condtion, which he also likes to cry about. Can't feel sorry for a guy that makes the same mistakes over and over, just like the bike in question here. Money pit, no way you could make a profit on this bike. That's what I call a glutton for punishment! I just like screwing with Chuck more than anything else, I've seen him dish out enough around here that a little coming back at him is well deserved.

Needlessly harsh response here. Not everyone is a professional bike flipper like you and Wes Cooley. Some of us like to fix stuff, and share the love of classic bikes, but don't want to get upside down in the process. Pretty sure Chuck falls into this category (regarding this bike anyway), I know I do.

I agree with one thing here: Chuck should stay away from projects like this. There isn't enough upside in it, and there is a fair bit of risk of things going upside down fast.

[rustybronco]

Some of us like to fix stuff, and share the love of classic bikes, but don't want to get upside down in the process.

And some of us could care less if they are upside or not because, more than likely than not, they'll never sell it.

[chuck hahn]

Ed....that's why I am asking the many questions...I AM NOT a flipper and never have been. I am a ground up reconditioner of these bikes for my own pleasure and my own stable. PERIOD!!!

Theres a difference ( to me anyway ) between someone that buys a nice bike cheaply, washes it and puts air in the tires, fixes just a few things and relists it for a higher price.

All the skill that takes is cruising craigslist and finding them cheap. That and and knowing what bikes are collectable or more sought after than others.

[chuck hahn]

Dale...I may be at the break even point on a bike or two, but I assure you I am not under water on any of them.

The second skunk I sold made around 500 more than I had into it. It doesn't matter really because I got them for myself and not as a resale investment. I don't regret purchasing any one of them.

[chuck hahn]

Friend of mine that was thinking about US "POSSIBLY" joining forces on the bike sent me a message. He says there aren't any carbs and just the head pipes and no mufflers...$50.00 parts bike at best apparently.

Even if I did get into the fl;ipping game it would be for a two fold reason..First is the enjoyment of the experience of restoring or reviving the machine..then the extra cash from resale.

It wouldn't be a bet the farm and whether I eat or not game by any stretch.

[850 Combat]

I don't like the sound or rocking couple vibration on those. A 180 degree crank is more annoying vibration than a 360 degree crank to me. A high school buddy had one I rode quite a bit. My foot literally vibrated off of the (admittedly oily) peg on it. Its cool to see a nice one, scrambler, SL, or CB, but they are not a great ride on the street. They sold a lot, but so does McDonald's.

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Love it when I hit a nerve...........ROFLMAO!