Wes Cooley Barn Find

[alleyrat]

I'm going to pick up a Wes Cooley this weekend that I found in a barn...no title all the body work is there and all major bits...does not run....what is a fair price do you think I should pay ...don't want to ripe the guy off, but need enough meat on the bone to get it running....not planning on doing a restoration, just clean it and keep it as original as possible

[Frank Z.]

Photos of the bike in question would be very helpful in determining value. Stock vs. mods, overall condition, mileage, what works/what doesn't, etc. can all lead to an educated valuation... plus, how much YOU value the bike.

That said, and based on info given... anywhere from $500 - $5000.

[steve murdoch]

Too hard to put a value on it without more info/pics.
Does it not run because of lack of use or is the engine pooched?
Tank paper thin? Electrics okay?
If you get it and think you have ripped the guy off remember there will always be something in the resto that will pump up your bill that will even things out.