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10-19-15, 06:06 AM

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oddjob2

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BUYER BEWARE OF PROSPECTIVE FORK ISSUES. This would be a deal killer for me.

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...on-breaks.html

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Originally Posted by Jeff54

Any idea of current value in mostly original condition, described to me as "excellent"

In my experience,

"mostly original condition" = hasn't had a dime invested in it since it left the showroom and needs $75-$100 in consumables, including tires, a full cleaning and overhaul.

"excellent condition" = The seller may be inexperienced as a collector/seller or maybe a casual rider. I can't begin to count the number of times where a bike with a damaged and bent front fork is dewcribed as "excellent condition."

I prefer to let the photos speak for themselves.

Last edited by oddjob2; 10-19-15 at 06:12 AM.

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