Classic Japanese Motorcycles

Motorcycles For Sale July 2008

A little bit of background is in order. I was District Sales Manager for US Suzuki Motorcycles in southern Ohio, in the early 1980's. Long before that, I was the proud owner of several small Japanese motorcycles which were the delight of my life. This association has continued over the years, as I am currently a field rep for the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club and the American Motorcyclist Association.

It is my passion to re-unite people with the motorcycles they owned in the past. It is a great feeling to connect someone with something they had as a younger person, but never thought they could find it again. Only YOU can imagine how excited my customers are when they are able to ride the bikes of their youth.

I currently reside in the Columbus, Ohio area. I have hundreds of motorcycles contacts and I can help you with your needs. In addition to the motorcycles you see here, my services can be contracted to find you the bike you want. I can also help you sell your bike. If you need these services just email me and we can talk.

Save Big $$ Why Not Ride Something Fun, and Economical this Spring ?

If you don't see what you want, email me, I have others available. Shipping is not a problem see below

Are motorcycles are subject to prior sales. Financial transactions will either be through Pine Row LLC, or Modern Day Motor Car LLC which are registered legal entities with the Ohio Secretary of State. Sales Tax will be collected for Ohio and reciprocal states. Note, prices do not include a $95. fee for title transfer paperwork. Email me with any questions that you have.
	Click on bike for Full Sized Picture	Year	Make	Model	Description	Price
	Click to email questions	1965	Honda	CA 77 305 Dream	Beautiful black memory machine. Totally original, this bike is in great shape, at least an 8.25 on a 10 scale of un-restored bikes. Tank is glossy black with bright chrome inserts. Everything is straight, no evidence of it ever even being tipped Deep glossy black paint with a minimum of age related small scratches. Pipes are high chrome with no rust. It even has its original baffles. The odometer shows only 16000 miles on its very clear instrument face. All electrics work well, including hi/low beam headlights, tail/stop light, horn. Neutral and high beam indicators also work. Starts easily with the push of a button, runs smoothly and settles down to a nice idle. The carb is cleaned, the oil freshly changed, and it is ready for your ride back into the 60's.	$3150
	Click to email questions	1968	Honda	CL 125A	When have you seen one of these for sale? A yellow model of CL 125A was my first Honda! These are so rare, I think, first because they were only made for three years but mostly because they were about the same price as a CL 160 and bigger was always better. This is bone stock original down to the tool kit and manual. Gold rimmed seat, sparkling exhaust, supple fork boots. Runs great and everything works well. Excellent original condition, most of this bike sparkles like new. Just a bit of sun fading on the left plastic cover that you often saw with that color and plastic. An easy 70 MPG Quick before its gone.	$2125.
	Click to email questions	1971	Honda	CB 175 K5	7/10/08 It had not run since late spring, but started easily on the electric starter. It pulls easily through all rev ranges. Headlight, tailight/stoplight, turn signals-- all work well. Horn is a little anemic not sure why. I got it warmed then changed the oil. This is a nice little bike priced very right. Title says 1972 but Honda used to do that with titles. This is definitely a totally original 1971 with that distinctive double stripe on the tank. Starts easily, runs strong in all rev ranges, and settles down to a low idle. Brakes work great! Nice condition, seat is like new. Front fender like new, great sidecovers, but the tank does have some nicks, and some paint missing along the bottom. It also has small dent in the very front area. It is missing a kickstarter, but the electric starter works great. Mufflers have some cancer on the very tips. Since it is not up to the usual cosmetic quality with my bikes, I have it priced very right. With the tank painted this would be a great one.	$1450.
	Click to email questions	1971	Honda	CB 100	Stock original condition, down to the mirrors. This is a very nice little bike. I cleaned the tank and carb thoroughly, changed the oil and put in a new battery. Everything works except the low beam and neutral light. Starts easily runs smooth and strong. Beautiful chrome fenders, excellent chrome exhaust pipeThe tank is nearly perfect, EXCEPT for the crummy sun fading that is common to the candy red color. The top of the headlight shell is faded too. I would give this bike a 7-7.5 on a 10 scale cosmetically, but you will really like the way that it runs! Get an easy 80 MPG	$1250.
	Click to email questions	1973	Yamaha	CT 175	What a neat survivor. Did you ever have one of these peppy reed valved 175's. Boy were they hot in their day! Beautiful Factory gold paint. Original unbent metal fenders with factory striping. Tank with original paint and decaling. Seat is excellent with no rips, speedo and tachometers with clear faces. This model even has a factory rack and its chainguard! Get back to 1973--fast	$1100
	Click to email questions	1980	Suzuki	GS 750E	I just took this for a ride(6/21) Boy does this bike run flawlessly. Smooth, strong, no hiccups at any rpm range. Suzuki sold a lot of 750's but very few of the "Square Headlight" models. I have not seen another one for sale in a very long time. This bike is in absolutely excellent condition for an un-restored bike. It has beautiful stock pipes with no bluing, seat like new. This bike is all original except for a very nice pair of SW rear shocks. It even has its original tool kit and owners manual. Beautiful deep blue paint, A powerhouse of a DOHC engine that was superbike quality of that day. Everything works including the very trick Lighted Gear Indicator. New oil and filter change, air cleaner is cleaned. .--Buy a big bike for a change!	$3850.
	Click on bike for Full Sized Picture	Year	Make	Model	Description	Price
	Click to email questions	1981	Yamaha	SR 250	This is a 1981 Yamaha SR 250. You would never believe it by looking at it. With the exception of tires and some expected wear in the undercarriage this bike could be sitting on a showroom floor It's deep maroon paint on the tank and sidecovers is complimented by beautiful chrome fenders. Great bike for beginners or commuters. Big Single Cylinder with gobs of low end torque. It starts easily on its electric starter. It runs smoothly and strongly at all rev ranges and settles down to a low idle. It has been completely tuned up, new battery and oil has been changed. Why pay $4200 for a new 250 class bike. Save thousands. Ride a nearly new Classic Yamaha and get 70 MPG.	$1950
	Click to Email Questions	1982	Kawasaki	AR 80	A one year, highly sought after model. This bike still has the factory shine EVERYWHERE The paint, the plastic, even the paint on the engine. This is nearly showroom condition. You just have to love the little two stroke screamers. My DT 50 is peppy, but you won't believe what another 30cc can do for a small engine. This bike just screams--standing still! This is probably a once in a lifetime chance to buy an original AR 80 in this kind of shape.	$3850.
	Click to email questions	1987	Yamaha	DT 50	I wouldn't be selling this if I didn't have another one just like it! This bike is great shape. It has only 1300 miles and you can tell that these are street miles, not off road! I ride mine all around town for errands. It is so cool. How about a screaming to work at 9000 rpms and still get 60 M.PG! If you rode it conservatively you would still get 90+ MPG This bike is a Water cooled, (with temperature gauge) six speed wonder. Everything works on it, you will not be disappointed	$1450
Prices subject to change. Motorcycles are subject to prior sales. All motorcycles are sold as is with no warranty stated or implied. Buyer is responsible for any shipping charges incurred.
A Primer on Buying Classic Motorcycles--Please Read First of all, classic motorcycles are getting very hard to find in any kind of condition, and the market will continue to get tighter! One reason is that there are many wholesalers who specialize in sending them by the container-load overseas! You may have even met them buying everything in sight at Vintage Motorcycle Days! If you want an classic bike, the price is not going to go down! Second, even when they are in good condition, they are old, possibly older than you are. Actually if you are the same age or older than the bike, you will probably agree that they have aged better than you have! I do not restore bikes. Most of my customers want them in original condition. You can restore them multiple times, but they are only original once! I will clean them up, and get them in good running shape Many people get the idea that a used bike, even in excellent condition, is going to look like the 100 point restored bike that they saw in a recent classic show. No, that is not realistic. Even a bike in great original condition, if it was ridden at all, will have some nicks, scratches, and wear. Certainly the kickstand and underside of the frame will show some rust and wear. You just cannot get around that with original bikes. Finally, I spend a lot of time, effort and over the road truck mileage to determine whether the bike is cosmetically worth having for a discerning customer. If so, then I buy it so that I can bring them together where people can see them in one spot. Then the fun begins when I have to get them into good running condition. For example, have you ever smelled gas that has been in a tank for 10 years? Cleared out air box mice nests? Chased down virtually non existent carb parts? This is an expensive time consuming hobby, and I hate to work for free! Buying a bike long distance is difficult at best. Have you noticed that most Ebay bikes have a couple of pictures usually taken in a poorly lighted garage? Even though I take close-up pictures in good outside light, that is NOT like looking at the bike in person. None of these bikes are show quality. I offer anyone the opportunity to come and look at a bike so they can make an informed decision. All of the motorcycle's physical and mechanical condition is accurately described at the time I put the bike in storage waiting for a new owner. All motorcycles are sold with no warranty whatsoever. It is the buyer's responsibly to get new tires if needed. If you appreciate this type of high touch customer service, then you should consider looking at one of my motorcycles for sale.
		Click on the truck, I Can Connect You With a Shipper- Even International Shipping I have several shippers that I have used with excellent results. Click on the picture of the truck to pull up pictures and details of past shipments. I have received www.uship.com bids to as far away as California for less than $500. Midwest shipments are much less.
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