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1976 Honda Elsinore CR125M ~Immaculate Concourse Quality Museum Showpiece For-Sale~ We hate to see this 76 Elsinore go but we need to sell our bikes to raise money to finish the renovations of the New England Motorcycle Museum here in Rockville, Connecticut. Building this bike we started off with a very low hour 1976 Elsinore CR125M and totally refreshed/refurbished/rebuilt it into a jaw dropping concourse-quality showpiece. Over $6500 was put into the restoration of this bike with parts/materials/labor, good luck finding a cleaner or finer Elsinore! Everything is mint condition in and out of this motorcycle. THIS THING HAS ALL THE QA MARKINGS JUST LIKE IT DID FROM THE FACTORY Check out our video of this dime- The bike is set up as a museum piece without gas or oil in it, and has been fogged with Marvel Mystery Oil to keep the internals in mint condition.Body:· New front fender· New number plate· Original reconditioned bars· Rebuilt fork – New seals/Lowers painted· Period correct Fox Shox – Rebuilt/Repainted· Not a ding, scratch, or dent in frame· Original factory warning stickers on tank· NOS Honda grips· All mounting brackets are flawless· Original aluminum gas cap· All new rubbers· Original reconditioned kill button· Brand new tank tube Motor:· New head· New bolts on side cover· Cases are in mint condition· Original sheen paint on motor· New PFR racing exhaust system – Gold brazing for factory effect· New exhaust springs· Carburetor is in mint condition· Factory fresh kick starter, brake lever, shift leverWheels:· New IRC style tires front and back· Original DID style front wheel· Reconditioned hubs front and rear· New NOS style spokes front and rear· New rim lock, rim band, tubes, brake pads front and rear· New wheel bearingsCall Ken at 860-916-9784 if you have any questionsAny enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this red beauty is ready for your love. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your bid now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you!There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!!PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS THE UNIT THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. Be sure to check compatibility before buying or bidding.YOU ARE GETTING EXACTLY WHAT IS SHOWN. Thank you for looking and happy shopping! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE : $100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOLD AS-IS WITH BILL OF SALE/ Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP There is NO TITLE only a bill of sale so PLEASE check with your State or Country to find out compliance laws for your area, In CT title is not required to sell or register an antique motorcycle like this one. IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PAYMENT TERMS:We only accept down payments on this bike via PayPal and accept Visa, Master Card and Discover for deposit only.We accept checks, cashier checks and wire transfers for payment in fullAll checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up their purchase, or you can have your item shipped!Wire transfers are the easiest and safest method of payment, we will email you wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call Ken when the wire is sent at 860-916-9784, He will confirm payment and mark item “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”Payment in full must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the purchased item will be relisted.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warranty: All items sold "as is, where is" no warranty unless implied or written.We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection SHIPPINGAll shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the auction winnerWe ship worldwide, or you may pick up the item in personWe will assist with loading the item upon pickup at no charge to youWe will provide forklifts, ramps, and docks for loading and assistance to load at no chargeLocal pick-up okay, or if you want to ship it, you need to make arrangements. We suggest U-Ship.com. or motorcycleshippers.com Click the link below to go to their websiteshttp://www.uship.com/LandingPages/custom/us-brand-split-audience-A.html?page=brandus&-_uship.uship.com_b___deviceis_c_networkis_g_&gclid=Cj0KEQjww42tBRCO-sfEiO3DvYMBEiQAHeqMKLhlEuhnFcAl9c3K-YM7KOmT3fLFwlGWhxtxui4NX3EaAkR48P8HAQ&alwaysShowCCTAhttps://motorcycleshippers.com/ PAYMENTPaypal accepted for DEPOSIT ONLY-NON REFUNDABLE, final payment must be wire transfer or cash onlyPayment is due immediately unless prior approval for extension or cancellation. If not approved, other buyers will be allowed to purchase the item until checkout is completed.Please serious bidders and buyers only. We take proactive measures to combat shill bidders and non-paying buyers.AUCTION TERMS & RETURNSPlease read carefully!KAPLAN CYCLES takes pride in top-quality customer service and we stand behind our products. Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any unforseen issues. Please note: warranties do not cover user error or accidental damage. International sales DO NOT include warranties. Please refer to the shipping and payments tab for full return policy. Motorcycle sales are FINALWe strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy with our service. While we always try to provide only top-quality service and merchandise, we're not perfect. If you have any questions or concerns about our products, please contact us and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback! We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week. On Jan-03-16 at 06:09:33 PST, seller added the following information: WRITTEN BY RESTORATION EXPERT JOE ABATE ON HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TRULY "RESTORE" A Dirt Bike; Rusty Hibbs recently posted four Suzuki RM's,125-400, that were as perfect as anyone can expect. The investment in time to accomplish restorations like this is extensive. For one bike, I'd venture to say well over 100 hours in labor could have been be spent, possibly exceeding that when returning damaged parts to stock appearance. Tracking down NOS parts can be time consuming as well as expensive. It's safe to say that sellers of vintage MX race bikes seldom, if ever break even or see a profit on their investment in a bike, as the time and parts they invest on a racer are by choice. However, on a restoration, there is no choice if you want the job completed correctly. Neither the time required in labor or the cost of correct parts is negotiable.The term "restoration' is used far too loosely in my opinion. To "restore" is defined by returning something to as close to original condition as possible. It means spending time on every part including duplicating the finish on hardware, plastic, chrome, every surface. Whether a person runs out of time, patience, experience or money causing them to overlook details, nobody can demand they NOT refer to their bike as "restored". However, is it restored? More on that later.I believe a seller of a correctly restored bike has earned a monetary return in profit providing quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident on the bike. Yes, he deserves to be paid for his time regardless of whether or not this his profession. While some claim they can do it themselves and never pay someone else to do it, the question is, do you have the ability to return a bike to museum quality? You only have to be honest with yourself. Regardless of your mechanical ability, you should be slow to type, patient to read and really consider the time and effort someone invested before giving thoughts on the value of a correctly restored bike. From a restoration aspect, vintage motocross is far more expensive then the average racer is aware of. There are restoration people who require, and clients who routinely pay far more than the average enthusiast is aware of to have a bike restored, with clients generally choosing bikes that are valued at or over, the total restoration cost.Now you may be thinking you know what parts cost, but I am referring more to the expenditure of experience, patience and time. It seems when trying to determine a price for bikes on the Buyers and Sellers Price Guide page, and members see a correctly restored bike, they usually consider the price of a race bike, add what they "think" the new parts cost, include some outside services and determine the value of the bike. It's not something I agree with and there is more to it.From conversations with people in the restoration business, $70.00 an hour seems to be the average hourly rate to restore a motocross bike. I find that fair in comparison to new bike shops charging an hourly rate of $95.00+ to replace parts and plug computers into modules which inform technicians of what the problem is. Yes, I'm respectfully aware that a new bike shop has a large overhead, I'm also well aware that a qualified restoration person has spent years honing his craft and can't go to a parts bin to get what he needs.There was a clothing store back east named "Syms", their motto was "An educated consumer is our best customer."Perhaps the most educated consumer in vintage motocross restoration is the person who paid someone to restore a bike for them and knows the cost of parts, quality work and a fair labor rate. Just as important is the fact that he knows he lacks the ability to do it himself. When some people claimed all four of Rusty's bikes were valued at 10 to 12 thousand dollars, I raised an eye brow. I realized they weren't familiar with what's required to bring a bike to this level, however, when the educated consumer considers what's required, he will from understanding the process, pay the seller close to his asking price on a quality bike. I'm a working guy like most everyone else here. I'm grateful I have customers that are willing to pay me what I feel is fair. You (or me) not being able to afford something doesn't decrease the value of it for someone else. Especially when you consider what it takes in time and money to do the job correctly. For the record, when observing Rusty's four bikes and after he had responded to some questions about the NOS parts and the time to complete those four bikes, I came up with $26,000.00 for an asking price. It was not divided equally nor was the 400RM at the top of my price list.It seems when some people don't want (or can't afford) a certain bike, they can't justify the value and when others aren't aware of what it takes to return a bike to show condition, they can't understand the worth. Eventually, the time will come when a seller of a correctly restored bike, who justifies his price by the quality of the work, the time required to complete it, as well as the expertise involved will confidently stay close to and receive his asking price when selling. Prior sales of lesser bikes should not effect a fair but above average price of a quality restoration and that price needs to include his time.Will that cause prices to come down? Maybe..or maybe it will have people aiming higher on the quality of work they do. Remember, a rising sea lifts all the boats. Before you claim to know what a bike may be worth, be aware of the patience and time required to return it to that condition. If you don't, you will more than likely be several thousand dollars short on your '"guesstimate". Few clichés annoy me more than "Its worth what someone is willing to pay". This is an arm chair therapist statement that applies to a pile of motorcycle rubble that nobody really has use for, not a restored bike someone has invested 100's of hours in labor on as well as parts and performed a quality job with attention to detail.I've seen bikes posted on this page with owners claiming to have $3500.00 invested in them. The member claims the bike is "restored" although it still retains the original wheels untouched, not a screw or nut had been replaced or re-plated, the lower fork legs still had gouges and scrapes in them. It was not much more than a glorified race bike. I observed the post over a few days, not commenting as the prices began rolling in at 18 to $2200.00, and in my opinion, the numbers were about right. A few days later, another well-restored bike of the same year, model and make was posted with members estimating an asking price should be close to $4,000.00. Yes, its a slippery slope at times, and the bike I speak of isn't high on the collector list, but how can there be only an $1800.00 difference on a glorified race bike and a show bike with oodles of hours and refinished parts on it? Perhaps this is a rhetorical question, maybe its just the wrong bikeProviding a seller has a list of what was accomplished to confirm the bike is truly restored, along with the cost of parts involved, what was addressed and the time it required, they can confidently ask whatever price they like within reason. I'd rather read everything a member has done to a bike than see someone immediately claim its restored, or worse, type in the year and make of the bike and simply ad "new everything" which is nothing more than a feeble attempt at fishing for an asking price. However, lets never forget, you can claim what ever you like as in "no expense spared" but your pictures will tell the tale and just as important is your description, which people will see through like a piece of glass if it isn't accurate.I am by far, the least critical person when it comes to evaluating somebody else's bike. I've often turned down requests to be a judge in a show. Why? If a person has the opportunity to enter their bike in a show, chances are they did everything as far as their ability will take them unless they paid someone else to do it for them. In a private conversation, I might gently suggest what might make the bike display better. However, judging bikes can leave me with an empty feeling of emotion. To just pick one bike as the winner while second place has no idea of why I made my choice leaves me hollow.Restoration (according to Webster) :the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. : the act of bringing back something that existed before.In reality, there is only one definition of restoration, and as difficult as it is for me to say, I suppose there are different levels of restoration due to unobtainable parts. When someone restores a bike, and does not bring a bike back to, as according to Webster, "something that existed before," this evidently means further work may be required but isn't always possible. I'd never call a person out on reproduction parts that are absolutely no longer available, but I do have a problem when someone claims a bike is restored, but I can still see the gouges in the frame that are painted over or hardware being overlooked either through not being refinished, or being replaced with incorrect items. There is just no excuse for that if you truly want to claim the bike is restored. I can't change the vernacular or re-write the definition of restore, but I'd like to caution those using the term to consider being honest not only about what was accomplished, but more so, what isn't correct about it. You would be surprised at how encouraging people can be when they sense you have tried your best and are humble and honest about it. On the other hand, don't be surprised if you are berated when you become boastful in your description and experience while overlooking and making excuses for more than obvious details on a bike.If the bike is truly restored, down to the last detail, a person should not hesitate to ask for what they have into the bike along with a reasonable return on their time, you have earned it. Those who have overlooked details unconsciously or not, can expect criticism anyplace they post the bike for sale especially when your asking price is well above average.Now I can't honestly suggest what your profit should be over and above the cost of the original bike along with the parts and outside services as I have no idea what you feel your time is worth, you need to consider that. Be fair to yourself, but be reasonable. I can however suggest you get out from under the misconception of what a potential buyer will pay for the right job, especially when he knows what he's looking at and you have honestly justified your asking price by the quality of the work, the parts purchased as well as the time and experience you invested.I hope you have found my thoughts on this subject informative and as always, thank you for being a member of the Buyers & Sellers Price Guide page.Sincerely, Joe AbbateOn Jan-03-16 at 14:33:11 PST, seller added the following information: ENGINE SERIAL;CR125ME-3100430