That ain't too bad if you think about it. $250 for all new body work
True, but I mean really it's just 2 pieces of plastic if I salvage (and should be able to) the shrouds on the gas tank. They look like they are in really good shape aside from the usual wear and tear. Nothing a coat of paint won't fix.
There isn't much to the bodywork, that's the thing. It's only made out of plastic.
This.
If I had bought a GS500 with fairings, just the side piece is about $250... so $250 for the body work is a good deal to me compared to what I'm used to
Then again, this is a 28 year old three wheeler.
I suppose. I should be used to it as well with sidecar fairings.
Agreed.
My friend sent me these pics after school today. I'm actually pretty surprised how good a shape this bike really is in after sitting for 15 years outside.
Here is the rear axle. It needs bearings but for the most part I think I can either sand blast the axles or sand them down to get rid of the grime and rust and then give it a fresh coat of paint. I need to take a closer look but it doesn't appear to be bent, which is a definite plus.
Here is the original steel gas tank. There is a dent in the side and some rust inside it but cleaning it up and painting it, along with a new cap and decals will work wonders if I can get the dent out.
Original plastics, with the seat latch. Will be replaced.
This is the downtube that connects to the engine mount and where the frame splits off at the bottom. At the top it merges with the steering mechanism. He says it started to crack but was welded, so it didn't completely brake. This frame might still be good.
Rear end of the bike with the plastics off. It appears everything is there, and the original chrome grab bar is there also which is a plus. Swingarm appears to bee in good shape, again requiring a paint job and some elbow grease. The original nitrogen charged shock is there and is good as well, and the CDI and airbox all good too.
Alternate side, opposite direction of the previous picture.
Heres the from of the frame, also needing some elbow grease to get that grime and rust off. I think I may actually get away with cheap spray paint on this.
So there you have it. Still worth $200? I think so, but since it doesn't run $175 sounds fairer. I pretty much told him if I get the money it'll be around $150 in cash and he seemed cool with it. He said the 200S engine wasn't really worth it lol
