wharfedaleharry Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Numpty alert:!!!!!!! Just wondering what BSA Bantams are worth when modded. I know it depends on the level of mods and quality of the overal job but roughly speaking what are they worth? I am about to start building one but do not want to plough thousands into it for it only 900 quid ( i am new to the pre65's but wanting to get into it....ive seen them varying in price so not really sure?) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 it will never be worth as much as you will spend on it no bike ever is in my experience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just remember the Post Office don't need them anymore... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 if your building a bike and the first question your asking is how much will it be worth then the answer is not to proceed any further if the question is how much will it cost to build a bike then the answer is anywhere between 1 and 5k If the question is how much will it cost me to buy a built trials bike the answer is 1500 to 5000 of course they be plenty of folk along in a minute to tell you theyve built one for 3 quid and a toffee wrapper and i dont doubt it for a minute.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie prescott Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Guys. Look a trials bike is worth has much as the love you put into building it ! If you have not got that dedication , don't bother, for then it will only be a pain. You know I am right!! Regards Charlie....www.bsaotter.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 if your building a bike and the first question your asking is how much will it be worth then the answer is not to proceed any further if the question is how much will it cost to build a bike then the answer is anywhere between 1 and 5k If the question is how much will it cost me to buy a built trials bike the answer is 1500 to 5000 of course they be plenty of folk along in a minute to tell you theyve built one for 3 quid and a toffee wrapper and i dont doubt it for a minute.. Spot on but I'll raise your 5k to 6 +. Don't do it if you have doubts this early on, how much are you hoping to do it for ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 heres a live example of a proper modded bike.. i d expect it to fetch mid price range money..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BANTAM-TRIALS-PRE-65-/141203389298 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 here is an opportunity for us all to guess what it goes for my guess is £2300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) 1975. its been fettled by a proper man that can Paul jackson its fiddle forks alloy rims 4spd engine centre plug head looks like a rob homer exhaust. could do with a tidy bare alloy tank elextrex ignition new bars controls etc so a very good thing outwardly to get cracking on with Edited February 26, 2014 by totalshell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Not a Rob Homer exhaust, looks like a 3 speed with those outer cases. If it is 3 speed I'd say 1500 / 1600 tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelling123 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Depends on your skills/capabilities (welding, machining etc). Regardless, to build a good one with original modded frame (fiddle forks, alloy yolks, alloy hubs/rims, decent shocks, new carb, centre head, alloy exhaust, elect ignition etc) will cost you about £2.5k if you can do the mods yourself. A good one will be worth 3k upwards so its unlikely you will lose money. We're only 'hiring' these things anyway - classic bikes are a better investment than a savings account... Heres mine, I love it, cost me £1200 a couple of years back to build, but lots of work. Still needs alloy rear hub and barrel but if I had them I wouldnt lose any less marks so im not in a rush.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/8627415195/ And heres my old mans, built for about £2k but again, lots of work... https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/11015201966/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 http://www.offroadmart.com/category/305/PETROL-TRIALS-BIKES-FOR-SALE/listings/3869/Mick-grants-Pickering-Bantam.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallo Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 £2.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautrek Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 £2.50 I would feel robbed if I paid that much for a Bantam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie prescott Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi Guy's. I found one of mine blocking a gap in a hedge to stop the sheep straying! Perhaps I should not have let the sheep out? Merry Christmas. Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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