🛵I bought a 1986 BMW r80 GS at the auction, which I later discovered could be worth as much as $35,000.
🏍️My 2013 Road King 10th anniversary bike was a great deal, valued at around $14,000.
🔋Most of the bikes required new batteries and minor repairs to get them running again.
🔧I enlisted the help of a motorcycle mechanic to assist me in restoring the bikes.
🚀The 1986 Honda Z50 Christmas special, a bike I paid $10,000 for, has the potential to sell for as much as $225,000.
Why did you buy motorcycles at an auction?
—I saw it as an opportunity to restore and potentially flip the bikes for a profit.
Did you have any regrets about your purchase?
—At times, I doubted my decision, especially when I realized some bikes were in worse condition than I thought.
What was the biggest challenge in getting the bikes running?
—The bikes required various repairs, such as replacing batteries, cleaning carburetors, and fixing electrical issues.
What advice would you give to someone buying motorcycles at an auction?
—Do thorough research on the bikes beforehand and be prepared for unexpected surprises and additional expenses.
Do you plan to sell the restored motorcycles?
—Yes, my ultimate goal is to sell the bikes and potentially make a profit from the restoration process.
00:00I bought 14 motorcycles at an auction in Las Vegas, but only two of them were in running condition.
01:59The bikes required various repairs, such as replacing batteries and fixing electrical issues.
03:20I enlisted the help of a motorcycle mechanic to assist me in the restoration process.
06:31One of the bikes I purchased, the 1986 BMW r80 GS, could be worth as much as $35,000.
08:38I paid $10,000 for the 1986 Honda Z50 Christmas special, which has the potential to sell for as much as $225,000.
