1973 CL 350 values now and future

mdwman · Post by **mdwman** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:22 am

Hi all,

I have not owned a motorcycle since 1971 and am looking at a very nice '73 350 Scrambler to purchase. The bike is all original, looks great, everything works, and no leaks. The only minus seems to be a small whole in a muffler. The owner is asking $2,800 but we haven't done any negotiating yet. Is this a good price point for this bike? What can I expect the value of this model to be in the next 5 years?

Thanks for any opinions. I am still having an inner struggle about whether I need to buy a bike but a good deal will push me over.

MDWMAN

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:21 am

Welcome to the forum.

Sounds high to me, but it all depends on how much you want that particular model, and how good the condition.

Here's one published opinion:

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1 ... LER/Values

Good luck on your search.

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:37 pm

That seems really high. The Dragon Tattoo movie really pushed scrambler prices up the last couple months.

I would want it to be near perfect for that.

Here is my 73 CB350, which I paid less than $500 for, as a guide. I think it was worth 1,000-1,500.

I am not saying its not the right purchase, but I dont think anyone would say it was a bargain.

rzgkane · Post by **rzgkane** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:39 pm

Jlovvorn wrote:That seems really high. The Dragon Tattoo movie really pushed scrambler prices up the last couple months.

I would want it to be near perfect for that.

Here is my 73 CB350, which I paid less than $500 for, as a guide. I think it was worth 1,000-1,500.

I am not saying its not the right purchase, but I dont think anyone would say it was a bargain.

Nice bike. Does it idle well when warm? :-)

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:57 pm

Very funny!

Yes, it's fantastic.

I got it in pieces and assembled it myself - big learning experience.

This is Mr. Reliable, and the reason why I get so frustrated with the 305.

But its just nowhere near as cool a bike.

Tango911 · Post by **Tango911** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:00 pm

2800.00 ? it should be in mint condition for that price imo. you should be able to get a nice clean runner in great shape for 1300-1800.00 in the illinois, indiana, michigan area.