Joined Apr 2006
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Hey guys/gals, I am a new member of this board, and have mainly been lurking doing some research and wondering whether or not I should buy a Berg.
What I am looking at getting is a 1995 FE501 that's been plated and transformed into an SM with 17" wheels, Light Kit, and all the trimmings. It's in "NON-RUNNING" status and I am not sure of what it will take to get it running though. I intend to check it out in person sometime this week.
Some of the questions I have are these though. Did any of the 501's come with E Start? Or are they Kick Only? Would the 501 make a good commuter bike, too and from work like 5 miles max in town riding? Would it be alright as a Track Day bike once in awhile... maybe 4 times a year? Does it have an oil pump on it?? or is it the 95 before they had em. What upgrades from newer Bergs can I put in like the cam bearings and such?? Will I have to break it down and rebuild it every 90-100 hours??? The valves and the oil don't bother me so much. But having to replace bearings will get old as I plan on riding it everyday to work, I'll get 100 hours pretty quick. I don't mind wrenching on a bike, but I can't see me doing it every weekend. And I guess the last question is.... what's a Non Running 95 Berg gonna be worth??? I mean I know what the selling price is, but just what I have said, which is pretty much all there is to know about it, what do you guys think it'd be worth? Just a ballpark figure is fine.
Anyway, I guess that's all I have for now. Any and all info is appreciated.
Thanx in advance,
DM
What I am looking at getting is a 1995 FE501 that's been plated and transformed into an SM with 17" wheels, Light Kit, and all the trimmings. It's in "NON-RUNNING" status and I am not sure of what it will take to get it running though. I intend to check it out in person sometime this week.
Some of the questions I have are these though. Did any of the 501's come with E Start? Or are they Kick Only? Would the 501 make a good commuter bike, too and from work like 5 miles max in town riding? Would it be alright as a Track Day bike once in awhile... maybe 4 times a year? Does it have an oil pump on it?? or is it the 95 before they had em. What upgrades from newer Bergs can I put in like the cam bearings and such?? Will I have to break it down and rebuild it every 90-100 hours??? The valves and the oil don't bother me so much. But having to replace bearings will get old as I plan on riding it everyday to work, I'll get 100 hours pretty quick. I don't mind wrenching on a bike, but I can't see me doing it every weekend. And I guess the last question is.... what's a Non Running 95 Berg gonna be worth??? I mean I know what the selling price is, but just what I have said, which is pretty much all there is to know about it, what do you guys think it'd be worth? Just a ballpark figure is fine.
Anyway, I guess that's all I have for now. Any and all info is appreciated.
Thanx in advance,
DM
