Great news… Of sorts.
I heard from the mechanic today and he has the bike running regularly! And it took only $250 worth of his time. He has suggested a few things with regard to my carburetor and I have told him to go ahead. It will take the total up to $400. So, the bike has cost me more than I had planned.
Which, now that I have come to know bikes a bit more, isn’t surprising. This is an expensive hobby, even when you are trying to do it on the cheap.
Another few days and the bike will be home!
I am a 47 year old guy who has purchased my first motorcycle. One middle-aged guy, one old motorcycle and a total lack of experience! What could go wrong?
My Honda CM400T (Or E)
This is how my bike looked upon purchase.
Bike Costs To Date
The Bike $300
Truck Rental $ 71
New Tools $ 42
Oil Filter, O Rings & Plugs $22
Clymer Manual $ 45
New Helmet $100
Motorcycle Jack $50
Choke Cable $7
Air Filter $14
Battery $60
Gasket Set $30
A Second Motorcyle & Parts $100
Mechanic Costs $400
Sold Parts from Second Bike (-$270)
Sold Motorcycle Jack ($-50)
Traded for a Fireball Sailboat Worth ($-900)
Total To Date ($-23) CAD
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