Important Discussion for Newcomers to the Hobby

[deepsouth]

I'm glad this is being discussed . No one has the right to tell another person what they can do with their own property. Just because you choose to do certain things with your bikes doesn't mean it's the only or right way. Please respect others rights to do as they please, even if you don't agree with it. In the immortal words of Rodney King ;
"Why can't we all just get along ".

 

[island schwinn]

I won't post my personal thoughts on this subject,but on a brighter side,if you happen to own one of the very few untouched,original paint models,then your bike just gained value.

 

[weebob]

 

[bike]

It is not a fight- grind your bike to dust if it pleases you- Just saying for newbies it is NOT a good economical decision - people see a restored bike and think that is the way to go but with paint and plating to get a bike that is worth less for resale when you are done with it- but if that is what you want- so be it.

 

[saladshooter]

Of course he can do want he wants. Just like we can have an opinion on the preservation of the bikes we love. Different strokes for different folks. But I for one wouldn't be in this hobby if there weren't any original bikes left.

 

[Muleman121]

If you don’t like seeing it restored offer a large sum of money for it. Put your money where your mouth, so to speak.


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[Boris]

If you don’t like seeing it restored offer a large sum of money for it. Put your money where your mouth, so to speak.
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I don't remember seeing this bike offered up for sale.

 

[3-speeder]

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Silence is golden but duct tape is silver.
By the way.... I like em with a little crust.

 

[GTs58]

I don't remember seeing this bike offered up for sale.

It wasn't. Ever offer to buy something that wasn't for sale? Ever ask a married woman out on a date?

 

[vincev]

While an owner has the right to do what he wants with his property once it is posted on a site like the Cabe then you have to accept that others have also the right to share their opinions.One thing is true that this is not a restoration unless every detail down to the paint is duplicated.It is more of a renovation and knocks the stuffing out of any value.I hear the word "restoration" misused by many in the bike and car hobby.