Vintage Motorcycle Works

Over the years I have been asked to offer an opinion and do appraisals to determine the value of various motorcycles. To determine these values, I use the N.A.D.A. appraisal guide. Below, I have reprinted information from the 2009 NADA Appraisal Guide for DL and RL models.

2009 NADA Motorcycle Values:

Condition #1 Excellent:

A close to perfect original or a very well restored motorcycle. A motorcycle that is stunning to look at and any flaws are minor and not readily apparent. Everything works as new. All equipment is original, new old stock (NOS) factory replacements, or minimal use of excellent quality reproductions. A #1 may seem to most individuals as a perfect motorcycle but to the trained expert will have minor flaws or inaccuracies.

Condition #2 Very Good:

An extremely presentable original motorcycle showing minimal wear, or a well restored motorcycle. Starts, runs and rides well. Needs no mechanical or cosmetic work. All areas have been detailed. Beautiful to look at but below a #1 motorcycle because of limited use or restoration flaws.

Condition #3 Good:

Presentable sheet metal, engine and frame with signs of wear. Not totally detailed but very clean. Frame should be straight and unaltered. Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or imperfections. Starts, runs and rides well. May need some minor mechanical or cosmetic work but is fully usable and enjoyable as is.

Condition #4 Fair:

Starts, runs and rides OK but needs some work. Motorcycle shows signs of use but not abuse. Any previous restoration or mechanical work is older and not holding up well. Cosmetics, body and mechanics all need work to some degree. This is a complete motorcycle with most sheet metal and body parts being correct but only in fair condition.

Condition #5 Poor:

A condition #5 motorcycle has been used and abused and needs major mechanical and/or sheet metal work. It may or may not run. Alterations are evident to frame or sheet metal. Motorcycle is missing or has incorrect parts, i.e. fenders, tank, seat, mechanics installed. To some individuals this is a "project or parts bike" at best. A #5 motorcycle is one best left to the professional for restoration.


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