Absolutely, well said. Anymore, just the statement of ‘collectible’ really turns me away. That said, I did own a 1960 Panhead, all stock, that I paid a fair amount for. I rode it for 5 years and sold it for the same amount I bought it for

That’s exactly the problem. Buy them because you like them, for whatever reason that may be but as “investments” they are very slow to appreciate.

Many long time riders remember all of the current collectible bikes they once had or could have bought for a song and, wiser now, they look for the next big winner. But, being older as well as wiser, they may not have the time to cash in. A young enthusiast is the one who is in a position to see his collection appreciate but how many young riders have the storage space and capital to take advantage of time, or even the desire?

It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has had great returns on motorcycle “investments,” other than by accident.

Buy motorcycles and ride them, work on them, enjoy them, if they appreciate, great, if not, no big deal.

IF you run the numbers is any classic really a good “investment”
or is it really a money pit? Don’t know but I wonder.

I don’t know much about the newer Guzzis. I had a 72 Eldorado for a time, it was somewhat of a beater, but I still sold it for aroung $3,000 same as I paid for it. I also now own, for good or for ill, a ‘73 Eldorado basket case, that given time and money I will restore. If http://www.cyclegarden.com is any indication, there is an active market for them

Will it be collectible? Probably not, though the numbers are not overly huge. However, I hope to enjoy it for several more years and many more miles. Lucifer Orange paint also sets it apart from everyone else. Life is good.