Fixin' 2 Ride Budget Breakdown
How much did we spend?
While we initially set out for the lofty goal of $1500 each, that quickly became the background focus behind the safety, reliability, and performance of our motorcycles. Check out our budget and part break down to show every part we purchased for our CB200t "barn find" and CL450 "failed cafe racer" and where to find them for your builds.
1972 CL450 K5 Scrambler
| Part | Price | Link | Total |
| CL450 K5 Motorcycle | $750 | Craigslist | |
| Motobatt AGM Battery | $100 | Learn more about this product | |
| Fork Boots/Gators | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| Electronic Flasher Relay | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB/CL450 Points Set | $25 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB450 Ignition Allen Bolt Kit | $5 | Learn more about this product | |
| Waffle Handlebar Grips | $12 | Learn more about this product | |
| 19" and 18" Tubes and Rim Strips | $44 | Learn more about this product | |
| Heidenau Vintage Scrambler Tires | $246 | Learn more about this product | |
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Clutch Cable |
$25 | Learn more about this product | |
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Throttle Cable |
$50 | Learn more about this product | |
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Tapered Steering Roller Bearing Upgrade |
$55 | Learn more about this product | |
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Rear Tank Mount |
$14 | Learn more about this product | |
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Overhaul Gasket Kit |
$55 | Learn more about this product | |
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Lower Stainless Steel Allen Bolt Kit |
$35 | Learn more about this product | |
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Upper Stainless Steel Allen Bolt Kit |
$20 | Learn more about this product | |
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Oil Seal Kit |
$55 | Learn more about this product | |
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CB/CL450 Carburetor Gasket Kits |
$20 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB450 Carburetor Intake Manifolds | $80 | Learn more about this product | |
| Petcock Rebuild Kit | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| Regulator/Rectifier Combo Unit | $65 | Learn more about this product | |
| Starter Solenoid | $50 | Learn more about this product | |
| Headlight H4 Lens Kit | $65 | Learn more about this product | |
| Posi-Lock Modern Blade Fuse Holder | $6 | Learn more about this product | |
| Drive Chain | $50 | Learn more about this product | |
| Spark Plugs | $8 | Learn more about this product | |
| Graphite Exhaust Gasket | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| Stator Shifter Shield | $80 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB450 Electric Starter Rebuild Kit | $65 | Learn more about this product | |
| Electric Starter Removal Plug | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| Heavy Duty Shocks(ended up not using) | $100 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Shoes | $45 | Learn more about this product | |
| Rear Drum Brake Shoes | $45 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Speedometer Cable | $45 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Power Lever | $12 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Stop Switch | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB/CL450 Cam Chain | $50 | Learn more about this product | |
| Ikon Fully Adjustable Shocks | $420 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB/CL450 Shifter | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| Non-Common Motor Parts Bought | |||
| Vinegar | $12 | Walmart | |
| Used CB/CL450 Rocker Arm Shafts | $17 | Ebay | |
| Used CL450 Handlebars and Throttle Tube | $20 | Craigslist | |
| Used CB500T Triple Tree | $20 | Craigslist | |
| CL450 Gauge Bracket | $17 | Ebay | |
| CB450 Right Hand Switch(ended up not using) | $15 | Craigslist | |
| Re-cut Key | $7 | Local Locksmith | |
| Motorcycle BBQ Grill | $200 | Facebook Marketplace | |
| Used CL450 Header with Muffler(price after selling the old rusted one) | $75 | Ebay | |
| CL450 Seat | $180 | Texivina | |
| Texas Title and Registration | $60 | The Man | |
| 3,071.21 |
Included in this budget is also the $302.79 we made by selling parts we did not need from the legendary BBQ motorcycle grill.
1975 CB200T
| Part | Price | Link | Total |
| 1975 CB200T | $300 | Craiglist | |
| CB200 Overhaul Gasket Kit | $55 | Coming Soon | |
| Oil Seal Kit | $55 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Valve Stem Seals | $8 | Coming Soon | |
| CB200 Wrist Pin Clips | $4 | Coming Soon | |
| 15 amp Glass Tube Fuse Pack | $5 | Learn more about this product | |
| Motobatt AGM Battery | $100 | Learn more about this product | |
| Regulator/ Rectifier Combo Unit | $65 | Learn more about this product | |
| 12v Horn | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| Waffle Handlebar Grips | $12 | Learn more about this product | |
| Black Superbike Handlebars | $30 | Learn more about this product | |
| Black Bullet Turn Signals | $40 | Learn more about this product | |
| Right Handlebar Switch(not compatible with CB200 front disk brake) | $85 | Learn more about this product | |
| Left Handlebar Switch | $70 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Fork Seals | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Tapered Steering Roller Bearings | $55 | Coming Soon | |
| Front Drum Brake Stop Switch | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| Space Capsule Handlebar Bushings | $25 | Learn more about this product | |
| Clutch Power Lever | $12 | Learn more about this product | |
| Brake Lever and Perch | $20 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Throttle Tube | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB175/CB200 Mufflers | $160 | Learn more about this product | |
| 520 Drive Chain | $50 | Learn more about this product | |
| Heidenau Vintage Scrambler Tires | $221 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Shoes | $35 | Learn more about this product | |
| Rear Drum Brake Shoes | $35 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Inner Tubes and Rim Strips | $34 | Learn more about this product | |
| Front Drum Brake Cable | $25 | Learn more about this product | |
| Honda Seat Lock | $50 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Ignition Coil | $52 | Learn more about this product | |
| CB200 Ignition Condenser | $10 | Coming Soon | |
| CB200 Spark Plugs | $8 | Learn more about this product | |
| Electronic Flasher Relay | $15 | Learn more about this product | |
| Non-Common Motor Parts Bought | |||
| CB200 Throttle Cable | $11 | Ebay | |
| Carburetor Rebuild Kits and Floats | $94 | Ebay | |
| Pod Filters | $30 | Ebay | |
| Used CB200 Seat | $60 | Craigslist | |
| Helicoil and Exhaust Stud | $35 | Mcmaster Carr | |
| Vermont Registration | $50 | The Man | |
| $1,899.00 |
Included in this budget is also the $100 we made by selling leftover parts that came with our barn find CB200.
Keep in mind that these breakdowns do not reflect items like consumables(brake cleaner, shop rags, etc.) and tools. If you are jumping into your first motorcycle build and do not have tools or consumables you will need these can really raise the budget so plan accordingly for them.
The final part of our breakdown is time. Now, this is approximate but we did the best we could to keep track down to the hour.
CL450: 90 hours for the build
CB200: 120 Hours for the build
Our favorite thing about this figure is just how much you save by doing the work yourself. A mechanic will cost you about $50-$100 an hour in labor, so if you were to pay someone to build these motorcycles you would be looking at a repair bill of $4,500-$9,000! The resale value of these motorcycles is not worth that, not to mention the work on a vintage motorcycle will never truly end. Older bikes have frequent tune-up intervals and yearly service required to keep them in tip-top shape. It is something we love over here at CMC, and it is something you learn to love that comes with any older vehicle. Do yourself a favor and take the time to learn to wrench on your own project. You save tons of money and build skills you need not only for your motorcycle but in so many other aspects of your life. Okay, okay. We know that was cheesy. But it is true!
Have you seen our wrap-up article for the series? Check it out here
