woodly1069 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hello, I have been intrigued by this sport for many years and looking for a way to get into it. I found a local bike and wonder if it is worth $500? I am really too old to go full bore so an older bike to just practice on near the house would be great. Is this bike worth it and can I get parts some place without too much hassle? How about reliability? I really don't even know what year it is but it is Itialian. Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Is it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tobeee Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I used to love these old Fantics, but the raised front mudguard and rear motocross tyre suggests this poor old thing has probably been screamed round a track for a time before being dumped in a barn. Clearly unloved, so as a restoration project it would likely be quite rewarding, but as a budget entry to trials I'd say it's more likely a false economy. Paying a bit more for a cleaner, later bike would give you a better ride, and hopefully a reasonable return once you sell on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 1989 Fantic 305, as above looks like it will have been thrashed around. Definitely cost more to put right than its worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodly1069 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Godd info. Guys thanks for the reply. I will keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_56 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I see your price quote is in Dollars. This bike isn't by any chance near the East Coast of Canada is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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