Should I part out or sell as whole?

[Levithan]

Hi guys. I have an Auto X that Im thinking I should get rid of. Its a fun little bike, it just has some issues that Im pretty tired of dealing with. First of all, the pull start rope likes to break about once a year, and that is an annoying issue. Also, sometimes its a real bugger to start, hasnt been in the past, but that too, is getting on my nerves. The bike has alot of balls and is fun to ride, but I have another 200x kickstart project that basically just needs to be put together. It also needs new front bearings, which are going bad. I would keep it, but I just dont have the time or funds to work out all the bugs, its mostly a time issue, and I've been out of state alot as of late. So, what do you think I should do guys? Sell it as a whole, or part it out? I was thinking if I sold it, let it go for a solid 500 bucks. Im not sure how much more id be able to make If I parted it. Its been alot of work, building up the engine, then getting it in the bike and all that stuff. Well, let me know what you guys think. Thanks.

[RedRider_AK]

What kind of "building up" of the engine did you do?

[pickleweasel_00]

might make a little more parting it out but then you will be stuck with leftover parts that nobody wants. I'd say sell it whole, sounds like it would make somebody a good project, plus it would be another one saved ;)

[Levithan]

I rebuilt the top end. The bike has a 200s engine in it, and a 200s carb as well. It has the stock piston from a 200x engine in it, so the compression is 9.6 instead of 7.8. It isnt a stock exaust, its a fabbed one that is shorter than stock, with a spark arrest. The bike runs, im just sick of fiddling with it, so I suppose that I will sell it as a whole. The pull start rope just breaks alot because there isnt a decompression lever on the head. I would like to find one with a steel braid inside so that doesnt happen anymore. The bike has been through alot, and has had 2 engines in it over all. Anyways, yep, thats my .02

[Jim mac]

did I read it here or someone told me sometimes the plate for the decompression cable will tear up the pull cord. maybe just remove the plate inside? jim

[oldskool83]

sell it as a whole, 200x guys only want motors, plastics and tanks, and working brakes, maybe shocks?

you'd be left with way to much junk left over. i know i am.

[Levithan]

Well, I guess its going up for sale....