thoughts on fixing engine of restored XL500?

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m0lt3n

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Hi guys, I would like to know what everyone thinks about this?

I got the bike in the picture for free, but the engine is gone. I understand it needs a head cam and rocker box (R3k) or complete rebuild motor is R4800. Should I just get the motor and be done with it?

Thing is the bike also doesn't have papers, so I wont get much money when I sell it sometime, I also don't know what other costs are lurking?

is it worth it?



Currently I think I will go for the rebuild motor. less drama.
But I know boggerol about these bikes, will I at least be able to treat it like a plastic? I have a 1200GSA and would like to train on something less expensive to fix...
 

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