A really nice Lady Dax Restoration

Link: http://www.monkeygarage.com.au/forums/s ... php?t=1883

Looks amazing!

Wow... good job!
I wonder what the costs and labour hours are for that little project.
Looks amazing, though I prefer 'our' UK versions.

Waynus wrote:Wow... good job!
I wonder what the costs and labour hours are for that little project.
Looks amazing, though I prefer 'our' UK versions.

I imagine that cost a lot to get it to that condition... no expense was spared that's for sure!

It's a lovely bike but I agree, I prefer the UK version too

Yeah, the Belgian style fenders look less 'nostalgic' in my eyes...
It's the same seat cover as used for my bike.
It's a bit off, because that flower seat was not fitted on the original bike from the restauration project.

Waynus wrote:Yeah, the Belgian style fenders look less 'nostalgic' in my eyes...
It's the same seat cover as used for my bike.
It's a bit off, because that flower seat was not fitted on the original bike from the restauration project.

How much would a seat like mine be worth?

I like the fenders from the Mini Trail myself!

James wrote:How much would a seat like mine be worth?

As with all second hand, vintage parts: "what the fool wants to pay for it"
It depends on a couple of things:
- overall state of the seat: no cracks, holes,...
- seat pan: how much rust, cracks,...
- cover: is the color fading? (getting bluer, paler,...)
- the kind: Japanese / Belgian style
(I haven't seen very clear pictures from yours of all sides)

A NOS (new old stock) seat: +-600€ or higher
A used seat in good overall condition: 300-400€
A seat that has been used for quite a long time: +-200€ or higher
A damaged seat (wear & tear, holes, rust): +-100€ or even less

The condition of the cover is very important for the price, because it's almost impossible to repair it in a decent way.
So worn out --> useless.
The flower seat that has a way higher value is the one from a Chaly (CF50/70). Very, very rare!

The replica cover has a good value as well, if fitted on a PERFECT original 6v seat: 200-300€

Waynus wrote:

James wrote:How much would a seat like mine be worth?

As with all second hand, vintage parts: "what the fool wants to pay for it"
It depends on a couple of things:
- overall state of the seat: no cracks, holes,...
- seat pan: how much rust, cracks,...
- cover: is the color fading? (getting bluer, paler,...)
- the kind: Japanese / Belgian style
(I haven't seen very clear pictures from yours of all sides)

A NOS (new old stock) seat: +-600€ or higher
A used seat in good overall condition: 300-400€
A seat that has been used for quite a long time: +-200€ or higher
A damaged seat (wear & tear, holes, rust): +-100€ or even less

The condition of the cover is very important for the price, because it's almost impossible to repair it in a decent way.
So worn out --> useless.
The flower seat that has a way higher value is the one from a Chaly (CF50/70). Very, very rare!

The replica cover has a good value as well, if fitted on a PERFECT original 6v seat: 200-300€

Good info there, cheers. I will get some close up pictures once I have given it a good clean.

I am hoping this week at work flies by so I can get to work on the little Lady