Reply To: Aquila GV 125 barn find
Why not get the GV125 and fully rebuild it from the ground up even cosmetically because here in the UK, they always sell around £2000 mark but usually no less than £1000 if its tatty (cosmetically rought) but bike works as it should.
I would tell the seller the bike is worth £250 in my eyes, a rusty tank is not good but depending how bad it is , i won’t be able to say now if its worth trying to save it (taking rust off by chemical means) or buying another used copy tank but repaint it. etc.
I suppose if the batter is accessed and the carb was cleaned (ultrasonic bath etc), change oil immediately of the bike, then new plugs, see if fires up to life.
I do agree the GV125 is chunky for what it is , but ofcourse same body as the bigger GV250 sister. The GV650 is much bigger.
If you dare ? Get the GV125 and work on it. And use the Yamaha as a pleasure or commute bike for the time being, it will fetch some money back when its time to sell it.