Marin indian fire trail - what should I do with it?

[xchopper]

Hey guys, first time on here, ive got an old (90's) marin fire trail. Was thinking of just sticking it on ebay and see what it fetches, but having checking out some of your builds, I am wondering if I should refurbish it, and update some parts, most of which seem original ...... but I will want to sell it whether I do that or not.

Question ... is it worth stripping down and refurbishing, if so what is worth doing and what is not?

I'll start with the frame, no cracks or any problems, but it is does seem flaky and bubbly, is that just the stickers?

 

[xchopper]

Need to post a couple of times before I can put any pictures up

 

[xchopper]

 

[jamabikes]

its probably water under the laquer.

do you want to keep it?

 

[xchopper]

No I do eventually want to sell it ... but I am debating whether to refurbish it first or not.

Not sure whats it worth as is, or refurbished.

 

[THWANG-666]

refurb and keep it

 

[cce]

dont refurb it just to sell it, you'd never make the money back. a deep clean wouldnt hurt thoug

 

[VTFoco2001]

This '95 model looks quite original including the White Industries parts. Ref to the catalogue on this forum.

Keep it and love it!

 

[xchopper]

Any idea on what its worth?

 

[development_cycle]

There is a specific thread for valuations in the chat forum. If you have no intention of keeping it then why bother wasting time and money refurbishing it first. Give it a good clean and lube so that the buyer could ride it straight away and you maximise what you could get for it, then two happy parties.