Is a 1985 CB125S worth $500?

[hondadog]

Bike is in great shape, has 1500 miles on it, but hasn't been started in 15 years. I don't know what I'm goin to run into when i try to get it going.

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[slozomby]

odds are you can get something that runs for not much more.

[Easy Rider]

In my opinion, no.
Not if you are looking for something to ride.

IF......it was a scarce model that is "collectable" and you were doing it just for a project.....then maybe.

[Y2K]

Maybe,with only 1500 miles it should be a runner with a li'l TLC.
Ask the owner if you can fool around with it to see if you can make it run.
Probably just needs a battery and fresh gas and oil along with a good carb cleaning.
I had one of those for a while,also had an SL 100,pretty reliable little bikes and simple to work on.

[omegajim]

check if the engine at least turns over - if that's the case, then there's at least a good 40% chance you can get it running and usable.

Failing that, you should be able to turn around and sell it for about what you paid for it.