What causes Carb gummed from ethanol/old fuel on the Honda Cb/cl 125-250 Custom Bobber?

Cold start, idle quality, throttle response smoothness Estimated fix cost: $20-$80

What causes Corroded or dead electrical components on the Honda Cb/cl 125-250 Custom Bobber?

All lights, kill switch, horn, charging voltage at battery Estimated fix cost: $30-$150

Cold start rattle, listen at top end on idle Estimated fix cost: $100-$300

Inspect welds, neck, downtube closely under any wrap or paint Estimated fix cost: $200-$800+

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Honda Cb/cl 125-250 Custom Bobber. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Cold start, idle quality, throttle response smoothness

Fix cost: $20-$80

MODERATE

All lights, kill switch, horn, charging voltage at battery

Fix cost: $30-$150

SERIOUS

Cold start rattle, listen at top end on idle

Fix cost: $100-$300

SERIOUS

Inspect welds, neck, downtube closely under any wrap or paint

Fix cost: $200-$800+

☐Cold start it yourself, no warm-up cheating

☐Check title is clean, not salvage

☐Verify compression on both cylinders

☐Test ride at highway speed minimum

Solid if unmolested, risky as heavy custom