Well, I suppose that everything is 'collectable' to some degree, it is rather a matter of its desirability that merits its worth as a collectible item.
Anyhow, while I do like the R65LS, and it was produced in fewer numbers than many other bikes, it isn't nearly so rare or universally
desirable as some other bikes. And even some bikes, like the Crocker, are extremely rare, but are largely unknown outside (or even inside) the
United States, despite the fact that if one has one (of the fewer than 100 ever built) it can fetch over $70,000 US. I think that Jay Leno
has one. So, I suppose the term 'collectable' can be open to interpretation. It seems, from what I can tell, that there is generally somewhat
greater interest in the LS version of the R65 over here in North America than in other parts of the planet. And, even within the United States,
there are some areas where the interest (and price tags) of these models are much higher than elsewhere.
some people in this country love to collect stuffed animals or garden gnomes..... one man's 'collectables' are another man's garage sale items, I guess ?!
So now there is a group of people trying to re-start the ancient Crocker motorcycle company and build a more modern version of the old design.
What will this do to the value/desirability of the old originals ? We've already seen the rise, and fall, and rise and fall of the Indian motorcycle company
over here. Some folks who bought and kept their "new" Indians believe them to be priceless artifacts. and there are those of us who just consider
them to be another abandoned, unsupported product left behind by a defunct (Again) company. Oh well, it definitely keeps life interesting !!!
