440 invader barn find

[Ifishunt]

I found a 44 invader. It looks to be all there, and it fired up when I put some mixed gas in the plug holes. The guy tells me it ran when parked 6 years ago. He states there is a issue with the brakes. One 2 inch tear in seat that is sewn up. If I can buy this, he wants 450, can I make anything on a resale? Located in western wi. wind shield is good. I believe it to be a 79, but some nums are scratched bad on the id plate

[rminier]

 Welcome to KawasakiTrax!
 Where I live in Northern Indiana, I would have to say that there is little opportunity to resell that Invader for much more than $ 450 bucks. I still see them fairly often on Craigslist. Unless it is near mint condition, it is unlikely to get more than $ 600.
 The possibility of parting it out on eBay or Vintage sled sites might yield a few more bucks....but that takes time and can be a hassle.
 If your Invader still has the original hood....the inside of the 1978 models was a rough fiberglass finish. The 1979 models changed to a smooth, gray inner finish.
 The rear skid also changed slightly from '78 to '79....the '79s have a cam shaped assembly attached to the front of the rails that engages the front springs.

[gixxer6]

I sold a nice 79 440 Invader a couple years ago for $700.  I would describe it as a real nice rider, it wasn't perfect, but was mechanically sound, ready to ride with studs and carbides.  You might be able to make a few bucks fixing it up and reselling it.  But if it's been sitting for 6 years, it'll likely need lots of work to get it running properly (crank seals, fuel lines, carbs cleaned, recoil rope, freeing up suspension shafts, slides, ski wear bars, etc.).  It's not a bad deal if you're looking for a project sled for yourself, or if this one is in immaculate condition, but I wouldn't suggest buying it to flip.   Good luck!