proflex 656 tips?

[Sirtim0thy]

Hello

New here, this forum looks to be not the most active but I decided to come here and see if there are any enthusiasts left here...

I used to have a 756 last year until someone stole it. It was completely stock, and all the suspension was starting to wobble/shake. I really missed it though, and still do. These bikes have a charm not many do.

Now...

I came across a 656 in this guys garage I was working in, and he offered to sell it. 500$ asking price.

Is this reasonable? Seems a bit high to me.
Is there any significant differences between the 656 and 756 i should be aware of before seriously bartering with him for this machine?
The front part (name?) that the handlebars attach to was changed for a more upright riding position. will this affect my experience much?
Looking into upgrading the suspension to coil/springs. is this feasible with this particular model?

Thanks in advance, and hopefully there are still some active members on here, looking to meet some cool people to chat with about biking, im pretty illiterate but love the sport

[kiwi]

656 is a different bke than the 756.Its suspension set up is still 1994.Look at images of the 756 and 656 on google.The front forks of the 656 attach to the handle bar stem,So the bars themselves can be changed easily.I am not sure of the viability of finding ssupensuion components for a 656

[Colin]

I agree with Kiwi,
IMHO a 656 is not in the same class as a 756, it's a very different, older generation and you will struggle to refit the rear suspension.
$500 seems very high!

Col.

[Willie_B]

That price seems high, the fellow is just guessing at a price. If he has had it a long time he is going by what he paid for it, not what they are selling for. If you get a feeling he will listen then print up some info on any sales you can find online and show him what they are going for. We all like to think our stuff is worth more than it really is. Also explain it will go to good home, not butchered or parted out.

Where are you located? Most of us more than one Proflex in the garage.

[Blackjoy]

$500 is a ridiculous price for a bike from 1996 unless it was in pristine condition and you were a collector.  Wait till he dies and buy it from his wife in a garage sale for $20.