I just sold one just like it that thing attracted far more attention than my zed ever did. It got over 1000 views on eBay and 50 people had it in their watch list.
Shannon's insured my 240 for $15,000 without even seeing it and after I sent them photos it went up to $25,000 that was before it had the motor fitted.
Your mum didn't seem to mind
And what's with your country roads. I was in Vic on the weekend. I almost had to stop once I crossed back in to SA to put my patrol back toggeather. Talk about rough
Parts for these are not hard to find and are rather cheep. If you keep it maintained and keep up with the rust treatment there would be no problem. Only down side would be no airconditioning