Originally Posted by
wrk101
Unless you have the skills/tools/aptitude/interest/access to cheap parts, I would stop looking at projects.
+1
The "project" bikes you've posted are huge money pits at best, total ripoffs at worst. Even if you want to learn to work on your own stuff I would buy a bike that is ready to ride and do basic maintenance as necessary.
Buying a wreck with no tools or experience is asking for trouble.