what the moto's going to be used for and where that's going to be makes
a huge difference.
while riding in SoCal again last week i noticed that when traffic is
flowing freely on the fwys, it's typically around 80MPH. i've owned a
variety of motos of different sizes and styles while growing
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Dan,
what sort of riding do you want to do?
I find this to be the best determinant of what bike I get. Doing
dirt and trails, get one of those. Go fast rice riding is go
e Virago is also a nice bike, slingback cruiser.
> They are known for some charging issues but they're
> also easy to work on and more reliable than the
> status symbol bikes.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 13:05:41 -0700 (PDT)
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Ego doesn't play into it - my ability to ride and
operate it safely come first.
l send the whole engine out for
rebuild to somebody who specializes in CB electrics.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 14:18:38 -0500
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i'd get the goldwing. in fact, given where fuel prices are and seem headed,
i might just do that in any case.
On 6/8/07, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Yeah, I'm in the market and trying to get an idea of
what to look for.
I finish my endorsement class this weekend, and
ideally I would lik
Mike
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Around here a bike under 750cc is considered a starter bike to ride for a
year until you graduate
t;
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> I've been on a lot of machines & the best ride still is a
> Harley-Davidson
> dresser or a BMW airhead (R bike) or oilhead (modern R bike). I'd ride
> either of mine to Daytona Bike week (~700 miles) in one day and
Robert & Tara Ludwick wrote:
>
> You probably won't find one cheap, but if you can find a nice used
> motoguzzi for a decent price, the things can't be beat
There's an old Eldo for sale around here, $4950:
http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=CIML5070493
You probably won't find one cheap, but if you can find a nice used
motoguzzi for a decent price, the things can't be beat for overall
riding. Predictable handling and long term comfort, and the things last.
I has an 850 El Dorado that I put over a quarter million miles on ( the
bike had near
think. That guy did fork seals on my wife's
454 and did a great job.
I found the LTD or Craigslist. Put an ad up with what you want and
your price range.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:47:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] Motorcycle Opinions
To: Merce
I guess the /5 has not taken on the mantle of classic the way the
earles fork /2 did. Too bad. Really nice bikes and simple to work
with. Then again all the old airheads are a dream.
clay
On Jun 8, 2007, at 8:12 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
Should be able to find a decent BMW /5 /6 /7 for und
Dan,
what sort of riding do you want to do?
I find this to be the best determinant of what bike I get. Doing
dirt and trails, get one of those. Go fast rice riding is good for a
crotch rocket, but not good for more than an hour, or you get really
sore fast. Touring wants another bike.
I've been on a lot of machines & the best ride still is a
Harley-Davidson
dresser or a BMW airhead (R bike) or oilhead (modern R bike). I'd ride
either of mine to Daytona Bike week (~700 miles) in one day and would
actually be able to walk when I climbed off the bike at the other end!
My CB750F
I'm a former NIASE certified mechanic, so working on
things is not an issue, either, meaning I could easily
handle an older bike that might require work, too.
'Might'? :-)
-- Jim
Ahh, if it were only that simple
I'm coming up on the last semester of college this
fall, so I'm not working full time. With that in
mind, I have (and will have) limited financial
resources to draw upon until probably fall 2008.
As a result, I have carefully collected about $2k in
"slush" fu
You can find pictures of my 92 FLHTCU here:
http://www.hackpilot.com/
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
Nice bike.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
Other than a short time in high school, I've never
ridden anything smaller than an 883.
Before I go out and lay down some serious coin for a
(nice) bike of my own, I want to be totally
comfortable in my abilities. I would prefer to do
that on something that I can ride for a year or two
and get r
the other end!
You can find pictures of my 92 FLHTCU here:
http://www.hackpilot.com/
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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gument is "I have to shift too much"
> which is naturally BS.
> Anyway what I'm getting at is if your ego doesn't
> need a bigger bike good deals can be had on smaller
> ones. I paid $750 for my wife's 454.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:0
The problem I have is that I'm almost 6'2", which can
make finding a smaller bike that is ergonomically fit
a real PITA.
I'm doing my certification course this weekend, and
we're using mostly 250cc bikes. Getting my legs and
feet bent into positions where I can safely brake and
shift is a serious
--- Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Should be able to find a decent BMW /5 /6 /7 for
> under $2k. I will
> look in the BMWMOA news if you want to know what's
> there. Kinda like
> buying an 82 CVCC or buying a 123 300D. If you
> intend to actually
> USE it, the 300D is a better opt
Around here a bike under 750cc is considered a starter bike to ride for a
year until you graduate to a "real" bike.
Thats crazy though. The 454 is plenty of bike to haul my 230# butt around.
In 1980 I purchased a brand new Honda CB650. I still have it. I wanted a
"starter" bike with plenty of
Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> My wife's bike is an '89 LTD 454 and its a hoot.
You've got to remember, a late 70's-early 80's 450 could do the
1/4 mile in the low 14s, slightly quicker than a 911SC or a 500E.
A newer 250, like a 250 Ninja, should be a good performer too.
I took a test drive on a '8
That would be great. If there is anything in the
Tampa, FL area, I'm up for it.
Thanks,
Dan
--- Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Should be able to find a decent BMW /5 /6 /7 for
> under $2k. I will
> look in the BMWMOA news if you want to know what's
> there. Kinda like
> buying a
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Should be able to find a decent BMW /5 /6 /7 for under $2k. I will
look in the BMWMOA news if you want to know what's there. Kinda like
buying an 82 CVCC or buying a 123 300D. If you intend to actually
USE it, the
Should be able to find a decent BMW /5 /6 /7 for under $2k. I will
look in the BMWMOA news if you want to know what's there. Kinda like
buying an 82 CVCC or buying a 123 300D. If you intend to actually
USE it, the 300D is a better option. I might even be willing to sell my /5.
At 08:47 PM
I'm aghast at the prices commanded by older bikes,
even things as old as the 1980s, that bring thousands
of dollars - almost what they cost when they were new.
I bartered for my CB750F. Paid $450 for the trade goods,
IIRC, and that wasn't a steal. Keep looking?
-- Jim
Yeah, I'm in the market and trying to get an idea of
what to look for.
I finish my endorsement class this weekend, and
ideally I would like to find something decently priced
in the 500cc - 750cc range for a starter bike.
I'm aghast at the prices commanded by older bikes,
even things as old as the
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