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04-11-2009, 11:09 PM
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Looking to buy a motorcycle for commutting to work about 10 miles so I can take my jeep apart I am looking to spend about $1200 and want something dependable and high way capable. Any models anyone would recomend I was thinking a Virago or Vulcan
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04-12-2009, 09:46 AM
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The mid-late '70s Honda CB series are bulletproof and dirt cheap. Highly recommended.
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04-12-2009, 11:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by '51plymouth
The mid-late '70s Honda CB series are bulletproof and dirt cheap. Highly recommended.
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Agreed. A lot of the older Japanese 4 cylinders are pretty reliable. Also, the older parallel 2's are reliable as hell, but are a bit smallish and maybe not so great at highway speeds.
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04-12-2009, 12:37 PM
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Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
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I just bought a 1977 Kawasaki KZ650-B1 for $850! Already runs, but I have some stuff I want to do to it before I start riding it (Obscenely long blinkers, looks like the aliens from Pitch Black.. Gotta replace 'em!)
Good luck, always check ebay. Someone will be giving away a jewel for cheap (like how I got mine).
Good luck!
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32" Bridgestone Dueler APT IIIs
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04-12-2009, 01:16 PM
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Suzuki intruders are nice and reliable.
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Just keep in mind: things are never as bad as they seem. These are jeeps, built by man and any problems you come across can be solved by man - even you! Best of luck.
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Looking for axles 4.10's or higher
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04-12-2009, 03:15 PM
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Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Look for some 70s or 80s bikes.
The Suzuki GS series, Yamaha XJ series, Kawasaki KZ series and the Honda CB series are all great bikes! My friend has an 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim and its a great bike, I almost bought it but I liked the styling (and couldn't pass up the price!) of my '77 Kawasaki KZ650-B1
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1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
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04-12-2009, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fierdon
Look for some 70s or 80s bikes.
The Suzuki GS series, Yamaha XJ series, Kawasaki KZ series and the Honda CB series are all great bikes! My friend has an 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim and its a great bike, I almost bought it but I liked the styling (and couldn't pass up the price!) of my '77 Kawasaki KZ650-B1
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Exactly. I cut my (street) teeth on an XJ650 Maxim, then went to a CB650, and currently have a GS750 (chopper) in my stable
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04-12-2009, 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by '51plymouth
Exactly. I cut my (street) teeth on an XJ650 Maxim, then went to a CB650, and currently have a GS750 (chopper) in my stable
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I learned to ride on my friends XJ650, but being shaft driven, it didn't fit well with my plans on a cafe racer so I bought a KZ650.
I love the Suzuki GS series, and I wish I coulda gotten my hands on a Honda CB, but they aren't cheap at all.
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32" Bridgestone Dueler APT IIIs
1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
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04-12-2009, 04:32 PM
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Location: Dallas, Tx
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ninja 250? ugly, but very dependable
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04-12-2009, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xjpilot
ninja 250? ugly, but very dependable
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New ones aren't ugly at all.
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[B]*SOLD*[/B]2008 [COLOR="YellowGreen"]Rescue Green Metallic[/COLOR] Jeep Wrangler X 6MT
32" Bridgestone Dueler APT IIIs
1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
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04-13-2009, 11:32 AM
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buell blast. New ones are cheap so I imagine used aren't bad. They have a decent riding postion, less vibration than most 250s even with one cyclider, and well their fun. great commuter bike
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04-14-2009, 06:21 AM
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Screw the ninja 250..
And Buells are the wifeys 5k vibrator...
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04-14-2009, 06:31 AM
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i have a 1980 xj 650 that is one fast bike for its age and i paid $750 for it. nothing like haveing 2 xj's
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04-14-2009, 05:58 PM
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Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by austin6137
i have a 1980 xj 650 that is one fast bike for its age and i paid $750 for it. nothing like haveing 2 xj's
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Yeah, they are pretty quick. I remember when I finally was getting comfortable on my friends bike I took a turn and once I straightened up I just twisted the throttle all the way and before I could say "Holy ****" I was on the other side of the parking lot doing probably 60mph+ (didn't look at the speedo, had to stop and turn or id hit grass).
My friend bought his for $350 I think with 6k original miles and after a bit of elbow grease had a great working bike. I think it didn't even cost him $300 to fix it if I remember right.
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32" Bridgestone Dueler APT IIIs
1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
Let the addiction.. Begin..
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04-14-2009, 05:59 PM
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Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dawnskaybug
Screw the ninja 250..
And Buells are the wifeys 5k vibrator...
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x2, they look nice, but almost anyone would outgrow them within weeks, maybe a couple of months..
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[B]*SOLD*[/B]2008 [COLOR="YellowGreen"]Rescue Green Metallic[/COLOR] Jeep Wrangler X 6MT
32" Bridgestone Dueler APT IIIs
1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
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