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^^ Durrrrrrrrrrr  Phy, buy that RZ only if you want all the yanks on here to get jealous and call you names. Or if you want to have something ridiculous. 
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Jun 27, 2009 04:58
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hah, that's great
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Jun 27, 2009 05:23
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Phy posted:is there anything GS-specific I should know aside from the regular stuff to check?
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Jun 27, 2009 05:24
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Running the engine while changing oil. There isn't a Picard facepalm big enough.
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Jun 27, 2009 06:07
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Stoic Commie posted:http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mcy/1232910737.html quote:1995 SUZUKI GS500E Twin with just 5400 miles - $950 (Ann Arbor) Quoted for the future, when it invariably gets flagged or whatever. Also: Kind of seized. Unfrozen with oil, lol.
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Jun 27, 2009 06:59
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I...I don't know what to say. Surely the manual said to stop the engine after warmup/before draining oil? Were the "carbs rebuilt recently" by this same genius? "Kind of seized" = "kind of pregnant"
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Jun 27, 2009 09:32
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Nerobro posted:Electrical is the big thing. make sure it's charging. Otherwise, there's not a whole lot to worry about. Hm. Downsides on this one include: rust on a couple of the tabs, bent headlight bracket, the clutch and throttle are stiff, and I'm not a fan of the seat. Otherwise it seems to be in pretty awesome shape. Did the cruiser style have a different steering geometry than the regular G series? e: It did, if the 550 manual is any judge. Phy fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Jun 28, 2009 |
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Jun 27, 2009 21:25
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Are there any common issues on Honda VFR400s? Any parts that wear unusually quickly, or issues that pop up after a certain mileage? I'm looking at getting one next year. I'm on a Kawasaki ZXR250 right now, but I'm heading overseas and VFRs seem pretty popular where I'm moving to. Do you think they'd be enough of a step up from a 45hp 250cc bike or should I look at something more powerful?
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Jun 28, 2009 11:08
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Well, if you're moving to North America, then you're probably better off looking for a VFR750, as I don't believe the 400 was ever sold here. They did sell the VF500F, but it's down on power from the VFR400.
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Jun 28, 2009 18:33
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So I've been thinking about upgrading from my Ninja 250. I love it, don't get me wrong, but I'm beginning to grow out of it. Or maybe bikes are just addictive and I want another one just because they are shiny and awesome. I really like the look of my bike: https://wi.somethingawful.com/30/3024b648b2a713fedfc181b4e3a57a8f022d0128.jpg Namely that is it naked and has an old fashioned look to it. Other bikes that have caught my eye are the Triumph Bonneville, Suzuki Gladius, and Kawi ER-6n. IE a standard bike - between sport and cruiser. I'm also pleased with the look of the naked SV650 (ie with NO fairings at all). I'm happy to spend hours/days/weeks/months scouring CL to find the bike I want, but I'm not sure if there are other bikes I should be looking for. Anybody got any ideas?
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Jun 29, 2009 03:19
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Phy posted:Did the cruiser style have a different steering geometry than the regular G series? e: It did, if the 550 manual is any judge.
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Jun 29, 2009 04:28
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BlueBayou posted:So I've been thinking about upgrading from my Ninja 250. I love it, don't get me wrong, but I'm beginning to grow out of it. At the risk of incurring scorn & ridicule, I would toss in the Harley Sportster 883. In this market, decent examples are going for < $4k. If that's not your cup of tea, kindly disregard.
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Jun 29, 2009 05:23
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Ahh, I see what you mean about the forks and the axle. On the 550 the manual is saying the caster and trail differ by about .12 of an inch, and a degree, respectively, whether that matters a whole heck of a lot I don't know. Either way if I got an L (because that's what seems to be prevalent in these parts) I would necessarily have to standardize it, starting with the bars. Anyway, now that I've got off my butt and am progressing with putting my thump back together, I think I'm gonna hold off on purchases while I ride it and get it into saleable condition, and decide whether I want to get a weestrom, or an old I4 and a middlin' dr650.
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Jun 29, 2009 05:25
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Bucephalus posted:At the risk of incurring scorn & ridicule, I would toss in the Harley Sportster 883. In this market, decent examples are going for < $4k. If that's not your cup of tea, kindly disregard. Looks wise, its real purdy. But the foot position is crazy far forward
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Jun 29, 2009 06:55
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BlueBayou posted:Namely that is it naked and has an old fashioned look to it. as a BMW owner let me suggest any number of naked BMWs made from 1975 until the mid 80s. /6, /7, R65... they look old fashioned cause they are, and will last a long time if not totally abused. they take longer to find on craigslist, but i see them with some frequency even in my rural area, at prices between what japs and a harley would cost. plus then you can join the BMWMOA and go to the BMWMOA international rally where you'll meet lots of nice old folks. 
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Jun 29, 2009 07:32
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Phy posted:Ahh, I see what you mean about the forks and the axle. On the 550 the manual is saying the caster and trail differ by about .12 of an inch, and a degree, respectively, whether that matters a whole heck of a lot I don't know. Either way if I got an L (because that's what seems to be prevalent in these parts) I would necessarily have to standardize it, starting with the bars. Hmm... I'm apt to believe clymers versus the poo poo on suzukcycles.org. Yes, it does matter a good bit. Strange. :-) Bars are simple and quick.
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Jun 29, 2009 07:38
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BlueBayou posted:Namely that is it naked and has an old fashioned look to it. 
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Jun 29, 2009 08:28
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Torgo. posted:Are there any common issues on Honda VFR400s? Any parts that wear unusually quickly, or issues that pop up after a certain mileage? They're really, really good bikes. Try and find an RVF400 though, they're newer and have a 17" rear so it's easier to get rubber, and slightly better suspension and brakes. The only real issue is the reg/rec, but that's just Hondas in genera;, not the VFR/RVF in particular. The problem you'll find is they're older bikes so they might need a bit of general work, and carby V4s can be fiddly as poo poo to work on.
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Jun 29, 2009 09:24
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BlueBayou posted:Looks wise, its real purdy. But the foot position is crazy far forward With forward controls, yes, but they're an add-on. The stock arrangement is more sensible: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Harley-Davidson-XLSportster883R.jpg
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Jun 29, 2009 10:39
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i'm no harley fan, but that is pretty cool looking. that tank must have a range measured in feet, though.
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Jun 29, 2009 12:31
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:i'm no harley fan, but that is pretty cool looking. that tank must have a range measured in feet, though. I heard it's measured in Bars per Mile.
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So I read the Sportster thread that just got bumped... and I think I will go ahead and pass. That W650 is amazing though
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Jun 29, 2009 17:56
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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/1243611563.html Gonna look at this later today. Is $2100 reasonable for a 2001 GS500 with 3500 miles, or can I talk him down?
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My neighbour has a W650, I keep meaning to get pics when it's not covered. Could have had a great shot of it and my CB400T last month when I was wrenching on the street, but there ya go.
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Alright, so I just got back from looking at a bike, and I need some help. It's a 2004 Ninja 250 that hadn't been started since 2006. The issues (that I know of) are: 1. Won't start without a jump 2. Doesn't idle very well The battery was drained, as expected, so that probably accounts for number 1? Could there be more serious electrical issues hidden by that? It had gas from 2006 in it, stabilized, but it's still old as hell, so that could maybe account for the second problem? One of the front turn signals had been broken off, but was taped back on and still functioned. He said it went down in the yard, not sure if I believe that, but there weren't any other signs of a serious drop to my untrained eye. 3. The back suspension may have been bottoming out when I sat on it. I felt it go down and then sort of click and stop, which I assume means it hit bottom. The front was a little mushy. 4. The tires were the originals, so they're 5 years old. They looked to be in good shape though, deep treads and I didn't see any dry rot. Other than that stuff, it looked good. I made an offer of 1800, which he accepted (almost too quickly). I have to make a decision tonight though, I'm leaving on Thursday and I want to try and pick it up tomorrow. I also told him I'd email him tonight saying that I would for sure be buying it. So if anyone thinks this is a terrible idea, please let me know quick, I'm going to email him around 9:30 I think.
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That's reasonable enough. You need to replace the tires, battery and you need to probably drain and possibly clean the carbs.
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Jun 30, 2009 00:45
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Who has had seat time on a bunch of liter bikes? Roughly the 2004 model year. Right now my heart is set on the Honda and want to pick one up before the end of the year. My second choice is the Yamaha R1. Dislikes or comments about either??
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Phy posted:Keeping my options open, I'm gonna go look at a GS650L tomorrow, is there anything GS-specific I should know aside from the regular stuff to check? I PMd this to Drakerider earlier, but it sounds like he's fixed up so I'll post it for you since you don't seem to be too far away. http://lethbridge.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-1983-GR-650-Tempter-W0QQAdIdZ133788248 quote:983 Suzuki Tempter,44k,New exaust,Battery,tires.Runs well.currently registered.$1600 OBO.Good starter bike displays what gear you are in.Interesting trades considered.
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There's a GS850 for sale near me and I'm having trouble finding info on the net and most threads on the GSR seem to go unanswered. Is there anything in particular wrong with these bikes? Are parts still common? Do they share parts with other GS, and if yes which? It listed as running, but its not pretty so it will need a restore. It seems to have more in common with the 10/1100 bikes instead of the 750 but i could be wrong? Chances are that it will sell for several thousand dollars and will appear on ebay a week later in parts like every other bike around here, but is there any issue with the 850 that i shouldn't try to buy it?
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http://www.thegsresources.com/reviews/gs_80-83_850_review.htm ...summary of which: Heavy, but incredibly reliable. If the one you're looking at isn't a total wreck, it might be worth your effort. quote:Suzuki wanted to discontinue the bike after 1983. Problem was, the customers didn't agree to this. So Suzuki revamped the bike (and some of the other shafties, such as the GS1100GK) once again and reintroduced it. The GS850G could be bought new up until 1986, when it disappeared from the catalog. The Dutch importer even got some from Hamamatsu in 1987... making the GS850 the last of the true GS's. That would sell me on it right there, heavy as an elephant or not.
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Z3n posted:That's reasonable enough. You need to replace the tires, battery and you need to probably drain and possibly clean the carbs. he's also indicating that the rear shock is shot. if it has NO damping at all, it must be replaced. Shlomo Palestein posted:a They're compatable with the other "G" bikes, driveline wise. Their top end is the same size as the GS750-1150's. Their carbs are the same as on the GS550/650/750 bikes. And most of the parts are standard suzuki parts bin. So that means parts are easy to find. :-) Nerobro fucked around with this message at 16:57 on Jun 30, 2009 |
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Jun 30, 2009 16:52
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Exactly what i was hoping to hear. Thanks.
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Goddamn I was THIS close to test riding / falling in love with a new Brutale 910S at a semi-local dealer. They've got it marked down to $12,800 and they move a ton of BMWs so they could easily take the F800 for trade-in. But I backed off. It's not known for being a good machine for doing any decent distances, it would cost me more money, etc. etc. but oh my god, the siren song of that Italian mama... I just found a few 2007 aniversary Interceptors on the other side of the state.
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Hey GS folks, any ideas what may be the problem here? Think this is worth the asking price? http://bham.craigslist.org/mcy/1243802713.html
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sigtrap posted:Goddamn I was THIS close to test riding / falling in love with a new Brutale 910S at a semi-local dealer. They've got it marked down to $12,800 and they move a ton of BMWs so they could easily take the F800 for trade-in. But I backed off. It's not known for being a good machine for doing any decent distances, it would cost me more money, etc. etc. but oh my god, the siren song of that Italian mama... People who buy motorcycles because they're practical end up with a lifetime of riding SVs and BMWs. A motorcycle will never be practical, and as a logical extension, should always be completely insane. The Brutale's not a nice price point of performance and cost..it's a loving Italian motorcycle. It looks like it's going a thousand miles an hour sitting in your garage. At any moment, a swarm of confused models could drop from the sky to rub themselves on it. A motorcycle should always have at least one additional insane thing about it...the Brutale's got like 9. Buy it. Ride it year round. Take it off road. Give the finger to all the MV owners who carefully rub their wheels down with shammie clothes and lovingly drizzle wax over their bikes in a regimented ritual, before turning on the bike, letting it warm up, reving it to 4 grand once and then turning it off and cleaning it again. "Was it good for you too?" gently caress those guys. Buy it. Abuse it. Give it redline, power wheelies, stoppies, lurid slides and stupid overtakes. Wheelie for children, disgust parents. Power corrupts, italian power corrupts absolutely. This advice shouldn't be taken by anyone. Last time I took it I almost ended up in jail.
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Nerobro posted:he's also indicating that the rear shock is shot. if it has NO damping at all, it must be replaced. Well, I ended up getting it. How do I tell if it's completely shot? It springs back up fairly well, and I was putting a bit of force on it to get it down to the bottom. I probably got ripped off, but I don't mind doing a little work on it. In fact, one of the major reasons I bought a bike is that I want to be able to work on it.
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frozenphil posted:Hey GS folks, any ideas what may be the problem here? Think this is worth the asking price? Coils, plugs, ignition? Air filter? Dirty carbs/carb jetting? Valve clearance? Any/all of the above? I think it's a decent deal, but I'm a sucker for fixer-upper projects. I'd go with a compression tester just to make sure the compression is good, you can probably find one for $25 or so, it's a good tool to have around just in case. You can also bring along a multimeter if you want to see if the coils are good. Either way, it's PROBABLY not an expensive fix, but who knows.
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frozenphil posted:Hey GS folks, any ideas what may be the problem here? Think this is worth the asking price? I bought almost that exact bike, except it was a '91. Within a thousand miles too. Crazy. Anywho, I bought it non running for $350, and it was a lot more beat up then this one. I'd say it's worth checking out. I'd pay $1,000 for it, assuming everything was good after a check over. But then, this is California dollars we're talking about.
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NoCleverName posted:Well, I ended up getting it. How do I tell if it's completely shot? It springs back up fairly well, and I was putting a bit of force on it to get it down to the bottom. I probably got ripped off, but I don't mind doing a little work on it. In fact, one of the major reasons I bought a bike is that I want to be able to work on it.
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