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slidebite posted:Those bikes are as ugly and gutless as sin, but be damned if they don't work well. I still think the GL500/650 Silverwing is probably one of the best around city bikes. Decent mileage, easy to handle and lots of storage space with the hard luggage. That's the idea. I really just want a lovely one I can strip down and make a good runaround bike out of. Strip all the poo poo off it. Primer grey. Flat seat and bolt up some old 50cal ammo tins for saddlebags. Ride it till it dies then pull the motor and figure out how to make the motor to rev to 14k. (no I'm not planning on purposefully building a rat rod, just cleaning up all the poo poo and preventing more rust in case I ever want to make it pretty.)
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slidebite posted:Those bikes are as ugly and gutless as sin, but be damned if they don't work well. I still think the GL500/650 Silverwing is probably one of the best around city bikes. Decent mileage, easy to handle and lots of storage space with the hard luggage. I really like mine  Stripped down, I think it'd make a great example of the essence of motorcycling.
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Marv Hushman posted:I suppose it begs the question--they brought this to the US, and not the CB1100F? I could be wrong, but I doubt they'd have to slash the latter by 50% if all didn't go well. I've always wondered why Honda made this. Honda makes some of the best looking sportbikes, and then they put this out. I guess there's no heaven without a hell.
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Aug 3, 2011 02:59
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Clearly shows how Honda has perceived the taste of the Baby Boomer generation.
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Marv Hushman posted:Well, I guess the DN-01 is officially dead as a Door Nail, the DeathkNell being a handful of Honda dealerships resorting to ebay to blow out the last of their inventories for 50% off MSRP. If the 16K price tag was all that was keeping you away, and not the whole auto trans and overweight thing, it might be worth a second look. Personally, I'm not married to shifting. Better than half the time, it's a PITA. I think bikes are most fun when you have them in a zone that requires nothing but throttle and mind control. I've seen quite a few of them around here (west. aus), mostly being ridden by spherical midlife-crisis types. Honda had them pretty heavily discounted as soon as they were released, and just started madly slashing the prices from there when they didn't sell.
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http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/2503142701.html Been looking for a project, what am I looking at parts wise/cost to get it running (in case it's gone: it's a '80 cb 450 that needs a valve job and new timing chain). My roommate and I are restoring his '49 ford f-1, we've got a fully stocked garage, and I've torn bikes down almost to their frames once or twice... so not afraid of some stiff work if need be.
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 Nice limited edition Bandit 250 http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/2403404
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oh god i wish these came out here.
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echomadman posted:
Man, I wish mine had looked like that. Such a fun bike, particularly when ridiculously over-tyred.
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Hi guys, I'm looking for a "thumbs up!" Or a "thumbs down!" Or a "go gently caress yourself!" This is a 1988 Honda CB450S.   "Rare find for sale. 1988 Honda CB450S. Only made for one year, this little gem runs the same cb450 motor honda has produced for years. Runs great, tires are poor and needs a battery. has a few bruises that come with age, tank is in great shape. Asking $700.00 OBO.Serious inquiries only please." I'm new at this and it would be my first bike. I'm 225lbs and 6'0". No so bright with a wrench but I can cobble poo poo together and am not afraid of putting work in as long as I have instructions. I'm in eastern Canada, and dirt cheap bikes with styles I like are scarce. I really can't afford a $2000 bike right now. What do you think? Money pit, or a "little gem"? Oh goddammit it's sold. Why do these people leave their ads laying around like dirty underwear? DadWilly fucked around with this message at 22:08 on Aug 5, 2011 |
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Aug 5, 2011 22:05
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Sorry, it won't make you feel any better but it looked like a pretty awesome bike.
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Aug 5, 2011 22:18
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Well, that doesn't bother me because I don't feel like such an idiot for pursuing it! 
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House Party 4 posted:Well, that doesn't bother me because I don't feel like such an idiot for pursuing it! To make you feel better, while it was a good deal, you don't want a rare one year only model as your first bike. Parts are gonna be difficult to find, no aftermarket, if anything goes wrong its gonna be difficult to find someone to fix it, etc. It would have made a good second bike as a project with something more reliable to ride around on, but I wouldn't have recommended it as a first bike. Especially without mechanical experience.
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Z3n posted:I wouldn't have recommended it as a first bike. Especially without mechanical experience. As far as I can tell, but I might be wrong, it's the Brazilian CB450 26hp version not the 44hp version. It might be a tad slow for a grown-up with the lack of pedals and all.
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Thanks folks. Other
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OK, asking too much but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want it. I'd prefer a 650, but I'd take a 500. And be happy.  http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1982-Honda-CX500T-Turbo-W0QQAdIdZ280290316 quote:a true collectors classic...liquid cooled transverse,8 valve,v-twin,fuel injection,turbo charged(as from the factory)5 speed ,shaft drive,triple disc brakes...low production Honda flag ship model...only 28,880 kilometers,very well maintained especially by one of the main,mature owners who spared no expense in throughly detailing all the mechanicals.Excellent sports touring highway machine....turbo doesn't build its maxium 19.5 lbs boost untill under load in 5th gear at highways speeds for killer roll -on passing power.Comfortable ergonomics with a well paded seat and good wind coverage makes for a practical ,driveable, rare classic.
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It's a very rare bike only produced that year. I think the price is a bit high, but not totally unreasonable. It has an undeniable collector value. If you buy it and really plan to ride it, good luck. It's really top-heavy, has massive turbo-lag and is quite under-powered before boost hits. It's like riding a 2-stroke with an insane port-lift. Engine parts will be a problem. Stator faults and wastegate poo poo will be interesting too. The CX650T is a totally different bike, and I'd like one too.
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slidebite posted:OK, asking too much but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want it. I'd prefer a 650, but I'd take a 500. And be happy. Way too much money. I've seen them down here in similar condition for anywhere from 500 for a ratty one that's running but cosmetically beat to 2500 for a perfect one. I'd bet that it'll be listed for a looooooong time at that price. I'd want the 650 anyways. They're a lot of fun to ride. I made a thread about my ~100 mile ride on one at some point.
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http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/2528484683.html Yours for 16 large
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Not even turboed, what's the point? 
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How winner.
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I think he just got his punctuation backwards. I'm sure he meant: How, winner?
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http://huntsville.craigslist.org/mcy/2535762351.html Does this seem like a decent price? From the pictures it looks nicer than most of the junk out here. Kinda wary about the supposed mods but if it's only what is listed and not retarded muffler mods and such it seems okay.
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For what it's worth, there are ones that are 20 years older than that being sold for just as much up here north of the border.
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Not sure how the bottom fell out of the Bay Area dual sport market while I was away, but here's what I see today. Last time I had checked, these kinds of bikes were selling for $500-1000 more (overpriced of course). XT225's in particular seemed to be inflated. XT225 for $1,350: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/mcy/2537107430.html XT350 for $800: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2529113260.html MZ125SX for $1500: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2527791854.html DR125SE for $1000: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2529018317.html XR600R for $1800: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2534360804.html DR350SE for $1700: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2526146435.html
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MotoMind posted:Not sure how the bottom fell out of the Bay Area dual sport market while I was away... Possibly the "I'm going back to school and holy crap my biology textbook alone costs $200" effect. Around here, this is quickly followed by the "I just realized it's about to snow and I don't have a car" effect.
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 I know this is probably a bad idea, but I'm picking it up tonight. NON-running 82-83 virago for $500 GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 19:43 on Aug 11, 2011 |
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
I've heard far worse ideas. See if you can get him down on price some. I'd try for 2-300, if nothing else you could part it out.
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Ponies ate my Bagel posted:I've heard far worse ideas. See if you can get him down on price some. I'd try for 2-300, if nothing else you could part it out. 4 is my max. Considering it's got a bunch of new parts and hopefully the old ones I'll offer 3-350. I think that's a pretty fair price. I really want that year though; 81-83 monoshock cruiser! edit: gently caress. I bought it.  what the gently caress am I DOINGGGGGGGGGGG?!?!
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House Party 4 posted:Thanks folks. Other A Magna VF500 a.k.a. V30 isn't overly powerful. A VF1100 (or V65) is another story. Those are widowmakers. The KZ 400/440s aren't a bad choice, the non-LTD models are a little more standard in their layout, if that's an issue. Only about 40HP, in any case. The KZ440A and KZ440D are the LTD models; the D has belt drive. The B and C models are standard commuter-style bikes.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
Severing ties with all your friends and reclaiming your free time/garage space?
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:edit: gently caress. I bought it. Getting introduced to first year Virago production of starter motor havoc, electrical mess and oil starvation? Congrats though, it's a very collectible bike. Not many were produced that year. Sadly parts prices will reflect that.
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The_Raven posted:A Magna VF500 a.k.a. V30 isn't overly powerful. A VF1100 (or V65) is another story. Those are widowmakers. Thanks for the follow-up. I'm actually ready to pull the trigger on a chain-driven LTD. I'm hoping it goes well. At first I felt like I was settling for something I didn't want, but now I'm rear end-over-kettle excited.
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Why shouldn't I buy this? http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/2530735627.html I know it's not as sexy as a 690, but it's about as much or maybe cheaper than a newer DRZ supermoto and perhaps a better performer.
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I'd be wary of the old LC4's. Didnt they have crank issues back then?
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Also be wary of the non-adjustable and terminally crappy edelbrock carb they came with for a few years. Though that being said for 600$ I'm getting a '98 LC4 with a 36mm Keihin carb...
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Huge McPunch posted:Getting introduced to first year Virago production of starter motor havoc, electrical mess and oil starvation? pretty much all 3 of those at once. the bike won't start because of a) the brand new starter b) electrical problems. I'm guessing the latter given that I found a blown fuse wrapped in tin foil and put back as if nothing happened. 
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I'm guessing the latter given that I found a blown fuse wrapped in tin foil and put back as if nothing happened. 
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Por Los Goonos Nuevos de Detroito: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/2549546755.html Streetable, titled runner right in the new rider wheelhouse for $500. Though you might want to get clarification on "push to start."
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House Party 4 posted:Thanks for the follow-up. I'm actually ready to pull the trigger on a chain-driven LTD. I'm hoping it goes well. At first I felt like I was settling for something I didn't want, but now I'm rear end-over-kettle excited. A couple of things to be certain of are that the bike has the stock airbox and the exhaust is in good shape. Any intake and/or exhaust changes or damage will cause you endless pain. I'm speaking from experience. If the PO put pod filters on, run. If there are aftermarket slip-on mufflers and the bike hasn't been re-jetted, run. That aside, they're great, simple bikes.
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