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Collateral Damage posted:Didn't that one show up in the pictures and videos thread a while ago? Stretched Ruckuses with GY6 swaps are very common. And awesome. But $7,500 seems laffo expensive to me. The parts are not that expensive and mostly off-the-shelf, so he can't even really claim labor.
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I took the RidersEdge MSF class recently and had a good time, my question is what other bikes other than the buell blast have short seat height (I'm not tall), a standard seating position, and are pretty good rides?
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Jun 25, 2012 14:50
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Kawasaki Ninja 250, Honda CBR250R or Rebel 250, Suzuki TU250 or Boulevard S40, for starters. What's your inseam and what style of bike do you like? Check out https://www.cycle-ergo.com -- that will probably help you a lot. Just remember that it doesn't simulate the suspension sag, so if there's a bike on there that it says is just a liiittle bit too tall for you, you can probably handle it once it's weighted. e: for instance, this is how it says I should fit on my CL350  but in reality I can flatfoot it just fine because the suspension sags an inch, the seat compresses a bit, and my boots have another 3/4" or so of sole. Sagebrush fucked around with this message at 15:17 on Jun 25, 2012 |
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Jun 25, 2012 15:14
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Who wants a $500 "Cool shelf conversation piece" http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...QAdIdZ375443242 quote:Turbo has a broken impeller. Was off a drag/show bike.
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Jun 26, 2012 20:35
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Except if you buy it the conversation would just be "I paid $500 for this and put it on the shelf there."
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Jun 26, 2012 23:28
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As dumb as it seems, I wish I had $600 to spend. Chain-drive monoshock viragos don't come up often. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3088710657.html
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Jun 27, 2012 19:02
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Looks seca-ish.
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Jun 27, 2012 20:11
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I just found the first motorcycle I've ever owned is for sale. My old 1980 GS400! http://classifieds.castanet.net/details/1980_suzuki_gs_400/1366825/ I emailed them and this is what they said: quote:yep same bike. Cara bought it from you. She graduated to a suzuki 800 last year. She doesn't really want to sell it, she's very attached, but it hasn't been ridden for a year and a half. Haha. I feel like buying it back to teach my dad how to ride. Picture of the old thing here: 
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Jun 27, 2012 20:44
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slidebite posted:Looks seca-ish. That's usually the easiest way to tell a chain-drive virago(TR1 in Europe) from a shaft-drive; they come stock with the seca tank, as opposed to the typical early-80s virago tank. Slim Pickens fucked around with this message at 03:57 on Jun 28, 2012 |
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Jun 28, 2012 03:55
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Slim Pickens posted:That's usually the easiest way to tell a chain-drive virago(TR1 in Europe) from a shaft-drive; they come stock with the seca tank, as opposed to the typical early-80s virago tank. Tell me you snagged that thing. Somebody did. Super rare variant, at least in the states.
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Jun 28, 2012 06:32
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Broke as hell, and I'm sure it went pretty quickly. 
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Jun 30, 2012 10:40
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Either of these worth looking at? '96 Vulcan 500 with 6700 miles for $1200 http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3110547215.html '82 Kawasaki of some sort for $700 http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3110682533.html
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/3116938623.htmlquote:THIS THING IS REGISTERED....price adjusted tonow 1800 not 2000 for quick sale.....Brand new registration done today good till december.. i took care of the back fees..This is a awsome thumper 610 cc's makes it fast .. it's a wheelie popper if you know how to work the throttle. and if you dont then dont try cause it lifts in first easy if you jam the throttle... I am astonished at the amount of detail juxtaposed with a total lack of spelling, grammar, or structure. This individual is thoughtful enough to point out that it has a left-side kickstarter, a box with "wind directors" and other parts, and yet writes things like "names max" or "bads." It's bewildering and adorable.
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Dutymode posted:Either of these worth looking at? Those vulcans are cool. Same motor as the Ninja 500. Peppy.
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Dutymode posted:Either of these worth looking at? Quick off topic question, I moving to KC here in a month and looking to buy a sport bike, how do you deal with riding in the blistering hot, now its raining and cold, now it's snowing, bipolar weather of Kansas? Is it inadvisable to have a bike as my only method of transportation? On topic, http://ksu.craigslist.org/mcy/3121119329.html quote:Looking to sell my 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250r special edition for $3950/obo. It's a great beginner's bike that still looks good and is plenty fast, being able to reach 95mph to 100mph. It was never dropped or dumped, so it has a clean title. There are 3300 miles on it, but it'll have more since I ride it to work most days. I've also installed a Dan Moto JISU slip on exhaust ($150), which makes it sound much more aggressive than what it does stock (I still have the stock exhaust), and I installed a green LED 8 piece kit ($80) Took it in to be serviced around 900 miles to make sure everything was running okay. I've cleaned and lubed the chain almost every 400 miles and have changed the oil twice now (once at 600mi and again at 2600mi, always used Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10w-40 motorcycle oil). I have never put anything but premium fuel in it and never drove it out of Manhattan for the first 1400 miles to help break in the engine (except to take it to junction city to be serviced at 900mi). This is a great deal for what it is. A new one will run for about $4400, but most dealers will also charge freight costs and prep fees which can add another $400-$600, so you end up paying well over $5,000 for it. Kinda douchey with the neon kit but, otherwise, this looks like it could be a good beginner's bike.
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InterwebzRN posted:Quick off topic question, I moving to KC here in a month and looking to buy a sport bike, how do you deal with riding in the blistering hot, now its raining and cold, now it's snowing, bipolar weather of Kansas? Is it inadvisable to have a bike as my only method of transportation? I wish I could go with a bike as my only ride, but I don't see how it would work unless you like riding on ice.
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Jul 9, 2012 02:48
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Good deal on a late-model TW200: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/mcy/3129561817.html
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Jul 10, 2012 07:29
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/3134720117.html BMW 2005, R1200GS - $4500 (san rafael) dual sport bike, strong motor, well maintained, Jessie side cases, driving lights, other extras, 92,800 miles. Dave, San Rafael I kind of want one but I have absolutely no room, someone go get this!
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Jul 12, 2012 20:26
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Could it be... a properly done cafe job? The price is decent enough it's almost tempting: http://guelph.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-choppers-1973-Honda-CB500-cafe-racer-W0QQAdIdZ395356628
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Corrupt Cypher posted:Could it be... a properly done cafe job? The price is decent enough it's almost tempting: HOLY gently caress. That has got to be the first "no I didn't just buy a piece of poo poo and slap a bunch of cafe parts on it" bikes I've ever seen for sale under $6000. and it's BEAUTIFUL 
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:HOLY gently caress. That has got to be the first "no I didn't just buy a piece of poo poo and slap a bunch of cafe parts on it" bikes I've ever seen for sale under $6000. Are you serious? Because right out of the gate I see $5 chinese headlight ears, ebay reservoir shocks, some sort of universal tail light, and $GENERIC_CAFE_SEAT. The rearsets are nice though
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Jul 13, 2012 02:14
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Maybe, but you see it's a Honda and
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Olde Weird Tip posted:Are you serious? Because right out of the gate I see $5 chinese headlight ears, ebay reservoir shocks, some sort of universal tail light, and $GENERIC_CAFE_SEAT. I have so much to learn.
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Olde Weird Tip posted:Are you serious? Because right out of the gate I see $5 chinese headlight ears, ebay reservoir shocks, some sort of universal tail light, and $GENERIC_CAFE_SEAT. Oh goddamnit. I honestly didn't look beyond the first shadowy picture. gently caress and there's no front fender... All in all I'd say the cheap-parts are forgivable though considering the price. They're easily replaceable at least.
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 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/3136160821.html "Suzuki GS500 2002 runs but has issues. I am selling my motorcycle as is. It runs and just got a new battery. The problem is the only way I can get it to start is to pop start it. Something happened a few weeks ago and I heard a weird sound and my bike stalled out. After that the only way I could start it was to pop the clutch. I haven't ridden it since then and I just want to get it sold because I don't have the time/money to do anything with it. If you are a mechanic or just know a lot about motorcycles this could be a good way to get a bike for cheap and fix it up. It might be something fairly easy to fix, but like I said I can't deal with it at this point." Ignition problem? I wish I had the cash, I bet the fix isn't expensive.
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Jul 14, 2012 20:15
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"You have to bump-start it" sounds like a starter problem, but "it made a funny noise and stalled out on me" sounds like an ignition or engine problem. You should be certain of which one it is before you buy. If it runs fine after bump-starting, though, hey -- at worst you'll probably have to replace the starter motor, which would be what, 20 bucks at a junkyard? Maybe not even that. This is why all bikes should still come with kick starters 
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Jul 14, 2012 23:40
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Sounds familiar to something I read on the GS500 forum recently. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60960.0 Don't know if it's the same issue, and might not be worth the  to find out.
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Jul 14, 2012 23:53
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If the valves have never been done, I'd bet it won't idle because of that to start with. Those bikes are notorious for burning valves and running lovely at idle as a result. And "bang and engine stopped" is never a good thing.
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For anyone who may be wondering what happened to the $1500 R80ST I had my eye on, it mysteriously wound up one town over, got slathered in Armor All, and is up for sale at a significantly higher price. Or two of the 980 built wound up right next to each other. It could happen... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=180930786004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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Jul 18, 2012 01:24
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The motorcycling gods have spoken, Marv. Get the Harley fixed and get back on two wheels for god's sake!
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Jul 18, 2012 03:42
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This thing's pretty drat cool. Vintage racing is the best. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3119899601.html
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Jul 18, 2012 04:31
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Ive seen that, and a few bikes like it at track days. Super cool.
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Jul 18, 2012 05:23
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I have a potential good deal on my hands, but I'm ignorant about these things as yet and this seems the place to ask about it. A friend is selling his 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 500cc, with a crack in the front fairing, older tires, and he says it's been running a bit funny and/or might need a tune up due to sitting in a driveway (under cover) for about 2-3 months. I'm going to take a look at it later this week, and he's asking 1500$ for it. Good deal? Money pit waiting to happen? Average?
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DJ_Ferret posted:I have a potential good deal on my hands, but I'm ignorant about these things as yet and this seems the place to ask about it. Average, depending on your area. It's going to need 350-400 in new tires, likely a complete brake fluid flush, and a carbs cleaning, plus an oil change and maybe chain and sprockets. That'll put you at roughly $700-800 over purchase price before you can go riding. If that's still cheaper than a ninja 500 in your area, it might be worth it. If it's not at least $500 cheaper though, I'd pass.
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Pretty clean SV on my local CL: http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/mcy/3146274578.html
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Z3n posted:Average, depending on your area. It's going to need 350-400 in new tires, likely a complete brake fluid flush, and a carbs cleaning, plus an oil change and maybe chain and sprockets. That'll put you at roughly $700-800 over purchase price before you can go riding. If that's still cheaper than a ninja 500 in your area, it might be worth it. If it's not at least $500 cheaper though, I'd pass. I'll see if he'll go down to 1000, the KBB value on an '04 500r in my area is 1700$ for an "excellent condition" bike. I'll talk him down to 1100-1200 based on actual condition. I have a gear-head friend who owes me some money, so I can get the maintenance pretty cheap. Thanks for the advice! Edit: Also after some looking apparently Seattle area folks think they can charge 2400$ for an '03 500r. Maybe I'll just take the deal. DJ_Ferret fucked around with this message at 22:19 on Jul 18, 2012 |
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DJ_Ferret posted:Edit: Also after some looking apparently Seattle area folks think they can charge 2400$ for an '03 500r. Maybe I'll just take the deal. Based on some shopping over the past few years, I figure the best time to buy a bike in Seattle is November/December before Christmas and during rainy spring when people are thinking about upgrading and want that down payment cash from their old ride. Summer premium is definitely a thing here. clutchpuck fucked around with this message at 23:31 on Jul 18, 2012 |
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Since I've gotten some good responses here, where would y'all suggest I post pictures of a bike and its tire wear/damage to get opinions/advice? I went by my friends place and snapped photos of the tires, the odometer, and the physical damage he mentioned. And I sat on the bike, turns out my 6'6" rear end fits on it just fine, maybe a little close with the knees but I don't mind.
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 HOLY KEYWORDS BATMAN!        I've seen this thing irl and yes it's as bad as it looks.
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