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Is this a terrible idea? I went, checked it out. It runs but obviously isn't cosmetically perfect for a 34 year old bike. It started fine on the first kick and idled smoothly. Cons: needs new throttle tube (hopefully not cable) front tyre is dry rotted to poo poo missing parts that would be required to get it legal for the street, like blinkers and mirrors (not a major issue) No battery Pros: Its a running bike for $500, that doesn't usually last long around here Very little rust (a bit in the seat pan) http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=400560631 
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Yeah, I'd snap that up if it runs and rides. They're exceptionally simple machines, so fixing whatever it needs is going to be not a big deal. I wouldn't be surprised if it needed a new throttle cable but doing it is no big deal and I'd wager you can find a cheap NOS part for it. Plus it's a 2 stroke "street" bike so that makes it automatically completely bad rear end. The Suzuki TS line is supposed to be the best of that vintage of japanese enduros, something about a better oil injection setup.
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Jul 31, 2012 03:34
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clutchpuck posted:For $1500, that's an imperial assload of motorcycle. Well lets be honest, its no Triumph Daytona, its probably much harder to dump in a straight line.
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Simkin posted:Is this a terrible idea? I went, checked it out. It runs but obviously isn't cosmetically perfect for a 34 year old bike. It started fine on the first kick and idled smoothly. Do it, I wish I saw cheap vintage Enduros for that sort of money here  Pretty sure those are becoming rapidly collectable/desirable too (at least round these parts) I looked at a restored TS250 a few weeks ago that was in only slightly better nick than that and it went for over £2500.
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Jul 31, 2012 14:52
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Pulled the trigger and will have it delivered tonight. 
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Jul 31, 2012 21:36
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Simkin posted:Pulled the trigger and will have it delivered tonight. New bieks always make me go all 
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Yours still has its side covers, so that's a plus! Those drat things go for around $60 a piece on ebay. Turn signals and stuff will be simple to get.
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Should I go the ebay route for most of this stuff, bikebandit, or just whatever random chinese crap they have filling up shelves at the closest bike shop?
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Any opinions on this? http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-touring-1984-Honda-Nighthawk-S-W0QQAdIdZ389141196
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ColonelMoutard posted:Any opinions on this? If it runs and is as well maintained as the ad states, could be a good choice. A bit on the big and heavy side, but solid bikes.
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Simkin posted:Should I go the ebay route for most of this stuff, bikebandit, or just whatever random chinese crap they have filling up shelves at the closest bike shop? signals and mirrors, I'd just pick up some honda pull-offs or chinese poo poo. I picked up 4 honda signals and 2 mirrors at a swap meet for $20 a while ago that fit fine, so you should be able to find them for cheap. The battery, I dunno. I'd probably go for something decent, even to just run the electronics. Everything else, gently used OEM stuff off ebay.
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This has been for sale about 6 hours away from me since late June. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want it. Pretty low KMs and seems to be unmolested. http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1986-Suzuki-GSX-R-W0QQAdIdZ391196271
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Aug 3, 2012 20:23
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I live in Edmonton and could take a look at it for you if you wanted... 
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Aug 4, 2012 22:12
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Oh god you bastard, don't tempt me. That thing is around impulse purchase $$$, but my marriage is worth more. Although, I could say I bought it for her... Hmmmm... 
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I've done that three times before and it sorta worked once. Okay, I'm fairly certain she didn't divorce me over the first two bikes, but...  And yes, the TS 185 is destined to be a learners bike for my current gf. Hahaha. 
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/3171358042.html I would love to just link this and leave you all in silence, but that's against the rules. Ruckus with a GSXR600 engine in it, I'm guessing it wouldn't handle canyons well...
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http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-choppers-1981-Yamaha-XS-1100-W0QQAdIdZ402370339 I'm currently looking for a bike I could play around in my garage during the winter. Do you think this might be worth it? How difficult is a bike like this to work on?
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drat, that looks like a pretty good deal for $600 if it actually runs.
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This is so tempting. I have the cash, but I have too many bikes. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/3152827538.html Seriously, someone buy this. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/3211314835.html
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IcedPee posted:This is so tempting. I have the cash, but I have too many bikes. That seems suspiciously cheap for that bike.
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Oh, now I get it. It says in all caps at the top "FOR TRADE ONLY."  I think I've become so jaded by idiots on the internet that I auto-ignore any type in all caps. Suck it, people trying to get my attention.
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I want to know more about this "turbobike collection". http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/mcy/3198594813.html 
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Wanna flip the poo poo outta this bike. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3317449394.html $100 for a titled complete bike can't really go bad as far as I can tell. At worst, I still part it out for more that that. Let me know if I'm wrong and these things aren't even worth the scrap metal price.
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Oct 5, 2012 06:22
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Odds of it still being available are dropping like a high-powered rocket elevator.
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Seriously, I reply to those kind of ads within 15 minutes of them being posted with "I have cash in hand, I can come now." Not saying I would do it for that bike specifically, but I guarantee you at least one person did.
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Yeah, I didn't get to it until almost an hour after it was posted, so at least a dozen people sent him exactly that I bet. Anyways, here's a pretty bizarre/adorable trade that just popped up: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcy/3317940867.html 
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I will trade you a corgi with a saddle. Not as fast as an R6, but way cuter.
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:I will trade you a corgi with a saddle. Not as fast as an R6, but way cuter. And corners better.
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So, just out of curiosity, what are the chances this is just in need of a clearance check? http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/3305359137.html Dude didn't answer so I wasn't able to get more details.
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The front view of that bike is really 
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"Needs valve work" translates to "I hosed up a valve adjustment, the valves are bent, it will idle barely now that I've cranked the idle screw to max, and it hops out of second gear but the engine is now underpowered enough that you can't tell".
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Z3n posted:"Needs valve work" translates to "I hosed up a valve adjustment, the valves are bent, it will idle barely now that I've cranked the idle screw to max, and it hops out of second gear but the engine is now underpowered enough that you can't tell". Scary how close this was. He missed the valve adjustment like 10k miles ago and all the exhaust valves bit the dust, but he's still riding it 
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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/3274939218.htmlquote:Hey I have a Kawasaki Ninja 636R I need to sell because I need money. It is clean title and it is very good bike i just put a new front tire. I need it Gone Fast as Possible thank you call or text me at 253-970-0277 I need it gone fast as possible. I will trade for a atv or a dirt bike or something like that. give me your trade offers. "Desperately need cash NOW NOW NOW, trades welcome." WTF? Sketchy.
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Might have trashed his old atv/dirt bike and just wants to get a new one fast.
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/3295904190.html Even if this bike didn't look like a piece of poo poo would anyone ever go near the owner? Guy sounds like he has some serious issues. Also: quote:nothing is off limits email back asap
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AbsoluteLlama posted:http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/3295904190.html quote:REALLY WANT HAND BANG
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Haha, wow.
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The nice touch is the telltale sign of a lowside on the can.
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been riding around on my rebel 450 for over a year now and it's time to move up! Is this too much move up? Whenever I ride on my or anyone else's bikes I'm always trying to lean forward so I'm thinking a forward riding position will be good for me, of course I'd test ride it. How's the price look and what do I need to ask this guy? I know the 2006 was the year BEFORE the first re-tool of the z1000. http://humboldt.craigslist.org/mcy/3332750856.html
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I really like this one for its price and quality http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201138416887810/
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