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The 500-mile daily ride will be limited by your rear end/seat combination. I can't think of modern non Italian bike that won't do that daily.
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Post-Africa to Austin TW200 search Couple days late, but assuming everything checks out with those bikes and there are no major issues all 3 of those are worth looking at. On paper the 2013 is the best value, but many people prefer the older models due to the perception that they are better made (I believe this is true). Personally I would gravitate towards the 98, especially if he is willing negotiate a little. The 98 is in the sweet spot of TW200s, and that one looks very minty. Whatever you do replace that front tire ASAP, the stock tire absolute poo poo. The stock rear is fine. Shinko makes a good front replacement.
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Jun 8, 2016 19:32
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Nitrox posted:The 500-mile daily ride will be limited by your rear end/seat combination. I can't think of modern non Italian bike that won't do that daily. Well yeah I could do it on a Grom but I want something comfy that can also handle a little dirt.
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Jun 8, 2016 21:16
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kylej posted:https://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/5593199290.html This is a very nice Vstrom and I wish it was the one I had bought. The only big things it would need (if you want) are crash bars and a center stand. Already has a Sargent seat and cases, that's like $1400 in stuff already. Also has really low miles for what these bikes are capable of; someone on the Stromtrooper forums recently just hit 400k miles on theirs. I haven't done much long distance on my Vstrom yet but the one ~400 mile ride I did (half in rain) felt great.
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Jun 8, 2016 21:24
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Gorson posted:Couple days late, but assuming everything checks out with those bikes and there are no major issues all 3 of those are worth looking at. On paper the 2013 is the best value, but many people prefer the older models due to the perception that they are better made (I believe this is true). Personally I would gravitate towards the 98, especially if he is willing negotiate a little. The 98 is in the sweet spot of TW200s, and that one looks very minty. I just noticed that the first one says "I have the title but never got it moved to my name"; that could be tricky unless the title holder is alive and living nearby; I'll ask him. The first one is more aesthetically my type and has a lot of cool accessories, but the middle one allegedly has a totally clean title and is a decade newer. And as far as aesthetics, if I fall hard for the bike I'll probably just streetfighter and repaint it anyway, but keep it stock until I feel it out for a season. I'll ping the first guy about title, and if the second one is still available when I reach Austin I'll check it out, though it's 2 hours away from Austin so I'll have to verify a lot over the phone to make sure it's worth the trip. Thanks for the tip on the stock tire; any other upgrades that should be immediately applied?
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Jun 8, 2016 21:43
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:I just noticed that the first one says "I have the title but never got it moved to my name"; that could be tricky unless the title holder is alive and living nearby; I'll ask him. The first one is more aesthetically my type and has a lot of cool accessories, but the middle one allegedly has a totally clean title and is a decade newer. And as far as aesthetics, if I fall hard for the bike I'll probably just streetfighter and repaint it anyway, but keep it stock until I feel it out for a season. Not sure about your state but as long as you physically have the title in hand and it's signed over to you the DMV doesn't really sweat the details. Other common first mods are shimming the needle in the carb and/or rejetting since they run very lean from the factory, putting a few mm's of preload in the front suspension, and replacing the stock chain. Procycle is the place to go for parts and farkles: https://procycle.us/bikepages/tw200.html. It's surprising those bikes are still available, they are crazy popular up here. A real nice 93 popped up here a few weeks back for $1600 and it was gone in 2 days.
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Gorson posted:Not sure about your state but as long as you physically have the title in hand and it's signed over to you the DMV doesn't really sweat the details. Other common first mods are shimming the needle in the carb and/or rejetting since they run very lean from the factory, putting a few mm's of preload in the front suspension, and replacing the stock chain. Procycle is the place to go for parts and farkles: https://procycle.us/bikepages/tw200.html. Awesome, I'm really eager to get back riding, and I'm not going to buy a car in Austin so this will be my main mode, so I'll be heading out to buy my first morning back in Austin. The '89 is my top choice due to all the upgrades it has, and I'll call the guy about the title, and it's also only an hour our of Austin and has been posting on CL for "$1650, firm" for like two months now.  Any dire warnings about what parts are most at-risk in a bike with long years but low mileage so I can prioritize those? The upgrades seem pretty serious and not too curb-feelery so maybe the guy has been decently serious about maintenance and replacing decayed parts. I don't need this bike to last forever so I'm less worried about buying one this old, since within a few years I'll get a decent electric, I just want an inexpensive fun beater for a couple seasons until the electric market expands/improves and business takes off so I have more budget for cool stuff. TapTheForwardAssist fucked around with this message at 05:47 on Jun 10, 2016 |
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Test rode a VFR800 today. Very nice bike. Surprisingly sporty position. All the creature comfort (heated grips, TC) were great, and holy crap is that v4 fun. Had to calm myself down, kept trying get VTEC to kick in. $13490 AUD is too steep though given how few they're selling. I can easily get a Ninja 1000 with ABS and 10k km for under 10k. Why oh why did Australia not import and ABS version of the previous VFR generation? Barnsy fucked around with this message at 09:41 on Jun 10, 2016 |
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Any dire warnings about what parts are most at-risk in a bike with long years but low mileage so I can prioritize those? The upgrades seem pretty serious and not too curb-feelery so maybe the guy has been decently serious about maintenance and replacing decayed parts. I don't need this bike to last forever so I'm less worried about buying one this old, since within a few years I'll get a decent electric, I just want an inexpensive fun beater for a couple seasons until the electric market expands/improves and business takes off so I have more budget for cool stuff. Anything made of rubber. Check the carb boot (manifold) and the boot between the carb and airbox. They should be somewhat soft and pliable if not they are due for a change. Check for fuel leaks, check the steering head bearings for play, check the cables for stickiness. Check the base of the cylinder and side covers for oil leaks which could indicate worn gaskets. Check the inside of the tank for rust. Check the sprockets for wear. Bring a multimeter with you and check the battery and charging system. The usual used bike stuff, there's so little to go wrong on these bikes that they're pretty easy to shop for.
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Barnsy posted:Test rode a VFR800 today. Very nice bike. Surprisingly sporty position. All the creature comfort (heated grips, TC) were great, and holy crap is that v4 fun. Had to calm myself down, kept trying get VTEC to kick in. I want one so bad. With a centerstand, please!
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So the dude that got me hooked on motorcycles has offered to sell me his '02 SV650S for $1500. 22,000 miles, frame sliders, I believe it's got Q3s, front and rear track stands, extra front wheel, and no running issues. I rode it for about a week before I picked up the Ninja500. He says he's just not riding it enough to justify having two bikes [his other bike is some flavor of literbike sport-tourer]. I figure I can sell the Ninja500 for what I paid for it ($2300) and come out ahead on this deal. I've only put about 3000 miles on the Ninja, but it's had the carbs redone, oil changed, new thermostat, new coolant, valve adjustment. Am I nuts not to do this? Should I just keep the Ninja and embrace a $1500 track bike and start making plans for track days? Beach Bum fucked around with this message at 20:40 on Jun 10, 2016 |
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Jun 10, 2016 20:35
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Beach Bum posted:Should I just keep the Ninja and embrace a $1500 track bike and start making plans for track days? If this is an option then you shouldn't even need to ask.
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Chichevache posted:If this is an option then you shouldn't even need to ask. Seriously. $1500 for a great running bike is a steal.
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Jun 10, 2016 20:41
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More bikes is always the answer. It makes maintenance "fun" when there isn't pressure to get it up and running again quickly, just ride the other one in the meantime.
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Gorson posted:More bikes is always the answer. It makes maintenance "fun" when there isn't pressure to get it up and running again quickly, just ride the other one in the meantime. This, 100%. Plus you can wait for cheaper parts to be mailed to you. It's a slippery slope, though, be careful. After riding that SV, I'm in a turmoil to not add a third bike.
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I am seriously stoked to get a TW200 next week; seems about ideal for a short guy who wants a small sturdy urban getaround, and it's about the closest thing you can get in the US to the Yamaha AG100 I love in Africa.
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Gorson posted:More bikes is always the answer. It makes maintenance "fun" when there isn't pressure to get it up and running again quickly, just ride the other one in the meantime. This is my problem. 
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A MIRACLE posted:I want one so bad. With a centerstand, please! Centre stands come as standard. As are the self-cancelling indicators (which work any turn you actually lean a bit!),
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Well, no Africa twins available until august it looks like, and then for big markups. So tell me more about riding Bonnevilles in the dirt.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Well, no Africa twins available until august it looks like, and then for big markups. So tell me more about riding Bonnevilles in the dirt. Buy a used on on advrider? I've seen a couple for sale already where folks didn't like DCT.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Well, no Africa twins available until august it looks like, and then for big markups. So tell me more about riding Bonnevilles in the dirt. Sounds like you need a temporary KLR!
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Slavvy posted:Sounds like you need a temporary KLR! Ouch. Be nice to the guy
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I cannot fit on klrs no matter how much I've wanted to. They're just too tall to be comfortable, even lowered. I'd pick up a used Africa, but I don't want dct either.
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I've sat on klr and Africa twin on Friday and both felt equally tall. But I have a 30" inseam so that's probably why. How about versus or vstrom?
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So I'm a pretty inexperienced rider looking for a first bike. I've skimmed the thread relatively thoroughly and I see a lot of the same things being recommended time and time again (for good reason.) Does this look like a good deal? It's awful new for the price they have on it, so I'm wondering if something's wrong with it. It's a 2014 Ninja 300. http://mansfield.craigslist.org/mcy/5628140420.html
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Mr. Wiggles posted:I cannot fit on klrs no matter how much I've wanted to. They're just too tall to be comfortable, even lowered. Wait, why do you think tall is uncomfortable? Just not being able to touch when you stop? I found that went away after a couple days. Just scoot over to one side and put the one foot down. Vs and vstrom are decent choices. Maybe an older f650 Dakar? Tons of info on them out there so you can do your own maintenance.
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Wickerman posted:So I'm a pretty inexperienced rider looking for a first bike. I've skimmed the thread relatively thoroughly and I see a lot of the same things being recommended time and time again (for good reason.) Does this look like a good deal? It's awful new for the price they have on it, so I'm wondering if something's wrong with it. It's a 2014 Ninja 300. Seems expensive to me for no abs.
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It's got ABS, you can see the disk. Seems like a reasonable price.
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Wickerman posted:So I'm a pretty inexperienced rider looking for a first bike. I've skimmed the thread relatively thoroughly and I see a lot of the same things being recommended time and time again (for good reason.) Does this look like a good deal? It's awful new for the price they have on it, so I'm wondering if something's wrong with it. It's a 2014 Ninja 300. I paid around that for a similar mileage 2014 SE ABS. Not sure if I got a good deal or not either, but it was the best price amongst the 10+ bikes I looked at.
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Also, that bike has a very short exhaust. I would make purchasing it conditional on them supplying the original exhaust, as the one pictured will be loud as gently caress
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I saw a new Ninja 300 that some dude put a shorty exhaust on like that. It was obnoxiously loud. Doesn't even sound good. Comparable to a wet fart at 120dB. Everyone in the dealer parking lot agreed the dude was a grade A+ tool.
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Digital_Jesus posted:I saw a new Ninja 300 that some dude put a shorty exhaust on like that. It was obnoxiously loud. Doesn't even sound good. Comparable to a wet fart at 120dB. Was it a white one between Arizona and Oregon? Because if it was I met that kid last Sunday. I had to stop the bastard and talk to him because his loose rear end chain was even louder than his poor exhaust choices. 
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No. Green. NY.
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Oh, so there are two people who think it is a good idea to unleash the raw, full-throated fury of 300cc on my ears.
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I have a pretty muted eBay fart can on mine, with baffle installed. It makes it sound slightly more motorcycle than sewing machine without being stupid sounding. Probably.
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Sewing machines sound good  If ducati made a 300cc with desmo valves it'd be like two sewing machines and it would be awesome.
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Little bikes sound good with old '60s and '70s style peashooters or megaphones. Snarly and raw.
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Gorson posted:Anything made of rubber. Check the carb boot (manifold) and the boot between the carb and airbox. They should be somewhat soft and pliable if not they are due for a change. Check for fuel leaks, check the steering head bearings for play, check the cables for stickiness. Check the base of the cylinder and side covers for oil leaks which could indicate worn gaskets. Check the inside of the tank for rust. Check the sprockets for wear. Bring a multimeter with you and check the battery and charging system. The usual used bike stuff, there's so little to go wrong on these bikes that they're pretty easy to shop for. Thanks! This just popped up on Craigslist http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5632381012.html Pretty nice, this would be my first bike. When you're looking at the carburetor, is there anything that I should pay attention to other than the boot and fuel lines? In warm weather the bike should start right up and idle smoothly, right?
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I don't know what kind of dark Oriental majicks they're using, but if you've ever heard the Yoshimuras on Japanese 250cc maxi scoots around Tokyo, it's loving odd how they can make such a little engine sound so big and bassy.
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Renaissance Robot posted:If ducati made a 300cc with desmo valves it'd be like two sewing machines and it would be awesome.
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