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I'll kinda agree here on the 390 - those seem to have some issues. Likely related to the fact that it's actually a 200cc platform bored the gently caress out. But my 1290 has been totally fine, probably at 21k now, and mostly it gets weekend ridden by my wife and abused on the track. What failures have you seen on the 1190s/1290s?
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I can vouch for the EX300 for sure. Mine's about to hit 30k miles, and other than an early replacement of the steering bearings, the bike's been extremely solid. It's had 3 sets of tires now, and a new chain and sprocket. Steering bearings were replaced about 12k miles.
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The mileages on these bikes  http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/5709394429.html
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That's awesome! I love seeing high mileage bikes like this. Makes me sad when it's the guy selling his "precious, dearly beloved" BMW with 900 miles on it. 
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Bad news boys. The VFR guy just text me and said he went to get the bike from his friends house and it's leaking "from the front end" and it's "not the radiator". He canceled our meet so he can take it to the shop and see whats up. RIP.
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Shadowlz posted:Bad news boys. The VFR guy just text me and said he went to get the bike from his friends house and it's leaking "from the front end" and it's "not the radiator". He canceled our meet so he can take it to the shop and see whats up. RIP. Tell him you'll buy it right now and lowball the heck out of him
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PaintVagrant posted:Tell him you'll buy it right now and lowball the heck out of him Wont work. He's pretty upset at having to sell it at 3k, which is to much for me now that I know the bikes falling apart. I think I can get better for less. Like this 2004 FZ6 for 2700 with it's tail intact AND reflectors! That's how you know it's good folks. 
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Lynza posted:That's awesome! I love seeing high mileage bikes like this. Makes me sad when it's the guy selling his "precious, dearly beloved" BMW with 900 miles on it. That bothers me too. I can't imagine it's good for the average bike to be sitting for months at a time. Oil drains out of the engine so you have bare metal contact whenever you start it. Bearings flattening out. Those guys basically just ride to and from the mechanic ever month or so. Like 400 year old Stradivarius violins that paradoxically have to be played daily so they don't fall apart. red19fire fucked around with this message at 19:17 on Aug 10, 2016 |
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Sittin' fever. My newest Buell has sat since 2013. It will be fun to make it road worthy...
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I also just realized I posted in the wrong thread so, whats up. I was going to buy a VFR.
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I have a thing for early 90s big dual sports.  1991 Cagiva 900 ie Lycky Explorer
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Overpriced, but pretty interesting. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/5740174452.html 
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That is some retired mechanical engineer jazz enthusiast bait.
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Sidecar Goldwing! http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/mcy/5739900077.html 
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Gotta love those facebook buy/sell groups.   "needs some work"
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Slim Pickens posted:Gotta love those facebook buy/sell groups. If it were on craigslist the first photo would be a perfectly restored one that they found online
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https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5746371086.html Should I?
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If it is real 
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Besides roll in (and off!) throttle SLOWLY what're the issues i might face going to a big bike from a Ninjette?
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Please do it and update irc everyday on your adventures lmao
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Space Whale posted:Besides roll in (and off!) throttle SLOWLY what're the issues i might face going to a big bike from a Ninjette? Way heavier to start. The zrx is about 500 pounds, though it doesn't feel it once you start moving. You also have to pay close attention to your speed. Too often I find myself drifting up to 90 without even realizing it.
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Everyone who has a ZRX seems to like them, but man they're not pretty bikes. That swingarm 
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M42 posted:Please do it and update irc everyday on your adventures lmao [fly me to the moon plays softly]
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Dutymode posted:Sidecar Goldwing! quote:It is set up for sidecar but does not come with one. If you want one add another 2500 to the price.  $4500(or $4250 without the stupid training wheels) isnt too bad for a sidecar, though.
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If it's still around in a week I might actually go look at it, I enjoyed the '81 Goldwing I had and this one is probably in much better shape (except that paint job).
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Low compression in a cylinder. Is this hone and rering, or more involved to address?
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It might be a screwed up valve too.
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Space Whale posted:Low compression in a cylinder. Is this hone and rering, or more involved to address? I vote for "run away."
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Thanks for the warning!
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Space Whale posted:Low compression in a cylinder. Is this hone and rering, or more involved to address? Do a leakdown test and report back.
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Sagebrush posted:Everyone who has a ZRX seems to like them, but man they're not pretty bikes. That swingarm The swingarm is one of my favorite touches. I love how over built it is.
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Sagebrush posted:but man they're not pretty bikes. That swingarm You shut your mouth.
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Space Whale posted:Besides roll in (and off!) throttle SLOWLY what're the issues i might face going to a big bike from a Ninjette? "Hey big boy, you wanna go 70mph in first gear?  ""That mustang wants to race you, kick his rear end." "Look at that guy speeding. Show him real speed chief."
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Coydog posted:You shut your mouth. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the look of my swingarm.  Whoops! Where is it? Oh, that's right, it's single-sided, like a fuckin light cycle or something   fukken sweet.
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Swing-arms that only do one thing, how quaint.
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clutchpuck posted:Swing-arms that only do one thing, how quaint. Never used one as a hammer have ya? 
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If you buy one of the remaining few Hawk GT, I'm going to be very cross with you when you wreck it two months later.
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Coydog posted:If you buy one of the remaining few Hawk GT, I'm going to be very cross with you when you wreck it two months later. Are you kidding? I'd polish it to a mirror finish while I get good on the Ninja.
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Sell the ninja, buy this: https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5691975035.html Or this, if you think light off road adventure riding will be your thing (it will) https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5724108245.html
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