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Whats up everyone. Been a bit since I posted anything on here for sure. Winter here is cold as F and my shop isn't insulated so not much has happened on my build. For those who don't know it and want to check it out the thread is
Hopefully do some more on her in a little bit here. Little things like adding some paint, tuning a bit, fabricate some sort of seat/rear fender set up and maybe a sissy bar. We'll see.
Anyway, the point of this thread is to get some input on my next bike. I have three in my area that are for sale and have caught my attention. Just hoping to bet some feedback from all you fine people as to which one might be a better fit for me as well as any known issues or things to watch out for with said bikes! Any feedback is appreciated. And remember this will be only my second bike ever so take it easy on me as I am still trying to rub this noob label off my forehead!
For the sake of determining bike fit I am 5'11" and walk around at about 190lbs
Bike 1 = 1986 Honda Shadow VT 1100 for an asking price of $2500. Listing says 16000 kilometres and "has new seat, new tires and is in good condition". I have seen video of start up, idle, and revving and things seem ok . . . . to me.
Bike 2 = 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 for asking price of $4000 (would have to come down in price for my budget) Listing is vague but says 40000 kilometres and is selling due to lack of space to store.
Bike 3 = 1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE for asking price of $3000. Add says 59000 kilometres and "comes with saddle bags, windshield,engine guard with highway pegs, has mini ape bars for more comfort and driving lights. All ready for spring riding needs nothing"
Unsure about bike = 1998 Yamaha Virago 750 for asking price of $3200. Listing is vague only saying 47400 kilometres and "in excellent running condition! Must be seen to be appreciated"
Out of budget wishful thinking bike = 1982 Harley Iron head hard tail project with a Paucho frame. Listing says only 2500 kilometres but i assume thats wrong. Bike is about 90% finished and all parts are there. Guy simply ran out of time and money to finish the build. Asking price $6000
Anyway, mostly asking about bike 1,2,and 3. Through in the others just because. Looking to build another bobber style project. Probably more of the ape hanger look for these bikes. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated and if you have examples of well done bikes based on any of these models feel free to post pics. Thanks again and thank you to all who have helped with advice on my 79'CB650 bobber build!
Hopefully do some more on her in a little bit here. Little things like adding some paint, tuning a bit, fabricate some sort of seat/rear fender set up and maybe a sissy bar. We'll see.
Anyway, the point of this thread is to get some input on my next bike. I have three in my area that are for sale and have caught my attention. Just hoping to bet some feedback from all you fine people as to which one might be a better fit for me as well as any known issues or things to watch out for with said bikes! Any feedback is appreciated. And remember this will be only my second bike ever so take it easy on me as I am still trying to rub this noob label off my forehead!
For the sake of determining bike fit I am 5'11" and walk around at about 190lbs
Bike 1 = 1986 Honda Shadow VT 1100 for an asking price of $2500. Listing says 16000 kilometres and "has new seat, new tires and is in good condition". I have seen video of start up, idle, and revving and things seem ok . . . . to me.
Bike 2 = 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 for asking price of $4000 (would have to come down in price for my budget) Listing is vague but says 40000 kilometres and is selling due to lack of space to store.
Bike 3 = 1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE for asking price of $3000. Add says 59000 kilometres and "comes with saddle bags, windshield,engine guard with highway pegs, has mini ape bars for more comfort and driving lights. All ready for spring riding needs nothing"
Unsure about bike = 1998 Yamaha Virago 750 for asking price of $3200. Listing is vague only saying 47400 kilometres and "in excellent running condition! Must be seen to be appreciated"
Out of budget wishful thinking bike = 1982 Harley Iron head hard tail project with a Paucho frame. Listing says only 2500 kilometres but i assume thats wrong. Bike is about 90% finished and all parts are there. Guy simply ran out of time and money to finish the build. Asking price $6000
Anyway, mostly asking about bike 1,2,and 3. Through in the others just because. Looking to build another bobber style project. Probably more of the ape hanger look for these bikes. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated and if you have examples of well done bikes based on any of these models feel free to post pics. Thanks again and thank you to all who have helped with advice on my 79'CB650 bobber build!
Good note about the back bone and tank swaps though. Appreciate it all!
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